BandGang Lonnie Bands Full Interview: Detroit Rap Scene, Scam Wave Origins, Industry Blackballing, Independent Grind, Moving Out the City, Colorado Trip, Shoreline Mafia & The Future of Hip-Hop

One Lou: Rochester New York to Colorado Springs | Living With 15 People, Starting a Construction Business With $35, Entrepreneur Mindset, Music Career, Faith, Family, Hustle & Success Story

One Lou joins Mile High Minute for a conversation about his journey from Rochester, New York, to Florida and eventually Colorado Springs. He talks about growing up in a crowded household with 14–15 family members under one roof, how those experiences shaped his mentality, and why pressure helped build the foundation for the man he is today. He also opens up about sports, faith, entrepreneurship, and the lessons he learned transitioning from working jobs as a teenager to launching his own construction company. Starting with almost nothing, One Lou explains how he built a business through hustle, persistence, and a willingness to learn on the fly. On the music side, he discusses developing his sound, the influence of Southern rap legends like Juvenile, Lil Wayne, and the Hot Boys, and how he balances music with business. He shares the meaning behind his name, "One Lou," the philosophy of his Ego Feeders brand, and his recent momentum with platforms like Dirty Glove Bastard and Street Nerds. He talks about: • Growing up in Rochester, New York• Moving to Kissimmee, Florida as a child• Living with 14–15 family members in one house• Church, sports, and childhood influences• Football, basketball, and track experiences• Learning life lessons from different environments• Moving to Colorado Springs in 2012• Starting and running a construction business• Building a company from just $35• Entrepreneurship and hustle mentality• Discovering music and recording his first songs• Influences from Southern hip-hop legends• Dirty Glove Bastard and Street Nerds appearances• Colorado's music scene• The meaning behind "One Lou"• The Ego Feeders movement and mindset• Upcoming music, projects, and business ventures One Lou's story is a reminder that circumstances don't define outcomes. Whether it's growing up in a packed household, learning business through experience, or building multiple ventures from the ground up, his focus remains the same: keep learning, keep working, and keep moving forward. Presented by Mile High Minute

Tana 10 Birdz Interview: LIVE from East Denver, Bird Gang Movement, Denver Rap Politics, Real Estate, Money, Street Culture & “We the STRONGEST Team in Denver” | Mile High Minute

Tana 10 Birdz sits down LIVE in East Denver with the entire neighborhood behind him to speak on the Bird Gang movement, Denver rap culture, street respect, money, ownership, and why he believes Bird Gang is the strongest team in the city. Filmed outside Lucero’s on East Colfax, this interview captures the energy of Denver’s east side in real time as Tana breaks down how Bird Gang was built, the importance of investing in yourself, learning real estate and credit, building wealth beyond music, and why Denver artists need to think bigger than just the city. He also speaks on bringing different neighborhoods together through music, social media marketing, viral promotion tactics, luxury lifestyle goals, and the importance of elevating Colorado’s music scene to a national level. He talks about: • Bird Gang the Label origins• East Denver culture & history• Why Denver rap is underrated• Building wealth through music• Real estate, credit & ownership• The viral $50K flex video• Marketing & social media strategy• Healthy competition in Denver rap• Colorado artists he respects• Out-of-state networking & features• Building a strong team & movement• Upcoming Bird Gang Bash event• Why he says Bird Gang is Denver’s strongest team Tana also gives game to young entrepreneurs, artists, and hustlers about thinking outside the box, investing in yourself, and building something bigger than music. Mile High Minute Interview Series.

FBP Moe ADDRESSES All Allegations, Viral Court Video, Restraining Order Confusion, Rico Case, Prison Life, Being On The Run, Betrayal, FBP Tensions & Future Music Plans (Full Interview)

FBP Moe speaks publicly from prison about the viral courtroom clip that sparked heavy backlash online, the restraining order confusion surrounding the case, and what he says really happened behind the scenes. He explains why he believes his words were misunderstood, how the situation escalated online, and why he felt the need to finally address everything directly. He also opens up about being on the run for 14 months, getting caught the night the Denver Nuggets won the championship, facing a 32-year sentence, adapting to prison life, losing trust in people around him, and why he believes he never fully got the credit he deserved for helping build FBP and Denver’s rap scene. Throughout the interview, Moe reflects on loyalty, fame, survival, music, betrayal, and the reality of balancing street life with rap success before everything changed. He talks about: • Viral court video controversy• Restraining order allegations explained• Rico case & prison sentence• Being on the run for 14 months• Prison life & surviving inside• Feeling betrayed by people around him• FBP tensions & loyalty issues• Denver rap scene politics• Why he wishes he moved out of state sooner• New music recorded from prison• His daughter, family & future goals• Upcoming music release plans Even while serving time, Moe says he still plans to continue making music, rebuild his career, and eventually return stronger once he’s home. Mile High Minute Interview Series.

Peso Peso & Rizzoo Rizzoo: “Drippin Is a Lifestyle, Not Clothes” + Sauce Walka’s Influence, Houston Street Culture & Independent Rap Grind

Houston and Texas City representatives Peso Peso and Rizzoo Rizzoo sit down with Mile High Minute for a raw conversation about survival, independence, and what “drippin” really means beyond fashion. From growing up around violence, drugs, and everyday struggle in Texas to building momentum through Sauce Walka’s movement, both artists break down how their environment shaped their mentality and music. The two dive into the early grind of rap, investing in themselves before the fame, and why staying independent matters more than chasing label deals. Peso Peso reflects on putting money behind features and building relationships organically, while Rizzoo explains how Sauce Walka pushed him into making music in the first place. One of the standout moments comes when they explain that “drippin” isn’t about designer clothes — it’s a lifestyle, mindset, and energy you bring to the people around you. The conversation turns into a deeper breakdown of Houston culture, sauce, self-expression, loyalty, and why fake energy gets exposed quickly in the rap game. He talks about: * Growing up in Texas City and Houston * Gang culture and street survival * Lean culture in Texas * Sauce Walka’s impact on Houston rap * Staying independent as an artist * Rizzoo Rizzoo’s Green Goblin project * Why “drippin” is a lifestyle * Permanent grills and Texas culture * Fake people in the rap industry * Creative music videos and visuals * Building loyalty within a rap collective * Advice for upcoming artists Peso Peso and Rizzoo Rizzoo bring authentic Texas energy to this interview — unfiltered stories, real perspective, and game for anyone trying to come up without folding under pressure. 🎙️ Mile High Minute Bringing you conversations with the most influential voices in music, culture, and entrepreneurship.

Growing Up Near the Prison That Holds El Chapo, Colorado’s Hidden KKK History & The Reality of the Underground Rap Scene | Chasing Mice Media

What’s it really like growing up in the small Colorado town that houses El Chapo, the Unabomber, and some of America’s most dangerous inmates? In this episode, Reese Parker and Nathan Brandt of Chasing Mice Media break down life in Florence and Cañon City, Colorado — prison towns known for Florence Supermax, deep-rooted history, and a completely different way of life than most people imagine. From stories about growing up around prison culture to conversations about the hidden KKK history tied to the area, the episode dives into parts of Southern Colorado that rarely get talked about publicly. The conversation also explores Colorado’s underground hip-hop scene, the realities of building a creative media company from scratch, and the tension between Denver and Colorado Springs artists. Reese and Nathan explain how Chasing Mice Media started, how they began shooting music videos and documentaries, and what they’ve learned working with rappers, local businesses, and controversial figures across the state. They also speak on: * Florence Supermax and prison-town culture * El Chapo and high-profile inmates in Colorado * The history of Florence, Penrose, and Cañon City * Colorado Springs vs Denver hip-hop politics * Building Chasing Mice Media from the ground up * Music video production and creative direction * Working with artists like SA Silent and King Lil G * Social media rage-bait and controversy marketing * Underground rap scenes in Colorado * Politics, media narratives, and internet culture * Growing up in overlooked small towns This episode blends underground music culture, Colorado history, internet media, and raw storytelling into one of the most unfiltered conversations yet. Mile High Minute — stories, music, culture, and conversations from Colorado and beyond.