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Episodes
Dubee aka Sugawolf opens up about Mac Dre and E-40’s complicated history—and reveals what happened when he and E-40 finally spoke directly.
I ask Dubee whether Mac Dre and E-40 really made amends before Dre passed, whether the two Vallejo legends were planning to work together, and about E-40’s story that Mac Dre showed up to the “Quarterbackin’” video shoot.
Dubee m...
Part 2 of 2 Dubee aka Sugawolf continues his conversation about Drake revisiting Mac Dre’s “2 Hard 4 the Radio”, and in Part 2, he digs even deeper into whether Drake’s record was truly an homage or simply a strategic move.
Dubee questions what actually made the record a tribute to Mac Dre beyond using the song, while also acknowledging the business side of the situation. He expl...
Dubee aka Sugawolf gives his unfiltered perspective on Drake revisiting Mac Dre’s classic “2 Hard 4 the Radio”, and explains why his feelings about it are complicated.
As someone who was actually Mac Dre’s friend and came up with him in the Crest, Dubee says he looks at the situation differently than a fan. He discusses Mac Wanda giving Drake permission, why he supports Dre&rsquo...
Oakland artist Young Reshaud joins The Banski Show for a special interview filmed at Nobel Cinema Studios after hitting the stage.
Young Reshaud discusses his new album, “YR Campaign,” dropping September 4, and explains how the campaign represents creating amazing moments through positivity, love, family, and community.
Stream “YR Campaign” September 4 on all major platforms.
Did choosing July 5th as E-40 Day create an unnecessary controversy?
In this exclusive interview, Bay Area artist and Country Club Crest Side representative, Sleep Dank, shares his perspective on the decision to declare July 5th as E-40 Day, the public reaction that followed, and the conversation surrounding Mac Dre's legacy.
What do YOU think?
👇 QUESTION OF THE DAY:
Do you think choosing Ju...
Ludacris DISSED Mac Dre in video for song released on day of death:
There have been questions for years about Ludacris @LudacrisTV “Get Back” music video and whether the opening bathroom scene was intentionally portraying Mac Dre.
In this clip, Sleep Dank breaks down the strange details surrounding it: the Mac Dre lookalike with the A’s hat, dreads and mannerisms, the timing ...
🔥 Sleep Dank’s diss track aimed at Ludacris @LudacrisTV after what he believed was a diss toward Mac Dre in the “Get Back” video.
👀 For the full story and context behind this diss track, go watch my other video where Sleep Dank breaks down the whole situation.
Y’all heard the story… now hear the track. 🎧 “YOU LOSE, CHRIS”🔥 Tap in below. 👇 Cli...
On Ludacris’ Word of Mouf album, there’s a skit called “Ho-Where” where Ludacris makes fun of the word “Vallejo” and the way it sounds👀, turning the name of Mac Dre’s hometown into part of the joke.
Just comedy at the time… or an interesting detail considering everything that came later surrounding Ludacris’ “Get Back” video releasing the day...
Fat Lip on dissing Mac Dre in Ludacris music video:
Just one day after I posted my video examining the controversy surrounding Ludacris’ “Get Back” video and portrayal of Mac Dre, Fatlip of The Pharcyde responded directly to the video.
That quickly turned into a back-and-forth between Fatlip and Sleep Dank. I document their exchange and also take a look at a historical Ludacris twee...
I caught up with Young Dru in Vallejo, California, at Noble Cinema Studios / KOB’s birthday show for a quick conversation on The Banski Show.🔥
Fresh off the stage, Young Dru takes us through his history in V-Town and Bay Area rap, sharing stories from his early days in the studio with Jay Tee from N2DEEP, Baby Bash and to eventually building a relationship and making music with the legendary Mac Dre.
Splash, the amazing videographer of Good Compenny, and owner and proprietor of his own multimedia company and digital music distributor, Splash Bakery, joins The Banski Show to break down his content workflow, working with LaRussell, filming Marshawn Lynch, building Splash Bakery, Keak Da Sneak's viral success, and why authenticity always wins.
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Splash on Instagram: https://www...
Welcome to The Banski Show! Ep. 22 with Dubee AKA Sugawolf
In Part 2 of 2 of this exclusive interview, Bay Area rap legend, Dubee AKA Sugawolf, sits down with The Banski Show for an unforgettable conversation covering Dubee's legendary rap career, memories and moments coming up with Mac Dre, his thoughts on Drake's recent cover of Mac Dre's '2 Hard 4 The Radio', speaks on The Jacka, his relationship wit...
Welcome to The Banski Show! Ep. 21 with Dubee AKA Sugawolf.
Bay Area legend, DUBEE aka SUGAWOLF (@officialsugawolf)🐺sat down with me for one the most in-depth conversations of @thebanskishow. Roll yaself a backwood for this one if you really wanna get there…and when you get there?…sit back and soak! We talked about growing up in Crestside Vallejo, turning down a football schol...
Banski meets up with San Francisco, CA Bay Area Hip Hop's living legend, Equipto, to chop game and discuss Santa Rosa, meeting and making music with Mac Dre, presents a mini masterclass on getting through writer's block & more! You don't want to miss the gems dropped in this episode!
Support Equipto, follow him here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/equipto_415
Youtube: https:...
Malachi | The Banski Show | Ep. 19
Banski meets up with Malachi in Vallejo, CA to discuss how he writes his songs, how he linked up with LaRussell, and more!
Malachi IG:
https://www.instagram.com/bookofmalachii_/
Malachi on YT:
https://www.youtube.com/@MAL4CHI
Richie Rich | The Banski Show | Ep. 18
Banski meets up with Richie Rich post-show at LaRussell's Pergola Live performance on August 3, 2025 and discusses his new album, Richard, growth in his career, recording with 2pac in the studio, meeting LaRussell and more.
Richie Rich:
https://www.instagram.com/tharealrichierich/
https://dubbleworldwide.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_conte...
Banski links up with LaRussell — Vallejo, CA artist, entrepreneur, and founder of Good Compenny — at his home for a live Backyard Show (8/3/25) and a post-show conversation about choosing culture over money, treating ideas as gifts, stepping away from crypto and Bitcoin to bet fully on yourself, and lessons learned from touring with T-Pain.
LaRussell on IG:
https://www.instagram.com/larussell
La...
Banski sits down with Prodkt for an exclusive one on one to discuss how his music has opened up amazing opportunities for him, from transforming his personal home studio into a thriving record label, to going on tour, not only building a flourishing career but also forging personal connections with icons like The Jacka. Prodkt shares many lessons and gems learned throughout his journey in this revealing and i...
Soundcloud Publishing with Jamie Dee Hart
We're taking you on a captivating musical escapade as we chat with the incredibly talented OscariLoveThis. This episode Banski links up with OscariLoveThis to discuss his self-taught mastery of the piano, his music production journey, and how he turns simple tunes into memorable melodies.
Through a candid conversation, we uncover his hands-on approach to music production, leveraging digital tools and se...
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