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Today we are joined by Phoenix based recording artist and internet staple. Fresh off the release of his new project, "A Million Hearts", ladies and gentlemen we’re proud to present Arizona rap veteran Jessahn Amaru!  Join us as we get into Jessahn’s new music and upcoming show at Central Records, battle rap, and some hip hop nerd talk.  Check out Jessahn Amaru and his music https://www.instagram.com/jessahn_amaru  https://linktr.ee/jalopy_bungus  http://www.youtube.com/@JessahnAmaruu  https://www.youtube.com/@JessahnAmaruSpeaks  https://www.tiktok.com/@jessahn_amaru_mus  https://www.tiktok.com/@jalopy_bungusanime  https://open.spotify.com/artist/11KxXTGuWeSr1xqulI8w9G  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jessahn-amaru/6790547487  Edited by Andy Neal https://www.youtube.com/@andz   https://www.instagram.com/uncle_andz  Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/

Back in June, we recorded our 2026 Midyear recap covering our favorite albums, songs, features, and favorite beats of the year so far. In typical 808s fashion, we fell a bit behind on getting this one released, but better late than never!  Joining us is our very good friend and collaborator, Rorvis Paradox!! Check out Rorvis and his channel https://www.youtube.com/@doxbrando25 https://www.instagram.com/rorvis_paradox https://www.instagram.com/DoxBrando25 https://linktr.ee/DoxBrando25 Intro Animation by Andy Neal https://www.youtube.com/@andz   https://www.instagram.com/uncle_andz  Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/

Today, we are joined by two very special guests. Both are former ASU alumni and co-founders of the Arizona based creative group om*. Introducing.. Winston T & Donovan Johnson!!  Join us as we discuss the origins of om*, how it became the multi-faceted organization that it is today, and last but not least.. witness us play a very professional new game called “Liked by Winston”.  Check out om*  https://www.instagram.com/om.asterisk   https://www.youtube.com/@omasterisk   https://soundcloud.com/om-radio-319452986  https://www.instagram.com/dlj.ommm  Check out winston t and his work  https://www.instagram.com/iamwinstont   https://soundcloud.com/iamwinstont  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZijZf4KLogs  Check out Donovan Johnson and his work  https://www.instagram.com/dlj.world   https://dlj.world/  Intro Animation by Andy Neal  https://www.youtube.com/@andz   https://www.instagram.com/uncle_andz  Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/

Today we are joined by two very special guests.. one of which has already graced our studio with their presence before. Fresh off the release of their collaborative new project “YONIGEYA”, it’s the return of Phoenix musical artist Jaiani along with Phoenix music producer and multi-instrumentalist, Mosaic Sol!!  Tune in as we catch up with Jaiani and discuss the inspirations and creative process behind the making of “YONIGEYA”.     Check out Jaiani and his music https://www.instagram.com/nieshacat/  https://www.instagram.com/vantalynx/  https://www.youtube.com/@Phantamonian  https://www.vantalynx.com/  https://linktr.ee/vantalynx  https://open.spotify.com/artist/040TggQc4ZgkFTt9eIVDjv?si=qwSEUKYFRaWJqnRvowOQgQ  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jaiani/1556332886  https://soundcloud.com/user-455113534  Check out Mosaic Sol and his work  https://www.instagram.com/mosaic.sol  https://linktr.ee/mosaic.sol  https://mosaicsol.beatstars.com/  https://www.tiktok.com/@mosaic.sol  Intro Animation by Andy Neal  https://www.youtube.com/@andz   https://www.instagram.com/uncle_andz  Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/

Joining us in the studio today is the multi-talented, singer, songwriter, choreographer, and sci-fi extraordinaire.. Mandy Slate!! Tune in as we discuss Mandy’s musical origins, favorite pop music inspirations, and her experiences writing and producing her new project: Science Fiction! Check out Mandy Slate and her music https://www.instagram.com/mandy.slate  https://www.youtube.com/@mandyslate  https://www.tiktok.com/@mandy.slate  https://linktr.ee/mandyslate  https://open.spotify.com/artist/3aPJDyzQCiWkkhzog6CIWq  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mandy-slate/1589621587  https://mandyslate.myshopify.com  Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/

Fresh off the release of his debut album, “Love Should Be So Easy”, we’re joined today by singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist.. Henry James!! Tune in to learn about the creation of “Love Should Be So Easy”, the journey leading up to the album’s release, and the musical origins of Henry James.  Also big shout out to Winston T and the team over at om* for the opportunity to make this happen! Link to “Love Should Be So Easy” by Henry James https://ffm.to/love-should-be-so-easy  Check out Henry James https://www.instagram.com/henryjamesofficial   https://open.spotify.com/artist/7nb7q22PULYrjfn8KJGOoj?si=CarIeepsRY2Yb1TiqQ4bog   https://music.apple.com/us/artist/henry-james/1501335649   https://www.instagram.com/theruminationsmusic   https://linktr.ee/theruminationsmusic  Check out om*  https://omasterisk.com   https://www.instagram.com/om.asterisk   https://www.youtube.com/@omasterisk   https://soundcloud.com/om-radio-319452986 https://www.instagram.com/dlj.ommm  Video edited by by Andy Neal  https://www.youtube.com/@andz   https://www.instagram.com/uncle_andz  Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/

In this episode of 808s on Cam, we sat down with the founder and creative director behind the Jaripeo dance nights in Downtown Phoenix, Raul Felix! Alongside Jaripeo every first Friday, he also promotes events such as Mexican Idol, Tianguis, Ghetto Mexican EDM, Noche Tribalera, & Una Noche de Corridos.  Join us as we speak about the inspiration behind Jaripeo Night and hang out at Raul's family ranch!  Check out Raul Felix and his work  https://www.instagram.com/raulfelix.jpg  https://www.instagram.com/jaripeonight  https://jaripeo-3.myshopify.com/products/mexican-idol-t-shirt Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/

We recently got invited out to Sunroom Studios in Tempe to sit down with an energetic multi-genre band called ¡Mucha Lucha! Currently based in Phoenix, these guys make catchy music blending different sounds and influences from across the Sonoran Desert. Their latest single, No Sé, was released in March of this year.  Thank you so much to ¡Mucha Lucha! for taking the time to hang out and chat with us, and a huge thank you to Sunroom Studios for having us record our interview in their awesome studio!  Check out ¡Mucha Lucha! and their music! https://www.instagram.com/muchaluchamusic/ https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mucha-lucha/1836255082  https://open.spotify.com/artist/07lMMmwOexRFYx8WHaa3IK?si=Y5DCrUogSauMWydfERMWrA  https://www.tiktok.com/@muchaluchamusic  Check out Sunroom Studios  https://www.instagram.com/sunroomstudiotempe  Edited by Andy Neal  https://www.youtube.com/@andz   https://www.instagram.com/uncle_andz  Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/

In light of the life-altering triple album release from the mob boss of Toronto himself, we decided to subject ourselves to the FULL album discography of the world's coldest living human.. enjoy!! Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/

The definitive in-depth review and retrospective of the legendary Mississippi duo.. Rae Sremmurd!! Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/

Kicking off our first studio interview of 2026, we are joined by Dinosaur Computer! These guys are a music and art collective based in Phoenix, Arizona. Their debut album, Loud Mouth+, released in September of last year and features tons of catchy indie/alternative rock tunes. Talking with us today is the founder and frontman of Dinosaur Computer, Chino Quentin. In this interview, we dive into the origins and vision behind the musical collective, their process when it comes to making new songs, musical influences, and their upcoming plans for new shows and releases.  Check out Dinosaur Computer! https://www.instagram.com/dinosaurcomputer https://www.dinosaurcomputer.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@DINOSAURCOMPUTER https://open.spotify.com/album/0zYIjmmox1UqlMlX89imVB?si=GJx9rIiXTjOXWurNEBLN_Q https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dinosaur-computer/1804212856 https://www.tiktok.com/@dinosaurcomputer Date Recorded: April 11th, 2026. Edited by Andy Neal  https://www.youtube.com/@andz  https://www.instagram.com/uncle_andz Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/

LaRussell & Jack Harlow controversies, random dark U.S. history, biopics, ranking Kendrick albums, Baby Keem's new album, and more! Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/

808’s After Dark returns with some very special returning guests: Wrthcr8ting!! This time we have the entire Wrth crew joining us just days before their annual Wrthfest performance at the Nile Underground that took place last month.  Enjoy our mind boggling banter about super-aids, J-Cole meals, favorite Transformers/Marvel fight scenes, favorite films of 2025, and more!  Wrthfest recap  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvzAR24esMw&t=49s Wrthcr8ting’s full set at Wrthfest  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PB630jNl1A Check out WrthCr8ting  https://linktr.ee/WRTHCR8TING   https://open.spotify.com/artist/1s3C3twJFG367MQY7wzmA7?si=dUOSBE2GQwKuENMem4Xrwg  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/wrthcr8ting/1519077202 https://www.instagram.com/wrthcr8ting/   https://www.youtube.com/@wrthcr8ting87 https://soundcloud.com/wc8tng    https://www.tiktok.com/@worthcreating  Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/

Our review of the long awaited "final" album from J. Cole: The Fall-Off!!   Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/

Favorite albums, songs, beats, and features from 2025! Featuring special guests and good friends of the show, Rorvis and Ronin!! Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/