What I’m Slappin

We're excited to kick off Season 2 in partnership with EMPIRE, who teamed up with us to help bring this season to life. In this episode, hosts Cortney McCoy and Marcus Peters sit down with Bay Area artist, multi-instrumentalist, educator, and cultural force La Doña. We dive deep into her journey growing up in a family band, her diverse musical influences, balancing artistry and activism, the chall...

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. In this episode, LEFT br...

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. Ta...

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 execu...

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 on Netflix "Songs from the Hole" that serves as both an album and a documentary soundtrack telling his remarkable story of redemption, faith, and freedom. JJ’88 opens up about: His journey from incarceration to independence How music became his...

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 buil...

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-ho...

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 longe...

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.” Highlights include: Rapid Fire Slaps — Raj reacts to classic tracks Keep It On The Real — talks legacy, business, and emotional growth Excl...