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Hip hop, beat tapes, marketing, and motivation. We get it all and more in Episode 8 with Ben Buck- rapper, producer, dj, beatboxer. Also- bass music and boom bap vet- BoomBaptist. We hear from them both about their origins, and how they got together to release their new album The Marquee! Thanks for liking and subscribing! @benbuckbeatbox @boombaptist @youaintheardofus

Mario Casalini went from giving his beats away for free, to selling his production for a living, and has kept love in it the whole way. Repping Seattle WA since birth, we dive into Mario's backstory and what got him into doing music. We talk shop, production, professionalism and marketing. Finally, we get an interesting window into the Casalini Beats cheat code. Thanks for listening! @casalinibeats @youaintheardofus Intro Music- Fatal Lucciano- No Cap (Prod by Casalini)

KNDRX aka Cory Kendricks joins us as his album, Gumbo, slides from 3 days sitting top 10 on the Itunes hip hop charts. We discuss his journey here, from Portland to ATX and on to Denver, CO where most of Gumbo was created. We talk about how he had his hands in a lot of places, and stumbled upon a DJ gig backing Griselda's Conway. From there, his solo career seemingly gets a fire lit under it. He signs with Question, and Davies Entertainment, and the rest is history. We wrap up by talking about his next moves, and planning the perfect follow-up album. KNDRX is aimed for success and undoubtebly  will be hitting the moon.  @corykendrix @youaintheardofus

Bryson starts his career in comedy doing skits on hip hop albums, and hosting or hyping live hip hop shows. We discuss how he carved out a path to the comedy clubs, and his trial attempts at music along the way. We get some GREAT insight to the world of doing comedy, and the ladder you have to climb, positions you have to play, and also how you develop material. Thanks for listening! @_brysonbrown @youaintheardofus Intro from- Side Steppin/ Track- I'm From Austin, Bryson Brown

From open mic nights in St. Croix to packed residencies in Lake Charles, LA, and finally residing in Austin Texas- Ashes of Babylon has a very unique journey. Their story is felt through the music they created over the course of 8 years; as an 8 piece, 4 part vocal harmony, multi- instrumentalist, big band horn flexing, American reggae/ dancehall fusion (breath) act. We get the details from founding members Corey Saucier, and Jacob "Deebo" Crenshaw, and also some insight as to what ultimately led to the members deciding to take an extended hiatus, at what seemed to be the pinnacle of their career. Thanks for watching!

Daniel Boskind aka Question? joins us in episode 3! We get so much game, and a few hillarious stories in his one.  Question tells us about his origins in the music industry, starting with an internship for Raphael Saddiq.  We get a  couple exclusives, including a hillarious D'Angelo story. We talk about his bitter exit from Epic records,  and how it ultimately led to a successful career on the management side of the music industry. This is a great episode for  anyone who wants some insight into the world of an artist vs becoming an executive.  Thank you for checking us out! Follow, Subscribe, Review, Comment, Share! @question210 @youaintheardofus Intro song-  Question- Thou Shall Not Fall/ Xanax 3

This episode ROCKS!   We get to talk to Austin's own Jackie Venson.  She gives us her origin story, and explains to us how she went from being classically trained on the piano, to wanting to shred the guitar and be a rock star.  We talk about the Austin TX music scene, looping vs. sampling, being a one-woman rock band, Britney Spears, how guitars are better than piano, and more!  Jackie closes us out with her 5 year plan, and some insight to her latest album- Vinitage Machine.   THANKS for listening, subscribing, reviewing, and liking!  @jackievenson @youaintheardofus   check out our store youaintheardofus.store check out our sponsor topofthegalaxy.com discount code YAHOU

We wrap about the podcast, ATX music life, shopping tunes to labels, and production.   thanks for watching!   Like, Subscribe, Review, Share! All that!   @youaintheardofus @changomadclassy @sharks512 @iriesamarai  linktr.ee/youaintheardofus  INTRO/ OUTRO: Chango- Relief (unreleased)

SEASON 2 PREMIERE!!   We welcome the most reliable member of the YAHOU team to the front of the stage! Henry Quiara aka H-Train tells us his story.  We start at age 3, and continue through vocational art school, a career in news, pivoting to a freelance artist, starting a family, and deciding to hit the road and take a stab at "BUS LIFE".  Take a trip with us through a very inspiring story, and get all the game from a real lifetime of art and dedication.    Thanks for watching! Subscribe. Share. Review!  @youaintheardofus @htrainart

YAHOU Presents Episode 1 of the Smoke Sessions! We discuss Irie Samurai and his origins, bass music, production, and Texas canna. Please LIKE this track and SUBSCRIBE/ REVIEW! Thanks! @iriesamurai @dosage_yah

Season 1, Episode 21. In our Season Finale, we talk to Riders Against the Storm, a power couple championing their roles as prominent artists, and active community leaders in Austin TX.  We talk to them about discovering each other, and then rebuilding their identity, together, on a path toward their combined purpose. We touch on their history, and their long term goals, and visions that have led them to where they are now. RAS have built their reputation not only out of talent, but have displayed  love, and community engagement through many mediums including poetry, music, activism, self-healing, and creation.  Thank you for watching! Make sure to subscribe, like, and comment. @youaintheardofus @rashiphop  Artwork by @htrainart

Robert "Blyne Rob" McQueen aka Rob Quest of the legendary Odd Squad, and renowned producer for Devin the Dude joins us in Episode 20. -Episode Description- In Episode 20, we are joined by "Blyne" Rob, also known as Rob Quest from his years with the Odd Squad, and The Coughee Brothaz. We start by discussing his origins in hip hop, and how his mom and Devin the Dude encouraged him to pursue a career in music. He talks to us about being a blind artist, and how J. Prince of Rap-A-Lot Records helped produce, and promote his image early on. We slide through his prolific "rock star" years touring with Devin and the Coughee Bros, producing classics, and working with legends like Mike Dean. Rob also gives us game on his production style, and how he has adapted and evolved over his 30 years in the game. We cap the episode with where Rob is now, and his plans for the future. Finally, we get a sneak peak into his new collaborative effort with the "Visionaries", a worldwide all-blind producer super group. __ Peep Devin the Dude's new album- Soulful Distance, produced by Blyne Rob the Visionary! OUT NOW! This is absolutely one of our favorite episodes so far, and we are so happy to share it with you. Thank you for listening! Stay tuned for VIDEO @ www.youtube.com/channel/UCj_nTV0_eC0SkIgnw4PtyLw @blynerob @youaintheardofus @mrc0by @dosage_yah