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Masked Gorilla Podcast

Masked Gorilla

Masked Gorilla is an underground rap blog, concert series, and record label that has been introducing you to your favorite emerging artists since 2009, now in podcast form.

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Sep 10, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
Sign Crushes Motorist - Masked Gorilla Podcast
On the 64th episode of the Masked Gorilla Podcast, host Roger Gengo interviews Donegal, Ireland born, Los Angeles based, singer-songwriter Sign Crushes Motorist about his upbringing, getting into music, blowing up on Tik Tok, moving to Los Angeles and much more. Midway through the interview Roger is introduced to multi-hyphenate Jordan Giordan and learns more about him as well.
Feb 22, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Freddie Dredd Interview - Masked Gorilla Podcast
On the 63rd episode of the Masked Gorilla Podcast, host Roger Gengo interviews his old friend Freddie Dredd to talk about Canada vs USA, growing up in Oshawa, Ontario, playing hockey and working at a hockey arena, getting into music, joining Doomshop, meeting and working with the $uicideboy$ and much more!
Feb 7, 2025 · 45 min
Smokedope2016 Interview - Masked Gorilla Podcast
On the 62nd episode of the Masked Gorilla Podcast, host Roger Gengo interviews Virginia born emerging artist Smokedope2016 to talk about his hidden identity, life before music, the underground rap scene, new music and much more.
Oct 22, 2024 · 48 min
NXCRE Interview - Masked Gorilla Podcast
On the 61st episode of the Masked Gorilla Podcast, host Roger Gengo interviews New York based emerging artist NXCRE to talk about his journey to America, growing up homeless in the states, starting to record music out of a motel, his song "Usurper" going viral, putting together his band and much much more.
Sep 12, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
Kanii Interview - Masked Gorilla Podcast
On the 60th episode of the Masked Gorilla Podcast, host Roger Gengo interviews Masked Records' very own, 19 year old DC born NYC based Kanii to talk about getting into music, going viral signing a record deal, having his hit song "I Know" certified gold and charting on the Billboard Hot 100, his song "Go" becoming an emote in Fortnite, touring with Pink Pantheress and much more.
Aug 15, 2024 · 1 hr 55 min
Hackle Interview - Masked Gorilla Podcast
On the 59th episode of the Masked Gorilla Podcast, host Roger Gengo re-interviews 23 year old Haunted Mound rapper Hackle to talk about growing up in Northern California, his first jobs, getting into music, meeting Sematary, touring the world and getting arrested in Hungary, making songs with Black Kray and Chief Keef, what the future holds and much more.
Jun 24, 2024 · 40 min
Jaydes Interview - Masked Gorilla Podcast
On the 58th episode of the Masked Gorilla Podcast, host Roger Gengo interviews 18 year old Florida rapper Jaydes to talk about growing up in Broward County, being inspired by XXXtentacion, getting kicked out of high school, his alt project Mandy & archive accounts, why get got locked up, what he wants to accomplish and much more.
Sep 27, 2023 · 47 min
9lives Interview - Masked Gorilla Podcast
On the 57th episode of the Masked Gorilla Podcast, host Roger Gengo interviews New Zealand viral producer 9Lives to talk about growing up abroad, getting into producing, going viral with his songs "Khaos Emerald," "Xtayalive," linking up with Odetari, Kanii and much more.
Sep 20, 2023 · 25 min
WhitecollarWill Interview - Masked Gorilla Podcast
On the 56th episode of the Masked Gorilla Podcast, host Roger Gengo interviews New York fashion designer, graphic designer and music manager WhitecollarWill to talk about how he got his start in design, linking up with SoFaygo and joining his team, his brand bain, managing artists and much more.
Sep 13, 2023 · 39 min
Wolfacejoeyy Interview - Masked Gorilla Podcast
On the 55th episode of the Masked Gorilla Podcast, host Roger Gengo interviews Staten Island rapper Wolfacejoeyy to talk about growing up in Nigeria, moving back to Staten Island, New York, getting into music by producing, getting into rapping, finding success and much more.
Sep 6, 2023 · 35 min
Che Interview - Masked Gorilla Podcast
On the 54th episode of the Masked Gorilla Podcast, host Roger Gengo interviews "Agenda" rapper CheRomani+ to talk about growing up in Georgia, playing basketball as a kid, getting into music, blowing up with his first viral song "Agenda," record deals, future music and much more.
Apr 18, 2023 · 36 min
LilBubbleGum Interview - Masked Gorilla Podcast
On the 53rd episode of the Masked Gorilla Podcast, host Roger Gengo interviews "af1" rapper LilBubbleGum to talk about growing up in New Zealand, getting into music, going to college, blowing up with his first viral song "af1," touring the United States and much more.
Mar 22, 2023 · 40 min
SXMPRA Interview - Masked Gorilla Podcast
On the 52nd episode of the Masked Gorilla Podcast, host Roger Gengo interviews "COWBELL WARRIOR!" rapper SXMPRA to talk about growing up in New Zealand, getting into music, linking with Scheme Posse, going viral, signing a deal, his first tour and much more.
Feb 23, 2023 · 55 min
Riovz Interview - Masked Gorilla Podcast
On the 51st episode of the Masked Gorilla Podcast, host Roger Gengo interviews "Prom Night" singer Riovaz to talk about growing up in New Jersey, "Prom Night" going viral when he was 16, signing a major record label deal, his first tour, buying a house at 18 and much more.
Oct 24, 2022 · 1 hr 21 min
Eem Triplin Interview - Masked Gorilla Podcast
On the 50th episode of the Masked Gorilla Podcast, host Roger Gengo interviews "Awkward Freestyle" rapper Eem Triplin to talk about growing up in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, getting into music, connecting with Snot, producing for Yeat, going viral for his Tyler, The Creator sampled "Awkward Freestyle," performing at Rolling Loud and much more.
Oct 10, 2022 · 1 hr 45 min
Therapy Gecko Interview - Masked Gorilla Podcast
We're back! On the 49th episode of the Masked Gorilla Podcast, host Roger Gengo calls an emergency podcast with Therapy Gecko and Hivemind to talk about The Try Guys cheating scandal, how Therapy Gecko started and what's next for him, Riley's countless vices and much much more.
Apr 6, 2022 · 1 hr 30 min
DILL35MM Interview - Masked Gorilla Podcast
On the 48th episode of the Masked Gorilla Podcast, host Roger Gengo interviews rising photographer and creative DILL35MM (Dill 35-mil) to talk about how he got started shooting photos of XXXTentacion, working at a zoo to support himself, his wakeboarding career, rising in the ranks and working with Juice Wrld, Gunna, Future, Kanye West and more, his photo book, his advice to young photographers and much much more.
Feb 24, 2022 · 30 min
yvngxchris Interview - Masked Gorilla Podcast
On the 47th episode of the Masked Gorilla Podcast, host Roger Gengo interviews 17 year old rapper yvngxchris to talk about growing up in Virginia, leaving high school to pursue music, going viral, whats next for him and more
Feb 10, 2022 · 59 min
Sematary & Hackle Interview - Masked Gorilla Podcast
On the 46th episode of the Masked Gorilla Podcast, host Roger Gengo interviews Haunted Mound rappers Sematary and Hackle to talk about growing up in Northern California, how Sematary established his style, why Ghost Mountain left Haunted Mound, why Sematary has deleted old music, what the future holds and more.
Nov 16, 2021 · 42 min
KA$HDAMI Interview - Masked Gorilla Podcast
On the 45th episode of the Masked Gorilla Podcast, host Roger Gengo interviews 16 year old Maryland rapper about losing his dad at a young age, being pescatarian since birth, going viral while in high school, signing a deal, collaborating with Trippie Redd and much more!

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