

808's & Cold Takes
808's & Cold Takes
Welcome to 808's & Cold Takes! We're a music podcast and media company based in Arizona. Hosted by Maxx, Los, Brayden, and Johan, we cover loads of music topics with an emphasis on Hip Hop.
We also interview talented artists and creators from our home state. Tune in to hear our takes and discussions about the music industry!
- 20 episodes
- Avg 45 min
- English

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October 21 · 46 minThe Jessahn Amaru Interview | 808s on Cam S3E8
Today we are joined by Phoenix based recording artist and internet staple. Fresh off the release of his new project, "A Million Hearts", ladies and gentlemen we’re proud to present Arizona rap veteran Jessahn Amaru! Join us as we get into Jessahn’s new music and upcoming show at Central Records, battle rap, and some hip hop nerd talk. Check out Jessahn Amaru and his music https://www.instagram.com/jessahn_amaru https://linktr.ee/jalopy_bungus http://www.youtube.com/@JessahnAmaruu https://www.youtube.com/@JessahnAmaruSpeaks https://www.tiktok.com/@jessahn_amaru_mus https://www.tiktok.com/@jalopy_bungusanime https://open.spotify.com/artist/11KxXTGuWeSr1xqulI8w9G https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jessahn-amaru/6790547487 Edited by Andy Neal https://www.youtube.com/@andz https://www.instagram.com/uncle_andz Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/
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September 25 · 1 hr2026 MIDYEAR RECAP (feat. @rorvis_paradox)
Back in June, we recorded our 2026 Midyear recap covering our favorite albums, songs, features, and favorite beats of the year so far. In typical 808s fashion, we fell a bit behind on getting this one released, but better late than never! Joining us is our very good friend and collaborator, Rorvis Paradox!! Check out Rorvis and his channel https://www.youtube.com/@doxbrando25 https://www.instagram.com/rorvis_paradox https://www.instagram.com/DoxBrando25 https://linktr.ee/DoxBrando25 Intro Animation by Andy Neal https://www.youtube.com/@andz https://www.instagram.com/uncle_andz Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/
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August 18 · 1 hr 4 minThe om* Interview | 808s on Cam S3E7
Today, we are joined by two very special guests. Both are former ASU alumni and co-founders of the Arizona based creative group om*. Introducing.. Winston T & Donovan Johnson!! Join us as we discuss the origins of om*, how it became the multi-faceted organization that it is today, and last but not least.. witness us play a very professional new game called “Liked by Winston”. Check out om* https://www.instagram.com/om.asterisk https://www.youtube.com/@omasterisk https://soundcloud.com/om-radio-319452986 https://www.instagram.com/dlj.ommm Check out winston t and his work https://www.instagram.com/iamwinstont https://soundcloud.com/iamwinstont https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZijZf4KLogs Check out Donovan Johnson and his work https://www.instagram.com/dlj.world https://dlj.world/ Intro Animation by Andy Neal https://www.youtube.com/@andz https://www.instagram.com/uncle_andz Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/
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August 8 · 34 minThe Jaiani & Mosaic Sol Interview | 808s on Cam S3E6
Today we are joined by two very special guests.. one of which has already graced our studio with their presence before. Fresh off the release of their collaborative new project “YONIGEYA”, it’s the return of Phoenix musical artist Jaiani along with Phoenix music producer and multi-instrumentalist, Mosaic Sol!! Tune in as we catch up with Jaiani and discuss the inspirations and creative process behind the making of “YONIGEYA”. Check out Jaiani and his music https://www.instagram.com/nieshacat/ https://www.instagram.com/vantalynx/ https://www.youtube.com/@Phantamonian https://www.vantalynx.com/ https://linktr.ee/vantalynx https://open.spotify.com/artist/040TggQc4ZgkFTt9eIVDjv?si=qwSEUKYFRaWJqnRvowOQgQ https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jaiani/1556332886 https://soundcloud.com/user-455113534 Check out Mosaic Sol and his work https://www.instagram.com/mosaic.sol https://linktr.ee/mosaic.sol https://mosaicsol.beatstars.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mosaic.sol Intro Animation by Andy Neal https://www.youtube.com/@andz https://www.instagram.com/uncle_andz Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/
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August 1 · 33 minThe Mandy Slate Interview | 808s on Cam S3E5
Joining us in the studio today is the multi-talented, singer, songwriter, choreographer, and sci-fi extraordinaire.. Mandy Slate!! Tune in as we discuss Mandy’s musical origins, favorite pop music inspirations, and her experiences writing and producing her new project: Science Fiction! Check out Mandy Slate and her music https://www.instagram.com/mandy.slate https://www.youtube.com/@mandyslate https://www.tiktok.com/@mandy.slate https://linktr.ee/mandyslate https://open.spotify.com/artist/3aPJDyzQCiWkkhzog6CIWq https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mandy-slate/1589621587 https://mandyslate.myshopify.com Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/
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July 25 · 35 minThe Henry James Interview | 808s on Cam S3E4
Fresh off the release of his debut album, “Love Should Be So Easy”, we’re joined today by singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist.. Henry James!! Tune in to learn about the creation of “Love Should Be So Easy”, the journey leading up to the album’s release, and the musical origins of Henry James. Also big shout out to Winston T and the team over at om* for the opportunity to make this happen! Link to “Love Should Be So Easy” by Henry James https://ffm.to/love-should-be-so-easy Check out Henry James https://www.instagram.com/henryjamesofficial https://open.spotify.com/artist/7nb7q22PULYrjfn8KJGOoj?si=CarIeepsRY2Yb1TiqQ4bog https://music.apple.com/us/artist/henry-james/1501335649 https://www.instagram.com/theruminationsmusic https://linktr.ee/theruminationsmusic Check out om* https://omasterisk.com https://www.instagram.com/om.asterisk https://www.youtube.com/@omasterisk https://soundcloud.com/om-radio-319452986 https://www.instagram.com/dlj.ommm Video edited by by Andy Neal https://www.youtube.com/@andz https://www.instagram.com/uncle_andz Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/
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June 20 · 19 minThe Raul Felix Interview | 808s on Cam S3E3
In this episode of 808s on Cam, we sat down with the founder and creative director behind the Jaripeo dance nights in Downtown Phoenix, Raul Felix! Alongside Jaripeo every first Friday, he also promotes events such as Mexican Idol, Tianguis, Ghetto Mexican EDM, Noche Tribalera, & Una Noche de Corridos. Join us as we speak about the inspiration behind Jaripeo Night and hang out at Raul's family ranch! Check out Raul Felix and his work https://www.instagram.com/raulfelix.jpg https://www.instagram.com/jaripeonight https://jaripeo-3.myshopify.com/products/mexican-idol-t-shirt Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/
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June 16 · 27 minThe ¡Mucha Lucha! Interview | 808s on Cam S3E2
We recently got invited out to Sunroom Studios in Tempe to sit down with an energetic multi-genre band called ¡Mucha Lucha! Currently based in Phoenix, these guys make catchy music blending different sounds and influences from across the Sonoran Desert. Their latest single, No Sé, was released in March of this year. Thank you so much to ¡Mucha Lucha! for taking the time to hang out and chat with us, and a huge thank you to Sunroom Studios for having us record our interview in their awesome studio! Check out ¡Mucha Lucha! and their music! https://www.instagram.com/muchaluchamusic/ https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mucha-lucha/1836255082 https://open.spotify.com/artist/07lMMmwOexRFYx8WHaa3IK?si=Y5DCrUogSauMWydfERMWrA https://www.tiktok.com/@muchaluchamusic Check out Sunroom Studios https://www.instagram.com/sunroomstudiotempe Edited by Andy Neal https://www.youtube.com/@andz https://www.instagram.com/uncle_andz Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/
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June 11 · 1 hr 57 minDRAKE PALOOZA
In light of the life-altering triple album release from the mob boss of Toronto himself, we decided to subject ourselves to the FULL album discography of the world's coldest living human.. enjoy!! Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/
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June 6 · 47 minRAE SREMMURD PALOOZA
The definitive in-depth review and retrospective of the legendary Mississippi duo.. Rae Sremmurd!! Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/
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May 11 · 18 minThe Dinosaur Computer Interview | 808s on Cam S3E1
Kicking off our first studio interview of 2026, we are joined by Dinosaur Computer! These guys are a music and art collective based in Phoenix, Arizona. Their debut album, Loud Mouth+, released in September of last year and features tons of catchy indie/alternative rock tunes. Talking with us today is the founder and frontman of Dinosaur Computer, Chino Quentin. In this interview, we dive into the origins and vision behind the musical collective, their process when it comes to making new songs, musical influences, and their upcoming plans for new shows and releases. Check out Dinosaur Computer! https://www.instagram.com/dinosaurcomputer https://www.dinosaurcomputer.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@DINOSAURCOMPUTER https://open.spotify.com/album/0zYIjmmox1UqlMlX89imVB?si=GJx9rIiXTjOXWurNEBLN_Q https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dinosaur-computer/1804212856 https://www.tiktok.com/@dinosaurcomputer Date Recorded: April 11th, 2026. Edited by Andy Neal https://www.youtube.com/@andz https://www.instagram.com/uncle_andz Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/
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April 7 · 41 min808's AFTER DARK 2 (feat. Wrthcr8ting)
808’s After Dark returns with some very special returning guests: Wrthcr8ting!! This time we have the entire Wrth crew joining us just days before their annual Wrthfest performance at the Nile Underground that took place last month. Enjoy our mind boggling banter about super-aids, J-Cole meals, favorite Transformers/Marvel fight scenes, favorite films of 2025, and more! Wrthfest recap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvzAR24esMw&t=49s Wrthcr8ting’s full set at Wrthfest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PB630jNl1A Check out WrthCr8ting https://linktr.ee/WRTHCR8TING https://open.spotify.com/artist/1s3C3twJFG367MQY7wzmA7?si=dUOSBE2GQwKuENMem4Xrwg https://music.apple.com/us/artist/wrthcr8ting/1519077202 https://www.instagram.com/wrthcr8ting/ https://www.youtube.com/@wrthcr8ting87 https://soundcloud.com/wc8tng https://www.tiktok.com/@worthcreating Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/
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April 7 · 35 min5 Year Anniversary Check-In | 808s & Cold Takes Ep. 137
LaRussell & Jack Harlow controversies, random dark U.S. history, biopics, ranking Kendrick albums, Baby Keem's new album, and more! Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/
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February 20 · 43 minJ. Cole - The Fall-Off Album Review | 808s & Cold Takes Ep. 136
Our review of the long awaited "final" album from J. Cole: The Fall-Off!! Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/
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February 7 · 1 hr 11 minEnd of Year 2025 RECAP (feat. @rorvis_paradox & @rnxprject) | 808s & Cold Takes Ep. 135
Favorite albums, songs, beats, and features from 2025! Featuring special guests and good friends of the show, Rorvis and Ronin!! Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/
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January 24 · 1 hr 8 minA$AP ROCKY PALOOZA | 808s & Cold Takes Ep. 134
The first episode of Artistpalooza in about 4 years!! Don't Be Dumb by A$AP Rocky album review, plus our reviews of his entire discography. Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/
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January 14 · 46 minFetty Wap - Self Titled Album Review (feat. @cactusjackjacob) | 808s & Cold Takes Ep. 133
Fetty Wap's Self Titled classic album review, 2010's hip hop mount rushmore, NFL playoffs, and fun laughs with good friend of the show, Jacob from @sessionswjam Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/
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January 4 · 30 minNew Years Kisses | 808s & Cold Takes Ep. 132
New Years banter, Grammy predictions, 21 Savage album review, Tarantino movies, and our feelings on music in the 2020's. Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/
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Dec 22, 2025 · 40 minAn 808s Christmas Special - 3rd Annual
Happy Holidays!! Our Annual Christmas Special returns, and we're gonna be switching and shaking around things this time. This year, we'll be tier ranking some of the most iconic Christmas films of all; including Elf, The Grinch, Polar Express, Home Alone, and many more. Don't forget Tim Allen's knockout classic, The Santa Clause (808s fan favorite). So you better sit back, get comfortable, grab some hot cocoa, and enjoy the festivities! Leave a comment! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://www.808s.net/