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Welcome to the Underground Lounge with Lou Williams and Spank Horton! The Underground Lounge is where real conversations meet unfiltered opinions. From hip-hop and comedy to sports, culture, and everything in between, we bring you raw, entertaining, and thought-provoking discussions with guests who keep it real. No industry politics, no corporate filters, just authentic vibes and conversations that matter. Subscribe for exclusive interviews, hilarious moments, and the kind of dialogue you won’t hear anywhere else. Sit Back, Laugh, & Catch A Vibe With Us. Follow Us: Instagram: @undergrndlounge TikTok: @undergrndlounge Facebook: The Underground Lounge

  1. vor 50 m

    AFTER HOURS: You Live And You Learn | The Underground Lounge

    In this episode of After Hours, Holly, Lou, and Spanl get into a wide-ranging conversation about relationships, communication, respect, boundaries, and what it really means to consider your partner when making decisions. The crew revisits the viral-style hypothetical: If someone offered your significant other 200 acres of land, should they accept it without consulting you? What starts as a simple question turns into a much deeper conversation about power, insecurity, trust, independence, and respect in a relationship. Lou also opens up about approaching 40 years old and the changes he wants to make in his life, including working on how he communicates, changing his relationship with drinking and smoking, and breaking habits that have become part of his routine. He talks about traveling, why he doesn't enjoy flying, and why he's focused on changing his mindset one day at a time. The conversation gets even more candid as the crew debates dating standards, relationships, financial independence, accepting gifts from other people, and whether a partner's opinion should factor into major decisions. Plus, the crew gets into some hilarious and unexpected conversations before wrapping up with talk about comedy, performing, and what's next for the Underground Lounge family. This is Underground Lounge After Hours, raw conversations, real opinions, and absolutely no shortage of arguments. SPRITE LIVING TRACK LIST: https://livingtracklist.genius.com/

    AFTER HOURS: You Live And You Learn | The Underground Lounge
  2. vor 4 Tagen

    Leading A Legacy W/ Blacc Sam & Bino Rideaux | The Underground Lounge S4 E.12

    Black Sam and Bino Rideaux pull up to The Underground Lounge for an in-depth conversation about Prolific, the long-awaited collaborative project between Bino Rideaux and Nipsey Hussle. Black Sam opens up about the emotional process of finally releasing music Nipsey was proud of, why the team chose to preserve the project’s original vision, and what it took to get everyone behind bringing the album to the world. Bino takes us inside the studio sessions with Nipsey, explains how their chemistry developed naturally, and shares how the two artists locked in creatively while building the sound of the project. The conversation also explores Bino’s musical influences, the importance of originality in hip-hop, the evolution of West Coast music, and how he plans to continue carrying the same integrity and mission throughout his career. Black Sam discusses stepping from behind the scenes into the public eye, the responsibility of protecting Nipsey Hussle’s legacy, and why the Marathon brand will never be compromised for a dollar amount. Plus, the guys talk Marathon Burger, the future of Marathon Films, the Nipsey Hussle documentary currently in development, future movie projects inspired by real-life experiences, Bino’s performance at The Pop Out, the Lakers, and plenty more. Tap in with Bino Rideaux and Black Sam for a conversation about music, brotherhood, legacy, creativity, and continuing the mission the right way. SPRITE LIVING TRACK LIST: https://livingtracklist.genius.com/

    Leading A Legacy W/ Blacc Sam & Bino Rideaux | The Underground Lounge S4 E.12
  3. vor 6 Tagen

    AFTER HOURS: Hits, History & Honesty W/ Donell Jones | The Underground Lounge

    R&B legend Donell Jones pulls up to The Underground Lounge After Hours, fresh off his highly anticipated Verzuz battle with Joe. Donell breaks down how the matchup came together, the mutual respect between the two R&B stars, preparing his catalog for the stage, and his reaction to the memes and conversations that followed the event. He also shares his thoughts on the evolution of R&B music, social media, and what made the late ’90s and early 2000s era so special. Donell takes us behind one of his biggest records, “Where I Wanna Be,” revealing the real-life relationship experiences that inspired the song and explaining how personal moments have shaped his songwriting throughout his career. He also talks about his journey from Chicago to signing with LaFace Records, being part of an era alongside some of music’s biggest names, and the path that led to his breakthrough as both an artist and songwriter. From writing for Usher and 702 to sharing stories about Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, Big Pun, Babyface, and more, Donell Jones gives fans a rare look inside the creation of some of the music that helped define an era. This episode is packed with R&B history, Verzuz stories, classic music, behind-the-scenes industry moments, relationship talk, laughs, and plenty of stories you probably haven’t heard before. SPRITE LIVING TRACK LIST: https://livingtracklist.genius.com/

    AFTER HOURS: Hits, History & Honesty W/ Donell Jones | The Underground Lounge
  4. 19. Aug.

    Chemistry to Comedy W/ Daphnique Springs | The Underground Lounge S4 E.11

    Comedian Daphnique Springs pulls up to The Underground Lounge for an unfiltered conversation about comedy, relationships, dating, social media, and the experiences that shaped her journey from South Florida to Los Angeles. Daphnique opens up about moving to LA with $10,000, discovering stand-up shortly after arriving, and the moment she knew comedy was something she wanted to pursue. She also breaks down the realities of starting out in comedy, dealing with the pressure and expectations that come with performing, and what it takes to build a career in the industry. The conversation gets even more personal as Daphnique shares stories about dating, successful men, getting flown out, relationship standards, and why women need to be careful when traveling to meet someone they don't know. She also talks about her experiences with Uber and why safety becomes even more important when you're constantly traveling for work. Daphnique also revisits some of her viral comedy moments, including the social media skits that turned her into a recognizable face online, and explains how some of her comedy has unexpectedly reached audiences far beyond the internet. From the comedy grind and female comedians to family, dating, travel, viral moments, and plenty of conversations that definitely aren't safe for work, Daphnique Springs keeps it real and keeps everybody laughing. SPRITE LIVING TRACK LIST: https://livingtracklist.genius.com/

    Chemistry to Comedy W/ Daphnique Springs | The Underground Lounge S4 E.11

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Welcome to the Underground Lounge with Lou Williams and Spank Horton! The Underground Lounge is where real conversations meet unfiltered opinions. From hip-hop and comedy to sports, culture, and everything in between, we bring you raw, entertaining, and thought-provoking discussions with guests who keep it real. No industry politics, no corporate filters, just authentic vibes and conversations that matter. Subscribe for exclusive interviews, hilarious moments, and the kind of dialogue you won’t hear anywhere else. Sit Back, Laugh, & Catch A Vibe With Us. Follow Us: Instagram: @undergrndlounge TikTok: @undergrndlounge Facebook: The Underground Lounge