Family Ties

Welcome back to Family Ties. Back in 2018 we introduced this series by celebrating the 25th anniversary of Crazy Hood Productions. There we captured their story, of how the crew originated and how they evolved. Today, we celebrate the crews 30th anniversary. In these past 5 years the crew has gained massive success, by becoming award winners, partnering with hip-hop's elite, and championing th...

Today’s episode is about Crazy Hood founder and C.E.O - DJ EFN .  Widely acknowledged as “Miami’s Mixtape King” - EFN is also a marketing and branding consultant, film maker and co-creator and co-host of the Drink Champs podcast. Listen close as he shares his story.  Always authentic, always CRAZY. "Family Ties Podcast" is a Crazy Hood Productions . This Episode is produced by DJ EFN and...

Today’s episode is about Crazy Hood member - N.O.R.E.  is a multiplatinum recording artist who first rose to prominence as one half of the hip hop duo Capone-N-Noreaga ( C-N-N ), NORE also found success as a solo artist with hit records such as “Superthug“ , “Banned from T.V.“ , “Nothin’“ , “Oye Mi Canto” & “UNO MAS” , He’s the CEO of Militainment Business , Host of his food show ON THE R...

In today’s episode you’ll hear from more members from our extended Crazy Hood family and friends.  Today you'll hear from Pitbull and stories from MURS, UB The Underboss , Gil Green and an original Crazy Hood member, Donuts .  We’ll also hear stories from Kether , Bernz from MAYDAY , Fly Guy , Danay Suarez and Kardinal Offishall .  Although we didn’t get to speak to our entire exten...

In today’s episode we talk to our extended Crazy Hood family.  You’ll hear stories from Ras Kass, Big Teach & Wrekonize . You’ll hear Monie Love speak about her first recording session with DJ EFN and stories from Capone when he came home and Crazy Hood accepted him with open arms.   We’ll spend some time reflecting on the past but showing love and admiration to the Hoods with s...

Today’s episode is about Crazy Hood member, Garcia . His work ethic and passion for hip hop earned him a spot on the crew as an MC. After developing his craft he eventually released 5 solo albums gaining international success.  Years later he is now one of the most sought out Directors in the entertainment business.  Listen close as he shares his story.   Always authentic, alwa...

Today’s episode is about Crazy Hood member Boris aka BeatsNdaHood – Originally from Peru, Boris moved to Kendall at a very young age. The youngest member of the CHP, Boris went from being an intern to a Grammy nominated Producer. From Hip Hop to Latin Music, he’s worked with some of the most respect artist in the game.  As the future of Crazy Hood Productions , he continues to evolve. Listen...

Today’s episode is about Crazy Hood member Charlie – Originally from Miami, he grew up soaking in a variety of music from all genres including the Miami Music Scene.  A Military Vet he introduced delegation to Crazy Hood and was heavily involved in the Crazy Hood Gear .  Listen close as he shares his story. Always authentic, always CRAZY. "Family Ties Podcast" is a Crazy Hood Productions...

Today’s episode is about Crazy Hood member Orlando but to his friends he’s known as Landi Lakes . With his gift of gab, he could sell ice to an Eskimo, supporting his brother Heckler and the rest of Crazy Hood was instrumental in the success of the crew.  Listen close as he shares his story. From Chicago, IL where he discovered hip-hop, to Kendall where he would team up with the Hoods and hel...

Today’s episode is about OSO , a Crazy Hood member who’s all about music. Growing up, OSO’s family listened to a wide-range of classics, this allowed him to develop a broad taste of music. But it was Hip-Hop that related to him the most. Listen close as he shares his story. From Passaic, NJ where discovered hip-hop, to Kendall where he would meet EFN and become part of the Crazy Hood Family. ...

Today’s episode is about Crazy Hood member Hector. An ill emcee, who's passionate about hip hop, lyricism and hustle. Given the name “The Heckler” he developed his love for rhyming and helped form Da All (aka Da Alliance). Originally from Chicago, he and his family moved to Kendall where he would meet EFN and the rest of the Crazy Hood Family. Listen close as he shares his story.  Always auth...

Today’s episode is about Drain , a multi talented artist, producer and photographer. He’s one of the founding members of Da All , OG Crazy Hood Member and Photographer on the Drink Champs show. Listen, as he shares his story, from living overseas where he first discovered hip-hop, to meeting a group of individuals that would form an alliance that represented Kendall and the Miami Hip Hop Culture.&...

Today’s episode is about Paul also known as Weird Thoughts , one of the founding members of Da All , OG Crazy Hood Member and host of Drink Champs Sports / DreamBig HipHop . Listen close as he shares his story, from the beginning where he first discovered hip-hop. To meeting a group of individuals that would form an alliance that evolved into an empire.  Always authentic, always CRAZY. "Famil...

Welcome to Family Ties , this is a podcast hosted by Jae Havana . For the past few months I’ve had the opportunity to talk to the entire Crazy Hood Productions family. This is a story of a brotherhood that was birthed in Miami , 25 years ago. And through our love of Hip Hop we’ve built a legacy that goes beyond DADE County . As a collective of talented individuals with a passion for hip hop, we’ve...