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4d ago

6IX aka Lil Sporty on Mac Dre, Warren G, Cutthoat Committee & His Father Sporty's Legacy

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Banski Show, we sit down with Portland, Oregon producer 6IX aka Lil Sporty, the son of the late musician, bassist, and producer Sporty, for an in-depth conversation about Mac Dre, Warren G, West Coast hip-hop history, and his father's musical legacy. 6IX shares firsthand stories about his family's connection to Mac Dre and the Cutthoat Committee, revealing the history behind their contributions to the classic Turf Buccaneers album and memories from an unforgettable era of Bay Area hip-hop. 6IX and Sporty's production credits on Tha Cutthoat Committee's Turf Buccaneers: - "It's Nothin" — Produced by 6IX - "First Time I Seen Her" — Produced by Sporty - "Punk Rock" — Produced by Sporty - "That's My Jam" — Produced by Sporty - "Anti-Square" — Produced by Sporty We also get into 6IX's connection with Warren G, his experiences navigating the music industry, Portland's ties to the Bay Area rap scene, and stories involving Cool Nutz, Bosko, E-40, and other influential figures in West Coast hip-hop. Beyond the music, 6IX reflects on growing up alongside his father in the studio, the lessons Sporty passed down, the challenges they faced, and what it means to carry on his legacy. From untold Mac Dre stories to personal reflections on family, loss, and the power of music, this is a conversation about the people and experiences behind the records. Follow 6IX on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam6ix/ Subscribe to 6IX on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@6ix1life?si=ezL9io4TrhoVcDPg Subscribe to 6IX on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCvzT0iZ_Syeq-Jt1mrBADjA Also check out: Ludacris dissed Mac Dre after death: https://youtu.be/_KeIMivVmKc Sleep Dank's diss record targeting Ludacris! here: https://youtu.be/l3G_c6Nvruc Ludacris DISSED Vallejo on His “Word of Mouf” Album, “Ho-Where” Skit?! 👀:https://youtu.be/CE9ECmqedrY Pharcyde Fatlip Responds to Dissing Mac Dre & Sleep Dank Fires Back: https://youtu.be/GNB2fi-YrlY Also check out: Dubee on Mac Dre & E-40’s Relationship + How He & E-40 Finally Talked: https://youtu.be/mag6J6R0A6s Dubee on Drake Using Mac Dre’s ‘2 Hard 4 the Radio’: https://youtu.be/87rx0RP2CFQ?si=j92jBhbi2x_wy4bi Dubee Questions Drake’s Mac Dre “Homage”: “What Was the Homage Paid?”: https://youtu.be/-hMbI5JXMog 🎙️ Watch Dubee's FULL interview: Part 1 of 2 here: https://youtu.be/N3UsUjUhPZ4?si=L1n2eAwJPjxuWS-l Part 2 of 2 here: https://youtu.be/irpW45aNbI0?si=u63L1Qfl_AbtVIIa 🎙 Follow The Banski Show for exclusive conversations with artists, producers, entrepreneurs and influential voices from the culture. If you enjoyed this clip: 👍 Like 💬 What was your favorite Cutthoat Committee Turf Buccaneers record? 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss what's coming up next. Peep more on Banski here: https://linktr.ee/banski #6IX #LilSporty #MacDre #WarrenG #CutthoatCommittee #TheBanskiShow #TurfBuccaneers #BayAreaHipHop #WestCoastHipHop #Thizz Support the show
Oct 10

Sleep Dank on Drake using Mac Dre’s “2 Hard 4 the Radio”

Send us Fan Mail Sleep Dank gives his honest reaction to Drake performing Mac Dre’s Bay Area classic “2 Hard 4 the Radio” and breaks down why he believes there may be more behind the homage than simply showing love. Sleep makes it clear that he appreciates an artist on Drake’s level continuing to shine a light on Mac Dre and bringing attention back to the Crest. At the same time, he questions whether repeatedly tapping into Mac Dre’s legacy also serves a larger business purpose by connecting Drake with the Bay Area and its loyal fanbase. Sleep also explains what he believes could make the homage feel even more genuine — including involving Dubee and other people who were actually part of Mac Dre’s circle and the Romper Room. Is it genuine homage, smart business, politics — or a little bit of everything? Was Drake's "2 Hard 4 the Radio" cover paying homage? 👇 Let me know what you think in the comments. This clip is from Sleep Dank — Part 2 of 2 on The Banski Show: https://youtu.be/Tl9cEIQC7xc Also check out: Ludacris dissed Mac Dre after death: https://youtu.be/_KeIMivVmKc Sleep Dank's diss record targeting Ludacris! here: https://youtu.be/l3G_c6Nvruc Ludacris DISSED Vallejo on His “Word of Mouf” Album, “Ho-Where” Skit?! 👀:https://youtu.be/CE9ECmqedrY Pharcyde Fatlip Responds to Dissing Mac Dre & Sleep Dank Fires Back: https://youtu.be/GNB2fi-YrlY 🔥 Follow SLEEP DANK: Sleep Dank on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialsleepdank Sleep Dank on Youtube 1: https://www.youtube.com/@UC9mbVTJhuUX5kPNKfVnv3ow Sleep Dank on Youtube 2: https://www.youtube.com/@IZITSLEEPDANK.TV./featured Also check out: Dubee on Mac Dre & E-40’s Relationship + How He & E-40 Finally Talked: https://youtu.be/mag6J6R0A6s Dubee on Drake Using Mac Dre’s ‘2 Hard 4 the Radio’: https://youtu.be/87rx0RP2CFQ?si=j92jBhbi2x_wy4bi Dubee Questions Drake’s Mac Dre “Homage”: “What Was the Homage Paid?”: https://youtu.be/-hMbI5JXMog 🎙️ Watch Dubee's FULL interview: Part 1 of 2 here: https://youtu.be/N3UsUjUhPZ4?si=L1n2eAwJPjxuWS-l Part 2 of 2 here: https://youtu.be/irpW45aNbI0?si=u63L1Qfl_AbtVIIa 🎙 Follow The Banski Show for exclusive conversations with artists, producers, entrepreneurs and influential voices from the culture. If you enjoyed this clip: 👍 Like 💬 Was Drake's "2 Hard 4 the Radio" cover paying homage? 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss what's coming up next. Peep more on Banski here: https://linktr.ee/banski #SleepDank #Drake #MacDre #BayArea #explore #trending #fyp #2hard4theradio Support the show
Oct 9

Mac Dre Was Really Pimpin

Send us Fan Mail Sleep Dank sets the record straight about a side of Mac Dre that many fans assumed was just part of the music. According to Sleep, Mac Dre wasn’t simply rapping about the pimp lifestyle — he witnessed it firsthand. Sleep recalls spending time with Dre in Las Vegas, seeing the women around him, and watching how Dre carried himself and interacted with people. Sleep explains why he believes there were “levels” to what Mac Dre was doing and shares stories about the successful, professional women who were drawn to Dre, including real-estate and legal professionals. sleep-on-mac-dre-really-pimpin.txt He also talks about watching Dre’s approach firsthand and how those experiences influenced him personally. Was Mac Dre’s legendary pimp persona really just entertainment? Sleep Dank says absolutely not. Also check out: Ludacris dissed Mac Dre after death: https://youtu.be/_KeIMivVmKc Sleep Dank's diss record targeting Ludacris! here: https://youtu.be/l3G_c6Nvruc Ludacris DISSED Vallejo on His “Word of Mouf” Album, “Ho-Where” Skit?! 👀:https://youtu.be/CE9ECmqedrY Pharcyde Fatlip Responds to Dissing Mac Dre & Sleep Dank Fires Back: https://youtu.be/GNB2fi-YrlY 🔥 Follow SLEEP DANK: Sleep Dank on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialsleepdank Sleep Dank on Youtube 1: https://www.youtube.com/@UC9mbVTJhuUX5kPNKfVnv3ow Sleep Dank on Youtube 2: https://www.youtube.com/@IZITSLEEPDANK.TV./featured Also check out: Dubee on Mac Dre & E-40’s Relationship + How He & E-40 Finally Talked: https://youtu.be/mag6J6R0A6s Dubee on Drake Using Mac Dre’s ‘2 Hard 4 the Radio’: https://youtu.be/87rx0RP2CFQ?si=j92jBhbi2x_wy4bi Dubee Questions Drake’s Mac Dre “Homage”: “What Was the Homage Paid?”: https://youtu.be/-hMbI5JXMog 🎙️ Watch Dubee's FULL interview: Part 1 of 2 here: https://youtu.be/N3UsUjUhPZ4?si=L1n2eAwJPjxuWS-l Part 2 of 2 here: https://youtu.be/irpW45aNbI0?si=u63L1Qfl_AbtVIIa 🎙 Follow The Banski Show for exclusive conversations with artists, producers, entrepreneurs and influential voices from the culture. If you enjoyed this clip: 👍 Like 💬 What was your favorite Mac Dre record? 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss what's coming up next. Peep more on Banski here: https://linktr.ee/banski #SleepDank #MacDre #Pimpin #explore #trending #fyp #pimp Support the show
Oct 8

How JT the Bigga Figga & Mac Mall Made “Game Recognize Game”

Send us Fan Mail Sleep Dank shares the firsthand story behind the making of “Game Recognize Game” by JT the Bigga Figga featuring Mac Mall — and what it was like witnessing the record come together in real time. Sleep takes us back to the early ’90s, when JT pulled up looking for Mac Mall and took them straight to Fillmore. Once they arrived, JT pulled up the “Game Recognize Game” beat and Mac Mall went to work — writing and recording his verse incredibly fast and coming up with the song’s memorable hook on the spot. Sleep also recalls what happened after the session and how that day became another piece of Bay Area rap history he witnessed firsthand. Watch the full Sleep Dank interview on The Banski Show: https://youtu.be/WgTNpeZp0WM 🔥 Follow SLEEP DANK: Sleep Dank on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialsleepdank Sleep Dank on Youtube 1: https://www.youtube.com/@UC9mbVTJhuUX5kPNKfVnv3ow Sleep Dank on Youtube 2: https://www.youtube.com/@IZITSLEEPDANK.TV./featured Also check out: Dubee on Mac Dre & E-40’s Relationship + How He & E-40 Finally Talked: https://youtu.be/mag6J6R0A6s Dubee on Drake Using Mac Dre’s ‘2 Hard 4 the Radio’: https://youtu.be/87rx0RP2CFQ?si=j92jBhbi2x_wy4bi Dubee Questions Drake’s Mac Dre “Homage”: “What Was the Homage Paid?”: https://youtu.be/-hMbI5JXMog 🎙️ Watch Dubee's FULL interview: Part 1 of 2 here: https://youtu.be/N3UsUjUhPZ4?si=L1n2eAwJPjxuWS-l Part 2 of 2 here: https://youtu.be/irpW45aNbI0?si=u63L1Qfl_AbtVIIa #SleepDank #GameRecognizeGame #JTTheBiggaFigga #MacMall #explore #trending #fyp Support the show
Oct 7

Sleep Dank on Mac Dre, Dubee's deal, Thizz, Cutthoat Committee, E-40, Drake & Ludacris | Part 2 of 2

Send us Fan Mail Sleep Dank returns for Part 2 of his in-depth conversation with Banski on The Banski Show, continuing the story of his life, career and firsthand experience inside one of the most important eras in Bay Area rap history. In Part 2, Sleep goes deeper into his journey from Vallejo’s Country Club Crest into the music business, sharing firsthand stories involving Mac Dre, Dubee, Mac Mall, PSD, Khayree, Cutthoat Committee, Thizz Entertainment, E-40 and more. Sleep gives the inside story of the major role he played in helping bring Dubee and Khayree together — explaining how the opportunity developed, how he repeatedly approached Dubee about the deal, and how he eventually became directly involved in negotiating a pivotal record deal in Dubee’s career. He also takes us inside his years around Mac Dre, from recording and traveling to watching Dre rebuild his momentum and eventually launch the Thizz movement. Sleep reflects on Cutthoat Committee, the chemistry between Dre, PSD and Dubee, his own place within that circle, and what it was like witnessing Mac Dre regain his position and build something on his own terms. The conversation goes deep into the business behind the music as well — record deals, distribution, SoundScan, City Hall Records, independent releases, lost projects and the moves that allowed Sleep to continue releasing music throughout his career. Sleep also opens up about his relationship with E-40, explains what he believes people misunderstand about 40, and gives his perspective on the controversy surrounding E-40 Day originally being announced for Mac Dre’s birthday. The conversation also moves into hip-hop today, with Sleep and Banski touching on the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar debate, Drake's cover of Mac Dre's '2 Hard 4 the Radio', and sharing their perspectives on the battle and the larger conversation surrounding it. And near the end of the interview, the conversation takes an unexpected turn when Sleep addresses the long-running controversy surrounding Ludacris’ “Get Back” video, the character portrayed by Fatlip, the alleged Mac Dre connection, and the diss record Sleep says eventually reached Ludacris. We discuss all this, and much more! 👇 Let me know what you think in the comments. Ludacris dissed Mac Dre after death: https://youtu.be/_KeIMivVmKc Sleep Dank's diss record targeting Ludacris! here: https://youtu.be/l3G_c6Nvruc Ludacris DISSED Vallejo on His “Word of Mouf” Album, “Ho-Where” Skit?! 👀:https://youtu.be/CE9ECmqedrY Pharcyde Fatlip Responds to Dissing Mac Dre & Sleep Dank Fires Back: https://youtu.be/GNB2fi-YrlY 🔥 Follow SLEEP DANK: Sleep Dank on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialsleepdank Sleep Dank on Youtube 1: https://www.youtube.com/@UC9mbVTJhuUX5kPNKfVnv3ow Sleep Dank on Youtube 2: https://www.youtube.com/@IZITSLEEPDANK.TV./featured Also check out: Dubee on Mac Dre & E-40’s Relationship + How He & E-40 Finally Talked: https://youtu.be/mag6J6R0A6s Dubee on Drake Using Mac Dre’s ‘2 Hard 4 the Radio’: https://youtu.be/87rx0RP2CFQ?si=j92jBhbi2x_wy4bi Dubee Questions Drake’s Mac Dre “Homage”: “What Was the Homage Paid?”: https://youtu.be/-hMbI5JXMog 🎙️ Watch Dubee's FULL interview: Part 1 of 2 here: https://youtu.be/N3UsUjUhPZ4?si=L1n2eAwJPjxuWS-l Part 2 of 2 here: https://youtu.be/irpW45aNbI0?si=u63L1Qfl_AbtVIIa 🎙 Follow The Banski Show for exclusive conversations with artists, producers, entrepreneurs and influential voices from the culture. If you enjoyed this clip: 👍 Like 💬 What's your favorite Sleep Dank story? 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss what's coming up next. Peep more on Banski here: https://linktr.ee/banski #SleepDank #MacDre #E40 #Dubee #drake #Ludacris #explore #trending #fyp Support the show
Oct 2

Sleep Dank on Mac Dre, Dubee, Mac Mall, E-40, Untold Vallejo History & More! | Part 1 of 2

Send us Fan Mail Sleep Dank sits down with Banski for Part 1 of 2 of an in-depth conversation on The Banski Show. Born and raised in Vallejo’s Country Club Crest, Sleep Dank takes us all the way back to his childhood and gives a firsthand account of the people, neighborhood and circumstances that helped shape one of the most influential movements in Bay Area rap. Sleep talks about growing up alongside Dubee and Mac Mall, knowing many of the figures in the Crest long before rap entered the picture, and witnessing Mac Dre’s journey firsthand as the music began to take off. He also opens up about growing up during the crack era, selling drugs at a young age, his family, his late father and grandmother, and how those experiences shaped the man he became. The conversation goes deep into the history behind the music — from early Crestside rappers and neighborhood demos to Coolio Da’ Unda’ Dogg, Mac Mall, Khayree, Illegal Business?, Cutthoat Committee and Sleep Dank’s own path into the Bay Area rap scene. Sleep also gets into his history with E-40, including past tensions, how things eventually changed between them, and where their relationship stands today. And when it comes to Mac Dre, Sleep shares the kind of stories you could only get from somebody who was actually there — Dre’s personality away from the music, his influence on Sleep Dank, Mac Dre’s pimpin’, and the real-life experiences behind some of the records, stories and moments fans are still talking about today. 👇 Let me know what you think in the comments. Ludacris dissed Mac Dre after death: https://youtu.be/_KeIMivVmKc Sleep Dank's diss record targeting Ludacris! here: https://youtu.be/l3G_c6Nvruc Ludacris DISSED Vallejo on His “Word of Mouf” Album, “Ho-Where” Skit?! 👀:https://youtu.be/CE9ECmqedrY Pharcyde Fatlip Responds to Dissing Mac Dre & Sleep Dank Fires Back: https://youtu.be/GNB2fi-YrlY 🔥 Follow SLEEP DANK: Sleep Dank on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialsleepdank Sleep Dank on Youtube 1: https://www.youtube.com/@UC9mbVTJhuUX5kPNKfVnv3ow Sleep Dank on Youtube 2: https://www.youtube.com/@IZITSLEEPDANK.TV./featured Also check out: Dubee on Mac Dre & E-40’s Relationship + How He & E-40 Finally Talked: https://youtu.be/mag6J6R0A6s Dubee on Drake Using Mac Dre’s ‘2 Hard 4 the Radio’: https://youtu.be/87rx0RP2CFQ?si=j92jBhbi2x_wy4bi Dubee Questions Drake’s Mac Dre “Homage”: “What Was the Homage Paid?”: https://youtu.be/-hMbI5JXMog 🎙️ Watch Dubee's FULL interview: Part 1 of 2 here: https://youtu.be/N3UsUjUhPZ4?si=L1n2eAwJPjxuWS-l Part 2 of 2 here: https://youtu.be/irpW45aNbI0?si=u63L1Qfl_AbtVIIa 🎙 Follow The Banski Show for exclusive conversations with artists, producers, entrepreneurs and influential voices from the culture. If you enjoyed this clip: 👍 Like 💬 What's your favorite Sleep Dank song? 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss what's coming up next. Peep more on Banski here: https://linktr.ee/banski #SleepDank #MacDre #E40 #Dubee #Banski #Vallejo #explore #trending #fyp Support the show
Oct 1

Dubee Explains the Politics Behind Saying “Cuddie” in Vallejo

Send us Fan Mail Dubee aka Sugawolf breaks down the deeper street and neighborhood politics behind the word “cuddie” and its association with the Crestside of Vallejo. According to Dubee, it isn't as simple as saying that somebody who isn't from the Crest can't use the word. The bigger issue is understanding what using certain slang can represent depending on where you are and who you're around. Dubee explains that somebody might say “cuddie” simply because they grew up on the music or identify with the culture — but in another environment, people may interpret it as an actual association with the Crest. He also explains that these associations haven't necessarily disappeared with the younger generation and may carry meanings that are different from how his generation experienced them. A fascinating piece of Vallejo history, language and neighborhood culture directly from Dubee. Also check out: Dubee on Mac Dre & E-40’s Relationship + How He & E-40 Finally Talked: https://youtu.be/mag6J6R0A6s Dubee on Drake Using Mac Dre’s ‘2 Hard 4 the Radio’: https://youtu.be/87rx0RP2CFQ?si=j92jBhbi2x_wy4bi Dubee Questions Drake’s Mac Dre “Homage”: “What Was the Homage Paid?”: https://youtu.be/-hMbI5JXMog 🎙️ Watch Dubee's FULL interview: Part 1 of 2 here: https://youtu.be/N3UsUjUhPZ4?si=L1n2eAwJPjxuWS-l Part 2 of 2 here: https://youtu.be/irpW45aNbI0?si=u63L1Qfl_AbtVIIa 🔥 Follow DUBEE AKA SUGAWOLF: Dubee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsugawolf/ Dubee on Youtube 1: https://www.youtube.com/@dubeeakasugawolf8773/videos Dubee on Youtube 2: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2VHo5WXgHHs6hMmkGriXKg 🎵 Stream Dubee's music on your favorite streaming platforms and support one of the pioneers of Bay Area hip-hop. 🎙 Follow The Banski Show for exclusive conversations with artists, producers, entrepreneurs and influential voices from the culture. If you enjoyed this clip: 👍 Like 💬 Who can say “CUDDIE”? Does it matter where you’re from, or is it bigger than the Crest now? 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss what's coming up next. Peep more on Banski here: https://linktr.ee/banski #Dubee #Cuddie #Crestside #Vallejo #MacDre #BayAreaRap #BayArea #TheBanskiShow Support the show
Sep 30

Dubee's Last Conversation with Mac Dre

Send us Fan Mail Dubee aka Sugawolf shares the story of the last conversation he ever had with Mac Dre, recalling their time in Kansas City, why Dubee decided not to go to the second show that night, and what the two talked about before going their separate ways. Dubee remembers walking with Dre from his hotel room toward the elevator—and how Dre never made it back for them to finish that conversation. What’s your favorite Mac Dre memory, song, or moment? Share it in the comments. 🕊️ Also check out: Dubee on Mac Dre & E-40’s Relationship + How He & E-40 Finally Talked: https://youtu.be/mag6J6R0A6s Dubee on Drake Using Mac Dre’s ‘2 Hard 4 the Radio’: https://youtu.be/87rx0RP2CFQ?si=j92jBhbi2x_wy4bi Dubee Questions Drake’s Mac Dre “Homage”: “What Was the Homage Paid?”: https://youtu.be/-hMbI5JXMog 🎙️ Watch Dubee's FULL interview: Part 1 of 2 here: https://youtu.be/N3UsUjUhPZ4?si=L1n2eAwJPjxuWS-l Part 2 of 2 here: https://youtu.be/irpW45aNbI0?si=u63L1Qfl_AbtVIIa 🔥 Follow DUBEE AKA SUGAWOLF: Dubee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsugawolf/ Dubee on Youtube 1: https://www.youtube.com/@dubeeakasugawolf8773/videos Dubee on Youtube 2: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2VHo5WXgHHs6hMmkGriXKg 🎵 Stream Dubee's music on your favorite streaming platforms and support one of the pioneers of Bay Area hip-hop. 🎙 Follow The Banski Show for exclusive conversations with artists, producers, entrepreneurs and influential voices from the culture. If you enjoyed this clip: 👍 Like 💬 What’s your favorite Mac Dre memory, song, or moment? Share it in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss what's coming up next. Peep more on Banski here: https://linktr.ee/banski #MacDre #Dubee #Sugawolf #explore #trending #fyp #thizz #banski Support the show

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The Banski Show features authentic unfiltered conversations with musicians, entrepreneurs, athletes, creators, and industry leaders. Banski dives into the stories, experiences, and insights behind music, business, investing, culture, and personal growth. Expect exclusive interviews, live performances, behind-the-scenes content, and real conversations that educate, inspire, and entertain. Subscribe and join the movement.

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