Home Grown Radio

While Miss Bliss is out in Seattle for business, Chuck Dizzle & DJ HED hold the show down as a duo this week.....First up we sit down with HGR vets OverDoz. and catch up on whats been going on since their recent mainstream success as well as the group transitioning to being household names, the challenge of mixing a message into their music, working with Pharrell, their reactions to the recent social injustices, and much more.....Then we chop it up with The Real Yung LA and talk to him about finishing his first EP, why the wait for the project, running into the other Yung LA, and catch up with his cousin and one of the first ever HGR interviewee's B-Fly.

Today's episode of HomeGrownRadio featured HGR veteran Curtiss King stopping by the show to talk about a bevy of topics including, challenges dropping new music, trying to create timeless music, producing for other artists, and rap just being an option now.Of course it can't be HomeGrown without music! So Curtiss decides to premiere his lead single "Give It 2 Me" off his still untitled album coming later this year first live on air with us!!!

Kicked the show off with the lyrical artist/battle rapper Chubby Jag. Speaks on his relationship with Cassidy and how he got into battle rapping. Wants to bring his East coast buzz back to the West. Premieres an exclusive track from upcoming project “Before the Flat Top”, dropping June 9th. Subsequent, we had Compton (and LA) legends in the building. The Young Hoggs pull up and give us insightful interview regarding their inception, independent deals, and a profusion of funny stories. Group recently dropped music video for new single “Max Me Out” and are currently working on a documentary. Be sure to tune in to HomeGrownRadio Every Thursday @9PM

Today we commenced the show with the 20 year old artist KR who is known best for his I$0lyf3 mixtapes. The young creative gives us insight on how he’s misunderstood and who influences his music. Shows the fans he’s still lyrical with a dope freestyle. Universe the King pulled up with his camp “The Collective”. "Group of dope individuals doing dope shit.” Breaks down the meaning of his name and premieres exclusive single on air, “Fuck That Shit Up”. Plans to tour before 2015 concludes. Kansas City’s very own, Kutty Calhoun speaks on leaving Strange Music and the transition to starting his own label (Black Gold Entertainment). Goes in depth about the business side of the industry. Kutty is devoted to his wife but still progressive in the studio. Cut Loose EP drops July 10th.

Inbox Music Winner Prez Smoke speaks on his Inglewood background, being President of a community based motorcycle club and ultimately turning his life around for the better. The video to his single "Sweeeptakes" ft. Shorty Mac YG is coming soon. De-Capo Music Group also make their Home Grown Radio debut. The producer duo Droyd & iCreate explain their individual traits, NY roots and what ultimately led them to venture out to LA to further pursue the music. You can hear their work with Home Grown artists such as Thurz, DUBB & Futuristic just to name a few. Word to Vakseen!

The "Home Girl" iLL Camille speaks on her highly anticipated project Illustrated B-Sides, what's been the hold up and the journey that led her to even rap to being with. Rapper Bad Lucc also exchanged questions from an artist's perspective.

We welcomed the performers, staff and affiliates of the 2nd Annual Block Party LA while celebrating Chuck Dizzle's birthday.

Audio Push kicks the show off to discuss the Inland Empire, new project The Good Vibe Tribe, working with Hit-Boy, being signed to Interscope and future plans.Straight from Austin, TX. Singer/Songwriter Melat describes her first show in Los Angeles, inspirations, working with Jansport J and new music in the works.The good folks from TeamBackPack stopped by to speak on upcoming event Mission Underground Los Angeles (MULA). Producer Marcus Yates & Rapper Jeff Turner talk new music, social issues and more.

Bad Lucc takes over Home Grown Radio to discuss with Chuck Dizzle his debut project 'Off The Porch'. The Diamond Lane Music Group artist explains the perks of being "Majorly Independent" while breaking down records like "My Boy" & "Mr. Officer" plus more.

We kicked this episode off with Phil Cohen Co-Founder & CEO of AudioCommon.com to explain exactly how his platform is "redefining the way music is created" and how artists can financially benefit. Former inbox winner ENEME has stepped up and returned to debut his new project with us called "To Thee World Ends". The emcee opens up on situations from getting married to losing his mother; using life's ups and downs as a fuel for motivation.If you recall DUBB was our very first guest of 2015 and promised to return with new music upon his return. Well it's "Perfect Timing" as DUBB explains his state mind and meaning behind the latest release Hosted By DJ Whoo Kid & DJ Skee while breaking down songs like "Middle America" ft. Jake&Papa, "Reverse Racism" & "Favorite Things". We see the progression and encourage you to support the movement.Speaking of Jake&Papa, the R&B duo have been non-stop since we last spoke with them upon the release of Athena's Erotica 2.0. They've been getting a lot of

Straight from Maryland upcoming emcee Jay IDK explains his campaign to Ignorantly Deliver Knowledge, what makes him different, lessons learned from spending time in jail and new project entitled #SubTrap in the works.From Humboldt County, CA. rap duo Potluck(UnderRated & 1 Ton) describe how the two linked up years back and have been rocking for 15 years strong! They drop knowledge on their experience touring with hip hop legends and give us the do's & don'ts while being on the road and speak on #StonerProblems.Last week we featured R&B Singer Kenny Wright through our Inbox Music segment. The votes came unanimously to add him to rotation and bring him on board for an interview. Get to know the singer/writer from Fontana as we highlight his current project Contact EP and help him come up with a title for his future album.

Jay 305 speaks on what life was about for him prior to taking rap serious just over 3 years ago and how both success & failure fueled his motivation. The South Central native describes recording his first hit "Youzza Flip", witnessing the evolution of LA's rap scene, getting signed to Interscope and breaks down the meaning behind his new album Taking All Bets.

Terrace Martin takes complete control over the playlist while sharing key moments in his life from meeting a young N.W.A at the Rodium Swapmeet, studying the likes of Teddy Riley & Quincy Jones, intense studio sessions for Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp A Butterfly" and completing his new album "Velvet Portraits".

Six Reasons returns with 'The Sextape' presented by RnBass, talks inspirations and provides more motivation than a little bit. Lou U shares thoughts on current state of hip hop, the importance of music with content and new projects in the works.Branden Vader of High Class Music Group introduces new music, describes style and "the perfect track".

Preston Harris shares his early introduction to music and presses play on the Love Crazy EP. The HS87 signee explains working with Kendrick Lamar on To Pimp A Butterfly, linking with Hit-Boy and even sings live.Cam Gnarly returns with his recently released project Go Pro. The Inland Empire native expands on the meaning behind the title as well on various situations that's allowing him to evolve as an artist.Boobie Soprano preaches the importance of empowerment, the meaning behind Smokin' Mirrors series, wanting his message heard and expanding the brand beyond Gardena with new El Segundo project.

Mani Coolin' comes by on the release of his current project Hope4TheYouthDVS 1 of the SIStem crew stops by to promote new non-profit to geared towards providing scholarships. Big Wy describes evolving from his early street days, discovering Cali Swag District and doing a project Big Homiez with Big B Da Bully.

This week #HGRLive kicked the show off with Toya of Project Brown Girls to shed light on the non-profit organization.Mickey Taelor stopped by to talk progression and everything regarding Hii Grade Vol. 2.The Wow came through to describe how the duo connected, individual stories and new project in the works.

Locally Grown Collective came in full support for fellow artist EndzGotOddRoots. The Orange County crew discuss the entire evolution of their movement while pressing play on tracks from Endz' upcoming album 'Live Free' mixtape.Dope Boy Esko returns along with Nyce00 of The Finnaticz to talk music business politics and promote his new mixtape 'No Days Off' hosted by DJ Carisma.

Cam Archer & Kid Dryden better known as StonexSober describe how they first met, the dynamic within their personalities, and play new music from their upcoming project Natural High.MdotforMayor explains how he's evolved as an artist over the past year, expands on why he considers himself the "Mayor" and gives details on his album Fools Gold.

Super producer, songwriter, singer & rapper Rico Love describes early days in Milwaukee & Harlem, discovering his passion for music, always believing in himself plus writing countless hits for the likes of Usher, Beyonce, Mary J Blige and new album Turn On The Lights in the works. Get your pen and pad out because dude drops some serious gems.Los Angeles producer/engineer Trak D discusses working with Ray J, Problem, E-40, Too Short, Hollywood Hillbillies and more. He also talks plans for his new album Traffic as well as the transition from working on production at home to now fully operating his own studio.