The Bootleg Kev Podcast

In Episode 27, I sit down with the Goodie Mob to talk about their legacy, linking back up with Organized Noize to create their new album "Survival Kit", starting fashion trends in Hip Hop, how they got Andre 3000 back in the studio on the new album, career regrets, Cee-Lo's solo success and how it affected the group, getting back to their roots, and much more!

This week we have the Carolina homie Toosii on the podcast. To say the least it was a very hilarious and interesting conversation. From stories about sleeping with men's wive's who are locked up, to threatening to put hands onto Lil Pump; this is a great listen. He even slides into a celebrity's DM's LIVE on the podcast! Enjoy! 

In Episode 25, I sit down with Harlem's own JR Writer. We talk about his history in music and how he met Cam'ron and got involved with Dipset, the possibilities of a Dipset reunion, who the best rappers out of Harlem are, his new project "I Really Rap Too", what it's like being in the studio with Lil' Wayne, his 2 year prison bid and how it changed him, the state of lyricism in the rap game, and much more!

In Episode 24, I sit down with Symba. We chop it up about everything from The Bay Area sound and why he doesn't fit the expected mold, if Drake has a classic album, how he got signed and found his sound, the importance of staying true to yourself, the best rap albums of 2020, who his top MCs are, and much more!

In Episode 23, I sit down with Buffalo's own, Benny The Butcher. We talk about his new album "Burden of Proof", when his songs with Drake are dropping, his time in Federal Prison, the energy that Hit-Boy brings to the studio, talking to Jay-Z about doing a song together, how much money you can make int he merchandise game, possible joint projects with Conway The Machine and Freddie Gibbs, and much more!

In Episode 22, I sit down with Alabama's own Yung Bleu. We talk about the struggles of being an artist from Alabama, what he's learned from being around Boosie after signing with Badazz Ent, how he ended up being managed by Meek Mill, his entrepreneurial investments outside of the music game, how he buys jewelry as a tax write off, voting in the next election, and much more!

In Episode 21, I sit down with Chevy Woods of Taylor Gang to talk about his long awaited debut album, the origin story of Taylor Gang, if 2Pac is still alive, who the current members of Taylor Gang are, the best NBA players of all time, the current presidential election candidates, and Chevy opens up about something he said he hasn't spoken publicly about yet...the time he almost got killed in front of his Grandmother's house in his hometown. Podcast Link For All Platforms: https://linktr.ee/thebootlegkevpodcastSubscribe, Like, & Comment! Follow: www.instagram.com/bootlegkev www.instagram.com/thebootlegkevpodcastFollow Chevy Woods: www.instagram.com/chevywoods

In Episode 20, I sit down with Reason to talk about his new project "New Beginnings' which is out now, why he doesn't have a Kendrick Lamar verse yet, why he chose music over a basketball career, why he thinks Rapsody is a Top 5 MC, his first meeting with Top Dawg and how he got signed, why it's been so long since TDE has dropped music, and much more!

Fredo Bang talks NBA Youngboy Beef, finally talking to Boosie (his cousin), his time in prison, his love for COD Warzone, going to a mosque with Kevin Gates, dedicating his album to his best friend Gee, and so much more.

In Episode 18, I sit down with Blxst. We talk about his acclaimed project "No Love Lost", who will be feature don the deluxe version, Why he signed with Red Bull Music over a traditional label, new music with Tyga, how he linked up with Russ, his dream collaboration, and much more!

In episode 17 of The Bootleg Kev Podcast, I sit down with Action Bronson to talk about everything from changing to a healthier lifestyle, how quarantine has helped him improve his life, his new album "Only For Dolphins", the best way to eat shrooms, why he feels people don't deserve him, longevity int he rap game, the future of his TV shows, and much much more!

In this week's episode, I sit down with the Compton's legendary MC Eiht. We talk about his history in the rap game, how gang banging has evolved over the years, how he linked with Kendrick Lamar to be featured on Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City, his relationship with DJ Premiere, the lessons that LA can learn from Nipsey Hussle's life, his role in Menace 2 Society, and much more!

In Episode 15, I sit down with Hit-Boy who's having a legendary year. We talk about his growth as a producer, how it was to produce a full Nas album with "King's Disease", his first time meeting Jay-Z to work on Watch The Throne, his G.O.O.D. Music days, executive producing "Detroit 2" with Big Sean, what it meant to win a Grammy with Nipsey Hussle, what artists he wants to produce full albums with, and much more! 

In Episode 14 I sit down with the homies Dizzy Wright & Demrick to talk about everything from their new album "Blaze With Us 2", the Funk Volume breakup, DIzzy's lessons and difficulties touring with Strange Music, what Demrick has learned from working with Xzibit & B-Real, the weed strand and dispensary game, how they've both adapted to life during COVID and much more!

We have Gashi on this weeks podcast. Gashi is an incredible Albanian-American artist from New York City. In this interview we discuss SO MUCH. To starts his new 80's concept album 1984 & why he decided to pay homage to the 80s. He also speaks about how meeting Nipsey Hussle changed his life, being around Post Malone early in his career, cancel culture ruining things in 2020, his home country of Kosovo, & so much more. An amazing conversation, with an amazing artist. This guy's energy is unmatched, and has been that way since I first met him in 2017. Enjoy! 

In this week's episode 17 year old NLE Choppa sits down and discusses his new album, being a new father, adapting meditation to deal with his depression, getting into the streets at the age of 12, his storied series of Shotta Flow records, keeping his parents around him, and so much more. Really a dope discussion with a young man trying to deal with fame and all that comes with it at a young age. 

Conway The Machine joins us for episode 11! Conway speaks up both of his upcoming albums, his relationship with Kanye West, working with Lil Wayne, battling his issues with alcohol, dealing with trauma through his music, and so much more. 

Author/Activist Shaun King checks in on the podcast to discuss his new book Make Change, recent criticism he has received, the upcoming election, his thoughts on "Defunding the Police", and much more. An amazing discussion that I think anyone can take something dope from. 

In Episode 9, Kev is joined by his childhood best-friend @DubPhx to discuss a ton of things. They talk about Kev getting jacked last week in Burbank, Logic retiring, Rick Ross vs. 2 Chainz on Verzuz battle, and they rank all of Wu-Tang's projects in order (top 10) in celebrating the 25th anniversary to Raekwon's "Only Built 4 Cuban Links" album. Also, Kev is joined by R-Mean, the Armenian MC who has a new album out now with Berner called "The Warning"

This weeks episode Dave East sits down to discuss a lot! His new album Karma 3 is on the way, he also confirms upcoming collab-albums with Mary J. Blige, J.Stone from All Money In, & Styles P. Dave also speaks on being known more for this looks than his music, his relationship with Pop Smoke, unreleased music with Nipsey Hussle & so much more. Enjoy! Thank you.