L.A. Rap Radar

L.A. Rap Radar is the #1 digital podcast for L.A. rap culture, hosted by radio vet PoonDaga. We spotlight top artists, music execs, and the city’s underground scene. Tap into segments like "What’s Hot L.A." with Christal, highlighting the next generation, and Liq Segments with Kaliq Scott, host of the L-I-Q Podcast, featuring exclusive interviews with artists from his show. Get hip to the culture, the business, and the real L.A. wave.📧 biz@trap.LA

L.A. Rap Radar is a music podcast hosted by trapLA, with 62 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

trapLA hosts L.A. Rap Radar, a music show with 62 episodes published.

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  Leeky2x & Drip YBC Got A Summer Anthem Loading | What’s Hot L.A.

  Oct 4, 202616 min

  Leeky2x and Drip Crew pull up to What’s Hot L.A. for a real conversation about new music, viral records, chemistry, consistency, and the next wave coming out of L.A. In this episode, Leeky2x talks about his new single “Can You Take It,” why he’s been dropping more music this year than ever before, and how he balances trusting his gut with listening to the streets. Drip YBC breaks down his single “Trophies In The Air,” his plan to push the record, and why everybody is starting to follow the “Leeky formula.” The crew also speaks on their unreleased music, their upcoming summer records, YBC, the chemistry that comes from knowing each other for over 10 years, and why they feel like they can’t be put in one lane. From LA records to sexy drill vibes to pain music and party records, Leeky2x and Drip Crew make it clear they’re coming with range. Watch the full interview now on trapLA. Follow trapLA for more L.A. music interviews, performances, cyphers, and exclusive content. #trapLA #WhatsHotLA #Leeky2x #DripYBC #YBC #LARap #LosAngelesRap

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  KING HXVIK Says LA Underground Rap Is About To Kick The Door Down | What’s Hot L.A.

  Oct 4, 20267 min

  Los Angeles artist King HXVIK pulls up to What’s Hot L.A. and talks about his journey, his latest project By Chance , the motion behind “Tamed,” and why he considers himself a multi-lane creative. HXVIK breaks down the difference between building your career through the grind versus blowing up overnight, why going viral on your first record can create its own problems, and why the L.A. underground music scene may be closer to a breakthrough than people think. He also speaks on social media becoming the new TV, the lack of diversity represented in mainstream media, artist independence, and why today’s artists don’t necessarily need a major label or big company to build an audience. Tap in with King HXVIK and watch the full conversation on What’s Hot L.A. Follow King HXVIK: Instagram: HXVIK 2.0 Available on YouTube, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, Tidal and more. Subscribe to trapLA for more L.A. artist interviews, music, culture and independent entertainment.

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  Reddnthabuilding Talks Fatherhood, Growth, Producing Goated & Becoming Top 5 in LA

  Oct 4, 20269 min

  Reddnthabuilding sits down with Crystal for another episode of What’s Hot in LA to talk growth, fatherhood, music, production, and his next chapter. In this interview, Red opens up about leaving old energy behind, preparing for his first child, selling exclusive beats, and locking in on his music career. He also breaks down his upcoming project Goated, producing the entire project himself, working with features like Airplane James, Avenue, GTA Tray, Donnie Solo, The Maestro, and more. Red also speaks on his Mic Drop record, making music for the ladies, taking a Dr. Dre-style approach to his albums, and why he feels he belongs in the Top 5 producers coming out of L.A. Tap in with Reddnthabuilding and watch the full interview now on trapLA. Follow Reddnthabuilding: @reddnthabuilding Hosted by Crystal Presented by trapLA / L.A. Rap Radar

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  Alex Thomas On Fresh Prince, Soul Train, 30 Years In Comedy & Being Verified In Real Life

  Sep 30, 202624 min

  LA Rap Radar / trapLA sits down with legendary comedian, actor, writer, and South Central LA native Alex Thomas for a real conversation about comedy, Hollywood, legacy, and how long he’s been putting points on the board. Alex breaks down 30 years in stand-up comedy, being a Soul Train dancer before the world knew him, writing on the original Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, working on some of the biggest Black TV shows and movies, and why real longevity matters more than internet hype. From South Central to Soul Train, Fresh Prince, Jamie Foxx, classic Black films, Netflix animation, stand-up stages across the country, and now South Central Country Club — Alex Thomas has lived multiple eras of entertainment and still sounds sharp, funny, and relevant. Tap in for the full interview and catch the stories, game, and comedy you won’t get from a short clip. Presented by trapLA / LA Rap Radar Hosted by PoonDaga Subscribe to trapLA for more interviews, artist conversations, comedy, music, culture, and real LA stories.

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  Akon Introduces The Gang w/ T Money & Eastside K-Boy | West Coast Music, Longevity + More

  Sep 26, 202634 min

  Akon pulled up to trapLA with The Gang , featuring longtime collaborator T Money and L.A. rap veteran Eastside K-Boy , for an exclusive conversation with JessWest . Akon breaks down why he believes the West Coast has been missing a certain sound, what immediately stood out to him about K-Boy, and why now was the right time to put the pieces together. The conversation goes deeper than the music. They talk about longevity, navigating the modern music industry, the difference between being hot and building something sustainable, music industry politics, giving back to at-risk youth, Akon meeting Michael Jackson, T Money’s years behind the scenes, and the vision behind their upcoming project “We Govern Ourselves Vol. 1.” The Gang also talks about bringing that authentic West Coast feeling back without sounding dated—and why they’re focused on making good music, doing good business and building something bigger than themselves. Their single “Gangsters” featuring Akon is out now. Interviewed by JessWest Presented by trapLA Subscribe to trapLA for more exclusive interviews, West Coast hip-hop, independent artists, performances and conversations you won’t get anywhere else. Drop a comment: Is the West Coast missing that authentic sound Akon is talking about?

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