What I’m Slappin

In this episode, hosts Cortney “Bort Bort” McCoy and Marcus Peters "Juice" kick off the show by introducing themselves and the vision behind What I’m Slappin, a show that celebrates the soundtracks of our lives through real conversations, fresh slapps, and inspiring stories.This week’s special guest is D’Angelo “D’Lo” Louis, a director, writer, and producer from Richmond, CA, and a creative executive at Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media. D’Lo joins the crew to talk about his award-winning short film

This powerful episode, hosts Bort and Marcus Peters sit down with JJ’88, a singer, rapper, and songwriter from Long Beach, California, whose latest project on Netflix "Songs from the Hole" that serves as both an album and a documentary soundtrack telling his remarkable story of redemption, faith, and freedom.JJ’88 opens up about: His journey from incarceration to independence How music became his form of healing and storytelling Mental health, forgiveness, and the power of faith Activism,

In this episode, hosts Bort and Marcus Peters (Juice) sit down with Bryce Savoy — rapper, filmmaker, founder of The Black Neighborhood, creator of Neighborhood Diamonds, and a proud son of Oakland carrying purpose and positivity everywhere he goes.Bryce takes us through his journey from the Town to D.C. to L.A., breaking down how each place shaped his artistry, his identity, and his drive to build community through music and storytelling. This episode explores: Bryce’s early start & the role

In this episode, hosts Bort and Marcus tap in with Oakland’s own Aneesa Strings — a rapper, singer, songwriter, composer, and classically-trained instrumentalist breaking every rule and redefining what Bay Area artistry looks like.Aneesa shares her journey from Deep East Oakland to earning a Master’s in Jazz Studies, going viral for repping her city, headlining Yoshi’s, and blending jazz + hip-hop into a sound that feels both timeless and raw.

In this episode, hosts Bort, Marcus, and guest Left sit down with Bay Area legend P-Lo — the multi-platinum producer and artist carrying the torch of Hyphy culture while redefining what longevity means in hip-hop.They dive deep into: Bay Area culture and community roots P-Lo’s evolution from producer to rapper Filipino identity and representation in music Growth, creativity, and maintaining longevity Stories behind new releases like “Newly” ft. Thuy Plus, P-Lo gets real during Rapid Fire Slaps,

Bay Area artist Rexx Life Raj joins hosts Bort Bort, Marcus Peters, and Left to talk new music, growth, and the journey that shaped him. From D1 football to gold records, Raj opens up about grief, healing, emotional intelligence, and his new album “In Rhythm.”Highlights include: Rapid Fire Slaps — Raj reacts to classic tracks Keep It On The Real — talks legacy, business, and emotional growth Exclusive live performance from the new album Don’t miss this authentic convo full of music, laughs, and