This episode features LEFT, legendary Richmond rapper from The Frontline, producer, UC Berkeley professor, hooper, devoted Muslim, and certified “shit talker.” Hosts Bort and Marcus Peters kick things off by recapping last week’s highlights before tapping in with LEFT for a conversation that blends hip-hop history, Bay Area culture, fatherhood, faith, teaching, and growth. This is a conversation full of wisdom, history, humor, vulnerability, and Bay Area brilliance.

This episode features Carson, CA rapper Kamm Carson, known for his lyrical storytelling, West Coast influence, and work with Ab-Soul on “California Dream.” We talk about the Off My Chest EP, Del Amo culture, independent artistry, and the musical roots of Carson. If you enjoy interviews with artists like Ab-Soul, Reason, Vince Staples, LaRussell, or West Coast lyricists, this episode is for you. Tap in for real conversations, artist development insights, and new West Coast music.

In this episode, hosts Cortney “Bort Bort” McCoy and Marcus Peters ”Juice” kick off the show by introducing themselves and the vision behind What I’m Slappin, a show that celebrates the soundtracks of our lives through real conversations, fresh slapps, and inspiring stories. This week’s special guest is D’Angelo “D’Lo” Louis, a director, writer, and producer from Richmond, CA, and a creative executive at Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media. D’Lo joins the crew to talk about his award-winning short film “ShoeBox,” the powerful story behind it, and the soundtrack that brings it all to life.

This powerful episode, hosts Bort and Marcus Peters sit down with JJ’88, a singer, rapper, and songwriter from Long Beach, California, whose latest project Songs from the Hole serves as both an album and a documentary soundtrack telling his remarkable story of redemption, faith, and freedom.

In this episode, hosts Bort and Marcus Peters (Juice) sit down with Bryce Savoy — rapper, filmmaker, founder of The Black Neighborhood, creator of Neighborhood Diamonds, and a proud son of Oakland carrying purpose and positivity everywhere he goes. Bryce takes us through his journey from the Town to D.C. to L.A., breaking down how each place shaped his artistry, his identity, and his drive to build community through music and storytelling. This episode explores:Bryce’s early start & the role his parents playedThe meaning behind Neighborhood DiamondHis time at Howard UniversityStepping fully into filmmaking & the creative parallels with musicLeaving Oakland for L.A. & how the city still lives in himFatherhood, grief, growth, and independence“Big Bryce Son” film and its missionThe positive side of hustle — how to uplift the culture Plus — Rapid Fire Slaps, “This Week’s Slaps,” and a live performance from Bryce to close out the show. Drop what YOU’RE slappin’ with #WhatImSlappin.Subscribe, comment, and tap in weekly for real conversations where music meets community.

In this episode, hosts Bort and Marcus tap in with Oakland’s own Aneesa Strings — a rapper, singer, songwriter, composer, and classically-trained instrumentalist breaking every rule and redefining what Bay Area artistry looks like. Aneesa shares her journey from Deep East Oakland to earning a Master’s in Jazz Studies, going viral for repping her city, headlining Yoshi’s, and blending jazz + hip-hop into a sound that feels both timeless and raw.

In this episode, hosts Bort, Marcus, and guest Left sit down with Bay Area legend P-Lo — the multi-platinum producer and artist carrying the torch of Hyphy culture while redefining what longevity means in hip-hop. They dive deep into: Bay Area culture and community roots P-Lo’s evolution from producer to rapper Filipino identity and representation in music Growth, creativity, and maintaining longevity Stories behind new releases like “Newly” ft. Thuy Plus, P-Lo gets real during Rapid Fire Slaps, shares the music he’s been slappin’, and closes the show with a live performance you don’t want to miss.

Bay Area artist Rexx Life Raj joins hosts Bort Bort, Marcus Peters, and Left to talk new music, growth, and the journey that shaped him. From D1 football to gold records, Raj opens up about grief, healing, emotional intelligence, and his new album “In Rhythm.”