Bridging the gap between Hip Hop fanatics' demand to hear technique, and Portland's electronic obsession. RCB's host Brenboy interviews upcoming artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs on the rise.
Oakland roots, Southern Oregon hustle.
On this episode of Rip City Basement, Brenboy sits down with rising artist Pay-Lo (https://www.instagram.com/hoodhippiepaylo_) to talk about his journey from behind the camera to stepping in front of the crowd.
Originally from Oakland, California and now based in Southern Oregon, Pay-Lo only started rapping two years ago..but he’s already built a catalog of more than 20 songs and has been consistently putting in work in the studio and on stage. After years of filming live performances in the Bay Area, a push from his friends got him on a record and helped him realize he had something of his own to say.
Pay-Lo talks about working closely with his producer and right-hand man uggo, his time as part of Uglyworld, and how those relationships continue to shape his music as he develops as a solo artist. We also get into balancing consistency in the booth, creating content, performing at The Basement Party (https://www.instagram.com/basementpartyyy), and what he’s learned during the first few years of his journey as an artist.
Pay-Lo is still early in his story, but he’s focused, locked in, and just getting started.
Tap in and get to know Pay-Lo (https://www.instagram.com/hoodhippiepaylo_) on this episode of Rip City Basement (https://www.instagram.com/RIPCITYBASEMENT).
23 Aug 2026
Cory Juneau & Lazer Crawford: Inside the Rockstar Energy Open
Brenboy sits down with Rockstar Energy pro skateboarders Cory Juneau and Lazer Crawford for a special episode of Rip City Basement, recorded in Portland, Oregon just one day before the Rockstar Energy Open on August 16, 2026.
Cory returns to the Basement for his third appearance, while Lazer joins the show for the first time. The crew talks about competing on the big stage, the mindset it takes to skate professionally, handling the pressure of major contests, and life in the world of skateboarding. Plus, plenty of laughs, skate talk, and good vibes ahead of one of the biggest skate events to hit Portland.
Whether you skate, follow the pros, or just love hearing what goes on behind the scenes, tap in for this one. Cory Juneau & Lazer Crawford - live from Rip City Basement 🛹🔥
In this episode of Rip City Basement, we sit down with SMART, a rapper, podcaster, speaker, entrepreneur, and deep thinker straight out of New York. Known for his sharp mind and diverse knowledge, SMART takes us on a journey through a wide range of topics including music, business, entrepreneurship, personal growth, spirituality, mindset, and the lessons he's learned throughout his journey.
This conversation is packed with valuable insights, real-life experiences, and thought-provoking perspectives that will leave you inspired and looking at things from a different angle. Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, creator, or simply someone looking to level up in life, there's something in this episode for you.
To top it all off, SMART closes the show with an impressive bar-for-bar freestyle rap session, showcasing the lyrical talent that has helped him build his reputation as both an artist and a voice worth listening to.
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