Our entire Central Coast hip-hop magazine release event in one minute...
UNDRGRND Magazine | Dec 14, 2021
Enjoy a quick snippet of everyone's performance from our Dec. 4, 2021 Issue 5 Release Event in San Luis Obispo. The event was held at Dairy Creek Golf Course, and featured performances from all cover artists and some talented local openers.
DJ Inspire drops "100 Bottles" featuring Derek King and KP
UNDRGRND Magazine | Dec 12, 2021
DJ Inspire’s debut single “100 Bottles” is nothing short of a summer anthem, that puts you in a celebratory mood ready to toast to your successes. Kenneth "KP" Paige curates the tone of the record with catchy melodies and sets Derek King up for success of his verse. Both voices seamlessly fit together to create a smooth record that could be enjoyed in a party setting or on your own.
Lady talks DJing for Blxst, meeting Good Morning Gabe, being a "tastemaker" DJ
UNDRGRND Magazine | Dec 11, 2021
Southern Californian DJ Lady sits down with Andrew from UNDRGRND for a first time interview/meet up. The now Orange County-based musician discusses pivotal moments in her career path, teaming up with Kali Shashati to take her brand to the next level, and what we can expect from her in the upcoming year. Lady's been making ton of noise in Los Angeles recently—the college graduate has DJ'd events for Blxst & Griff Tyler, and seems to have a great team around her pushing and supporting her movement.
Peyote on working with Cypress Moreno, producing "No Love" for Kalan.FrFr, playing guitar at shows
UNDRGRND Magazine | Dec 8, 2021
Los Angeles-born, Palm Springs-raised Peyote (@peyotebeats) is a producer currently thriving in the hip-hop landscape. Today he sits down with UNDRGRND's Pofsky to discuss working with Cypress Moreno, the two-year story behind Kalan.FrFr's 2021 "No Love" (feat. Mozzy), and growing up listening to rock music.
The Coast Returns with LNGHL
UNDRGRND Magazine | Dec 4, 2021
Welcome to “THE COAST RETURNS,” presented by LNGHL. The showcase was first planned for March 13, 2020, but was postponed to Oct. 1, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event had an unusual amount of anticipation around it—BOBBYBEENFRESH had been telling me about this concert since I first met him in Sept. 2020—so I made the drive up to SLO Brew Rock in San Luis Obispo to see for myself what all the LNGHL hype was about.
The Formula: AJ Brown
UNDRGRND Magazine | Dec 4, 2021
How the Paso Robles' teenager took Grateful Minds from a high school project to an 805 music video heavyweight.
Lilith Mors: Pennsylvania's "Leader of Darkness"
UNDRGRND Magazine | Dec 5, 2021
The singer, pianist, drummer, and guitarist has dropped two projects in 2021, the most recent being the 14-track World Leader, which debuted in August. Mors released one full-length music video nearly every month to her YouTube channel during pandemic time—especially impressive for an independent artist still in high school.
LONG OVERDUE...
UNDRGRND Magazine | Dec 5, 2021
January 2022 marks two years since we dropped the first ever UNDRGRND Magazine. Reflecting on where UNDRGRND fit into the grand scheme of 805 hip-hop culture, we were much smaller than I had realized at the time. Admittedly, I didn’t even know The 805 expanded farther north than Santa Barbara County when we initially began this whole movement.
Straight Outta Chi-City
UNDRGRND Magazine | Dec 5, 2021
The Chicago artist recently moved to Los Angeles for a promotion at his chemical engineering company. But after just two years in California, Alex Martin is capitalizing on the music scene opportunities that his new home offers.
Kalan.FrFr "TWOFR" Tour | San Diego RECAP
UNDRGRND Magazine | Nov 27, 2021
UNDRGRND Magazine goes behind the scenes of Kalan.FrFr's "TWOFR" Tour stop in San Diego. The 26-year-old Aries went to college at San Diego State University (where he played football), so the show was somewhat of a homecoming for the FrFr team. Rising artists Haiti Baby and Kyle Banks got the night started right, and Kalan put on a SHOW, y'all. Appreciate LouieJITC The Wizard for giving us the opportunity to come cover the show!
Jess The Facts on challenging Riff Raff to boxing fight, OTR, living in The 805, sampling vinyls
UNDRGRND Magazine | Nov 26, 2021
Andrew from UNDRGRND sits down with Jess The Facts, a producer, rapper, engineer, and boxer from the great San Fernando Valley. At 39 years old, Jess (real name Jesse) has been in the music scene for over two decade,. and recently began working closely with OTR Records. Jess The Facts spent some time living in Ventura County, and admires the rap and boxing culture of Oxnard. Notably, he is in the midst of challenging famed artist "Riff Raff" to a boxing match. Watch the full interview to find out why he wants to throw hands with the "GALLON OF CiROC" rapper.
The Big Ray Interview
UNDRGRND Magazine | Nov 15, 2021
Santa Maria's Big Ray joins Andrew for the Season 3 finale of The UNDRGRND Podcast! The Central Coast artist is 23 years old and an alumnus of Righetti High School. He's been rapping for about six years, and has impressive collabs released with fellow 805 artists FyaMoji and June. Outside of music, Big Ray works at The Home Depot in the agriculture/landscaping section ("I'm the Plant Man"), and shouts out SLO's High Street Deli as the best food in "The 805".
Nick Freeze talks dropping "Heat Check", starting the "Ear Responsible" Podcast, dabbling in acting
UNDRGRND Magazine | Nov 14, 2021
Nick Freeze is an up-and-coming artist representing South Central Los Angeles. Freeze is a friend of the UNDRGRND family, as we have met him multiple times through mutual friend Griff Tyler. For this catch-up interview, Freeze chops it up with UNDRGRND's Pofsky about his new 3-song pack "Heat Check" (feat. Griff Tyler and Khyran Shank), landing some starter acting roles, and the ultimate goal of living off of music.
TJ wit the Scar talks new single w/ The Game, Compton Xmas tree giveaways, "Is Child Support Fraud?"
UNDRGRND Magazine | Nov 10, 2021
Andrew from UNDRGRND sits down with Compton-born artist "TJ wit the Scar." TJ has been making music in the city of Los Angeles since 2000, and after a 5-year hiatus is making an eye-catching comeback with his brand new song & music video for "2wo X's" featuring rap icon The Game. While he now resides in Orange County, TJ has a personal commitment to giving back to his hometown of Compton, California. He is also currently working on a documentary (and corresponding soundtrack) called "Is Child Support Fraud?" The film aims to highlight the injustices and legal faults he and many others have faced while dealing with Los Angeles' child support system.
The Marie Flows Interview
UNDRGRND Magazine | Nov 8, 2021
Issue 5 cover artist Marie Flows hops behind the mic with Andrew for Season 3 Episode 6 of The UNDRGRND Podcast. The 23-year-old was born in Manila, Philippines but grew up in the Northern 805 community of Santa Maria, California. Marie Flows is one of the most creatively versatile artists in the entire Central Coast: aside from recording music, she is also an extremely talented painter and dancer, and also a training boxer. The Pisces promises new music soon, and has been recently seen on social media working in the studio with Central Coast musicians Jay Reilly and FyaMoji.
ENDLESS X MARIE FLOWS FREESTYLE (DOWNTOWN SAN LUIS OBISPO)
UNDRGRND Magazine | Nov 7, 2021
Issue 5 cover artist Endless (Morro Bay, Calif.) and Marie Flows (Santa Maria, Calif.) give us a spur-of-the-moment freestyle on the streets of Downtown San Luis Obispo. Recorded on our "Central Coast" magazine photoshoot day on Sept. 18, 2021.
The Kali Shashati Interview
UNDRGRND Magazine | Nov 7, 2021
Pofsky from UNDRGRND sits down with Libya-born, Los Angeles-made Kali Shashati. Kali has certainly made his mark on the developing LA rap scene in recent years, both at the underground and mainstream levels. He is a manager for a multitude of budding talents in the Southern California area, including DoKnow, Gabe C., DJ Lady, Polo G's photographer MiguelHBZ, and more.
The KaceyFamily Interview (w/ BOBBYBEENFRESH)
UNDRGRND Magazine | Nov 5, 2021
Central Coast rapper KaceyFamily chops it up with special guest host BOBBYBEENFRESH on Season 3 Episode 5 of The UNDRGRND Podcast. KaceyFamily and BOBBY have been good friends for over a decade, and share the bond of reppin' the same hometown of Grover Beach, California. In this conversation, Kacey shares stories from his turbulent childhood, teases his upcoming album, "The Hard Way", and shouts out who he thinks is next up out of "The 805".
Issue 5 "The Central Coast" Photoshoot BTS ("GWAP" x FG ThrillA edit)
UNDRGRND Magazine | Oct 27, 2021
Made this dope edit to one of my favorite songs right now — "GWAP" by Lompoc, CA's FG ThrillA. Check out FG and the rest of the UNDRGRND Issue 5 "The Central Coast" gang this November!
The Endless Interview
UNDRGRND Magazine | Oct 25, 2021
Morro Bay rapper Endless sits down with Andrew for Season 3 Episode 4 of The UNDRGRND Podcast. The two talk about the calm childhood of Morro Bay, advantages & disadvantages of rapping on the Central Coast, and seeing the growth of Northern 805 music groups Wordsauce and LNGHL over the years.
IF ISSUE 5 WAS A NBC SITCOM
UNDRGRND Magazine | Oct 20, 2021
If Issue 5 "The Central Coast" was a NBC sitcom...
The FG ThrillA Interview
UNDRGRND Magazine | Oct 19, 2021
Lompoc, CA-native "FG ThrillA" sits down with Andrew for Season 3 Episode 3 of The UNDRGRND Podcast. The 26-year-old rapper talks linking with videographer Angelo Deprater, staying out of rap beefs, and taking his career and audience beyond the boundaries of the Central Coast and 805.
The Shop G-Sky Interview
UNDRGRND Magazine | Oct 11, 2021
Southern California's clothing guru Sean of Shop G-Sky sits down with UNDRGRND co-owner & rapper Pofsky on Season 3 Episode 2 of The UNDRGRND Podcast. Sean has been hustling sneakers, hats, and more since his high school days, with the pandemic giving him the time and motivation to open up an official resell & consignment business. He just launched his impressive new website (www.shopgsky.com) and has a ton of new luxury clothing, home decor, and memorabilia in stock.
Coffee & New Music (feat. Jeffrey from Chill Cactus)
UNDRGRND Magazine | Oct 5, 2021
Andrew from UNDRGRND meets up with Newbury Park based host of the Chill Cactus podcast, Jeffrey Ricklin. You know the drill: coffee, three new underground bangers, our thoughts.
The hey_thillia Interview
UNDRGRND Magazine | Oct 4, 2021
On the Season 3 premiere of The UNDRGRND Podcast, I sat down with Colorado-to-Los Angeles social media personality & musical artist @hey_thillia. Thillia (pronounced "Tillia"), first caught my attention through his viral TikTok videos of the political satire variety. Here we discuss his grasp of social media, what goes into making his "Political Spectrum" TikTok videos, and how he knows UNDRGRND Issue 3 cover artist CharQoal.
Inside a North Hollywood studio session with GMBEATZ (feat. Pofsky & Young Saudi)
UNDRGRND Magazine | Sept 30, 2021
I sat inside a North Hollywood studio session with artists @trappofsky @youngsaudiofficial @iamnulegend & producer @gmbeatz. Take a look!
They let us loose at Tarantula
UNDRGRND Magazine | Sept 16, 2021
Some fire clips from our July 8th, 2021 turn-up collab show with Tarantula Hill Brewing Co. in Thousand Oaks, CA.
We turned up Las Vegas (Episode 2)
UNDRGRND Magazine | Sept 6, 2021
The Las Vegas Profit gets a first peak at his pages in the new UNDRGRND Magazine Issue 4: "Sin City". An Issue 3 fan favorite also takes the mic at the August 27, 2021 concert in East Las Vegas.
We went to Rimi's "Reputation" release event
UNDRGRND Magazine | Sept 1, 2021
Woodland Hills rapper Rimi held his “Reputation” release party on August 22, 2021 in Glendale, California. The event was all around good vibes with people close to Rimi & the Resonated team. He performed the entire new album in a studio setting and even brought up Santa Maria rapper Trey Anthony to announce their joint EP “Strictly Business” coming soon.
Knotti "Just For You" Album Listening Party (w/ @derekrivera _)
UNDRGRND Magazine | August 31, 2021
We took a BTS look at the Knotti “Just For You” release party held on August 10, 2021 at Record X Studios in Ventura. The 6-track album is OUT NOW — give it a listen it’s only 14 min, 1 sec (DEF WORTH THE TIME!)
WE TURNED UP LAS VEGAS (EPISODE 1)
UNDRGRND Magazine | August 31, 2021
UNDRGRND Issue 4: "Sin City" cover artists Nidia Martinez and Zelly Vibes kill it behind the mic at our August 27, 2021 magazine release event in East Las Vegas.
POV: You've Arrived at the Issue 3 "Scenes Collide" Release Party
UNDRGRND Magazine | August 27, 2021
Ventura journalist Malcolm Bowman takes you through a first person tour of the UNDRGRND Magazine Issue 3: "Scenes Collide" release event. The party was held on May 28, 2021 in Saticoy, a small unincorporated town located on the outskirts of Ventura.
INSIDE LAS VEGAS' ARTHAVEN
UNDRGRND Magazine | August 26, 2021
Go to any local art event in Las Vegas, and there’s a good chance you’ll run into Dax Miller. The 41 year old from Santa Rosa, California runs ArtHaven, a support group of creatives who help Vegas artists by attending their events and offering free services such as photography, videography, and social media exposure.
BEHIND THE MIC: KING WEST$IDE
UNDRGRND Magazine | August 24, 2021
At the north end of the Las Vegas Strip, where Las Vegas Blvd. intersects Sahara Ave., Tyler Tate works at one of the city’s newest dispensaries, Cookies On The Strip. But away from the neon blue lights that cover Berner’s new marijuana shop, Tate is building a music career under the name KING WEST$IDE.
Zelly Vibes' Photoshoot Day Interview (w/ Aleena)
UNDRGRND Magazine | August 24, 2021
Zelly Vibes is a California-born, Mexico-raised, and Las Vegas-living artist reppin/UNDRGRND Issue 4: "Sin City". The Libra stepped aside during our June photoshoot and chopped it up with UNDRGRND reporter Aleena Ali.
Las Vegas Profit's Photoshoot Day Interview
UNDRGRND Magazine | August 19, 2021
"Sin City's" Las Vegas Profit steps aside at the UNDRGRND Magazine Issue 4: "Sin City" photoshoot to talk with fellow Salinas, CA-born rapper Trey Anthony (Issue 3). The 21-year-old Profit talks meeting the rest of the cover artists, short term plans for his music career, and reppin' The Bay Area.
POV: You're Ty Fighter at the No Help Needed Music Event in San Bernardino
UNDRGRND Magazine | August 19, 2021
Shoutout Ty for grabbing all these clips and documenting the No Help Needed Music Event inside San Bernardino's Dinoko Lounge on August 6, 2021. He said the energy was fire and he was impressed by the turn out and the lineup. The show featured underground artists Vloko, YBE, Swifty Blue, 3RESS, Kiing Khash, King Drew, Truth100, BRUC3, NameK, The HoodFigaz, Liasco Crooks, JRV, and more. If you are planning on going to a hip-hop/rap show and are down to take come videos for UNDRGRND let me know!
LEROYCHOPS' Photoshoot Day Interview (w/ Sean)
UNDRGRND Magazine | August 16, 2021
North Las Vegas rapper LEROYCHOPS talks with UNDRGRND Vegas journalist Sean Golonka at the Issue 4: “Sin City” photoshoot. The former College of Southern Nevada student says Wu-Tang Clan, A Tribe Called Quest, J Dilla, & OutKast are his biggest music influences to date. LEROYCHOPS released his newest project, “EP.02” this past July with features from @tradevoorhees & @spkrboxxx.
Kareema's Photoshoot Day Interview (w/ Sean)
UNDRGRND Magazine | August 1, 2021
Kareema takes a break from photoshoot action to catch up with Sean Golonka of UNDRGRND. The 26-year-old RnB singer is from New York, but moved to Las Vegas in August 2020. Kareema is great vibes and her newest project release “Revamp” (Dec. 2020) is an absolute slap
Pofsky brings out Chris O'Bannon for "Piece Of Me" at THE MINT LA
UNDRGRND Magazine | July 30, 2021
UNDRGRND co-owner and Newbury Park-based rapper Pofsky brings out Compton legend Chris O'Bannon to perform their collaboration single "Piece Of Me" (prod. GMBEATZ). This night was the July 24th, 2021 Mint LA stop on the BOBBYBEENFRESH x Pofsky joint "Bridge The Gap" tour.
Nidia Martinez's Photoshoot Day Interview
UNDRGRND Magazine | July 29, 2021
Nidia Martinez chops it up with Aleena from UNDRGRND for her Photoshoot Day Interview. The 23-year-old Washington-born, Vegas-raised singer/songwriter is a graduate of the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts, and is fresh of the release of her newest single “Think You’d Do Better” (feat. @toryonkelley). Nidia says she finds a inspiration from legend Frank Ocean and points to Cuddle Thot's “The Melting Thot” as her favorite recent 702 project. Here, she explains the “small world” vibe of the "Sin City" music scene, and how she is excited to get to know & understand the creative processes of her fellow Issue 4 cover artists.
Berner's COOKIES ON THE STRIP GRAND OPENING IN LAS VEGAS
UNDRGRND Magazine | July 29, 2021
Pofsky & I sent the COOKIES ON THE STRIP GRAND OPENING! We waited in line at 6am off an all-nighter in 100° heat, but it was all worth it. Met some dope people in line (shoutout @bfam_inc, @rkciscoo3 & @mr.dabbaman for letting me interview them). The store is hella dope, go visit if you’re in town and say hi to sick underground rapper King Westside who works there! Congrats to Berner and the whole Cookies On The Strip team.
The Record X Interview
UNDRGRND Magazine | July 26, 2021
On this bonus episode of The UNDRGRND Podcast, Andrew & @bings.visuals travel to a staple in the underground Ventura County rap scene: Record X Studios. Record X is a dope local recording studio located in Ventura, Calif. It’s owned by duo Pyro & Sol, and is the recording home for a ton of UNDRGRND artists (Knotti, Big Dub, L.I.R.A. + more), and is used by a ton of sick local 805 artists/musicians like @nemsdaplaya & @camdaguapo. Issue 2 artist Mind Off is a main engineer at Record X too, a great producer/engineer for an artist at any level.
Malibu dispensary 99 High Tide announces plans for Oxnard location
UNDRGRND Magazine | July 22, 2021
We took a trip to 99 High Tide, the sickest dispensary in Malibu, Calif. Probably the coolest 420 shop I’ve ever been to, period. We checked in with the husband and wife owner-duo Sam & Yvonne, and learned about their plans to open up a new High Tide dispensary in the 805 — “High Tide: La Sirena” — a store that will aim to mix their beloved beach aesthetic with Oxnard lifestyle & culture.
Knotti brings out Issue 1 legends KollegeKado and Pofsky!
UNDRGRND Magazine | July 19, 2021
It was an absolute pleasure having him part of the UNDRGRND Issue 3 “Scenes Collide” run — a good dude through-and-through. You may think he’s shy or quiet upon meeting him, but give him a stage and THIS energy is what you get. During this Issue 3 Release Event set on May 28, 2021 he even brought out Issue 1 OGs KollegeKado (Ventura) and Pofsky (Newbury Park). 5ive Sh!t.
1K's Photoshoot Day Interview (w/ BOBBYBEENFRESH)
UNDRGRND Magazine | July 17, 2021
Meet “1K”, a 29-year-old rapper reppin’ Las Vegas, Nevada. 1K was originally born in “Sin City”, lived in Los Angeles between the ages of 2 and 25, but is now residing in Vegas’ nearby town of Henderson. The “I’m Juss Saiyan” artist stands out for his smooth & deep voice, chill personality, and impressive music videos. He is also another member of the UNDRGRND “Dad Club” — he has a son, who 1K says is his “entire motivation”. Enjoy 1K’s photoshoot day interview with UNDRGRND legend BOBBYBEENFRESH.
Issue 4 "Sin City" Photoshoot Tour
UNDRGRND Magazine | July 14, 2021
Andrew from UNDRGRND takes you on a one-minute tour of the Issue 4 photoshoot set in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photoshoot held on June 5th, 2021.
UNDRGRND announces fourth issue: "Sin City" coming this August
UNDRGRND Magazine | July 12, 2021
Vegas here we come! UNDRGRND is beyond excited to announce our fourth issue, "UNDRGRND: Sin City," coming this August. Las Vegas is an undeniable entertainment staple of the world, and the struggles and successes that come with navigating a music scene dominated by major-market acts is a storyline we can't wait to share with you.
Why is it called the "Bridge The Gap" Tour?
UNDRGRND Magazine | July 11, 2021
Andrew and BOBBYBEENFRESH explain the meaning behind the "Bridge The Gap" Tour name choice during the Thousand Oaks' Tarantula Hill Brew Co. stop on July 8th, 2021.
The Ascent of Donnie Evans (“The Artist”)
UNDRGRND Magazine | July 5, 2021
Donnie Evans is best known for utilizing bright colors in contrast to beautifully detailed black and white portraiture. After crafting a career out of his passion, Evans (“the Artist”) now travels city-to-city selling out exhibitions as he goes.
The 4k Crew goes HAM at the "Bridge The Gap" Oxnard show
UNDRGRND Magazine | July 5, 2021
Thousand Oak's high-energy youth hip-hop collective, "4k" (made of Kyle Hill, Frankiii, vudu, Neto, & !Tsce|erat) lights up the stage at the Oxnard stop of the "Bride The Gap" Tour. July 3rd, 2021 at Fresh Mex Bar & Grill.
"BRIDGE THE GAP" TOUR OXNARD MINI-MOVIE
UNDRGRND Magazine | July 5, 2021
BOBBYBEENFRESH & Pofsky's "Bridge The Gap" Tour made a legendary stop at Oxnard/s Fresh Mex Bar & Grill. Things got lit. Saturday, July 3rd, 2021.
Local Hip-Hop/Brand Merch Review
UNDRGRND Magazine | June 29, 2021
Andrew from UNDRGRND takes you through a quick tour of new merchandise he's picked up from Southern Californian hip-hop artists, painters, and clothing brands.
Coffee & 805 Music — Ep. 5 (feat. Jeffrey from Chill Cactus & Luey)
UNDRGRND Magazine | June 27, 2021
Andrew from UNDRGRND & Jeffrey Ricklin of Chill Cactus link up with Newbury Park rapper Luey to drink some coffee and vibe out to some new fire underground hip-hop releases. Sorry for supporting Starbucks, we should change that next time.
FyaMoji's PostPerformance Interview (w/ Ty Fighter)
UNDRGRND Magazine | June 24, 2021
Following his insane set at the UNDRGRND Issue 3 Release Party, Orcutt, Calif. artist FyaMoji takes a minute for a post performance interview with Oxnard rapper Ty Fighter.
POFSKY & BOBBYBEENFRESH ANNOUNCE THEIR "BRIDGE THE GAP" JOINT SUMMER TOUR
UNDRGRND Magazine | June 21, 2021
Newbury Park’s Michael Pofsky and Santa Maria’s BOBBYBEENFRESH are officially running a summer tour! The two UNDRGRND Magazine alumni are heading to four locations along the coast of California throughout the month of July. The shows will also feature 805 artists Deo Cane, Trey Anthony, and more. Official show lineups dropping soon. [BUY TICKETS HERE]
CharQoal's PostPerformance Interview (w/ Ty Fighter)
UNDRGRND Magazine| June 17, 2021
Issue 3 artist "CharQoal" sits down with Oxnard rapper Ty Fighter after CharQoal murdered the stage at the UNDRGRND "Scenes Collide" release event on May 28, 2021. The 32-year-old Nigerian-born musician brought out his infamous fire guitar, smoke props, a Nigerian flag, and his brand new French Bulldog, "Baretta".
Behind the Scenes of the Tarzana "Piece Of Me" Music Video Set
UNDRGRND Magazine| June 17, 2021
UNDRGRND takes you on a quick mini tour of the newest Pofsky music video for "Piece Of Me" (feat. Chris O'Bannon). The music video (directed by @luizzy_g) was filmed on March 31, 2021.
"Piece Of Me" Los Angeles studio session with Pofsky, Chris O'Bannon, GMBEATZ & Big Rula
UNDRGRND Magazine| June 16, 2021
A behind the scenes look at the Feb. 17, 2021 "Piece Of Me" — Pofsky (feat. Chris O'Bannon) studio session at engineer Big Rula's LA home studio.
FyaMoji wants "All the Rage"
UNDRGRND Magazine| June 14, 2021
The 23-year-old Orcutt, Calif. resident FyaMoji performs his newest release "All the Rage" at the UNDRGRND Issue 3 "Scenes Collide" release event in Ventura.
nobody james like Roger Wayne jams
UNDRGRND Magazine| June 14, 2021
Roger Wayne was a brand new type of artist for us to have in our UNDRGRND pages. For the first time ever, Wayne brought the house/EDM scene to our world, inviting a fresh wave of non hip-hop energy to our predominantly rap-heavy magazine. And I would be lying if I said it wasn’t a learning curve for everyone involved.
"May 28th" UNDRGRND Mini-Movie by @chris_gonz0
UNDRGRND Magazine| June 7, 2021
San Diego turned Los Angeles based videographer Chris Gonzo came through with this heat edit of the May 28, 2021 Issue 3 UNDRGRND Release Party. Chris is a super talented dude who has shot content for the likes of Rucci, AzChike, 1TakeQuan, and other notable names in the current LA hip-hop wave.
Vanessa Lynnae's PostPerformance Interview (w/ Ty Fighter)
UNDRGRND Magazine| June 4, 2021
805 hip-hop legend Vanessa Lynnae sits down with (Issue 2’s) Ty Fighter immediately following her FIRE set at the 5.28.21 UNDRGRND Issue 3 Release Party in Ventura, Calif.
Rimi brings out Pofsky to perform their unreleased collab track "Give It Up"!
UNDRGRND Magazine| June 3, 2021
Issue 3's Woodland Hills representative Rimi calls upon Issue 1's Pofsky to perform their unreleased collaborative track during the UNDRGRND Release Event on May 28, 2021.
L.I.R.A.'s PostPerformance Interview (w/ Ty Fighter)
UNDRGRND Magazine| June 1, 2021
Oxnard lyrical mastermind L.I.R.A. ("Lyrically Infinite Relevant Art") gets interviewed by fellow rapper Ty Fighter immediately following his impressive 15-minute set at the UNDRGRND Issue 3 concert. LeBron and Doris Burke vibes.
Roger Wayne's Photoshoot Day Sit-Down (issue 3)
UNDRGRND Magazine| May 27, 2021
Oxnard-living house/EDM disc jockey Roger Wayne sits down with Aleena from UNDRGRND at the Issue 3 photoshoot. The two talk "The O's" influence on his sound, networking with other local artists, and the goal of ultimately rising to the top of the music game.
Rimi goes off on an "UNDRGRND Issue 3" Freestyle!
UNDRGRND Magazine| May 27, 2021
On the day before the release of Issue 3 "Scenes Collide", cover artist Rimi blesses us with a super creative and dope freestyle about the Issue 3 lineup.
Rimi's Photoshoot Day Sit-Down w/ BOBBYBEENFRESH
UNDRGRND Podcast| May 26, 2021
Woodland Hills based rapper Rimi (a.k.a. "Tha818Don") steps away from Issue 3 photoshoot action to chop it up with Santa Maria (& Issue 2's) BOBBYBEENFRESH about repine' The Valley, inspiration from Jay-Z, and overall excitement to be in UNDRGRND Magazine.
The Lorde Sanctus Interview
UNDRGRND Podcast| May 19, 2021
Central California rapper and creator of Connect the Coast, Lorde Sanctus, joins Andrew for the season two finale of The UNDRGRND Podcast (S2: E18).
Big Dub's Photoshoot Day Sit-Down
UNDRGRND Magazine | May 18, 2021
Ventura-based rapper Big Dub takes a break from the UNDRGRND Issue 3 "Scenes Collide" photoshoot to talk to Aleena about building up a following through networking, meeting the other cover artists, and next project details.
The Trey Anthony Interview
UNDRGRND Podcast | May 17, 2021
Santa Maria's very own rapper/producer/engineer Trey Anthony comes strapped with the Crown Royal and good vibes as he takes a seat with Andrew for Season 2: Episode 17 of The UNDRGRND Podcast.
Trey Anthony's Photoshoot Day Sit-Down (Issue 3)
UNDRGRND Magazine | May 10, 2021
Santa Maria 26-year-old rapper Trey Anthony meets with Andrew during the Issue 3 "Scenes Collide" photoshoot to talk adding on to BOBBYBEENFRESH's Central Coast history, dropping a new project on May 28th, and getting back to collabing in 2021.
The L.I.R.A. Interview
UNDRGRND Podcast | May 9, 2021
Oxnard rapper L.I.R.A. meets up with Andrew at the UNDRGRND Studio for SEASON 2 EPISODE 15 of The UNDRGRND Podcast.
The Deo Cane Interview
UNDRGRND Podcast | May 5, 2021
Walnut Elementary School alumni reconnect as UNDRGRND Issue 1's Deo Cane joins Aleena for SEASON 2 EPISODE 14 of The UNDRGRND Podcast.
CharQoal's Photoshoot Day Sit-Down (Issue 3) w/ BOBBYBEENFRESH
UNDRGRND Magazine | May 5, 2021
Nigeria-raised, Los Angeles-living artist CharQoal sits down with Santa Maria (and Issue 2's) BOBBYBEENFRESH at the UNDRGRND Issue 3 photoshoot to talk CharQoal's sound and meaning behind his stage name.
The Roger Wayne Interview
UNDRGRND Podcast | May 3, 2021
Oxnard house artist Roger Wayne pulls up on Aleena for SEASON 2 EPISODE 13 of The UNDRGRND Podcast.
The Bluebebleu Interview
UNDRGRND Podcast | April 29, 2021
Oxnard engineer, producer, and owner of this blue & pink room we record our podcasts at, Bluebebleu, hops behind the mic with Andrew for SEASON 2 EPISODE 12 of The UNDRGRND Podcast.
FyaMoji's PhotoShoot Day Sit-Down
UNDRGRND Magazine | April 27, 2021
Central Coast rapper and overall fashion icon Fyamoji talks with Aleena from UNDRGRND about how he adds a unique vibe to the UNDRGRND world & what he is most excited for about the magazine run.
BOBBYBEENFRESH OXNARD FREESTYLE (a cappella)
UNDRGRND Magazine | April 27, 2021
Santa Maria rapper BOBBYBEENFRESH (Issue 2) lays down an epic a cappella freestyle at The UNDRGRND studio in Oxnard, Calif.
Vanessa Lynnae's Photoshoot Sit-Down
UNDRGRND Magazine | April 22, 2021
Simi Valley rapper Vanessa Lynnae spots up with Aleena from UNDRGRND Magazine on photoshoot day to discuss excitement for the Issue 3 run, what she brings to the table, and immediate music goals.
Knotti's Photoshoot Day Sit-Down
UNDRGRND Magazine | April 20, 2021
From the A to "The 805," now-Ventura based rapper Knotti takes a break from the Issue 3 photoshoot to share the two figures who have helped inspire a west coast vibe into his music.
The Luey Interview
The UNDRGRND Podcast | April 18, 2021
Andrew from UNDRGRND converses with Newbury Park rapper, Luey, 21, on episode 10 of season two of The UNDRGRND Podcast.
The Big Rula Interview
The UNDRGRND Podcast | April 14, 2021
Uzbekistan-native turned Los Angeles-based engineer/producer, Big Rula, stops by the UNDRGRND stu to talk working with Lil Xan and Trippie Redd, learning mixing/mastering as a teenager, and a potentially placement deal with SONY.
The Rise of Charlie Stardom
UNDRGRND Magazine | April 17, 2021 | By Cooper Clark
It’s time to stop sleeping on Charlie Stardom. The 28-year-old is a professional songwriter and RnB singer native to Indianapolis, Ind., and boasts a melodic, jazzy voice that few — even in the mainstream — can pull off.
L.I.R.A.'s Photoshoot Day Sit-Down
UNDRGRND Magazine | April 13, 2021
Legends collide as Oxnard-bred L.I.R.A. takes a seat with Santa Maria (and Issue 2's) BOBBYBEENFRESH at the UNDRGRND Issue 3 photoshoot to discuss the importance of storytelling & truth in music, 2021 career goals, and more.
Lord Adrean talks using wrestling to push music, battling Instagram, Young Thug inspiration
UNDRGRND Magazine | April 12, 2021
Andrew from UNDRGRND had the pleasure to Zoom interview the newest viral Internet sensation, the 23-year-old Lord Adrean out of Killeen, Texas. The wrestler and rapper is the CEO of WGU, and balances the life of an up-and-coming wrestler/stuntman with that of a rapper on the rise.
The Mikey Netka of Strange Case Interview
UNDRGRND Magazine | April 7, 2021
Mikey Netka, lead vocalist, guitarist, and one of two original founders of Newbury Park rock band Strange Case, stops by the UNDRGRND HQ for a podcast interview with Andrew.
Luey's Photoshoot Day Sit-Down
UNDRGRND Magazine | April 5, 2021
Newbury Park rapper, Luey (Lucas Nelsen), sits down with Aleena at the UNDRGRND Issue 3 photoshoot to talk about meeting the other cover artists, looking forward to the release event, and more.
The Vanessa Lynnae Interview
UNDRGRND Magazine | April 4, 2021
Andrew from UNDRGRND sits down with "The 805's Queen of Rap" Vanessa Lynnae on the sixth episode of season two of The UNDRGRND Podcast!
Meet Jimmy2$hoez
UNDRGRND Magazine | April 3, 2021 | By Cooper Clark
Jimmy2$hoez (real name James Terrell III) is a 24-year-old up and coming rapper, actor, and model straight out of the Bay Area. After graduating high school in Vallejo, Calif., Jimmy2$hoez kicked off a professional baseball career. Three years later in 2019, he decided to move to Los Angeles in pursuit of his dreams in the entertainment industry.
CHRIS THE THR!LLEST HITS HIS MELODIES ON FAN OF A PHANTOM
The UNDRGRND Magazine| March 30, 2021 | By Francisco Molina
Christopher Stanton, the Inglewood-native turned Carpinteria-resident better known as “Chris The Thr!llest”, continues to make noise with his latest project, Fan Of A Phantom. The seven-track album, which officially hit streaming platforms on Feb. 12, 2021, is his third album in just a two year span.
The FyaMoji Interview
The UNDRGRND Podcast | March 28, 2021
Aleena from UNDRGRND sits down with the one-and-only FyaMoji on the fifth episode of season two of The UNDRGRND Podcast!
The Charles Creates Interview
The UNDRGRND Podcast | March 24, 2021
Social media strategist/content creator Charles Sabiaga (a.k.a. "Charles Creates") joins Andrew for the fourth episode of season two of The UNDRGRND Podcast.
Introducing: Riiicobandz
The UNDRGRND Podcast | March 24, 2021 | By Malcolm Bowman
Riiico mixes his “Dirty South'' swag with a slower West Coast vibe, offering the perfect blend of sound for any occasion. Whether you're cruising down the freeway with the windows down or having a routine Saturday cleaning day, Riiico is sure to put you in the right mood. UNDRGRND’s Malcom Bowman got a chance to chop it up with Riiico himself just days after the release of a brand new track, “Catch Up”.
UNDRGRND Issue 3 Takes Over Accelerated Radio
The UNDRGRND Magazine| March 22, 2021
Shoutout to A Plus, Big Homie Quan, and Angelo over at "The Takeover" on Accelerated Radio for having the Issue 3 UNDRGRND family through to the station! Almost the whole gang showed up to the Inglewood, Calif. studio on the night of Wednesday, March 17th, for a chance to share their stories on the LA airwaves.
The CharQoal Interview
The UNDRGRND Podcast | March 21, 2021
Andrew from UNDRGRND sits down with the one and only CharQoal for the third episode of season two of The UNDRGRND Podcast!
The Jay Uno (CEO of 7 Records) Interview
The UNDRGRND Podcast | March 17, 2021
Jay Uno, the CEO and creator of 7 Records (a record label representing dope 805 artists such as the likes of Matthew Aaron, Phyllis Driller, and more) joins Andrew for the second episode of season two of The UNDRGRND Podcast.
The Rimi Interview
The UNDRGRND Podcast | March 14, 2021
Aleena from UNDRGRND chops it with Rimi a.k.a. "Tha818Don" on the first episode of season two of The UNDRGRND Podcast!
UNDRGRND ANNOUNCES THIRD ISSUE: "SCENES COLLIDE"
COMING THIS MAY | March 12, 2021
and. here. we. GO! People of the hip-hop world, I am proud to announce the lineup and cover for UNDRGRND Issue 3 “Scenes Collide”.
Griff Tyler talks "Play Your Cards Right", using a consistent engineer, developing his melodic flow
The UNDRGRND Podcast | March 5, 2021
Pofsky from UNDRGRND chops it up with budding Los Angeles artist Griff Tyler about his newest project, "Play Your Cards Right", linking with Rosecrans Vic, near future music plans, and MORE.
Nolan Smith on managing SuperDuperKyle, early Ventura hip-hop scene, landing huge features on SYWIF!
The UNDRGRND Podcast | March 2, 2021
Nolan Smith, the manager for Ventura's breakout artist SuperDuperKyle (a.k.a. "KYLE"), sits down with Andrew from UNDRGRND to talk navigating the Ventura rap scene nearly 10 years ago, strategies as a manager, KYLE's next moves, and MORE!
Chris o’bannon talks It’s a sick world, working with blxst, kalan.frfr, 03 greedo, advice for artists
The UNDRGRND Podcast | Feb. 3, 2021
Rapper Michael Pofsky ("Pofsky") interviews Compton's finest, Chris O'Bannon, ahead of Chris' upcoming project, "It's A Sick World,” dropping everywhere Feb. 5th.
Deo Cane Utilizes Ventura County’s Finest to Create New Album, PTA
by Andrew Mason | Sept. 15, 2020
UNDRGRND Magazine
Last Wednesday Newbury Park rapper, Deo Cane, celebrated his 23rd birthday. And what more fitting way to start his “Jordan Year” by gifting “The 805” with his long-awaited debut album, PTA.
Local rappers join thousands to stand against police brutality and racial injustices
by Andrew Mason | June 2, 2020
UNDRGRND Magazine
Members of “The 805”’s underground hip-hop scene have engaged in protests, live performances, and music release postponements in efforts to fight America’s continuing police brutality and racial injustice issues. This response from the rap world comes as local communities join the nationwide unrest following the inhumane murder of George Floyd by a white police officer in Minnesota last May.
Tap In With: Young Seuss
by Andrew Mason | April 2, 2020
UNDRGRND Magazine
A past of punk morphed with developed hip-hop intellect. Young Seuss has began to mark his sound deep into Boston’s underground.
Tap In With: Kid Chxp
by Andrew Mason | March 27, 2020
UNDRGRND Magazine
Amid the chaos and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, the producer, engineer, and artist is using his quarantine time to further polish his talents and promote his upcoming album, "Nothin 2 Prove".
Tap In With: UNDRGRND SuperFan Chrystian Sanchez
by Andrew Mason | March 24, 2020
UNDRGRND Magazine
The Newbury Park native enjoys supporting local rap and seeing the careers of his musical peers unfold before him.
Tap In With: Li Wrecca
by Andrew Mason | March 22, 2020
UNDRGRND Magazine
The 34-year-old rapper uses his Mexican-American roots and ability to collab to create a distinct Fillmore hip-hop sound.
20 Questions with KollegeKado
by Andrew Mason | Feb 11, 2019
UNDRGRND Magazine
One can listen along to KollegeKado’s new EP Year IV while reading this article, through Spotify or Apple Music.
Newbury Park Rapper Making Moves in Local Music Scene
by Andrew Mason | June 5, 2018
UNDRGRND Magazine
The article that started it all. Explore the life of rapper Michael Pofsky, a Newbury Park native then known as “M.I.C.”