CIRV'N IT RAW Podcast

Gutta Caine
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  • Music Interviews
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Welcome to CIRV'N IT RAW, your go-to HIP-HOP podcast where we dive deep into the culture! Join us for exclusive virtual interviews preserving the voices, stories, and legacy of the culture. Hosted by Gutta Caine, this podcast goes beyond interviews — it documents real conversations with artists, producers, DJs, and contributors who have shaped the culture, giving them their flowers while they’re here. From underground legends to established names, every episode captures unfiltered insight, real experiences, and the truth behind the journey. This isn’t about hype — it’s about history.

  1. Aug 24

    Nymrod on Federal District Records, Max B, Prison, Educated Thug Music, & More | CIRV’N IT RAW

    🎙 CIRV’N IT RAW features Nymrod, artist, entrepreneur, and CEO of Federal District Records. In this interview, Nymrod takes us through his journey from Brooklyn’s Cooper Projects to becoming an artist, songwriter, businessman, and creator of Educated Thug Music. Nymrod opens up about the experiences that shaped him, including surviving a traumatic attack at 13, finding his purpose during incarceration, and crossing paths with Max B, who helped sharpen his songwriting. He also breaks down the meaning behind “Educated Thug Music,” working with artists like Redman, PMD, and The Heatmakerz, ghostwriting, building Federal District Records, his business ventures, international expansion, his Top 5 influential artists, and the future of his growing empire. Nymrod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nymrod_federal?igsi=ejEyaTcwaWlpZWY0 0:00 – Introduction / Who Is Nymrod? 2:05 – Growing Up in Brooklyn’s Cooper Projects 4:20 – Surviving a Traumatic Attack at 13 7:20 – Finding Music & Writing Rhymes at 12 8:20 – Prison, Transformation & Becoming an Artist 10:00 – Meeting Max B & Sharpening His Songwriting 11:40 – “Educated Thug Music” Explained 14:20 – Working With Redman, PMD & The Heatmakerz. Ghostwriting in Hip-Hop 16:58 – Building Federal District Records & The Business Mindset 19:14 – Nymrod’s Top Five Influential Artists 1945– Expanding Internationally & Building Multiple Businesses 21:30 – Documenting Legacy 24:40 – Bonus Rapid-Fire: “White Lines” GUTTA CAINE: (https://linktr.ee/cirvnitrawpodcast?fbclid=PAAab23ewFo8E0C1vy5nbdHtkqK71nvXlwZ9hfsuniTgZ5bKqoXtt4DRh1GZE&utm_source=chatgpt.com) SPOTIFY: (https://open.spotify.com/show/2kj4qKvFdFWPFrd9td7js6?si=dcJ39f-rTRC9WqYvF1fI2A&utm_source=chatgpt.com) APPLE PODCAST: (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cirvn-it-raw-podcast/id1620291668?utm_source=chatgpt.com) AMAZON MUSIC: (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b28d132f-a20e-4090-97ea-760e17d7e2cc/cirv'n-it-raw-podcast?utm_source=chatgpt.com) #Nymrod #JayZ #Brooklyn #NewYork

  2. Aug 11

    AroundTheWay Té on Music, South Puget Sound Hip Hop, I-35 Tour, Ironwork & Legacy | CIRV’N IT RAW

    🎙 CIRV’N IT RAW features AroundTheWay Té, a rising voice in the South Puget Sound and Pacific Northwest underground hip-hop scene. In this interview, Té takes us through his journey from growing up and finding his identity to discovering his calling as an artist, balancing music with ironwork, representing the South Puget Sound, and building a movement of his own. Té also reflects on his early days making music, the artists who shaped him, his experience on the I-35 Tour, the record that became a turning point in his career, and what fans can expect from his upcoming releases. We also put Té through White Lines for quick answers, no filters, and first thoughts. AroundTheWay Té Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southpugetmusic?igsh=ZHVjMnM5ZGsxcTh3 0:00 - Introduction / Who is AroundTheWay Té? 1:35 - Growing Up & The Experiences That Shaped Him 4:40 - Discovering Music & Finding His Calling 10:00 - The First Year Making Music 11:50 - AroundTheWay Té’s Top Five Artists 13:16 - Balancing Music & Ironwork 15:49 - Representing South Puget Sound & Pacific Northwest Hip Hop 20:30 - The I-35 Tour & Lessons From The Road 29:20 - New Chapter, Upcoming Releases & Evolving Sound 32:22 - Legacy, Contribution to the Culture & Final Thoughts 33:50 - White Lines LISTEN & FOLLOW CIRV’N IT RAW: GUTTA CAINE: https://linktr.ee/cirvnitrawpodcast SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kj4qKvFdFWPFrd9td7js6 APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cirvn-it-raw-podcast/id1620291668 AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b28d132f-a20e-4090-97ea-760e17d7e2cc/cirv'n-it-raw-podcast #OlympiaWashington #AroundTheWayTe #PacificNorthwest #PNW

  3. Aug 4

    Bigg Steele on Gangster Chronicles, Hollywood, 3140TV, Ownership, & More | CIRV'N IT RAW Podcast

    🎙 CIRV'N IT RAW Podcast sits down with Bigg Steele of Gangster Chronicles for an in-depth conversation about his incredible journey from Cleveland to Long Beach, breaking into Hollywood, building Digital Soapbox Media, and becoming a pioneer in podcasting. Bigg Steele reflects on the experiences that shaped him, the lessons behind ownership, his acting role in Malibu's Most Wanted, launching one of the first African-American podcast networks, preserving authentic stories, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind. Plus, don't miss our signature "White Lines" Rapid-Fire segment. Bigg Steele: https://www.instagram.com/216steele?igsh=ajdyOWk4OXMxYzlh 3140TV: https://www.instagram.com/31fortytv?igsh=dHdkZDF3aGNmbDdo Gangster Chronicles: https://www.instagram.com/thegangsterchroniclespodcast?igsh=MWk5YTVjZ3cxOTdxNQ== 0:00 – Introduction / Who is Bigg Steele? 1:40 – Growing Up in Cleveland & Origin Story 3:30 – Moving to Long Beach at 17 & Life Lessons 9:55 – Bigg Steele's Top Five Artists 19:22 – Malibu's Most Wanted & Hollywood Experience 24:00 – Size Duz Matter & Looking Back at His Debut Album 26:50 – Why Ownership Matters More Than Fame 29:15 – Building Digital Soapbox Media & Podcasting Before It Was Popular 32:20 – Gangster Chronicles 41:32 – 3140TV Preserving Culture 48:55– Defining Legacy 51:25 – White Lines Rapid-Fire GUTTA CAINE: https://linktr.ee/cirvnitrawpodcast?fbclid=PAAab23ewFo8E0C1vy5nbdHtkqK71nvXlwZ9hfsuniTgZ5bKqoXtt4DRh1GZE Listen on your favorite platform: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kj4qKvFdFWPFrd9td7js6?si=dcJ39f-rTRC9WqYvF1fI2A Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cirvn-it-raw-podcast/id1620291668 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b28d132f-a20e-4090-97ea-760e17d7e2cc/cirv'n-it-raw-podcast #GangsterChronicles #BiggSteele #MCEiht

  4. Jul 29

    Molly Federal on Hood Mami, Hot 97, Federal District Records, Top 5 Artists, & More | CIRV'N IT RAW

    🎙 CIRV'N IT RAW Podcast sits down with Molly Federal, Bronx rapper and the First Lady of Federal District Records. Molly opens up about her upbringing, the journey that led her to music, the story behind her debut project Hood Mami, hearing her songs played on Hot 97, and what separates her from the competition. She also shares the five artists who shaped her, the biggest lessons she's learned as an independent artist, the one song every new listener should hear first, and the legacy she hopes to leave behind. Molly Federal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molly_federal_?igsh=MTNoMXoweWx5ZDBweg== 00:00 – Introduction / Who is Molly Federal? 01:30 – Life Before Music & Growing Up in the Bronx 05:45 – The Moment She Took Music Seriously 09:15 – Being the First Lady of Federal District Records 13:23 – The Story Behind Hood Mami 18:20 – Hearing Her Music on Hot 97 21:27 – Molly Federal's Top 5 Artists 26:40 – What Separates Molly Federal From Other Artists? 27:30 – Biggest Lessons Since Releasing Hood Mami 31:37 – The One Song Every New Fan Should Hear 33:25 – Legacy & Contribution to Hip-Hop Culture 35:00 – White Lines (Rapid Fire) GUTTA CAINE: https://linktr.ee/cirvnitrawpodcast?fbclid=PAAab23ewFo8E0C1vy5nbdHtkqK71nvXlwZ9hfsuniTgZ5bKqoXtt4DRh1GZE SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kj4qKvFdFWPFrd9td7js6?si=dcJ39f-rTRC9WqYvF1fI2A APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cirvn-it-raw-podcast/id1620291668 AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b28d132f-a20e-4090-97ea-760e17d7e2cc/cirv'n-it-raw-podcast #BronxNewYork #MollyFederal #BigPun #Hot97

  5. Jul 20

    Quiet Money Dot on Houston, Quiet Money Records, Dotober, Losing His Mother & More | CIRV'N IT RAW

    🎙 CIRV'N IT RAW features Quiet Money Dot, Houston rapper, entrepreneur, founder of Quiet Money Records, and one of the city's most respected independent voices. In this interview, Quiet Money Dot opens up about his journey, building the Quiet Money brand, Houston's legacy, his upcoming projects, entrepreneurship, and—for the first time publicly—the impact of losing his mother, Toot, and how it changed his life and music. From Houston culture and Screwed Up influences to business ventures, community vision, and legacy, this is one of Quiet Money Dot's most personal and in-depth conversations to date. Quiet Money Dot: https://www.instagram.com/dot_quietmoney?igsh=MWYwMXVzanNlZG41dw== 0:00 – Introduction / Who is Quiet Money Dot? 2:45 – Growing Up in Houston & Finding His Own Sound 6:00 – Representing Houston Without Copying the Past 8:23 – Quiet Money Dot's Top 5 Artists 12:38 – Building Quiet Money Records & Creating a Family 15:30 – From Rapper to Brand: Music, Exotic Pop & Business Ventures 20:50 – Dream of Transforming Grimes Elementary Into a Community Center 22:50 – Comparisons to Houston Legends & Carrying the City's Legacy 25:25 – Opening Up About Losing His Mother, Toot (First Public Interview) 32:03 – New Project & Creative Growth 34:12 – Legacy 36:55 – White Lines (Quick Answers. No Filters.) GUTTA CAINE: https://linktr.ee/cirvnitrawpodcast?fbclid=PAAab23ewFo8E0C1vy5nbdHtkqK71nvXlwZ9hfsuniTgZ5bKqoXtt4DRh1GZE SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kj4qKvFdFWPFrd9td7js6?si=dcJ39f-rTRC9WqYvF1fI2A APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cirvn-it-raw-podcast/id1620291668 AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b28d132f-a20e-4090-97ea-760e17d7e2cc/cirv'n-it-raw-podcast #QuietMoneyDot #WreckshopRecords #FatPat #DJScrew

  6. Jul 14

    Tessa Allen on Spotlight Radio Show, Houston Hip-Hop, Lil Keke, Top 5, & Legacy | CIRV'N IT RAW

    🎙 CIRV'N IT RAW features Tessa Allen, host of Spotlight Radio, respected hip-hop media personality, and longtime voice for Houston's music scene. With over 13 years of interviewing artists and documenting the culture, Tessa shares her journey into media, the evolution of Spotlight Radio, and why authentic storytelling still matters. In this episode, Tessa reflects on her early influences, the lessons she's learned as an interviewer, Houston's lasting impact on hip-hop, her Top 5 artists, classic Houston albums, memorable interviews, and what she hopes her legacy will be in the culture. Spotlight Radio Show: https://www.instagram.com/spotlightradioshow?igsh=N2h5eDR6N2ZlMjFu 0:00 - Introduction / Who is Tessa Allen? 2:25 - Growing Up & Finding a Passion for Hip-Hop and Media 5:06 - Building Spotlight Radio for Over 13 Years 15:50 - Learning the Art of Interviewing 19:04 - Why Houston Hip-Hop Continues to Influence the Culture 27:10 - Tessa Allen's Top 5 Artists 36:00 - Pure vs. Cut: Lil' Keke Album Debate 37:55 - The Houston Album That Defines the City 39:43 - The Interview That Changed Her Perspective 42:20 - What's Missing in Hip-Hop Media Today? 46:44 - Defining Her Legacy & Contribution to the Culture 48:50 - White Lines (Bonus Segment) 🎧 Listen to CIRV'N IT RAW on your favorite podcast platform: GUTTA CAINE: https://linktr.ee/cirvnitrawpodcast?fbclid=PAAab23ewFo8E0C1vy5nbdHtkqK71nvXlwZ9hfsuniTgZ5bKqoXtt4DRh1GZE SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kj4qKvFdFWPFrd9td7js6?si=dcJ39f-rTRC9WqYvF1fI2A APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cirvn-it-raw-podcast/id1620291668 AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b28d132f-a20e-4090-97ea-760e17d7e2cc/cirv'n-it-raw-podcast #LilKeke #TessaAllen #HoustonTX #SpotlightRadio #FatPat

  7. Jul 8

    Black C on RBL Posse, Mr. Cee, Bay Area Rap, Right Way Productions, Legacy, & More | CIRV'N IT RAW

    🎙 CIRV'N IT RAW features Black C of RBL Posse, Bay Area hip-hop pioneer, independent rap trailblazer, author, entrepreneur, and founder of Right Way Productions. In this interview, Black C reflects on the origins of RBL Posse, the lasting impact of "Don't Give Me No Bammer," building an independent empire before it became the blueprint, preserving Bay Area hip-hop history, and the legacy he's leaving behind. From music and business to culture and survival, this conversation dives deep into one of the Bay's most influential voices. Black C Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackc?igsh=c3hxaWVtcHJuZTk4 0:00 – Introduction / Who is Black C? 1:40 – The Origins of RBL Posse & Meeting Mr. Cee 8:05 – Building an Independent Blueprint Before the Industry Changed 14:30 – The Legacy of "Don't Give Me No Bammer" 17:10 – Black C's Top 5 Artists Who Shaped Him 18:50 – Preserving Bay Area Hip-Hop History 22:30 – A Part of Survival Book & The Hardest Chapter to Write 30:13 – The Evolution of Black C & New Music 36:00 – Building Right Way Productions Beyond Music 40:20 – The Bay Area's Lasting Influence on Hip-Hop 44:54 – Black C on His Legacy & Impact on the Culture 47:57 – White Lines (Rapid Fire Questions) GUTTA CAINE: https://linktr.ee/cirvnitrawpodcast?fbclid=PAAab23ewFo8E0C1vy5nbdHtkqK71nvXlwZ9hfsuniTgZ5bKqoXtt4DRh1GZE SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kj4qKvFdFWPFrd9td7js6?si=dcJ39f-rTRC9WqYvF1fI2A APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cirvn-it-raw-podcast/id1620291668 AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b28d132f-a20e-4090-97ea-760e17d7e2cc/cirv'n-it-raw-podcast #BlackC #RBLPosse #BayArea #SanFrancisco

  8. Jul 1

    DZ on Seattle Hip Hop, Game Official Musicc, Bay Area Connections, Legacy, & More | CIRV’N IT RAW

    🎙 CIRV’N IT RAW features DZ, Seattle hip-hop artist, entrepreneur, label owner, and founder of Game Official Musicc. In this interview, DZ shares his journey from growing up in Seattle to becoming one of the Pacific Northwest's most consistent independent artists. He discusses the artists who inspired him, building an extensive catalog, creating successful collaboration projects, connecting the Seattle and Bay Area rap scenes, and the legacy he's building through music and business. DZ also reflects on working with legendary artists including Dru Down, J-Diggs, Rich Tha Factor, Kurupt, and Yukmouth, while sharing insights on longevity, networking, and staying relevant in an ever-changing music industry. DZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dzseattle?igsh=MWw5ZDF1Mm43OWljcg== 0:00 – Introduction / Who is DZ? 1:58 – Growing Up in Seattle & Early Hip Hop Influences 12:50 – DZ's Top Five Artists That Shaped His Sound 13:45 – From Freestyling in High School to Recording Music in College 20:44 – Building Consistency & Creating an Extensive Catalog 24:28 – Why Collaboration Albums Create More Opportunities 30:58 – Working with Dru Down, J-Diggs, Kurupt, Yukmouth & More 34:15 – The Collaboration That Changed DZ's Career 39:05 – DZ Gives Messy Marv His Flowers 43:22 – Building Game Official Musicc & Entrepreneurial Success 44:18 – Legacy, Impact & What DZ Wants to Be Remembered For 47:18 – White Lines Rapid-Fire Segment GUTTA CAINE: https://linktr.ee/cirvnitrawpodcast SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kj4qKvFdFWPFrd9td7js6 APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cirvn-it-raw-podcast/id1620291668 AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b28d132f-a20e-4090-97ea-760e17d7e2cc/cirv'n-it-raw-podcast #DZ #SeattleHipHop #Kurupt #MessyMarv

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Welcome to CIRV'N IT RAW, your go-to HIP-HOP podcast where we dive deep into the culture! Join us for exclusive virtual interviews preserving the voices, stories, and legacy of the culture. Hosted by Gutta Caine, this podcast goes beyond interviews — it documents real conversations with artists, producers, DJs, and contributors who have shaped the culture, giving them their flowers while they’re here. From underground legends to established names, every episode captures unfiltered insight, real experiences, and the truth behind the journey. This isn’t about hype — it’s about history.

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  • Creator
    Gutta Caine
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    88
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Gutta Caine
  • Show Website
    CIRV'N IT RAW Podcast