StayLo Podcast: Recent Episodes
StayLo Podcast
The StayLo Podcast is an insightful conversation with members of the Chicago and neighboring community that impact the culture. Gathering members that influence music, art, and fashion. The hosts Don Shawn and Els provide interesting conversation that grabs details about what they are currently doing along with life stories that may not be common knowledge.
We back at it again a new week and guest per usual. For episode 24 we welcome KD Young Cocky to the Staylo long list of Alumni. KD came straight from the Airport to jungle AE to holla at us about whats going on with life in Atlanta, how it feel to come home to Englewood and the ideas to start positive programs here in Chicago. It was that plus a plethora of more topics we went through from favorite places to eat in the city to seeing how life was in the county jail and making the decision to stay focused on music. We had a great conversation with the Young cocky Gxd and know the StayloSZN faithful will enjoy. StayLo.
Jordan for the fadeaway or is it kobe...either way Staylo Podcast is back with ep. 23 and special guest Julian Working on projects or Juwop; whichever yall prefer to call him. The bi-weekly banter didn't skip a beat per usual as conversation goes from art, designing, to fadeaway jumpers and the idea to work for wrangler jeans. Yes I said wrangler this guy is borderline brilliant and drops major gems in episode 23. If youre a creative person with ideas but don't know how to put your thoughts into motion this is for you. If you just want to be entertained by us which we know you do...this is for you too. Enjoy. Staylo.
In episode 22 of StayLo Podcast we welcome all around creative Edo. Edo has made a major print in Chicago in just a couple of years as an artist; from working with walgreens, leaders 1354, joe freshgoods, mano and treatedcrew, multiple hiphop festivals, lucki ecks. He also has two art collections that are amazing. He is a true staple in hip hop culture and a true gem to Gotham. Besides being apart of everything in Chicago we also touch basis on everything from gentlemans club etiquette to depression to of all things "Alternate facts". We per usual had a great time with our guest and we hope you all fuck with it also. StayLo.
What's good. StayLoSZN episode 21 is here. We got the young gxd B.Bandz joining in on this bi-weekly banter you all love known as StayLo Podcast. He sat down to chop it up with Els and Don Shawn about being a young mind in rap, handling school while doing shows and touring, being apart of Independent label TST Legacy all while keeping the curses out of the verses. It was ill sitting down with this kid and hearing him speak about how focused he is on excelling in the music industry. He seems to be in good hands with TST and Chase Davis at his side. Hope the StayLo faithful and new listeners rock with this episode as much as we do. #ObamaForever like Wu-Tang, StayLo.
Happy New Year from the StayLo Squad. Els and Don Shawn sip and smoke with Queen Key along with her manager Mz. Stylez and some members of the Staylo family. Mr. Carter who was on the cam and B with the good credit. Queen Key shared about her upcoming project Interception, no dating in the industry, dealing with fame, how she got her fast start and more, Be sure to peep it and rep that #QueenShitBitch .StayLo.
Staylo gang was at full strength for episode 9 of SZN 2. The usual suspects Els and Don Shawn were joined by special guest Quality Control signee Jayaire Woods. We got into the story of Jayaire signing his deal, going on tour with labelmate Lil Yachty, the realness of southern hospitality, where he would say he found his own sound, and also favorite place to get chicken amongst other things. The episode was a instant fav amongst the StayLo Gang and we hope yall enjoy it too. S/o Quality Control Music for having Jayaire stop thru. Thank you. StayLo.
After a extended Thanksgiving break from the second home StayLo Podcast returns to Music Garage own Jungle AE with special guest Music Engineer Drew Lael. While Drew stopped thru we got into what made Drew get into music, his favorite artists to work with, working with artists like Vic Mensa, Chance The Rapper, Tokyo, Raheem Devaughn, and also Phor. Drew also dropped gems for those young up and coming guys with admiration for those working in the background. We also went live on facebook to do our first ever live video during the recording. Thank you to everybody that tuned in. Last but not least this episode is dedicated to Slain rapper Boss Status Duke aka Jeremy Nixon. Rest in Power forever fam. StayLo.
We are actually coming off of celebrating 1 year doing this staylo podcast. It was 10/13/15 when we did our first episode and now we here with Young Chop's record label Chop Squad Records group Chop Squad guests ChopSquadNod and Rampage. The two are actually blood brothers and they get into being apart of the beginning of the drill movement, What it was like seeing Chief Keef emerge, being signed to Young Chop, their new project "My Brothers Keeper", working in house with other chop squad artists and producers, future tours and shows, and of course the normal Staylo Podcast shananagins that Curtis, Don Shawn, and I have to offer. We had fun with this one and hope the StayLo community enjoy it too. StayLo.
Staylo Podcast ep.5 of Season 2 is here people. This episode Don Shawn and Els were joined by the westside's own Sicko Mobb. Trav and Ceno got into the usual staylo podcast banter but also dropped off some good info about the start of Sicko Mobb, getting signed to polo grounds, their new single "Emoji", working on a new project, touring, and life here in Chicago. We really enjoyed having a few of westsides finest in for the discussion. Westside, Chicago, rap culture as a whole as usual this one is for you. StayLo.
Episode 3 of Season 2 is here. Els was joined Elz The DJ last Thursday to talk about moving from Dallas to Chicago, Early life in music, life as Lil Dicky tour DJ, getting into producing, different dj styles and techniques amongst other things. StayLo Podcast was also joined by some of Elz guys Cam and Tone for the ring side commentary. Once again Don Shawn was absent while in Las Vegas celebrating his birthday. Happy bday bro. StayLo.
After last week season 2 premiere episode with The Boy Illinois the guys Els and Don Shawn return with episode 2 feat. special guest Brianha J Queen of PR of Swank PR. Els handled the hosting duties solo while Don Shawn was away. Brianha J let some gems go in this one including a story on one of many events that drove Kanye to greatness that she was apart of. We also got to talk about up and coming artists and those that she represents at Swank PR. Ladies and Gentlemen Brianha J. #StayloSZN
Its StayloSZN we are back people. SZN2 is here and we start off with a bang. Fresh off his tour with Lupe Fiasco and now working on a new project The Boy Illinois stopped through to chop it up with your favorite podcast gang for in depth stories about the tour and just to let you good people know more about him and the other dope things hes doing. Els was absent but Curtis stepped in while Don Shawn handled the hosting duties. Partake.
Man another one. Another exclusive interview man. We on a 3rd hand fam...Everybody episode 10 is here and Don Shawn and Els are joined by special guest Saint Millie. Saint Millie is coming off a Critically Acclaimed release of new project #Adderall which is fire and features production from OakStreetMedia, 808 Mafia, Mano, C-Sick, Lee On the Beats, Timmy V, Brenmar, and Paris Bueller also features guest verses from Mano, Mikey Rocks, and Logan. Joints to check for on his project. All of em. Complete flames. Thank you again to the good people at #Complex2010. #StayLoMillie .
StayLo9 is here for you good people. We come off a great past week guest to come to this...NO GUEST. Yup you see that right fam. This episode features the usual suspects els and don shawn joined by the homie Jimmy and CT on the lens as usual. S/o to the good people at #Complex2010 for having us and new engineer Drake Connor. We cover a lot of ground with this one but first... paid respect due to Prince. Rest In Heaven. #StayLo9
Staylo Podcast episode 8 is finally here. Not our usual Saturday post but hopefully yall still love us. In episode 8 Don Shawn and Els are joined by Video Director Jimmy Regular. Jimmy is credited for many visuals present and in past working with TreatedCrew to Sir Michael Rocks to Lucki Ecks amongst others. Some of his latest visuals include work for GOOD Music new punk rock king Hxlt whose videos were recently praised by Kanye West. We get a lil bit more deep with Jimmy in episode 8 and talk about sxsw and a very short tour with Hxlt...or lack their of. Don't do drugs kids. StayLo. enjoy.
The usual suspects are back at it. Episode 7 of StayLo Podcast Don Shawn and Els are joined by Joefreshgoods. If you don't know Joe your whole closet trash and that's it. Designer, music manager for Lucki Ecks, part store owner, father, and much more. We covered a lot with Joe in this episode from Collections to his position ispiring the youth. Young gxds I would advise yall to get intune Joe dropped a few gems in this one. StayLo.
Episode 5 of StayLo Podcast brought in half of rap group White Gzus and Treated Crew's own Gzus Piece. Don Shawn and Els get into a conversation with our guest Gzus Piece that range from Gzus's preference in women, what young gzus piece was into as a kid, to current planned shows and future solo and group releases with partner Blanco Caine as White Gzus.
And were back. Episode 4 is finally here; this is actually our first show of the new year. This time Els and Don Shawn bring in former member of The Rocketeers, fashion lord, hat officianado, and also this guy raps very well. Very good raps. D-Win. D-Win comes in and discusses new ep Kubrick, fashion, music, love for hats, his branding obligations as a solo artist, and all time favorite Jordan sneakers. We had fun with this one. Enjoy.
Seems like these are lost tapes. We know its been a while for the hometeam but first I want to thank everyone that listened and gave good feedback on episode 1 OG Webbie; it was a great episode and we had a great time with the now super producer OG Webbie. Episode 2 gives us a out of state Midwest feel as we welcome Ryan of Souls of Liberty to The infamous Lpz Studios for this edition of StayLo Podcast. The conversation is pretty much filled with laughs, political thoughts about Mizzou and violence here in the city and also the story of a guy who found a second home in Chicago. Enjoy
In episode 3 Don Shawn and Els are joined by producer and #TreatedCrew member Nasim Williams. Nasim sits down and talks about teaching, working in the CPS (Chicago Public School System), being a new father to twin daughters, and reinventing his production sound amongst other things.
StayLo Podcast Episode 1: OG Webbie hosted by Don Shawn and Els features young super producer OG Webbie interview about his upbringing, musical background, working with legendary producer Mike Dean and Multi-Platinum producer Mano of Treated Crew, the flow of his own personal production style, finding his hit sound in a bag of Sun Chips and much more. StayLo.