Beats Within

Yadira Brown Gives Us Witch Girl Summer

How do I describe my friend? I wish I could just beam the feeling of Yadira into your mind—because Yadira is something you feel. Like a cat stretching into a sunbeam. In this episode, we walk through her music journey—from an early mic handoff by Bavu Blakes at Hip Hop Hump Day at the Hole in the Wall, to opening for Kendrick Lamar, and recently releasing her first collection of songs on an album called YaYa. Yadira shares her story and reflects on her collaborations during key moments in Austin’s independent music scene.

Bubs Rubino - Everybody Eats

Hailing from the Midwest, Bubs Rubino has planted deep roots in Texas, where he intentionally built the foundation for a hip-hop community he once envisioned as a kid. No gimmicks, no flashy content—Rather Unique Curative goes beyond curation; it’s a remedy. Like his Italian Nonna handpicking the best tomatoes for her Sunday gravy, Bubs selects artists with care, creating a flavorful blend of talent that nourishes both art and community. Through his work with events like Flip A Beat Club, Bubs lays the groundwork for intentional curation that uplifts artists and sustains creativity. In this episode, Misa and Bubs share their serendipitous connection—despite knowing the same people for 15 years, their paths only recently crossed. Their effortless, stoop-sitting-style banter mixes heartfelt conversations with raw, honest storytelling.

Omar Lozano Keeps It Trucha, Baby

Omar Lozano aka Kid Monks has several talents. I call it "Dream Boy" aesthetic. Photography, skateboarding, DJing, and now the founder of Austin's only Latino vinyl record label, Trucha Soul. He also owns the only Sonido Soundsystem that he built with his own manitos with help and guidance from Sonidero Pato, a Sonidero legend. I've known him for years, but I still get nervous around him. I'm like a flailing muppet dancing in a fire to his relaxing demeanor. Oh.. OHHH... that's why they call him Kid Monks. Monks. Monk. Like a Monk. I'm still learning things about him. This interview is your intro guide to a Tejano gem. I would call him the Tejano Rose, but that's what we call Selena- and honestly, if she ever met him, she would probably be okay with it. Ugh, now I'm crying bc I'm thinking about Selena.

Nick Nack's Passage Through Time

Nick Nack is Texas Hip Hop history, and the evidence is in this episode. Starting in the 90s in Dallas, TX, before his journey brought him into Austin, we discuss 30 years of his legacy and how it put Austin's Hip Hop scene on the map with the help of some friends like Bavu Blakes, TeeDouble, DJ Tatsu, and more. Misa came to Austin to live in the Hip Hop culture that Nack helped build and its an honor to sit with him surrounded by his THOUSANDS of records and fabulous origin stories.

Chorizo Funk- A Hero's Journey

Picture it, Austin's Apple campus 2007. Interior shot: Misa and a tall, pleasant dude named Eddie discuss their hip-hop dreams. Eddie says he wants to keep growing his music collection and Dj. After 15 years and multiple awards, Chorizo Funk has lived several lifetimes and evolved into a phenomenal party rocker. If we weren't amid a SAG and AFTRA strike, I would call anyone but Netflix to make a movie about Chorizo Funk. Netflix pays less than peanuts, maybe Hulu. Ai could never replicate him, and we are so lucky he lives with us in our ever-changing city Austin. Get a little dog and shove him in a basket; we are going on a Chorizo journey.