The crew opens up 2017 with a sit-down featuring ATL artist Dae Dae, fresh off the momentum of his street anthems and independent grind. This is a raw conversation about what it takes to build a real following in the trap music scene without major label backing, touching on the politics of Atlanta's rap hierarchy and how younger artists carve out their lane. Dae Dae breaks down his come-up, the Game 101 DVD magazine movement, and what "Mr. Nike" means in the context of street credibility and fashion influence in hip-hop culture.

The RealLyfe Street Starz crew gets into the real talk about independent artist economics, streaming numbers versus street credibility, and whether the old rules of the music industry even apply anymore. Dae Dae speaks on collaborations, beef in the ATL scene, and staying authentic when the pressure to go commercial is constant. This is essential listening for anyone trying to understand how Atlanta's underground rap ecosystem actually operates and what separates the real ones from the clout chasers.