WESTSIDE RADIO w/ JULIO G
WESTSIDE RADIO w/ JULIO G
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A podcast dedicated to preserving and pushing the culture forward, hosted by legendary West Coast hip-hop DJ Julio G. Born and raised in Lynwood, CA, Julio G is known for his groundbreaking work as part of the iconic 1580 KDAY Mixmasters and his contributions at 92.3 The Beat and 100.3. Now, he’s back with unfiltered conversations, exclusive interviews, and deep dives into the stories that shaped hip-hop. This is where the past, present, and future of the culture collide—raw, real, and without restrictions.
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The podcast delves into hip-hop culture, history, and its evolution, with episodes featuring conversations on topics like the rise of gangsta rap, influential artists, and significant moments that shaped the genre, such as Julio G's own experiences at 1580 KDAY and insights from guests like Kid Frost and Hazerd.
A Podcast dedicated to preserving and pushing the culture forward, hosted by legendary West Coast Hip-Hop DJ Julio G. Born and raised in Lynwood, CA, Julio G is known for his groundbreaking work as part of the iconic 1580 KDAY Mixmasters in the late 80’s and On-Air Personality at 92.3 The Beat / 100.3 The Beat and also 93.5 KDAY. Julio G is also the Voice of Grand Theft Auto (San Andreas) (Radio Los Santos) Now, he’s back with unfiltered conversations, exclusive interviews, and deep dives into the stories that shaped Hip-Hop. This is where the past, present, and future of the culture collide—raw, real, and un-cut.
In this episode of Westside Radio, Julio G sits down with legendary DJ and producer Tony A. the Wizard – a pivotal figure in the early days of L.A. Hip Hop and one of the masterminds behind the Roadium Mixtapes.
We dive deep into Tony A.’s journey as a Latino DJ breaking into the West Coast scene, meeting a young Dr. Dre, and eventually teaming up with Hi-C and becoming the tour DJ for both Hi-C and DJ Quik. Tony shares stories about producing for Hi-C, working on iconic mixtapes alongside Dr. Dre and Eazy-E, and the unique energy of the Roadium Swap Meet era.
We also talk about how Roadium Radio was born and what podcasting has meant to him now, five years later.
💽 Real West Coast history. No gimmicks. Just facts.
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