Bad For The Community
Unfiltered Commentary on the Latest News in Black Culture, Music, and More!
Four artists in the Boston music scene coming together to break down the culture, from music to politics, and giving their takes on the things that affect today’s society... for better or for worse. Rob the 508 God, alongside Saint Yves, Tomo and Nate Nics allow the audience a seat at the table as they deliver weekly commentary about the latest events, while also reliving stories from their own personal experiences.
With the occasional guest, the collective provides a platform to other up-and-coming creatives in Massachusetts, aiming to showcase the unknown talents within Boston and its nearby cities. With every episode, the hosts bring light to the positives of the community, while also making sure to expose who and what is “Bad For The Community”.
Bad For The Community
Episode 89: “508 Babies" (feat. FELIX! & Jiles)
On this week's episode, we're joined by FELIX! and Jiles, two members of the Van Buren Records collective and dope artists in their own right! Hailing from Brockton, MA, Rob and Yves are no strangers to the quality music FELIX!, Jiles, and VB have been putting out for the last few years and the growing success that's come along with it. With FELIX! in town for a few days from LA, he and Jiles stopped by to discuss the origins of Van Buren Records, their recent On The Radar freestyles, the story behind how FELIX! landed a feature on the latest Brent Faiyaz album, and more!
Watch the Full Experience on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RTkk8ri_ak8
Time Stamps
0:00 - Is Playboi Carti as much of a genius as Kendrick Lamar??
4:00 - Should music be released like movies?
7:00 - Intro/ Felix and Jiles of Van Buren Records
11:00 - Felix on getting robbed in LA and losing his music
15:00 - The origins of Van Buren Records/ Brockton & SoundLab
24:00 - How Felix landed himself on the Brent Faiyaz album
37:30 - Van Buren's On The Radar freestyles
42:30 - NBA talk/ Who's winning the MVP this year?
50:15 - Boston vs LA/ BBL demons
58:00 - Outro
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