In 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 his artistry, his identity, and his drive to build community through music and storytelling.

This episode explores: Bryce’s early start & the role his parents played The meaning behind Neighborhood Diamond His time at Howard University Stepping fully into filmmaking & the creative parallels with music Leaving Oakland for L.A. & how the city still lives in him Fatherhood, grief, growth, and independence “Big Bryce Son” film and its mission The positive side of hustle — how to uplift the culture

Plus — Rapid Fire Slaps, “This Week’s Slaps,” and a live performance from Bryce to close out the show.

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In 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 city, headlining Yoshi’s, and blending jazz + hip-hop into a sound that feels both timeless and raw.

In 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 in music Growth, creativity, and maintaining longevity Stories behind new releases like “Newly” ft. Thuy

Plus, P-Lo gets real during Rapid Fire Slaps, shares the music he’s been slappin’, and closes the show with a live performance you don’t want to miss.