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WE WEREN’T SUPPOSED TO RECORD THIS
Sometimes the guest can’t make it and we just hit record anyway. No script, no plan — just Caddey B & DJ Rubbaban doing what we do. Full episode drops…
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TRUST THE WORK
Tomorrow Himp C is back on stage in Chico opening for Souls of Mischief. Rubba took it back to watching Himp perform with KRS-One right there — and Himp admits…
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YOU GOTTA LISTEN TO THE LYRICS
“You gotta listen to the lyrics.” Rubba used to say it on his old radio show, and all these years later it still fits. Sometimes there’s more going on in a…
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HIP-HOP SAVED MY LIFE | MONTAGE ØNE
Montage Øne says it plainly: hip-hop saved his life. Long before the records, tours and 25+ years in the game, music was already part of his life. Here he…
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A REGULAR DAY AT DEVIL’S DIP… UNTIL IT WASN’T
Before the records, tours and 25+ years in hip-hop, Montage Øne was just a kid at Devil’s Dip trying to make sure he left with everything that was on his BMX…
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YOU ONLY GET 5 ARTISTS. WHO YOU TAKING?
You only get five artists to listen to for the rest of your life. That sounds easy until you actually have to pick. Himp C started building his five… then…
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Himp C: From the Cypher to Finding His Way Back | Building 341
Himp C pulls up to Building 341 and this one goes way beyond music. We get into his beginnings in hip-hop, the early closet recordings and cassette tapes…
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- SOMETIMES IT TAKES A CONVERSATION
Sometimes reconnecting with people can reconnect you with parts of yourself. Himp C on community, culture, relationships and the conversations that bring…
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Put Us On: What Are You Listening To Right Now?
We listen to enough different music that eventually we said we need one group chat just to put each other on. No algorithms. No genre rules. Just music we…
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Don’t Miss Your Moment | Building 341
Sometimes you don't realize it was your moment until it's already gone. Opportunities come and go. When yours shows up, what are you going to do with it?…
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From South Central to Chico | Himp C
Going from South Central to Chico was a whole different world. Himp C talks about what brought his family north and what it was like going from one environment…
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WHAT IF THE ALBUM JUST AIN'T GOOD?
What do you tell somebody when they ask what you think of their album… and you ain't really feeling it? You don't have to lie—but you don't have to tear…
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He Met Jimi Hendrix in 1968 — Then Helped Build Chico’s Music Scene
Lynn Brown has lived a lot of music history. From meeting Jimi Hendrix in 1968 to helping open both Tower Records locations in Chico, Lynn sits down with DJ…
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EVERYTHING'S AN INTERVIEW
You never know who you’re talking to, who’s paying attention, or where that conversation might lead. The way you carry yourself matters. Everything’s an…
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Lynns Secret Watt Avenue
Before Tower Records was getting everything directly from the major labels, Lynn Brown had another solution 😂 Once a month he’d take the company van — “The…
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DON’T GOSSIP ABOUT YOUR PARTNER
Some things between you and your partner need to stay between you and your partner. Rubba said stop telling everybody all the good stuff too — everybody…
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He Met Jimi Hendrix in 1968
Imagine going to see Jimi Hendrix in 1968… and actually getting the chance to meet him. Lynn Brown takes us back to the Shrine Auditorium and tells DJ Rubbaban…
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RULE #1 BRING YOUR OWN
Some advice from the ’90s hits a little different in 2026. 😂 My uncle told me one thing back in the day: always bring your own. That was all Rubba needed to…
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The Cartel Called About Their Truck
This is the part of the work people don’t always think about. Chad and Erica were driving through Baja in a black Tacoma with California plates when word got…
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We Asked Chad & Erica: Nas or Too $hort?
We already knew this question was gonna get people talking, so we brought it back with Chad & Erica. Nas or Too $hort in a Verzuz? Not lyrically. Not who’s the…
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When Helping Everyone Starts Costing You
Giving can become part of who you are. But when you’re always trying to meet everybody else’s needs, at some point you have to ask what it’s doing to you. Chad…
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Meet Godwin | Uganda’s Basketball Champion for Girls
This is just one piece of a bigger conversation. Chad and Erica Furlong sat down with us and talked about purpose, philanthropy, music, travel, and the people…
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The Part of Philanthropy Nobody Sees | Chad & Erica Furlong
Chad and Erica Furlong have spent years pouring into communities in Uganda and Mexico, but the work comes with a side most people never see. This conversation…
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Idiocracy Wasn’t a Comedy… It Was a Warning
We used to laugh at Idiocracy. Now some days it feels a little too accurate. 😂 The movie looked ridiculous when it came out. Now it feels like somebody got an…
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Princess Nokia Might Be the Hardest One on the List
I’m standing on it. 😂 Go listen to “Blue Velvet” and tell me Princess Nokia isn’t one of the hardest on that list. Agree or nah? #Building341 #PrincessNokia…
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Breaking the Cycle Starts With the Kids
A lot of people talk about getting kids out of poverty. Chad and Erica are talking about what that actually looks like — education, exposure, opportunity and…
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Some Rappers Have Bigger Names Than Their Catalogs
Some rappers got names that carry a whole lot of weight. But when you really sit down and go through the albums, the hits, the misses and the moments……
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What Keeps You Giving When It Gets Heavy?
Chad and Erica Furlong are putting real work behind the word philanthropy. Through @baygandafoundation, Erica helps support early childhood education, literacy…
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Verzuz Isn’t Always About Who’s Better
Everybody scores Verzuz differently. Some people judge bars. Some judge hits. Some judge impact. Some judge what actually moves the crowd. So does anybody…
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People Got Way Too Comfortable
ust real talk. People got way too comfortable saying certain things out loud like it’s normal. We had to speak on it. Full convo coming soon. What changed?…
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Nas vs Too $hort… I’m Taking Too $hort
Rubba asked me straight up: Nas or Too $hort in a Verzuz? I’m taking Too $hort. 😂 Nas is one of my favorite East Coast rappers, but if we’re talking records…
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Can You Separate Music From Where You Grew Up?
Hip-hop. R&B. Blues. Country. Legacy artists. New releases. This episode starts with DJ Rubbaban's trip to Texas before turning into one of our deepest music…
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Rick Ross, Ne-Yo and the Music We Didn’t See Coming
I didn’t think I was going to like it… then Rick Ross dug in his bag. 🔥 From there, the conversation went everywhere—Rick Ross, Ne-Yo, country music and the…
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The Neighborhood Is Still There… But the People Are Gone
You can go back to the same neighborhood and realize it ain’t the same neighborhood anymore. The buildings may still be there—but the people, the culture and…
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Oschino Said What Needed to Be Said
Oschino recently responded after Jay-Z’s Roots Picnic freestyle, and Leon felt like people needed to hear it. He may stumble over a few words, but the message…
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Before Algorithms: How DJs Built Culture
Before algorithms decided what we listened to, DJs built culture. In this episode of Building 341, we talk about the era when radio DJs introduced new music…
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Akeem Ali's "Dear City" Series
Akeem Ali has been showing love to cities across the country with his "Dear City" series, and we had to talk about it. Some artists make songs. Others build…
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Growing Up Mixed: Never Enough?
Growing Up Mixed: Never Enough? Growing up mixed has often meant feeling like you're being judged from both sides. B. Mitch shared what it was like being one…
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Support Local DJs
Real DJs. Real radio. Real culture. We wanted to take a minute to show some love to DJ Ted Shred, someone who's been putting in work for the culture for years…
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B. Mitch Reveals How His Music Journey Really Started
Every artist has an origin story. B. Mitch talks about falling in love with music at just 10 years old—memorizing songs, writing stories, turning those stories…
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B. Mitch Explains the Vision Behind "Playa Weather"
Before the album drops, B. Mitch sat down with us to explain exactly what "Playa Weather" means. It isn't just an album...it's a whole vibe. Good ride music…
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The State of Hip-Hop: B. Mitch, T.I. & Timeless Music
On this episode of Building 341, DJ Rubbaban and Caddey B kick things off by discussing the BET Awards, T.I.'s latest album, Hakeem Lee, timeless music, mental…
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Every Time You Mention a Legend, People Pay Attention
DJ Rubbaban explains why a Max B freestyle over Big Daddy Kane's beat would've been more than just another freestyle—it would've been a statement. Sometimes…
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Real Record Collectors Plan Trips Like This
DJ Rubbaban and Caddey B know the feeling. Sometimes the best music isn't behind glass—it's sitting in a dollar bin waiting to be found. From finding an Anita…
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Hip-Hop, DJs & Sunday Conversations
DJ Rubbaban and Caddey B sit down for another Building 341 conversation covering everything from Chico nightlife and DJ culture to LL Cool J, Drake, West Coast…
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How Do We Go Back To The Library
On Building 341, DJ Rubbaban and Caddey B reflect on the Chico library shooting and discuss how violence changes a community long after the headlines fade…
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Another DJ Mentioned Rubba... Then They Met
Word travels fast in hip-hop. Rubba shares the story of hearing another DJ talk about him—and what happened when they finally crossed paths. Sometimes the…
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My Boy DNA Made a Movie
DJ Rubbaban shares the story of his friend DNA producing and writing a film that got the city talking. Full conversations and more music culture discussions on…
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Mariah Carey vs Sade: Who Are You Taking?
We got more in the pipeline, but this one sparked a debate. Mariah Carey or Sade? Who are you taking and why? Drop it in the comments. 👇 #MariahCarey #Sade…
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Where Building 341 Happens
Late night in the studio. Digging through records, working the sampler, and keeping the music alive. 🎙️ Building 341 #Building341 #HipHopCulture #StudioLife…
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Why Ice Cube's Influence Is Bigger Than Most People Realize
Ice Cube's impact goes way beyond album sales and hit records. From N.W.A. to solo success, his influence can still be felt throughout hip-hop today. 👍 Like…
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Rap Legends Still Matter
Melle Mel is one of hip-hop's true pioneers. Some legends never stop mattering. 🎙️ Full Conversation Out Now 👍 Like, Subscribe & Share #MelleMel #IceCube…
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The State of Hip-Hop: Drake, Legacy & Real Influence | Building 341
In this episode of Building 341, CaddeyB and DJ Rubbaban dive into hip-hop artistry, influence, legacy, and what separates great artists from great catalogs…
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Whats Scarface's Greatest Album?
Some people are calling Drake's latest album his best work. That led us into a bigger conversation... What's Scarface's greatest album? The Diary? The Fix? Mr…
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The Thing About Dr. Dre Most People Miss
Most people talk about Dr. Dre's beats, albums, and the artists he helped create. But there was another quality that separated him from everyone else. In this…
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Did Max B Go Too Far Dissing Big Daddy Kane?
A comment from Max B sparked a debate about one of hip-hop's true legends. In this Building 341 clip, DJ Rubbaban and CaddeyB discuss Big Daddy Kane's legacy…
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Your Favorite Rappers Favorite Rapper
E-40's impact on hip-hop goes way deeper than album sales and radio hits. In this clip from Building 341, CaddeyB breaks down why so many artists respect E-40…
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This One Stood Out Immediately
(DJ Rubbaban) talks about the one song from Drake's latest project that keeps pulling him back. This track stood out immediately and sparked a conversation…
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What kinda person will you be when life starts slowing down?
In this Building 341 clip, DJ Rubbaban and Caddey B discuss relationships, aging, family, and the choices we make today that shape who we become tomorrow. Your…
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“Drake Fans Gonna Hate This”
“Drake makes music for people that sigh until you ask them what’s wrong.” 😭 Caddey B was NOT letting Drake slide on this episode of Building 341. We got into…