Hosted by Carson, California’s Cortney McCoy and Oakland’s Marcus Peters, “What I’m Slappin” is the place where community, culture, and music collide. Through intimate conversations with creatives and executives across the music industry we explore creative processes, artist development, musical history, and so much more!
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What I’m Slappin Ep 7 | Kamm Carson on Del Amo, Lyricism & “Off My Chest”
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1:16:42This episode features Carson, CA rapper Kamm Carson, known for his lyrical storytelling, West Coast influence, and work with Ab-Soul on “California Dream.” We talk about the Off My Chest EP, Del Amo culture, independent artistry, and the musical roots of Carson. If you enjoy interviews with artists like Ab-Soul, Reason, Vince Staples, LaRussell, or…
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What I'm Slappin EP 6 | D’Angelo Louis creative exec at Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media on how ShoeBox is more than a film.
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58:23In this episode, hosts Cortney “Bort Bort” McCoy and Marcus Peters "Juice" kick off the show by introducing themselves and the vision behind What I’m Slappin, a show that celebrates the soundtracks of our lives through real conversations, fresh slapps, and inspiring stories. This week’s special guest is D’Angelo “D’Lo” Louis, a director, writer, an…
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What I'm Slappin EP 5 | JJ'88 keeps it real about Faith, Freedom, & Forgiveness
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51:32This powerful episode, hosts Bort and Marcus Peters sit down with JJ’88, a singer, rapper, and songwriter from Long Beach, California, whose latest project on Netflix "Songs from the Hole" that serves as both an album and a documentary soundtrack telling his remarkable story of redemption, faith, and freedom. JJ’88 opens up about: His journey from …
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What I'm Slappin EP 4 | Bryce Savoy talks legacy, independence, fatherhood & the real meaning of a Neighborhood Diamond
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1:15:07In this episode, hosts Bort and Marcus Peters (Juice) sit down with Bryce Savoy — rapper, filmmaker, founder of The Black Neighborhood, creator of Neighborhood Diamonds, and a proud son of Oakland carrying purpose and positivity everywhere he goes. Bryce takes us through his journey from the Town to D.C. to L.A., breaking down how each place shaped…
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What I'm Slappin EP 3 | Aneesa Strings talks jazz, hip-hop, discipline & redefining Bay artistry
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46:37In this episode, hosts Bort and Marcus tap in with Oakland’s own Aneesa Strings — a rapper, singer, songwriter, composer, and classically-trained instrumentalist breaking every rule and redefining what Bay Area artistry looks like. Aneesa shares her journey from Deep East Oakland to earning a Master’s in Jazz Studies, going viral for repping her ci…
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What I'm Slappin EP 2 | P-Lo opens up about Bay roots, Filipino pride, and evolution in hip-hop
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46:11In this episode, hosts Bort, Marcus, and guest Left sit down with Bay Area legend P-Lo — the multi-platinum producer and artist carrying the torch of Hyphy culture while redefining what longevity means in hip-hop. They dive deep into: Bay Area culture and community roots P-Lo’s evolution from producer to rapper Filipino identity and representation …
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What I'm Slappin EP 1 | Rexx Life Raj on Grief, Growth & Game
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1:05:06Bay Area artist Rexx Life Raj joins hosts Bort Bort, Marcus Peters, and Left to talk new music, growth, and the journey that shaped him. From D1 football to gold records, Raj opens up about grief, healing, emotional intelligence, and his new album “In Rhythm.” Highlights include: Rapid Fire Slaps — Raj reacts to classic tracks Keep It On The Real —…
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