by trapLA
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
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April 1, 2026
<p>Before the platinum moments and major recognition, trapLA caught up with East Oakland’s own Adrian Marcel for a real conversation with Neeko. In this throwback interview, Adrian talks about his project GMFU, the single “Mobin,” and linking heavy hitters like Too Short, Lil Boosie, and MCity Jr. for the record. He also breaks down his creative process, the West Coast influence behind his sound, and why he wanted to make music that brings people together instead of dividing them.</p><p>This one is a real time capsule for fans of Adrian Marcel and anybody who appreciates West Coast R&B with game, soul, and purpose.</p><p>Watch, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive throwback interviews, music talk, and culture from trapLA.</p><p>Follow @trapxla for more exclusive content.</p>
April 1, 2026
<p>Before the plaques, before the Grammys, before the world knew his name… this is Jay Rock in his rawest form.</p><p>Trap LA pulled up to Watts and tapped in with Jay Rock early in his journey — talking about his upbringing, street life, unity, and the realities behind the lifestyle that later shaped his music.</p><p>From speaking on growing up in his neighborhood to giving real advice to the youth, this interview captures a moment in time before everything changed.</p><p>What stands out most is the mindset — even back then, you could hear the awareness, the perspective, and the hunger that would later take him to the top.</p><p>“This shit is consequences and repercussions… you gotta think about what you doing.” </p><p>This is more than an interview — this is history.</p><p>📍 Shot on location in Watts, Los Angeles<br>🎤 Exclusive throwback content from trapLA archives</p>
March 27, 2026
<p>L.A. Rap Radar taps in with <strong>Grammy-winning West Coast producer Larry Jayy</strong> for a quick but solid sit-down about his production run, his work with <strong>Mustard</strong>, <strong>Kendrick Lamar</strong>, <strong>RJmrLA</strong>, <strong>G Perico</strong>, and more. In this interview, Larry Jayy keeps it real about his catalog, working behind the scenes on some of L.A.’s hardest records, and how he approaches making music without forcing a “hit record” mindset. </p><p>He also talks about producing <strong>“Get Your Walk On”</strong> with <strong>Leeky2x</strong>, shares a funny but painful studio war story about spilling a drink on his computer, and opens up about how records come together naturally when the chemistry is right. Larry Jayy even breaks down how the song <strong>“Flex”</strong> came together with RJ and why so much of his best work comes from just having fun in the studio. </p><p>If you’re into <strong>West Coast music history, producer interviews, studio stories, and behind-the-scenes game from real L.A. legends</strong>, this is one you need to watch.</p><p><strong>Tap in with trapLA and L.A. Rap Radar for more exclusive interviews, artist stories, and West Coast culture.</strong></p><p><strong>Follow trapLA for more content:</strong><br>Instagram: @trapxla</p><p>#LarryJayy #LARapRadar #trapLA #WestCoastHipHop #Mustard #KendrickLamar #RJmrLA #Leeky2x #GPerico #ProducerInterview</p>
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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
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