Rip City Basement

Rip City Basement

Bridging the gap between Hip Hop fanatics' demand to hear technique, and Portland's electronic obsession. RCB's host Brenboy interviews upcoming artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs on the rise.

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February 25, 2025 29 mins

In this episode of Rip City Basement, Brenboy sits down with Russell and Father Nature, two rising hip-hop artists from Roseburg, OR, making their radio debut. The duo dives into their journey in music, their influences, and the creative process behind their new album, "Momentum". From small-town grind to big ambitions, they share raw insights on crafting their sound and pushing their artistry forward. Tune in for an excl...

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In this extreme sports edition of Rip City Basement, Brenboy sits down with Hunter Hess, the high-flying, boundary-pushing SuperPipe Skier from Bend, OR, who’s repping Team USA and throwing down at the X-Games. 🌎🏆


From carving up Mt. Bachelor as a kid to stomping insane tricks on the world’s biggest stages, Hunter has been putting Oregon on the map in the freestyle ski scene. You might’ve seen him sending it in X-Games Real...

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Portland’s rising star Tiff2icy steps into the spotlight with her debut single “Weekend” 🌟! In her first-ever live radio interview, Tiff joins the Rip City Basement Podcast to talk about her journey into music, her creative process, and what it’s like working with Jason Navarrete from the legendary production duo Yellow Trash Can. 🎛️🔥 Recorded at Burn Money Music in SE Portland, “Weekend” is a vibey anthem that’s putting Tiff ...

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Get ready for an inside look at the laid-back, chill vibes of pro skateboarder Cory Juneau as he joins us for an exclusive interview at the 2024 ROCKSTAR Energy Open in Portland! 🛹🔥 Known for his smooth style and technical prowess, Cory has made waves in the skateboarding world, including earning a bronze medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics for park skateboarding. Whether he's dominating the park or keeping things light-hearted off ...

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Join us for an unfiltered deep dive with pro skateboarder Clay Kreiner at the 2024 ROCKSTAR Energy Open in Portland! 🎤 Clay doesn’t hold back as he breaks down his journey, revealing what it takes to stay at the top of his game in the high-stakes world of skateboarding. From pushing the boundaries of his limits to competing on the biggest stages, Clay's story is a wild ride of passion, risk-taking, and raw talent. 🛹💥 Clay share...

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Get ready to dive into the epic rise of pro skateboarder Braden Hoban, straight from the streets of San Diego to the spotlight at the 2024 ROCKSTAR Energy Open! 🛹🔥 In this exclusive interview on the Rip City Basement podcast, hosted by Brenboy, Braden talks about his journey of becoming pro, the thrill of competing at one of the biggest skate events in the world, and what it took to land 3rd place with unforgettable runs in all 3...

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Get ready for an exclusive deep dive with pro skateboarder Chris Joslin at the 2024 ROCKSTAR Energy Open in Portland, OR! 🛹🔥 In this epic episode of Rip City Basement, hosted by Brenboy, we sit down with the legendary Chris Joslin to talk about skateboarding at one of the biggest skate competitions of the year, his journey as a Rockstar Energy athlete, and what it really takes to be a top street skater in the world. 🌍💪 Chris o...

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Discover the Magic of Music with Trenelius and Berahmand on Rip City Basement.


Dive into the world of music creation and innovation with these talented individuals who are taking creativity to the next level in the studio.


Hailing from Las Vegas, Trenelius is an artist known for his honesty and authenticity in music. With a unique ability to blend multiple flavors and styles, he creates songs that resonate deeply with lis...

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Get familiar with FNB Chain, as he sits down with Brenboy and talks his process of making music and the philosophy behind how and why he approaches his craft the way he does. Tap-in to learn more on IG: @ripcitybasement


Like the beats you're hearing in the background? Check out RCB Beat Store and shop for your next single, EP, or album hit with the hottest, professionally mixed and mastered beats: www.ripcitybasement.com

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🎧🌟 Catch this special episode featuring DJ Cherry and Allenk1d, two of the most prominent DJs in the Downtown Portland scene! 🌟🎧


These Latin DJ maestros blend the best of Latin music with Hip Hop, creating electrifying vibes that light up the dance floor. Known for hosting some of the biggest and wildest parties at the clubs, DJ Cherry and Allenk1d always bring the heat! 🔥


Tune in to hear their story, music, and what...

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February 26, 2024 30 mins

iLOVEMAKONNEN returns to Rip City Basement to chop it up with Brenboy on 90.7FM KBOO in Portland, OR. This time, Makonnen brings with him music artist/producer Rich Daytona for his first interview with RCB, to talk about his origins with music, playing college football, recovery life, and more.


Tap-in with both Mak and Rich on IG to keep up with the latest drops! @ilovemakonnen @richdaytona1 More interviews, beats for sale, a...

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June 26, 2023 6 mins

Rose Gold Shaun came thru the Basement and got real with us about his music journey. From almost giving up..to making his hottest track “Asshole” RSG shows his resilience and strength to dig a little deeper personally and musically. Follow him on IG @rg.shaun

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Twixx Williams is a young genius creative from Portland, OR with expertise in high-level video production. In this episode of RCB, Twixx and Brenboy talk about the importance of branding yourself as a creative and giving props to the homies who have been there since day 1. Twixx breaks down the genesis of Pink Beanie, a recognizable brand and logo he started a few years ago after launching his independent career as a videographer. ...

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April 26, 2023 27 mins

Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Royal Wood has established himself as a true musical talent. Since being proclaimed “Songwriter of the Year” by iTunes (2010), Wood has continued to evolve and hone his musical craft – maintaining an unmistakable identity while uncovering and reinventing his sound. With two albums debuting in the Top 30 and multiple JUNO nominations, Wood is a 5-time Canadian Folk Music Award-n...

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March 9, 2023 38 mins

ILOVEMAKONNEN stops by the Rip City Basement to chat with Brenboy and play a few songs from his catalog. We get to hear 3 hand selected songs from MAKONNEN, and a couple more of Brenboy’s favorites off the new ‘Stay Hydrated’ album which dropped at the end of 2022.

The superstar singer/rapper released 10 projects last year including 3 albums and a few collabs with Yellow Trash Can, NBA Youngboy, and Rich Daytona. MAKONNEN talks abo...

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September 14, 2022 15 mins

King Chip a.k.a. Chip The Ripper sits down with Brenboy before he goes on stage with Kid Cudi at the Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon. With a handful of major features and several party anthem hits, he has proven himself to be a staple in hip-hop and continues to connect with new fans during this tour. Chip talks to Bren about his new album in the works, and points out that he is the same person on and off stage. He doesn't ha...

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July 18, 2022 10 mins

In this episode, Snow Tha Product calls in and talks to Brenboy about her upcoming show in Portland. Snow announces her decision to go fully independent as an artist, and gives advice to other independent artists on how to grow a fan base from the ground up. Tap-in with her on social media and follow us for more Snow updates @ripcitybasement. Featured beats by: Mehdi Laaziri


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The Vegas rapper Toxsikk taps in with RCB while he’s on tour with Dizzy Wright and Demrick. He brought up a good point about vocals on stage. Your performance vox set up is gonna be different than what you’re used to in the studio. So you gotta consider that when building your set for tour. Have y’all experienced this? Hit us up on IG @ripcitybasement


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Bridging the gap between Hip Hop fanatics' demand to hear technique, and Portland's electronic obsession. In this episode, Brenboy sits down with PNW legendary producer and rapper 6ix, coming straight outta P-town. Follow him on IG: @iam6ix

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Bridging the gap between Hip Hop fanatics' demand to hear technique, and Portland's electronic obsession. Brenboy sits down with Pop/Rock Producer Sean Berahmand to talk about the process and mindset of someone who plays several instruments, releasees solo projects, and produces for several other artists in town. "As the producer of my song 'Blueberry Pancakes', Sean was hella fun to work with in the studio. His energy and love for...

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