On this episode of Liner Notes With DJ Short, I talked to South Central rapper Bale about his new project "Thought I Was Missing Something"
On this episode of Liner Notes With DJ Short, I talked to producer DJ Swish about working on YG's album "Still Brazy" including the classic "FDT", making songs with Nipsey Hussle and RJMrLA, the state of West Coast Hip-Hop & more. _______________________Follow DJ Swish:Instagram: instagram.com/therealdjswishTwitter: x.com/therealdjswish_______________________Liner Notes With DJ Short - exploring music history with the people that made it. _______________________Follow:Instagram: instagram.com/_djshortinstagram.com/linernoteswithdjshortTiktok: tiktok.com/@_djshortTwitter:x.com/_djshort_______________________email djshort97@gmail.com for inquiries
Today on Liner Notes With DJ Short I kick off a new segment called "The State Of The Art", breaking down recent events in music and pop culture. For this episode I was joined by ElsieNotElise and Nosaputyouon to discuss the impact of the Kendrick vs Drake beef a year later, Joey Bada$$ vs the West Coast, the best releases of 2025 so far, regional music, and more.
On this episode of Liner Notes With DJ Short, I talked to producer Low The Great about producing Az Chike's "What Would You Do" and Reason's "The Dead Apple" during the Joey Bada$$ vs West Coast battle, working with BlueBucksClan, Drakeo The Ruler, and more. _______________________Follow Low The Great:Instagram: instagram.com/prodlowthegreatTwitter: x.com/lowthegreat_______________________Liner Notes With DJ Short - exploring music history with the people that made it. _______________________Follow:Instagram: instagram.com/_djshortinstagram.com/linernoteswithdjshortTiktok: tiktok.com/@_djshortTwitter:x.com/_djshort_______________________email djshort97@gmail.com for inquiries
On this episode of Liner Notes With DJ Short, I talked to producer Skhye Hutch about working on ScHoolboy Q's album "Blue Lips", producing "Dying Of Thirst" by Kendrick Lamar, his work with Ab-Soul, getting involved in TDE early on, being a part of Digi+Phonics, and more. Follow Skhye Hutch:Instagram: instagram.com/skhyehutchTwitter:x.com/skhyehutchLiner Notes With DJ Short - exploring music history with the people that made it.Follow:Instagram: instagram.com/_djshortinstagram.com/linernoteswithdjshortTiktok:tiktok.com/@_djshortTwitter:x.com/_djshortemail djshort97@gmail.com for inquiries
I talked to DJ Bri Mafia about her experience touring with Dom Kennedy & Casey Veggies, her thoughts on the state of DJ and remix culture, and the importance of regional music. For more info on Liner Notes, follow @_djshort on all platforms, @linernoteswithdjshort on Instagram, or email djshort97@gmail.com
I talked to King Willonius about creating the song "BBL Drizzy", his perspective on the Kendrick Lamar vs Drake beef, Metro Boomin's "BBL Drizzy" remix, and his views on AI in the music industry. For more info on Liner Notes, follow @_djshort on all platforms, @linernoteswithdjshort on Instagram, or email djshort97@gmail.com
On today's episode I talked to Bay Area emcee and Grand Nationxl co-founder Mani Draper about the state of Bay Area Hip-Hop, the mission of Grand Nationxl, how getting bipped changed his career, his new album & more. For more info on Liner Notes, follow @_djshort on all platforms, @linernoteswithdjshort on Instagram, or email djshort97@gmail.com
I talked to Louisiana rapper La Reezy about his new mixtape "Welcome To La Reezyana Vol. 1", growing up in New Orleans, Southern Hip-Hop, social media strategy, and why he loves Kendrick Lamar's "good kid m.A.A.d city"For more info on Liner Notes, follow @_djshort on all platforms, @linernoteswithdjshort on Instagram, or email djshort97@gmail.com
Today on Liner Notes I talked with legendary Oxnard emcee Wildchild about growing up in Oxnard, his time in the group Lootpack with Madlib & DJ Romes, working with MF DOOM, and his upcoming album. For more info on Liner Notes, follow @_djshort on all platforms, @linernoteswithdjshort on Instagram, or email djshort97@gmail.com
I talked to Joshua Neal about starring in "One Of Them Days" with SZA and Keke Palmer, growing up in the Bay, his rise to Tiktok fame, and why he loves ScHoolboy Q's album "Blue Lips"For more info on Liner Notes, follow @_djshort on all platforms, @linernoteswithdjshort on Instagram, or email djshort97@gmail.com
I talked to Tspokes about her new project "Spoken From The Heart", her growth as an artist, the state of the Southern California rap scene, women in West Coast Hip-Hop and some new music she has on the way. You can find Tspokes at IAmTspokes on Twitter and tspokesmusic on Instagram. For more info on Liner Notes, follow @_djshort on all platforms, @linernoteswithdjshort on Instagram, or email djshort97@gmail.com
I talked to Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins about his lengthy production career, working with artists such as Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, Brandy, Mary J Blige, Joe, SZA & more; as well as how he feels about the current state of R&B and the work he's doing with his label Alienz Alive. For more info on Liner Notes, follow @_djshort on all platforms, @linernoteswithdjshort on Instagram, or email djshort97@gmail.com
I talked to Stacy Epps about her upcoming album Flowheart, being involved in the LA underground Hip-Hop scene in the 00's, working with Madlib & MF DOOM, the state of the music industry, spirituality in music & more. For more info on Liner Notes, follow @_djshort on all platforms, @linernoteswithdjshort on Instagram, or email djshort97@gmail.com
I talked to Flint, MI rapper Yoshi Vintage about starring in Netflix's "Rhythm + Flow", her friendship with Ab-Soul, moving to LA to pursue music, and her love for "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill"For more info on Liner Notes, follow @_djshort on all platforms, @linernoteswithdjshort on Instagram, or email djshort97@gmail.com
I talked to DJ Got A Lot today about opening up for Doechii on the ABNH tour, the state of modern DJ culture, LA's Hip-Hop scene, the relationship between the Bay and LA, and her love for E-40's "My Ghetto Report Card"For more info on Liner Notes, follow @_djshort on all platforms, @linernoteswithdjshort on Instagram, or email linernotespodofficial@gmail.com
I talked to Tane Runo about producing Kendrick Lamar's "Dodger Blue", "Yikes" by Nicki Minaj, "Grey" by Travis Scott, an unreleased song for Justin Bieber, and his love for 88-Keys' "The Death Of Adam"For more info on Liner Notes, follow @_djshort on all platforms, @linernoteswithdjshort on Instagram, or email linernotespodofficial@gmail.com
I talked to Tiktok star & the internet's cousin Big Jayda about her rise to fame, her musical upbringing, regional sounds, her thoughts on the Drake and Kendrick beef, tips for new creators, and why she loves Janet Jackson's "Velvet Rope".For more info on Liner Notes, follow @_djshort on all platforms, @linernoteswithdjshort on Instagram, or email linernotespodofficial@gmail.com
Today on Liner Notes I'm joined by rising R&B/Pop superstar Essosa who talked to me about the UK music scene, her hit single "Waste My Time" going viral, getting signed, why she loves Janet Jackson's "Janet" and more. You can find Essosa at @essosajoy on all platforms. For more info on Liner Notes, follow @_djshort on all platforms, @linernoteswithdjshort on Instagram, or email linernotespodofficial@gmail.com
This week on Liner Notes I'm joined by up and coming viral sensation Armani West. We spoke about her success on Tiktok, dabbling in genres like Jerk and Drill, what it means to be an underground rapper, and her love for Nicki Minaj's "The Pinkprint".