Wake Yo Ass Up Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Episode 20 pivots the spotlight onto 59 Meech, focusing on the "new media" aspect of the industry. The conversation breaks down: The Content Hustle: 59 Meech discusses the grind behind building a digital brand and the importance of visibility in today's music landscape. Strategic Networking: The episode highlights how a content creator maneuvers through a major labe...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 11 of the Wake Yo Ass Up Podcast, the massive Super Bowl weekend energy continues live from the exclusive Warner Records R&B Super Bowl Mixer! This time, we step outside the music and talk real entrepreneurship with the team behind San Jose’s own Baldy's Mixed Drinks. We break down the grind of building a wildly successful Bay Area beverage brand from the groun...

Send us Fan Mail The Guests: The Power Players Shay Diddy (KMEL) As the Program Director for one of the most influential urban stations in the country, Shay Diddy breaks down what it takes for an artist to actually break through on the airwaves. She discusses the importance of the Bay Area sound, the evolution of radio in the digital age, and what she looks for in a record before it hits the KMEL...

Send us Fan Mail Blur Gotti is at the forefront of the new media wave, and this interview highlights the specific hustle required to stay relevant in an ever-changing digital landscape. The conversation breaks down: The Content Creation Grind: Blur Gotti discusses the discipline required to capture authentic moments and turn them into viral, meaningful content. He emphasizes that "content&quo...

Send us Fan Mail Splash Gang is not just a guest; he is a cornerstone of the Bay Area’s visual identity. As a renowned painter and designer, his conversation with the podcast crew covers: The Legacy of The Jacka: Splash Gang discusses the creation of the iconic Jacka mural and how his art serves as a living memorial for the culture. Celebrity Canvas & Merchandise: He breaks down his process fo...

Send us Fan Mail Paidro Classic Rapper Interview | Warner Records R&B Super Bowl Mixer | WYAU Podcast EP 15 In Episode 15 of the Wake Yo Ass Up Podcast, the hosts sit down with rapper Paidro Classic during the Warner Records R&B Super Bowl Mixer for a real conversation about music, creativity, and entrepreneurship. In this podcast interview Paidro Classic talks about: • His journey as a ra...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 16 of the Wake Yo Ass Up Podcast, the massive Super Bowl weekend energy continues live from the exclusive Warner Records R&B Super Bowl Mixer! This time, we link up with Oakland-born and raised artist Wavy Kamp Fee. Known for bringing undeniable energy, bold visuals, and keeping it completely unfiltered, Wavy Kamp Fee breaks down his journey through the Bay Area hip...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 3 of the Wake Yo Ass Up Podcast, we are honored to sit down with San Francisco legend Big Rich. Known for his deep roots in the Bay Area and the Fillmore district, Big Rich is here to drop heavy gems on life, community, and the true meaning of success. This episode goes beyond the music. We break down the blueprint of transitioning from a rap career to becoming a powerh...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 4 of the Wake Yo Ass Up Podcast. This week, we have a heavy hitter in the building: the legendary DaBoyDame. We trace his incredible journey from being a dominant On-Air Radio Personality in the Bay Area to becoming a powerhouse A&R for Yo Gotti’s CMG label. Dame breaks down the reality of what it actually takes to break a new artist in today's music in...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 5 of the Wake Yo Ass Up Podcast, we are sitting down with Vallejo’s own Willie Joe. We trace his incredible journey from the streets of the Bay Area to sitting at the top of the music industry as the Head A&R for Generation Now. Willie Joe drops certified game on the rich history of the Bay Area rap scene and what it takes to pivot from being an artist to calling th...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 6 of the Wake Yo Ass Up Podcast, we sit down for an exclusive, heavy-hitting interview with Richmond, CA's own KING NTG. Formerly known in the Bay Area scene as Nio The Gift, KING NTG shuts it down with one of our most authentic and powerful conversations yet. We dive deep into the real reasons he had to step away from the music industry to focus on his family, fai...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 7 of the Wake Yo Ass Up Podcast, we are taking you straight inside the mind of an Oakland legend: the one and only DJ D Sharp. Known globally as the official DJ for the Golden State Warriors, D Sharp has provided the soundtrack for championship runs, massive arena crowds, and the vibrant Bay Area streets. We dive deep into his journey from grinding in the local Oakland...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 8 of the Wake Yo Ass Up Podcast, we are taking you behind the velvet rope and straight into the music industry's inner circle. Filmed live on location during the massive Super Bowl weekend in the Bay Area, we sat down with the powerhouse team from E.R.R.U.P.T Management at the exclusive Warner Records R&B Super Bowl Mixer. This episode is a pure masterclass in...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 9 of the Wake Yo Ass Up Podcast, we are  keeping the energy going live from the exclusive Warner Records R&B Super Bowl Mixer! This time, we sit down with San Francisco's own rap queen and multi-talented powerhouse, CryssyCola. Hailing straight from Diamond Heights, CryssyCola breaks down her incredible journey from the Bay Area streets to making serious noise...

Send us Fan Mail The Guest: Baby Gas Baby Gas is a staple of the West Coast music scene, known for his relentless work ethic and deep community ties. In this interview, he dives into: The Independent Grind: Baby Gas talks about his journey as an independent artist and the discipline required to stay relevant for years. He shares his perspective on why "consistency is the only cheat code"...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Episode 2 of the Wake Yo Ass Up Podcast. This week, we’re sitting down with Fredo Bagz to get the raw, unfiltered truth about life, loyalty, and what it actually takes to achieve success in the game today. Fredo holds nothing back in this exclusive interview. We dive deep into the street politics of loyalty, how to navigate the music industry without losing yoursel...

Send us Fan Mail In the highly anticipated premiere episode 1 of the Wake Yo Ass Up Podcast, we sit down with East Oakland’s own Chippass for an unfiltered conversation about his journey through the music industry and the realities of the Bay Area hustle. Chippass gets real about the rise and ultimate split of the legendary NhT Boyz, setting the record straight on what really happened behind the s...