In this episode I sit dow for a real conversation with Bay Area legend San Quinn as he sits down to break down his journey through the rap game—from his early days in San Francisco to becoming a staple in West Coast hip-hop. Quinn also shares untold stories, If you’re a fan of Bay Area culture, independent grind, and authentic game, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. ?
Timestamps:
0:00 Welcome The Almighty San Quinn on the podcast!
0:44 San Quinn going to Japan with the FTC owner
3:20 Writing Fillmore in Lake view and the lake view connection
4:46 Fillmore culture in the 90s
6:13 Getting into the music
7:34 First studio sessions
9:02 Where did the rap talent come from
10:25 Gojng to jail at 12 yrs old
12:50 Rap saved San Quinn
15:14 SMG stamp on the music
17:11 Street hustlers trying to be label CEOS
18:45 Getting with Priority records
22:05 Discovering Messy Marv
23:55 Where is Quinn currently at with Messy Marv
25:00 San Quinn first music video
26:20 Fillmore history
28:00 Shouts out 1 umbrella
29:06 Working at the boys club after getting investigated by the feds
32:00 First time gettin on the radio
33:21 Connecting with Andre nickatina and Ayo for Yayo
36:00 Quinns Connection to Sacramento and Lavish D
40:02 Falling out with Messy Marv
47:30 What’s stopping the reconnection with Messy Marv
50:04 San Quinn’s new book
51:20 First time hearing Mac Dre and old Mac Dre stories
54:18 Quinns sons staring in Berners movie
56:40 San Quinns current music output and creation process
57:50 Passing in the glamorous lifestyle beat
1:00:45 Shouts out Quinn! Like comment subscribe
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