HOOD talks

On behalf of Crazy Hood Productions "HOODtalks Podcast". In this episode of HOODtalks Jae Havana talks with Hip Hop Recording Artist R.A. The Rugged Man. R.A. is one of the most fascinating figures in hip-hop history.  His career spans decades, and defies simple narratives.  The Rugged Man has been an up-and-coming star, an industry outcast banished and forgotten, an underground cult hero, an independent success story, and an influential master of the art form.

In this episode of HOODtalks we talk about his career, memorable stories from personal experiences and his album All My Heroes Are Dead, which pays homage to the fallen, while spitting bar for bar with the best of them and mental health.

Here’s my conversation with R.A. The Rugged Man

Episode 4 -  On behalf of Crazy Hood Productions "HOODtalks Podcast". In this episode of HOODtalks Jae Havana talks with Hip Hop Recording Artist CookBook. Cook started his career as a member of the Christian Rap group L.A. Symphony and working with producers like Prince Paul and Will I Am, to name a few. 

As the group evolved, CookBook and other members of the group developed as solo artists. Throughout his career, CookBook has released multiple solo and collaborative projects. His latest solo album, also being his last, titled Jason Soto Was Here.  

CookBook has had success reinventing himself, originally creating the Podcast “Really Tho?!?” CookBook has found new success creating and hosting the hit podcast "Felipe’s Garage".  For this interview we had the chance to speak with CookBook prior to the release of this album. 

To fully understand the title of the album we have to learn where Cooks journey started, in the garage of his father Felipe, how he rose to fame as part of L.A. Symphony, stayed true to himself as a solo artist by creating music he loved, reinventing himself as a Podcaster and has created a legacy for his family, friends and fans to be proud of. 

We hope you enjoy this new episode of HOODtalks | The Sh*ts Worth Hearing.

Here’s my conversation with Jason Soto also known as CookBook 

Episode 2 - On behalf of Crazy Hood Production's 'Hood Talks Podcast', Jae Havana talks with Infamous a 3 time World Champion DJ, founding member of The-Allies DJ Crew and Grammy Award- winning producer. Infamous has been in the game for years, producing for artists such as Jay Z, Drake, Nas, Meek Mill and the list goes on. Prior to becoming a producer, Infamous first started his career as a DJ. Developing his skills Infamous competed and won multiple World Championships. He also helped form one of the most influential DJ Crews in history The-Allies (with DJ Craze, DVLP, A-Trak, Spictakular, and J Smoke). With so many achievements already under his belt, his talents as producer have led him to work with the biggest names in Hip Hop. Including long time collaborate Lil Wayne. Infamous has been working with Wayne since 2007 and most recently on Lil Wayne’s highly anticipated album Tha Carter V. On C5 Infamous produced 5 tracks including the #2 song on The Billboard charts “Mona Lisa” featuring Kendrick Lamar. 

In Episode 1 - Jae Havana sits down world renown MC & DJ - Fly Guy. With an entrepreneur mentality Fly Guy developed his own clothing line at a very young age. But it was music, specifically being an MC that was the core of his creativity. Enter "Masterpiece", this is FlyGuy’s 3rd Solo album and his best work to date. So listen in, as he describes the MASTERPIECE he created.