CIRV'N IT RAW PODCAST presents Episode 52 featuring E.S.G., a pioneering member of the S.U.C. and a Houston Hip-Hop icon. In this episode, he shares his experiences meeting DJ Screw and reflects on his journey from the release of Ocean Of Funk to City Under Siege. E.S.G. also talks about Drake's sampling of his track "Swangin & Bangin" in the popular single "HYFR Hell Yeah Fucking Right," his involvement with Trill Republik, the accident that resulted in the amputation of his leg, his upcoming album "Lost It All, Got It Back," his top five favorite rappers, and much more.
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0:00 - Intro
3:25 - Where are you from?
5:58 - Can you share a brief overview of your career from the release of "Ocean of Funk" to "City Under Siege," including any challenges you faced along the way?
33:57 - What was the original idea behind the Boss Hogg Outlawz group? Who was responsible for coming up with the name?
35:38 - Where there any collaborations that might surprise fans, or tracks that didn’t make it onto an album?
40:01 - COMMERCIAL BREAK: E.S.G. Freestyle.
46:37 - What’s your favorite track & album from your own body of work, and what makes it special to you?
49:15 - How did the formation of the Trill Republik align with your vision for the Houston Hip-Hop scene?
55:30 - What's your thoughts on Drake sampling your hit "Swangin and Bangin," for his hit single "HYFR Hell Yeah Fucking Right"?
59:47 - Who's your Top 5 favorite rappers?
1:02:44 - How did you connect with Mac Mall for your recent collaboration album "Dippin and Swangin"?
1:19:14 - Can you share your most memorable experience with one member of S.U.C.?
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