INTERVIEWS

Seafood Sam’s ‘Dior Velour’ Made his Dad Want to Rap: Interview
In the midst of DTLA’s historic Jewelry District sits a relatively new venture, by the name of Jumpman LA. To the untrained eye, it’s a

ihateyouALX Wants to Shine a Light on His Heritage: Interview
Everything ihateyouALX does is authentic. His animosity-infused name isn’t a gimmicky attempt at a quick click, it’s simply because an ex-girlfriend said it to his face

Six Sev Describes the Long Road to Sevshaw: Interview
Six Sev has tied his identity to his community in a way that few artists have. He’s a regular at Harun Coffee, the black-owned coffee

Navin on Being an Engineer/Producer, Working with Drakeo: Behind the Boards
Navin was a young, eager college student ready to take music head on. Originally born in Ohio, the multifaceted producer moved to Los Angeles to

Saviii 3rd Has a New Energy: Interview
Saviii 3rd looks like a man after a 300 lb. barbell has been lifted off his shoulders. In his music and videos, he wields a

Zay Coronado Wants to be Universal: Behind the Boards Interview
Zay Coronado grew up all over Los Angeles, and his collaborations stretch as far as the city limits. The 19 year old producer has worked