Street Eats and Dope Beats

The Musubi Boyz are together — by way of Zoom. Adam recaps everything East Los Musubi with Doreen related, serving the community. Jordan discusses all things Productive Culture and working from home life. Mike Rawk breaks down Essential Saturdays and his efforts to raise funds for small businesses and in turn, feed Essential workers and Front-liners. The gang talks about what they've been cooking at home while under shelter in place and quarantine.

In this episode, The Musubi Boyz sit down with Joelskee. Long time DJ and community builder with a lot of love for the small businesses and establishments that serve delicious food. So much love for the food, he was coordinating several events and festivals so everyone can come out and support. We dive into his origin story with his dancing days, the love for music, family, community, and monthly residencies with the almighty DP Sound Crew. We bad-mouth Yelp, weak Yelp reviews along with the continued appropriation of indigenous cultures.

The Musubi Boyz get together and remember the late great Kobe Bryant, his legacy, and the other families involved in the tragic accident. A major subject the fellas touch on is MSG! Get schooled in some of the research we've dug up and come to your own conclusion. We also drop a few music, food, and show gems of content for you to check out!

Post recording our 24th (Ironic, because it's one of Kobe's retired jersey numbers) on Sunday, Jan. 26th, we learned of a helicopter accident that took place in Calabasas, CA that involved the passing of Los Angeles Laker Legend, Kobe Bryant; his daughter, Gigi Bryant; Payton Chester, Sarah Chester, Alyssa Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, John Altobelli, Christina Mauser, and Ara Zobayan. We want to take the time and acknowledge these individuals that were on their way to a basketball tournament at the Mamba Academy in Newbury Park, CA. On behalf of the Productive Culture and Street Eats & Dope Beats family, we want to extend our heartfelt condolences and our sympathy to all the families affected by this recent tragedy. In this episode, The Musubi Boyz sit down with ARod. Former host of The Hip-Hop Show that aired on public access television in the early 2000s that focused on the Underground Hip-Hop culture and movement in Los Angeles and across the nation. ARod articulately shares his passion for Underground Hip-Hop; the personal experiences of hosting The Get Up Show; the foundations and relationships built on his unique ideals and passion to transforming that passion to enjoying the new Jazz scene; traveling around the globe to find local parties that feel like home, and shutting out gentrifiers in his neighborhood.

We have Chef Henry Pineda of MFK (Modern Filipino Kitchen) by Aysee in Anaheim, CA. We discuss, if home delivery meal kits are worth it; Beyond Meat or Impossible Foods - which one are you going with?; and Filipino Food finally making a wave. Enjoy this discussion about sisig, boodle fights, and everything inbetween when it comes to music and food with the Musubi Boyz!

It's the end of the decade! The Musubi Boyz reflect on food, music, and everything else in between in 2019. What food trends do we want gone? What do you want to see trend in food? So many questions! Find out what we have to say and what we look forward to 2020 and beyond.

The MusubiBoyz talk about the Evil Cooks x Rose City Pizza Collaboration that took place the weekend of Nov 16th. El Trompo Nego and Chile Relleno in full effect and the new exclusive Char Siu Pizza! Also recapping the month of events. They also discuss "Immigrant Food" a new restaurant that focuses on " bowls blending cuisines from different cultures around the globe" and "It also gives diners a chance to donate to local immigrant advocacy groups -- all under a slogan aiming to bridge the political divide and find common ground: 'United at the Table.'" The boys also discuss experiences of racism and how food is still the uniting factor that brings us all together.

JMKM returns back to the Mainland after being on the #AlohaOrcaTour with Noa James, Speaks Geak, and Imran Ashraf rocking shows with the locals, and visiting Big Island and Oahu. JMKM shares their experience on tour filled with ono eats, dope beats, connecting with family and friends as well as visiting Mauna Kea. Chef Adam finally gets his hands on the long anticipated and the questionable Pumpkin Spice SPAM! Will it taste good? Do you need to wear UGG Boots (with the fur)? Will it musubi?! Only one way to find out! Make sure you follow us on instagram: @streeteatsanddopebeats and check out the exclusive Pumpkin Spice Musubi video on YouTube! Like, follow, comment, share, subscribe!

In this episode, the Musubi Boyz sit down with JJ of El Domingo discussing his musical roots and major influence in Ska music in East Los Angeles and the inspiration along the way. From learning instruments and reaching certain peaks in creativity, it was time to grow on his own. The gentlemen discuss local food spots to check out in East Los Angeles. And as usual, they ended the podcast hungry.

JMKM, Chef Adam, and Mike Rawk briefly recap their weekend festivities. The boys discuss struggle meals from childhood to now and a "Whatever first 3 things you find in the fridge and make a taco challenge." They recap new food TV shows and dive into Gordon Ramsay: Unchartered and discuss how they portray these individuals for entertainment. And Pumpkin Spice SPAM! Are we going to try it? Is Chef Adam going to make Pumpkin Spice SPAM Musubis?! The boys briefly discuss Jay-Z and his new business venture with the NFL and what that means for Colin Kaepernick, police brutality, American Football, and politics.

This is Part 2 of our LIVE Podcast from Common Ground's 10 Year Anniversary at the Riverside Municipal Auditorium and sit down with a few local up and coming Inland Empire music artists to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of The Common Ground hosted by Noa James who has been cultivating and curating community through music in "the I.E." as well as building with Productive Culture. Hear Lesa J; Cas 1, Slick-C, Jynxx (Black Cloud Music); Amanda Jade; China (The China Show/IE Radio); Cam Archer; DJ Cornbreeze; and Fredo put you on game on a few music artists they like to listen to, a few hot takes about food spots, local Inland Empire restaurant gems, the hate for In-N-Out burgers and the praise for Chik-Fil-A, but all in good conversation. Major shoutout to Noa James and Lesa J for having us!

The boys had the opportunity to pop-up at the Riverside Municipal Auditorium and sitdown with a few local up and coming Inland Empire music artists to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of The Common Ground hosted by Noa James who has been cultivating and curating community through music in "the I.E." as well as building with Productive Culture. Hear Noriek Thascool, DeFalco, Krugg, Cam Gnarly, Noa James, Brandee Noel, El Jefe Baja Style put you on game on a few music artists they like to listen to, a few hot takes about food spots, local restaurant gems, the hate for In-N-Out burgers and the praise for Chik-Fil-A, but all in good conversation. Major shoutout to Noa James and Lesa J for having us!

Chef Adam, JMKM, and Mike Rawk talk story with Miguel of Cocina Los V about his pop-up shop serving up delicious birria tacos, burritos, mulitas, vampiros, and even a quesabirria! (Birria is a Mexican beef stew usually prepared for special occasions, but we think birria is good everyday.) The boys discuss the challenges of hosting pop-ups, holding down a day job while fulfilling dreams with side hustles and talk about their favorite dishes they like to cook at home, late night favorite eats, over-rated and under-rated food spots. Give @streeteatsanddopebeats a follow on instagram to keep up with episodes, pop-ups, events, and behind the scene action. Also, subscribe to Productive Culture's YouTube channel where you can find episodes of Street Eats and Dope Beats, our food excursions, and killer music and events by Productive Culture.

K.Cero joins Chef Adam, Mike Rawk & JMKM to talk about the hustle process for a 2019 DIY music artist, the importance of Spotify, and more. The fellas also discuss late night eats, trash chicken strips, and the James Beard Blended Burger award winning Concha Burger

MikeRawk and JMKM talk new music , the viral effect of Utu Bang Bang, and old school kine cafeteria favorites from middle school & elementary.

Alex and Elvia from Evil Cooks stop by the studio to chop it up about their backstories, what they have coming up, and share some of their food pet peeves.

Join us as we chop it up with Brian Nittayo of Rose City Pizza during our live pop up art show , "Snack Attack 2", held May 04, 2019.

*WARNING* This episode includes adult language because DJ Duel had trouble censoring himself ;)* In this episode, We talk to Dj Duel, of GRUBLIFE. He tells us the background origin of Grub Life, their Rose City Pizza Collab, overrated LA eateries, and provides insight into whether Filipinos are Pacific Islanders, or Asians.

JMKM, Chef Atom, and Mike Rawk discuss todays music, Roy Choi's restaurant, 'Best Friend', and the recent birthday of Chaz Bojorquez. In this episode, they also reflect on the passing of Nipsey Hussle, and discuss his legacy and effect on the culture. The Marathon Continues.

Chef Atom and JMKM chop it up with long time friends and collaborators, Honor Flow Productions to talk about their latest album, the grind of being a group in the LA hip-hip IE Scene, and some of their favorite home cooked eats.

In this episode we sit down with Justin Foronda, owner of the newly opened Hi-Fi Kitchen and discuss his bboy roots, music inspiration, creativity, benaddictz pop-ups and starting hi-fi kitchen from the ground up.

Wepa! JMKM and Chef Atom bring you another episode of Street Eats & Dope Beats. This time, we sit down with George and Omayra Dakis, from the Triple Threat Food Truck. George and Omayra, who run LA's ONLY Puerto Rican food truck, have been making waves all over the internet and all throughout the streets. They tell us their humble beginnings, detail their daughters recent stint on Gordon Ramsay's Master Chef Jr, and hint at some very dope upcoming projects. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icOSb35AZMA https://www.instagram.com/triplethreattrk https://www.facebook.com/764390070380455

In Episode 5, we welcome back MikeRawk as he chimes in on last weeks topic and shares a great story about working with chef Roy Choi. JMKM compares Hilo's Ken's House of Pancakes & Verna's(trash) and Chef Atom discusses his hate for Chick-fil-a. The group also talks about LA late night eats like Tommys, Alfredo's and El Monte's Karinas Tacos.

Chef Atom & JMKM dive into a recent GQ article featuring Chef Roy Choi and his perception of failure. What is failure though? Is it real? Is it something that's mandatory to growth? TUNE IN!

Chef Atom & JMKM welcome DJ and poke connoisseur Mike Rawk to the show to discuss Hawaiian ties, DJ etiquette, controllers versus turntables & more. To listen to an exclusive Mike Rawk SEDB mix, check out : https://www.mixcloud.com/Street_Eats_Dope_Beats/

Chef Atom & JMKM discuss the pro's and con's of going viral, the yelp culture, the Grub Life x Rose City Pizza Collab and more.

The very first episode of Street Eats and Dope Beats!