Sad Boy Radio

Sad Boys For Real! This episode is a quick reminder to appreciate those around you & the positions you're currently in. Everyday isn't perfect, but with everyday comes new opportunities for success. Ed sheeran says, "I just get caught up in the rat race I'm running / Chasing a moment, I'm hoping is coming / If I stopped and took a look around/ It's in front of my eyes." Recently, I've found my...

Sad Boys For Real! Chicago Rapper, Patrick Sun, visits the studio & discusses how growing up with uncertaintanty & instability shaped him into the person he is today. Pat has found himself in unusual positions based solely on feeling that his purpose in life was missing. Pat tried his hand at comedy, and even enlisted in the military at one point. In his song TNT he says, "I got scares/ I...

Sad Boys For Real! The official DJ of Sueños & Baja Beach Fest, Fredy Fresco, visits the studio & discusses his journey to becoming the hottest Mexican DJ around the world. Fresco has DJ'd since he was 12 years old, and has opened for acts such as Bad Bunny & Ozuna. Fresco's story is filled with hardships; however, he never let this deter him from following his dream. In the span of on...

Sad Boys For Real! Chicago DJ, Lite, comes by the studio to discuss the ways in which his culture has shaped him. From the importance of his family, to religion, to the music he's fallen in love with. LITE represents wherever he goes; thus, Puerto Rican Sazón follows LITE wherever! LITE has had the opportunity to work with V5 marketing group; a group that's helped him surround himself with creativ...

Sad Boys For Real! Chicago DJ & LOS DSVLDS member, Syko, comes by the studio to discuss healing from the loss of a loved one, overcoming addictions & the significance music has played in his life. Justin Bieber said in his song Ghost, “I miss your touch on nights when I'm hollow / I know you crossed a bridge that I can't follow / Since the love that you left is all that I get / I want you...

Sad Boys For Real! Legendary Chicago DJ, M-Dok, slides to the studio this week! M-Dok has been in the industry for a long time; from being a breakdancer, to Djing, and now being an event curator. With every endeavor comes failure; however, it's what you do with the failure that determines how successful you will be. M-Dok has adopted this mindset by living alongside the mantra, "there's no mistake...

Sad Boys For Real! PVTSTCK owner, Jason Varcarcel, visits the studio to discuss his 10-year career within the music industry & the lessons he's been forced to learn throughout this term. Jason's vision for his company blinded him to the things going on around him; such as the mental health of the people he considered most close. Drake said in Jungle, "These days, I'm letting God handle all thi...

Sad Boys For Real! Chicago Rapper, OG Stevo, comes through & discusses toxic relationships, how his upbringing shaped him, balancing friendships with success, and how music helps him express the things he can't say. Stevo’s career has grown rapidly with a performance at Lyrical Lemonade's Summer Smash & recently signing to production company No More Heroes. However, success comes with its...

Sad Boys For Real! Saba's DJ, Dam Dam, slides to the studio to discuss his battle with mental health, hatred for nightlife & touring with Saba for the past 10 years. Dam Dam has led a life of instability since he was growing up, and this has shaped him into the man he has become. Drake once said, “I got a career that takes my time away from women / I cannot convince you that I love you for a l...

Sad Boys For Real! Chicago photographer, Sketchy Frankie, visits the studio & discusses his transition from skating to concert photography, shooting music festivals, working with SPKRBX, and dealing with mental hurdles. Within the past year, Frankie has found himself in positions he could've never imagined. Often, we pick up a hobby with no end goal in sight; then, one day you've reached heigh...

Sad Boys For Real! Chicago rapper, First Class Bee, stops by the studio & discusses the experiences in his life that have forced him to switch his mindset. Bee has been a notorious bottle popper across the country, but alcohol often placed him in situation that were detrimental to his personal life. Bee has faced life threatening situation, lost businesses, and burned bridges that can never be...

The end of the year is here & this episode is dedicated to highlighting the struggles we all face throughout the year; however, nothing lasts forever. We often feel like the pain & sorrows will never end, but as Mercocet said, "this too shall pass."I've been blessed to interview countless amazing individuals this year & I wanted to recap with the person who's there for every singles ep...

Sad Boys For Real! GloUp Jake blessed the studio with gems that’ll last a lifetime. Jake discusses Lyrical Lemonade & how his unique relationship with Cole Bennet has helped shape him into who he is today. However, there’s more to Jake then just his ties to the company. Jake shares his story & how the traumas he faced as a kid pushed him to create something no one saw coming. From being to...

Sad Boys For Real! Chicago legend, DJ O-Zone, drops knowledge on the younger generation. This insightful conversation touches on the impact his childhood has on intimate relationships, how he balances night life & family life; as well as, what he plans to do once his run a DJ comes to an end. G-Eazy once said, "Contemplatin' just who I could've turned out to be / If I'd / stayed and weren't he...

Sad Boys For Real! Clothing designer, AK of ENTLD, comes through & discusses the importance of mental health in the industry. You can have everything in the world: money, success, business, etc. But what does any of this mean when your loved ones & peace is gone? Sometimes you have to take a step back from the spotlight to focus on yourself, and that's a hard realization to come to. AK let...

Sad Boys For Real! World of Dance headliner, Kid Nimbus, visits the studio & discusses his lengthy career within the dance community. Nimbus has achieved everything from winning World of Dance, traveling with Red Bull, and having an amazing career outside of dance. However, it hasn't stopped him from questioning his purpose in dance, and feeling invisible to the world. Just like everyone else,...

Sad Boys For Real! Lyrical Lemonade Rising Star Showcase winner, SoloCelo, visits the studio & discusses the inspiration behind his viral hits (Broken, I'M Solo, Soho, & Happy Ever After). SoloCelo is on his way to becoming a megastar through music & acting, but it didn't start off this glamorous. Often, we forget to take moments to appreciate how far we've come in life, and the ways i...

Sad Boys For Real! Triple platinum producer, Gold Haze, slides through to the studio and discusses his unique journey in the music industry. Haze talks about starting as a producer, and taking a similar route to Kanye West; transitioning into rapping and creating an even bigger name for himself. However, along the way Haze lost sight of those around him. From dropping important relationships, forg...

Sad Boys For Real! Latino artist, ESCHICANO, slides to the studio & discusses his mental health struggles, the reason behind his short catalogue, and how his recent battle with COVID forced him to reevaluate his goals. Often, people fail to pursue their true passion. Whether this is because of fear of failure, fear of self-expression, or fear of no one listening... People are afraid that putti...

Sad Boys For Real! Chicago Videographer, ZaeVisuals, slides through the studio to discuss his journey as videographer in the city! Although he’s worked with a legend in Diamond Visuals, Zae believes his biggest accomplishment in life will come from winning with the people he started with. Big Sean said, “I'm feeling like an old man that failed at life / Got reincarnated to do it all again right/ S...

Sad Boys For Real! Chicago artist, Mercocet, slides through the studio & discusses mental health struggles, having his distribution account stolen, and finding himself after losing the person he cared about most. The former Empire signee gets real about his addiction & self-love struggles; questioning if he was truly worth of love. Mercocet has seen some of his highest of highs & lowes...

Sad Boys For Real! Chicago reggaeton artist, Marce, visits the studio & discusses the crucial moments in his life where everything changed for him. From watching his high school choir perform on America's Got Talent the year after he graduated, to moving to Puerto Rico & working with artists like Brytiago & ELE EME. Marce has built an amazing resume & name for himself in Chicago as...

Sad Boys For Real! Chicago promoter/DJ, Dre Wicked, slides to the studio & discusses the ways his life had changed with each role he’s gained. Your perspective on life changes with each new experience. For Dre those roles include being one of the biggest promoters in Chicago, being an artist, and most importantly a father. These roles have shaped Dre into the person he is today, but more impor...

Sad Boy For Real! Rising videographer, Ozzy Arias joins us & discusses the people who’ve helped him become the person he is today. Ozzy has worked with amazing creatives within Chicago, and they’ve all impacted his work ethic & personality. Currently, Ozzy is on tour with upcoming Latin artist Tokischa! Although he’s traveling around the world, the impact his true home (Indiana) still rema...

Sad Boys For Real! Latin artist, Chapulin, slides through & discusses the experiences that have shaped him into the person he is today. Everybody feels alone at times, but Chapulin expresses how his distant relationship with his father forced him to create a definition of success that made sense to him. Throughout that journey, Chapulin has been counted out by the ones closest to him, but form...