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30 Years of Sittin' on Chrome - The Masta Ace Episode
When discussing the pioneering figures in Hip-Hop, there is perhaps no artist who exemplifies longevity more than Masta Ace. For over thirty years, Masta Ace has released a steady stream of solo albums and collaboration projects that have solidified his status as one of the most talented and consistent artists in the genre. With well over a dozen releases to his name, perhaps no album in his discography is more well-known and revered than his 1995 release Sittin’ On Chrome.
Released in the midst of the East Coast/West Coast rivalry, Sittin’ On Chrome was highly influential in the West Coast Hip-Hop scene of the mid-'90s. Influencing everything from music, fashion trends, to celebrating car culture, popular on the West Coast as well. The album is notable for performing particularly well in California, especially with Chicano/Mexican-American communities in L.A. and all throughout the Southwest. The album also spawned three popular singles: 'Sittin’ On Chrome’, ‘The I.N.C. Ride’, and ‘Born to Roll’, and to date, the album remains Masta Ace’s most commercially successful album.
To celebrate the album’s 30th anniversary, we had the chance to talk with Masta Ace and discuss how Masta Ace came to be signed to Delicious Vinyl out in L.A., the origins of Masta Ace Incorporated, the recording process of Sittin’ On Chrome’, and why the project was the last for Masta Ace Incorporated. As well as Ace’s decision to go independent following the album’s release, and his reflections on his highest charting album and its legacy thirty years later.
14 May 2025
Indigenous State of Mind - The Return of Indigenous Cats Episode
Returning to Step Off! Radio, we are joined again Calmplx and Ina of Hip-Hop duo Indigenous Cats, who returned to the show to discuss the release of their latest album Indigenious State of Mind. Nearly six years after the release of their mixtape Traveling Souls Project, Plx and Ina dive into the recording process of their most intimate and personal project yet.
During our talk on the show, we catch up with Calmplx and Ina to talk about the album, the process of recording with new producers, challenges of making a cohesive album together, and the importance of making music that brings messages of Indigenous empowerment and decolonization in our current era.
Likewise, we also discuss how the project pushed Calmplx and Ina to step into new waters concept-wise, behind-the-scenes accounts discussing the album’s long recording process, as well as some exciting future plans for their music in 2025 and beyond. With that said, we here at Step Off! Radio hope that you all enjoy our conversation with Calmplx and Ina of Indigenous Cats.
4 Mar 2025
Unmasked - The Return Of Jag Arreola Episode
Returning to Step Off! Radio, we are joined again by none other than emcee Jag Arreola of Kozmik Force who returns to the show to discuss his latest album ‘Unmasked’. More than five years after the release of his debut solo album 'Maria's Seed', Jag is back with his intimate and personal project yet to date.
During our talk on the show we catch up with Jag to talk about the album, his experience as a member of the Justice 8, the challenges of losing his job as a middle school history teacher following his arrest, and making music while fighting the charges that were brought against him.
Likewise, we also discuss how the project pushed him to step into new waters concept-wise, behind-the-scenes accounts discussing the album’s long recording process, as well as what the future holds for his music in 2025 and beyond. With that said, we here at Step Off! Radio hope that you all enjoy our conversation with Jag Arreola.
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