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In this raw and wide-ranging conversation, Young Ray Beats breaks down everything from coming up in Connecticut’s underground scene to working with Icewear Vezzo and Lonnie Bandz. But this isn’t just about placements — it’s about building a brand, staying sane, and speaking on what producers really face behind the boards.

We dive into controversial takes during a “Beat or Delete” segment, calling out AI-generated beats, unpaid produ...

we sit down with Connecticut’s own Young Rah, a rising artist whose story is rooted in pain, perseverance, and purpose. He opens up about the emotional weight of losing his father, the motivation behind building a legacy for his daughter, and how family, community, and culture shaped his sound.

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In this exclusive sit-down, we tap in with Kyd Slade, one of the most talked-about names in battle rap today. Repping Connecticut with pride and pressure, Slade speaks on the streets that raised him, the bars that built him, and the paperwork controversy that tried to stain his name.

We ask the real questions:

– How far can battle rap really go before it crosses a line?

– Do snitch allegations kill careers or fuel hunger?

– Can authent...

This episode features producer KelC. The conversation ranges from discussions on respecting personal boundaries, the Drake defamation lawsuit, the potential for change in NCAA athlete compensation, the impact of social media and AI, and Kelsey's journey as a music producer. The hosts also discuss the music industry, mentorship, and the challenges and rewards of creating and selling beats. Highlights: Kelsey's journey as a music pro...

Ever been to London? on this episode with artist Shehxna, who is attending college here, in Connecticut, from London, and she joins us to share her international personality. She defended Bryson Tiller after he was claimed to put the dagger into R&B. She put us to some pf the UK culture and how it differs from ours. Great candidate to represent R&B today.

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On this episode with Justin 'Emperor' Royce, a multi-talented content creator, filmmaker, and actor, from Bridgeport, CT, discussing his career, challenges, and philosophies. He shares insights into the unexpected costs of filmmaking, the importance of production in the movie-making process, his approach to social media marketing, and his perspective on the music and entertainment industries. He emphasizes the importance of hard wo...

Boomer, a rising music artist from New Haven, Connecticut, is making waves with his unique style and raw storytelling. In this episode of WNW Podcast, Boomer shares how he turned viral TikTok moments into a growing fanbase, the deeper meaning behind the signature “YAITE” in his music, and how personal struggles have shaped his artistry. From the emotional weight of his lyrics to wild stories from his rebellious childhood, this conv...

In this episode with Ablore, a high-energy musician, discussing his music project "The Warmsley Pollock Project," his unique personality, and his relationship with his family and collaborators. The conversation touches on his creative process, his influences, his views on authenticity in hip-hop, and his aspirations for success. Highlights: -Ablore's vibrant personality and boundless energy are central themes. -The name "Warmsley P...

This episode with Nick Rose, a versatile Connecticut artist, discussing his new project “The Coolest!” his creative process, and his perspectives on life, music, and artistry. The conversation touches on collaborations, the repurposing of older material, and the importance of authenticity in music. Rose also shares his thoughts on personal growth, the complexities of identity, and his approach to just life. Highlights: Nick Rose’s ...

In this episode with rapper Scooby Stacks, we discuss Scooby's journey into music, his past experiences, his views on success, and his aspirations for the future.  The conversation touches on various topics including quitting smoking weed, the challenges of the music industry, the importance of mentorship, and personal growth.

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Sal Pacino, the man who helped Max B to CT stops by the studio to discuss the Max B era, and explains how he saw things from his point of view. He came through with friends, Cream, and Hold Water, & we was able to vibe and have some good conversations And some good debates. Tune and see what side you are leaning to. 

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There’s always an avenue for music, and Fetti Bezos is fully ready to find success on his path. He speaks on where his inspiration comes from, how he got into rapping, as well as takes us into his process of making music. It isn’t traditional, but traditional doesn't make waves 

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In this episode with Gogo and Producer Skoopz, discussing their collaborative project, "Blends." The conversation covers their creative process, the challenges of collaboration, their individual musical journeys, and a variety of other topics including their opinions on the word "humble" and some humorous anecdotes. Highlights Creative Process: Gogo describes his songwriting process as starting with mumbling over a beat to find a v...