16's With Us

We’re back!!! And we have a special guest with us! This week the squad sits down with Sacramento artist Rudy Kalma. Rudy shares his upbringing and his thoughts on the industry, the Sac music scene, and much more. He also delivers something special at the end.  Remember, Hip Hop is a sport. So if you’re ready to go 16’s With Us, leave a comment!  The Squad: Vash, DJ DSt3llo, Walt, and Vellgng  Plea...

This is our East Coast Episode!  On this episode, The Squad tells the story of East Coast Hip-Hop with only 7 artists/ producers. Who made the cut? We also discuss the state of East Coast Hip-Hop and where they land compared to the other regions. And finally, you know we gotta Shine The Beam on another local artist.  Remember, Hip Hop is a sport. So if you’re ready to go 16’s With Us, leave a comm...

This week the squad reviews Iceman and discusses what a battle can do you an artist career. Can an artist tarnish their legacy? And is it important for an artist to have support? And from who? Finally, you know we gotta Shine the Beam!! Tune in to find out who………..and yeah we’re still mad at them trash ass parents.  Remember, Hip Hop is a sport. So if you’re ready to go 16’s With Us, leave a comme...

We’re back!! The squad is whole again and they start things off with the anticipation for Iceman(Drake). Does he come with it? Does he have classic album? Then they put together which cities impacted Hip-Hop the most. Who had the best soundtrack during their outside years……and you know we gotta shine the beam!!! Stay tuned for who is in the spotlight this week!! Remember this is all up for debate!...

On this episode, The Squad reviews Ye’s new album, shows love to Jay-Z, and discusses Pooh Shiesty. Also should we give credit to artist with ghost writers? And are DJ’s still valuable to the culture. Finally, you know we gotta Shine the Beam!! Find out who’s up this week.  Remember, Hip Hop is a sport. So if you’re ready to go 16’s With Us, leave a comment!  The Squad: Vash, DJ DSt3llo, and Walt....

This week The Squad discusses Industry vs Creativity. Do artist not put love into their music anymore? Or did the consumer change? Who do artist give us the “flute shit” albums? And see who we’re shinning the beam on this week.  Remember, Hip Hop is a sport. So if you’re ready to go 16’s With Us, leave a comment!  The Squad: VellGng, DJ DSt3llo, Walt, and Vash.  Please Like, Comment, and Subscribe...

This one’s for the West! This episode The Squad tells the story of how the West was won! That’s right, the West coast story of Hip Hop with only 7 to choose from! Who did we leave off? And yes, it gets real! Also, what’s the status of the West today? Are we good or is it bad? Who’s up next? And you know we have to Shine the Beam! Find out what talented artist we have up for this episode!  Remember...

On this episode, The Squad review J. Cole’s “The Falloff” Album. We also debate who had the best run in Hip-Hop. Finally, we Shine the Beam on another artist from the 916. Tune in to find out who! The Squad: Vash, DJ DSt3llo, Walt, and VellGng.  Remember, Hip Hop is a sport. So if you’re ready to go 16’s With Us, leave a comment!  Please Like, Comment, and Subscribe!  Follow Us on Instagram: @16sw...

On this episode, Haiti Babi announces his retirement from Hip Hop and T.I. makes his long awaited return to the booth. The Squad discusses retirement in Hip Hop and what effect does that have on new artist. Finally, we Shine the Beam on another local artist from the 916. Tune in to find out who.  The Squad: Vash, DJ DSt3llo, and VellGng.  Remember, Hip Hop is a sport. So if you’re ready to go 16’s...

This is the pilot episode for our new podcast 16's With Us.  On this episode, The Squad talks about a local IG page causing certain controversy, along with naming their Top 5 Hip-Hop Albums of 2025. Then, as a collective unit, they decide on an overall Top 5 Hip-Hop Albums of 2025. Finally, they Shine the Beam on a local artist from the 916.  The Squad: Walt, Vash, VellGng, and DJ DSt3llo.  All th...