Mile High Minute

Steven G pulls up to Mile High Minute to break down his journey growing up in LA’s Crenshaw district, how getting shot changed his life, and why he fully committed to music after everything shifted. From working regular jobs to being stuck unable to walk for a year, he shares how that downtime turned into dedication — sharpening his sound and stepping into his lane as an R&B artist. He also op...

Daiyon’s story is raw, unfiltered, and built from real experience in the music industry—from small-town Wisconsin to studios with legends. In this episode, the Beloit rapper breaks down his journey navigating the highs and lows of hip-hop, including working with Bun B, crossing paths with Pimp C, and learning firsthand how the industry really works. From getting scammed early on to building real c...

0400 Reup pulls up to Mile High Minute to break down his journey from Mississippi to Memphis, his ties to Paper Route Empire, and how real-life experiences shaped both his mindset and music. From growing up in the streets and catching charges at 16, to doing time and eventually finding purpose through music and business, Reup shares how environment played a major role in his path. He opens up abou...

FBP West sits down for a raw conversation about life in West Denver , the pressure of going viral, and what really comes with building a name in the streets and music at the same time. From family roots to millions of views, he breaks down how everything came together — and what it cost. He opens up about dealing with hate, navigating fame, and the reality behind the RICO case situation, while sta...

D Shotta sits down for a real conversation about growing up in Pueblo, Colorado, the struggles of street life, and how his environment shaped his mindset and music. From time in jail to finding his voice through music, he breaks down what it’s really like coming up in a city that’s often overlooked — and why Pueblo carries a reputation for violence. This is a raw look into his journey, his growth,...

10KKev sits down for a real conversation about Detroit culture, the music scene, and his journey from 6 Mile to building his name in rap. From growing up on the West Side of Detroit to navigating relationships, business, and the industry, he breaks down what it really takes to come up. He talks about: Growing up on 6 Mile in Detroit and what that environment was like The difference between East Si...

Montbello comes together for Part II — filmed right in the heart of the neighborhood at Falcon Park. From stories at the Boys & Girls Club to No Name Park and the 40s–50s, this episode shows the real side of Denver culture that people don’t usually see. They talk about: Growing up in Montbello and what Falcon Park means to the community The history behind the Falcons, local sports, and neighbo...

Cartoon53 sits down for one of the most raw and unfiltered interviews on LA gang history and street life. From growing up on the East Side of South Central LA to jumping into gang life at 12 years old, he breaks down what the streets really were — and what they’ve become today. He talks about: The real origin of Crips in 1969 and how it evolved Avalon Gangsters and how sets were formed Why Crips n...

Video God Visuals sits down for a real conversation about building their name from Pueblo, Colorado, and turning videography into a serious business in the music industry. From losing a close family member to using that pain as motivation, they break down how everything started, how they built connections with artists like FBP Moe, NLE Choppa, and BOE Sosa, and what it really takes to grow in a sm...

H-Sav takes us through Montbello for a real hood tour and conversation about growing up in Denver, the culture behind the Bells, and what life really looks like coming from that environment. From Peoria Street to Crown Market and Oakland, he breaks down his childhood, early exposure to street life, and how that shaped his mindset. This isn’t just stories — it’s a full picture of what it means to g...

From a farm in Wyoming to opening for MGK and landing on a track with Afroman—Y-O’s story is anything but typical. In this interview, Y-O breaks down what it’s really like coming up in a place with no hip-hop infrastructure, why being from Wyoming was a bigger barrier than race, and how he built his sound by staying authentic instead of “capping.” We get into: Growing up on a farm and discovering...

Denver rapper Jakob Campbell sits down to talk about his journey from Rhythm & Flow to landing a deal with Puma, and why he approaches music as a true art form—not just a way to make money. He breaks down how treating rap like a sport helped sharpen his pen game, why most artists today lack passion, and how putting in “10,000 hours” changed everything. Jakob also shares what it was like being...

Chinatown Runner joins Mile High Minute for a raw conversation on his journey from a refugee camp on the Thailand–Burma border to building a music career in Denver with millions of views. After moving to the U.S. at just 9 years old, he opens up about adapting to a new life, dealing with racism growing up, and navigating a low-income environment while finding his path. He breaks down how he starte...

FBP Moe pulls up to Mile High Minute to break down the real story behind his breakout single “No Pressure” and how growing up in West Denver shaped his mindset, music, and movement. From being raised by a single mother and bouncing around the city, to finding music after setbacks in football, Moe shares how adversity turned into motivation. He explains the meaning behind FBP (“Few But Plenty”) , w...

In this episode of Mile High Minute , we travel to South Jamaica Projects in Queens, New York for a powerful hood vlog and interview with Bobby Garcia , a respected community leader connected to the legendary hip-hop group Lost Boyz . Bobby shares stories about growing up in South Jamaica, the history of Queens hip-hop, and what it was like being around icons like Mr. Cheeks , Freaky Tah , and oth...

In this exclusive interview, Houston rapper IAMLOPEZ sits down with Mile High Minute to tell her story like never before. From growing up in Houston, Texas , to navigating the underground rap scene, Lopez opens up about her journey into music, the hustle behind her career, and the truth about her time working with Dope House Records . She speaks candidly about her experiences in the industry, her...

ChinaTownRunner sits down in his actual hood in Denver for one of his most raw and unfiltered interviews yet. From growing up in the jungle near Mae La refugee camp to navigating life in Section 8 housing in Denver, he breaks down what survival, pressure, and growth really look like behind the music. He talks about: Growing up in the jungle with no technology and bamboo housing Transitioning to li...

Alejandro Mata joins Mile High Minute for an exclusive interview as he prepares for his first season with the Colorado Buffaloes . Born in Honduras , raised across Mexico, Brazil, and Georgia , Mata shares his unique global journey that eventually led him to becoming a five-star kicking recruit , a SWAC champion at Jackson State , and now a key specialist for Coach Deion Sanders at Colorado . In t...

Chicago drill pioneer Billionaire Black sits down for a raw, unfiltered interview breaking down the origins of drill music, life on the South Side, the Chiraq beefs, FBG Duck's peacemaking legacy, King Von, blackballing in the industry (Say Cheese, VladTV), government impact on gang conflicts, and why peace in the streets may never come—but music could change. From gangbanging as kids with no...

Chicago drill legend Lil Reese sits down for an in-depth conversation about his life, career, and everything he’s been through in the streets and the music industry. In this interview, Reese opens up about surviving the near-fatal gunshot to the neck that shocked the internet , reflecting on how the situation changed his perspective on life and music. He also talks about his early days in Chicago’...

Rising Dallas rapper Eat Greedy G sits down with Mile High Minute to talk about his life story, time in prison, and the rise of the New Dallas wave in hip-hop. In this raw interview, Eat Greedy G opens up about growing up, spending years in the prison system, and how those experiences changed his outlook on life and music. He explains how reading books on the music business while locked up helped...

Harlem rap legend Jim Jones sits down with Mile High Minute to reflect on the legacy of The Diplomats, the impact of his hit single We Fly High, and what it means to represent New York during the celebration of 50 years of hip-hop . Jones also talks about how the culture has evolved and why it feels good to once again be a proud New York artist in today’s hip-hop landscape . 🎤 Full conversation w...

In this exclusive Mile High Minute interview, Fort Worth’s first signed rapper Kenny B opens up about signing a major record deal at a young age and navigating the music industry before fully understanding the business. Kenny B breaks down the details of his deal with Alamo Records, losing key opportunities, and the controversy surrounding Say Cheese and Shawn Cotton. He reflects on being signed a...

In this exclusive interview, legendary music executive Steve Lobel sits down with Mile High Minute to break down the real game behind the music industry. Steve shares stories about discovering and working alongside hip-hop pioneers like Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Run DMC, Jam Master Jay, and Eazy-E. He speaks on Nipsey Hussle’s sharp business mindset and what made him different from other artists. Lobe...

Lizzy Brodie sits down with Mile High Minute to share her unbelievable story. Originally from the east coast, Lizzy opens up about her past life in the streets, selling hard drugs, surviving multiple drug raids, and nearly losing everything before making the decision to move to Denver and completely change her life. Today, she’s built a name for herself in Colorado’s hip-hop scene as a blogger and...