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Tony 214 on growing up in the Dallas rap scene, creating Dougie, Yellabeezy Thats on Me Remix
Episode 80914th October 2019 • Reallyfe Street Starz Podcast • Reallyfe Productions LLC
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The crew kicks off breaking down Tony 214's come-up in the Dallas rap scene and how he became a foundational figure in one of the South's most underrated hip-hop communities. We dive into the early 2000s Dallas sound, the competition, and how real niggas from the D made waves without the major label backing that Atlanta was getting. Tony 214 walks through the creative process behind the Dougie—one of the most iconic dance crazes that changed hip-hop culture forever and put Dallas on the map in a way nobody expected. The conversation shifts to the Yellabeezy "That's on Me" remix, breaking down how remixes became the new way to show your presence and keep your name relevant in the streaming era. We talk about the business side of going viral, staying independent, and maintaining credibility when the industry's trying to water down your sound. It's real talk about Dallas pride, building a legacy, and why the city's contributions to hip-hop deserve way more respect than they get.

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