Mile High Minute

Brenton Saylor
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Mile High Minute is a Denver-based blog and media platform dedicated to highlighting Colorado's news, sports, and music scenes — especially hip-hop and local culture. Known for supporting emerging artists and covering regional events, Mile High Minute serves as a go-to source for those looking to stay tapped into what's happening across the state.

  1. 2d ago

    SD: Chief Keef, Fredo Santana, Glory Boyz, O’Block, Young Chop, Chicago Drill, College, Truly Mafia, Staying Independent & Whether He’d Work With Chief Keef Again (Full Interview)

    Chicago artist SD sits down with Mile High Minute for an in-depth conversation about his life, the early Chicago music scene, and his journey from growing up on the South Side to building a career on his own terms. SD talks about spending time around O’Block before Chicago’s music scene exploded, meeting Chief Keef before they began making music together, his relationship with the late Fredo Santana, and watching a new generation of Chicago artists help bring national attention to the city. He also explains why he doesn’t personally put himself inside the “drill” box and instead considers himself an artist. The conversation goes deeper into SD’s decision to create Truly Mafia, why he chose not to pick sides when relationships around him changed, and how he built infrastructure around his own career. SD also breaks down why he has remained independent, the label opportunities he’s encountered, and what the right deal would have to offer him. SD also speaks on Young Chop, Danny Brown, DJ Milticket, briefly attending Chicago State, learning film production, fatherhood, peace in Chicago, new music, and whether fans could ever see him work with Chief Keef again. 🎙️ Watch/listen to the full conversation with SD and Mile High Minute.

  2. 4d ago

    Rico Recklezz on FBG Duck, King Yella, Lil JoJo, Ewol Samo, Lil Durk, Chief Keef, Fredo Santana, ZackTV, Chicago Drill, Street Politics, Peace & His Untold Story (Full Interview)

    Rico Recklezz sits down with Mile High Minute for a wide-ranging conversation about growing up on Chicago’s South Side, the rise of drill music, and experiencing one of the most influential eras in Chicago rap firsthand. Rico breaks down watching Chief Keef’s rise, his relationship with Lil JoJo, being caught between different sides of Chicago’s rap scene, and his perspective on how music and street conflicts became increasingly intertwined. He also speaks on ZackTV’s impact on Chicago, his issues with King Yella, his attempts to push peace, and his perspective on Lil Durk’s growth. Later, Rico talks about Ewol Samo, his relationship with Vlad, his experiences with incarceration, FBG Duck, staying independent, new music, fatherhood, and why he is focused on positivity and building the next chapter of his career. Topics include: • Growing up on Chicago’s South Side • Chief Keef and the rise of Chicago drill • Rico’s relationship with Lil JoJo • FBG Duck • King Yella • Lil Durk • ZackTV’s impact on Chicago • Trying to bring peace to Chicago • Ewol Samo and their upcoming music • Vlad and their podcast relationship • Jail and lessons from incarceration • Staying independent • Fatherhood and positivity

  3. Sep 29

    BandGang Lonnie Bands on Detroit Rap, BandGang’s Rise, Independence, Colorado, LA & the Sound That Changed Hip-Hop

    BandGang Lonnie Bands sits down with Mile High Minute for a full conversation about growing up in Detroit, BandGang’s early rise, and watching the city’s rap sound spread far beyond Michigan. Lonnie talks about making music from a young age, the records that first gained traction, Detroit’s influence on modern rap, and why he believes artists have to separate street politics from music. He also discusses moving around, living in Los Angeles, becoming a father, staying independent, and why he refuses to rush into the wrong record deal. The conversation also gets into Colorado and Detroit’s connection, networking outside your hometown, investing in yourself as an independent artist, the realities of performing, and Lonnie’s advice for upcoming rappers trying to build something that lasts. Topics include:• Growing up on Detroit’s west side• BandGang’s early days and breakthrough• Detroit’s influence on today’s rap sound• California and Detroit’s musical connection• Moving away from Detroit and living in LA• Keeping street politics separate from music• Staying independent vs. signing a deal• Detroit and Colorado’s rap connection• Investing in yourself as an artist• Fatherhood, patience and longevity MILE HIGH MINUTE

  4. Sep 27

    Nate Dogg’s Son NHale on Building His Own Legacy, Finding His Own Sound & Why He Won’t Live Off His Father’s Name

    NHale knows comparisons to his father, West Coast legend Nate Dogg, are unavoidable—but he doesn’t want those comparisons to define his career. In this conversation with Mile High Minute, NHale explains why he chose to build his own name instead of simply living off his father’s legacy. He talks about sounding like Nate Dogg while still telling his own story, the challenges that come with carrying such a recognizable musical legacy, and why establishing his own identity matters to him. NHale also discusses the musical standard set by the generation around his father—including Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Eminem, 50 Cent and Ludacris—and why recreating that era isn’t as simple as copying its sound. In this interview: Growing up as Nate Dogg’s sonWhy NHale wants his own identityCarrying Nate Dogg’s musical legacyWhy he doesn’t expect handoutsDeveloping his career independentlyNaturally inheriting his family’s deep voiceThe challenge of matching his father’s musical eraG-Funk vs. modern West Coast soundsNHale’s upcoming music and direction MILE HIGH MINUTE

  5. Sep 25

    DJ Milticket on G Herbo, Lil Bibby, Lil Durk, FBG Duck, Chief Keef, Akademiks & Peace in Chicago | Full Interview

    Chicago DJ and producer DJ Milticket sits down with Mile High Minute to tell his story from growing up in Englewood to becoming a key figure behind Chicago’s hip-hop and drill movement. Milticket breaks down becoming G Herbo’s official DJ, touring alongside Lil Bibby, working across different Chicago movements, and producing records including G Herbo’s “I Never Cared,” whose beat was later used by Lil Durk for “No Auto Durk.” He also discusses producing for FBG Duck and working with artists throughout Chicago while staying neutral amid the city’s conflicts. The conversation gets into DJ Akademiks’ early coverage of Chicago, ZackTV’s impact, Chief Keef’s influence, FBG Duck and King Von’s legacies, and Milticket’s perspective on what could bring more peace to Chicago. He explains why he believes Lil Durk has the influence to help push the city toward positive change.

  6. Sep 22

    S.Dot on Chief Keef, Lil Durk, Team 600, Rondo, LA Capone, OTF, 485, Chicago Drill & ZackTV | Full Interview

    Chicago rapper S.Dot sits down with Mile High Minute to break down his history in the Chicago drill scene, growing up around Chief Keef, his connection to Team 600, and his early years alongside names like LA Capone and RondoNumbaNine. S.Dot speaks on being one of the early artists who helped establish drill music, his longtime relationship with Chief Keef, the evolution of Team 600, and his classic “Clout” collaboration with Lil Durk. He also explains why he stayed independent instead of getting under another artist’s umbrella and discusses building 485 before Team 600 was established. The conversation also covers Rondo’s incarceration, LA Capone’s potential and legacy, King Von, O’Block, the evolution of Chicago drill, and the impact the late ZackTV had on Chicago artists and hip-hop media.

  7. Sep 20

    Munna Ikee on Lil Durk Relationship, King Von Memories, Muwop Arrest, Chief Keef, LA Capone, Rondo & Growing Up in O’Block

    Chicago artist Munna Ikee sits down with Mile High Minute for an in-depth conversation about growing up in O’Block, his relationship with Lil Durk, memories of King Von, the Muwop situation, and witnessing the rise of Chicago drill firsthand. Munna Ikee talks about seeing Chief Keef, Lil Durk, LA Capone and Rondo around Chicago while he was growing up, how O’Block has changed over the years, and why he chose a more melodic sound instead of following the traditional drill route. He also discusses Meek Mill supporting his music, staying away from negativity, his goals as an artist, and what being “The Hope of the O” means to him. Later, Munna shares personal memories of King Von, including Von giving back to people in O’Block, discusses communicating with Muwop while incarcerated, and explains his perspective on the YouTubers and tourists who now visit O’Block. Topics include:Lil Durk • King Von • Muwop • Chief Keef • LA Capone • Rondo • O’Block • Chicago Drill • Meek Mill • Chicago Hip-Hop • The Hope of the O

  8. Sep 17

    16ShotEm Visuals on King Von’s First Interview Before “Crazy Story,” ZackTV’s Legacy, Charleston White, O’Block, FBG Duck, Memo600 & the Past, Present and Future of Chicago Drill

    16ShotEm Visuals sits down with Mile High Minute to tell the story behind becoming one of Chicago’s recognizable interviewers and documenting the city’s drill scene from the inside. 16ShotEm breaks down how a legal case and house arrest unexpectedly pushed him toward videography, how his first major interview took off almost overnight, and how that momentum eventually led him to King Von before “Crazy Story” and mainstream fame. He recalls meeting Von, filming what he says was Von’s first interview, and watching the interview continue to grow as Von’s career exploded. He also reflects on ZackTV’s impact on Chicago, explaining that Zack provided a blueprint for working across different sides of the city while keeping the work business-focused. 16ShotEm discusses how Zack’s death affected Chicago media and how the resulting gap helped open a lane for his own interviews. The conversation goes deeper into O’Block, Charleston White, Chicago drill, FBG Duck, Memo600, interviewing artists from opposing sides, staying neutral, and the risks that come with documenting Chicago street culture. 16ShotEm also explains why he believes drill isn’t dying—it continues to evolve with every new generation. Topics include: How 16ShotEm Visuals became a cameramanHis first viral Chicago interviewGetting King Von’s first interviewMeeting King Von before “Crazy Story”Watching Von’s rise impact his own platformZackTV’s blueprint and legacyHow ZackTV’s death affected Chicago mediaInterviewing both sides of ChicagoGoing inside O’Block for interviewsCharleston White calling out 16ShotEmThe story behind their disagreementMemo600 situationFBG Duck and King VonStaying neutral while covering ChicagoWhy he stopped doing as many street interviewsThe risks of filming in Chicago neighborhoodsWhy Chicago drill will continue evolvingWhat Denver and smaller rap scenes can learn from ChicagoBuilding an interview platform into a real businessFrom documenting artists before fame to navigating some of Chicago’s most talked-about neighborhoods and personalities, 16ShotEm gives the story behind the camera. 🎙️ Mile High MinuteNumber one podcast in the universe.

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Mile High Minute is a Denver-based blog and media platform dedicated to highlighting Colorado's news, sports, and music scenes — especially hip-hop and local culture. Known for supporting emerging artists and covering regional events, Mile High Minute serves as a go-to source for those looking to stay tapped into what's happening across the state.

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  • Creator
    Brenton Saylor
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Brenton Saylor
  • Show Website
    Mile High Minute