Grass Routes Podcast
234 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 142 ratingsGrass Routes Podcast is a weekly podcast highlighting the opinions and stories of celebrities, influencers, the hosts and more. Hosted by Brandon "Killa BH" Hall, Regular Naz, & Wylson.
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Episode 35: Why do people care about Valentine's Day | Rooted
February 15, 2018 13:28 - 29 minutes - 68.6 MBOn Grass Routes Podcast's latest segment called Rooted, Brandon killabh Hall and Erin Ashley Simon get to the root of Valentine's Day. Why do people see so much value in it? Why aren't they being treated special every other day? Why are people buying gifts and pretending to have Valentines? Leave a comment letting us know your thoughts! Make sure you https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?sub_confirmation=1 ► Join our Group Chat: https://groupme.com/join_group/37511634/hNQof6 ► Full Y...
Episode 34: Quincy Jones crazy interview, LeBron is the NBA Vulture & Diddy's Photoshop Skills
February 13, 2018 08:30 - 47 minutes - 108 MBOn this week's episode of Grass Routes Podcast, Brandon, Naz and Erin do a deep dive into Quincy Jones previous interview (00:21), touching on his Michael Jackson stealing allegations (1:58), Marlon Brando's fluid sexuality (18:00) and even dating Ivanka Trump (30:43) But, of course the convo didn't end there. The team also addressed the recent massive NBA trades involving the Cleveland Cavaliers (33:57) and Diddy's crazy good photoshop moments (44:08) Make sure to Subscribe to our channel ...
Episode 33: Are clubs and shows safe for performers? | Rooted
February 08, 2018 14:43 - 28 minutes - 64.7 MBOn Grass Routes Podcast's latest segment called Rooted, Erin Ashley Simon and Brandon killabh Hall get to the root of performers safety on stage. Both hosts talk about their own individual experiences with being caught in gunfire and how nowhere is completely safe. Is it a lose-lose situation for an artist? If they carry a gun and get caught they could get in trouble and if they don't have protection they may not be safe enough? Especially considering there are not so good people out there i...
Episode 32: Black Panther sabotage, Martin tv show reboot and Mayweather joining UFC
February 06, 2018 13:29 - 49 minutes - 114 MBThis week, Brandon and Erin jump off with prior thoughts on Justin Timberlake and the use of dead iconic artists as holograms before Super Bowl 52 (5:27). The discussion continued after with how groups are trying to sabotage Black Panther reviews before its release. Then they touched on the rumors of a Martin show reboot (24:54), ending it off with a teaser possibly telling us fans that Mayweather may be joining the UFC (36:44) Make sure to Subscribe to our channel if you loved this episode....
Episode 31: Jay Z vs. Trump, Migos Culture II Reaction & Meek Mill's sketchy case
January 30, 2018 06:33 - 43 minutes - 99.6 MBCrazy times out here! Brandon and Erin talk about Jay Z's comments on Trump and hip-hop's involvement in politics (1:26) Meek Mill being asked to pay a woman's son's college tuition *SKETCHY* (15:57), the Migos' long Culture II album (24:38) and Lonzo Ball's upcoming rap concert in Lithuania (32:26) ► Join our Group Chat: https://groupme.com/join_group/37511634/hNQof6 ► Full YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/GuiIDyQ7OHI ► Twitter https://twitter.com/GrassRoutesPod https://twitter.com/erina...
Episode 30: Shy Glizzy talks Goldlink's "Crew," being an OG of D.C. + more
January 25, 2018 13:54 - 31 minutes - 72 MBOn this episode of Grass Routes Podcast, Shy Glizzy aka Jefe talked to Erin Ashley Simon and Brandon killabh Hall about how artists want to come from the environment that he grew up in but that place isn't a cool place to be (11:10). This environment is one that's so bad that the city of D.C. wasn't allowing Shy Glizzy to perform in his own hometown because of his past. (5:08) But, with his hard work and Goldlink's grammy-nominated song "Crew" has provided a music alley-oop for Shy Glizzy t...
Episode 29: Drake vs. Joe Budden, beefs are marketing tools, Joe is the Lavar Ball of Music
January 23, 2018 14:00 - 54 minutes - 124 MBOn today's episode of Grass Route Podcast, Brandon Killabh Hall and Erin Ashley Simon discuss how beefs are and have always been marketing tools for arrtists. We see that with Drake vs Meek Mill, and we are seeing how heavyhitters are using Joe Budden as their "marketing tool" (00:53). Join our fan group chat (Grass Chat) to continue discussion: https://groupme.com/join_group/37511634/hNQof6 Additional timestamps: Resurgence of 50 Cent vs. Ja Rule beef and are people really here for it (10...
Episode 28: Izzy Bizu talks opening up for Coldplay, Jazz music influence + more
January 18, 2018 13:54 - 52 minutes - 119 MBOn today's episode of Grass Routes Podcast, Brandon Killabh Hall and Erin Simon chat with rising UK songstress Izzy Bizu about how she's overcome obstacles as a minority woman in the music industry to be able to promote her music in the U.S. and open up for Coldplay (11:28), she also discussed her musical influences (3:18) and the influence of Jazz music in some of our favorite songs today (8:15). Join our free Grass Routes Chat Group on GroupMe to continue discussing this episode: https://g...
Episode 27: Eminem vs. Joe Budden, Do music beefs even exist, 50 Cent changing TV industry
January 16, 2018 09:58 - 33 minutes - 76 MBOn today's episode of Grass Routes Podcast, Naz(not the rapper once again joins Erin Simon and Brandon Killabh Hall to discuss the media world's discussion about if Eminem dissed Joe Budden. Would Joe Budden come out of retirement if Eminem dropped a diss track or no? (8:36) And if this is considered a beef, do beefs even exist? What is a beef these days? (19:50) Join our free Grass Routes Chat Group on GroupMe to continue discussing this episode: https://groupme.com/join_group/37511634/hNQ...
Episode 26: H.I.M. vs. H.E.R., the demise of movie theaters and Commercialized Cardi B
January 11, 2018 14:02 - 46 minutes - 107 MBOn today's Grass Routes Podcast, Naz (not the rapper), joins Brandon Killabh Hall and Erin Simon to talk the artists H.I.M. and H.E.R. (1:11), the demise of movie theaters and possible solutions (23:30), Cardi B becoming commercialized (33:40) and more! Join our free Grass Routes Chat Group on GroupMe to continue discussing this episode: https://groupme.com/join_group/37511634/hNQof6 Additional Time Stamps 2017 trends that need to die in 2018 (10:15) Brandon's New Year's Ball dropping fea...
Episode 25: Black Panther soundtrack, crappy industry talk & Brandon's ghost story
January 09, 2018 13:53 - 48 minutes - 111 MBOn today's Grass Routes Podcast, Brandon Killabh Hall and Erin Simon talk about Jimmy Iovine leaving Apple (0:34), Kendrick Lamar curating Black Panthers album (5:19), Logan Paul's stupidly posting a video containing a dead body (10:50), Dr. Love going to jail for three years because he posed as a fake doctor (19:21) Brandon's ghost experience story (28:25) and industry talk that you probably have heard before (42:00) Join our free Grass Routes Chat Group on GroupMe to continue discussing th...
Episode 24: Lavar Ball's new league, is Maury a culture vulture and crazy relationship stories
January 04, 2018 13:41 - 38 minutes - 87.6 MBOn today's Grass Routes Podcast episode, Brandon Killabh Hall and Erin Ashley Simon talk about Lavar Ball introducing his own league and if that's a good thing or not (1:16), how college isn't for everyone (6:58), is Maury a culture vulture? (12:25) and relationship stories from people we know featuring double engagements and drugs. Join our free Grass Routes Chat Group on GroupMe to continue discussing this episode: https://groupme.com/join_group/37511634/hNQof6 Twitter www.twitter.com/Gra...
Episode 23: Bryan Terrell Clark talks being in Hamilton/Empire, Angela Bassett as his godmother
December 28, 2017 13:48 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBOn today's Grass Routes Podcast, Bryan Terrell Clarks talks to Brandon Killabh and Erin Ashley Simon about how he landed the role in Hamilton as the first black president (12:50), How he landed the role on the TV show Empire (27:25) and how Angela Bassett became his godmother (35:55) Additional Time Stamps 2:20 - His apparel line and how it’s funding goes towards arts education 4:25 - How he wore a shirt that said no racism while singing national anthem and it was a big issue. And how he a...
Episode 22: Joe Budden & Complex, Space X Alien Launch and Ghosts
December 26, 2017 15:00 - 31 minutes - 72 MBOn today's Grass Routes Podcast, Brandon Killabh and Erin Ashley Simon grab fellow Grass Routes teammates Johnny and Naz to discuss the Joe Budden and Complex (2:08) situation, Space X launch that people thought was an alien ship (15:00) and ghosts (18:15). Join our free Grass Routes Chat Group on GroupMe to continue discussing this episode: https://groupme.com/join_group/37511634/hNQof6 Twitter www.twitter.com/GrassRoutesPod www.twitter.com/erinasimon www.twitter.com/killabh Instagram www...
Episode 21: Trap Beckham talks music industry pressures, perks with signing with Def Jam and more
December 21, 2017 13:28 - 35 minutes - 81.6 MBOn today's Grass Routes Podcast, Trap Beckham talks to Brandon Killabh and Erin Ashley Simon about music industry pressure for artists when it comes to trying to make a hit song (32:20), He would never have gotten a deal rapping in Jacksonville (21:35) and more. YouTube Video Version: https://youtu.be/ZDrh_-NVr6E Additional time stamps As an artist you have to make a name in your city 2:00 Expectations from labels is that they'll open doors, but it's all about progress yourself for the fu...
Episode 20: Andrea-Rachel Parker talks Power, dancing career and more
December 14, 2017 10:50 - 1 hour - 133 MBOn today's Grass Routes Podcast, Andrea-Rachel Parker talks to Erin Ashley Simon and Brandon Killabh about how her and Joseph Sikora worked on perfecting the Tommy and Destiny scene in Power, her experience being casted on The Deuce (46:58), and how some inexperienced casting calls can be insulting in how they break down what kind of actor/actress they want (24:35) YouTube: https://youtu.be/m64vnhJZ-SU Additional topics Bodyshaming/Having to gain weight for roles(39:54) Issues with lights...
Episode 19: Hopsin talks No Shame, Joyner Lucas I'm Not Racist and More
December 07, 2017 13:58 - 56 minutes - 129 MBOn today's Grass Routes Podcast, Hopsin talks to Brandon Killabh and Erin Ashley Simon about if underground hip hop is dead (4:15), Joyner Lucas' "I'm Not Racist" music video (39:54) and how more artists to be real, like he did in 'No Shame' (44:23). YouTube: https://youtu.be/y4wKL2EY1TQ Additional topics Is underground hip-hop dead? Hopsin doesn’t think so 4:15 Hopsin has felt the need to make a mainstream song before (9:07) If you take the five biggest hits on the radio and give it to ...
Episode 18: Rory talks Agencies becoming new labels, The Joe Budden Podcast and more
November 30, 2017 14:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBOn today's Grass Routes Podcast, Rory talks about how agences are going to become the new music labels (3:50), how Fetty Wap did the same if not more than Cardi B (6:16) and how The Joe Budden Podcast was offered by Tidal and more (32:57). Join our free Grass Routes Chat Group on GroupMe to continue discussing this episode: https://groupme.com/join_group/37511634/hNQof6 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcntXAnYymg Additional topics Sha Money was the first person in the industry to...
Episode 17: CyHi The Prynce talks Jay Z clearing sample, Kanye producing many albums this year
November 16, 2017 14:02 - 36 minutes - 82.9 MBOn today's Grass Routes Podcast, CyHi the Prynce talks Jay Z clearing Reasonable Doubt sample for No Dope on Sundays (32:30), how people view his relationship with Kanye (15:40), how Atlanta artists aren't even the richest artists in the industry (21:45)and how Kanye is producing albums for all of G.O.O.D. Music Artists and Kid Cudi (34:31). Join our free Grass Routes Chat Group on GroupMe to continue discussing this episode: https://groupme.com/join_group/37511634/hNQof6 YouTube: https://y...
Episode 15: Raqi Bugatti | Love & Hip Hop New York, working for Floyd Mayweather and more
November 09, 2017 13:50 - 56 minutes - 129 MBOn today's Grass Routes Podcast, Raqi Bugatti, formerly known as Raqi Thunda, talks Love & Hip Hop New York experience (16:28), (26:13), how she ended up on Floyd Mayweather's camp (31:57) and the various career moves that she has made (3:52). Additional topics How she had suicidal moments during Love & Hip Hop tapping (20:10) How Love & Hip Hop producers used the trigger of people talking about her son to get her mad on the show (27:48) How Love & Hip Hop strained her relationship with J...
Episode 14: Marty Grimes | Cold Pizza, best friend G-Eazy and working at a pizza shop
November 02, 2017 12:50 - 36 minutes - 84.5 MBOn today's Grass Routes Podcast, Marty Grimes chats with Brandon "Killabh" Hall and Erin Ashley Simon about his project 'Cold Pizza,' learning the business by traveling with his best friend G-Eazy and how working at a pizza shop helped him as an artist. ob Markman chatted with Brandon "Killabh" Hall and Erin Ashley Simon about his project Write to Dream, how the industry didn't accept his rapping years ago, opening up for Logic and 2Chainz and scrapping a song about addiction. How he met G-E...
Episode 13: Rob Markman | Write to Dream, keeping rapper dreams a secret, opening for Logic
October 26, 2017 13:05 - 1 hour - 149 MBOn today's #GrassRoutesPodcast, Rob Markman chatted with Brandon "Killabh" Hall and Erin Ashley Simon about his project Write to Dream, how the industry didn't accept his rapping years ago, opening up for Logic and 2Chainz and scrapping a song about addiction. Follow us on Social Media Rob Markman Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobMarkman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robmarkman/ Grass Routes Podcast IG: https://instagram.com/grassroutespodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrassRoute...
Episode 12: Mal | Jay Z Being An Influence, Kareem "Biggs" Burke, The Joe Budden Podcast
October 19, 2017 13:51 - 59 minutes - 137 MBOn today's #GrassRoutesPodcast, Mal chatted with Brandon "Killabh" Hall and Erin Ashley Simon about being humble, how Jay Z is an amazing human being, his brother Kareem Biggs, The Joe Budden Podcast and more. Join our free Grass Routes Chat Group on GroupMe to continue discussing this episode: https://groupme.com/join_group/37511634/hNQof6 Follow us on Social Media Mal Twitter: https://twitter.com/mal___ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mal_bytheway/ Grass Routes Podcast IG: www.inst...
Episode 11: Joe Budden | Everyday Struggle, Mental Health, New Baby
October 12, 2017 13:04 - 1 hour - 181 MBOn today's #GrassRoutesPodcast, Joe Budden chatted with Brandon "Killabh" Hall and Erin Ashley Simon about Everyday Struggle and the young artists that come through on the show, previous experiences with mental health, his new baby with Cyn Santana, and more. Join our free Grass Routes Chat Group on GroupMe to continue discussing this episode: https://groupme.com/join_group/37511634/hNQof6 Follow us on Social Media Joe Budden Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeBudden Instagram: https://www.in...
Episode 10: DeJuan Blake | Joining Floyd Mayweather, Boxing Management and Stories
October 05, 2017 12:48 - 27 minutes - 63 MBCEO of Affiliation Management and Team Mayweather's DeJuan Blake joins hosts Brandon "Killabh" Hall and Erin Ashley Simon for another episode of Grass Routes Podcast to talk about how robbing his teacher led him to join Floyd Mayweather's team and entire the boxing world, his boxing management company, and previous fights like the Mosley vs. Mayweather fight and the fight against McGregor. Follow us on Social Media Grass Routes Podcast IG: www.instagram.com/grassroutespodcast/ Twitter: twit...
Episode 9: ICE | Colin Kaepernick, Battle Rapping And Twitter Trolling
September 28, 2017 14:29 - 1 hour - 166 MBNotorious Twitter "Keep It Real" personality and 'I Don't Do Podcasts' founder Ice joins hosts Brandon "Killabh" Hall and Erin Ashley Simon to discuss Colin Kaepernick's situation with NFL and why owners still deny him, the Twitter landscape when it comes to trolling and how battle rapper Arsonal is actually Ice's brother. Follow us on Social Media Ice Twitter: https://twitter.com/OfficiallyIce IG: https://www.instagram.com/officially_ice/?hl=en Grass Routes Podcast IG: www.instagram.com/g...
Episode 8: Parks | Passion for Sounds, Recording With Nas & Dr. Dre
September 21, 2017 13:07 - 1 hour - 141 MBHosts Brandon "Killabh" Hall and Erin Ashley Simon sit down with Recording Engineer Parks to discuss his growth in the music industry, musical influences, what i's like working with Nas, Dr Dre, Dj Premier and his first collaborative project!
Episode 7: Men vs. Women in Relationships, Daddy Issues & Emotional Expression
September 14, 2017 12:53 - 51 minutes - 118 MBHosts Brandon "Killabh" Hall and Erin Ashley Simon open up about their personal grass routes, talking about relationships, difference between what men do vs. women and how not having a parent in your life can affect all aspects of your life. Follow us on Social Media Grass Routes Podcast IG: www.instagram.com/grassroutespodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/GrassRoutesPod Facebook: www.facebook.com/grassroutespodcast/ Erin Ashley Simon Twitter: twitter.com/erinasimon IG: www.instagram.com/erinasim...
Episode 6: Liana Banks | Colorism in Music, Being Bold and Trials of Songwriting for Labels
September 07, 2017 12:49 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBWe are back with another candid conversation and this time it is with the talented upcoming artist Liana Banks. During our intimate conversation, Liana talks about songwriting for PnB Rock and Lily Allen, how some label folks have subtly asked her to give her songs to white artists, and how she draws shapes to choreograph her live performances. Liana Banks - "Ghost": https://soundcloud.com/lianabanks/ghost Follow us on Social Media Liana Bank$ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lianabank...
Episode 5: Black Experience, Acceptance & Community Involvement
August 31, 2017 12:52 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBHosts Brandon "Killabh" Hall and Erin Ashley Simon open up about their personal grass routes, the black experience and how we can all positively move forward during this hectic time. Follow us on Social Media Grass Routes Podcast IG: www.instagram.com/grassroutespodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/GrassRoutesPod Facebook: www.facebook.com/grassroutespodcast/ Erin Ashley Simon Twitter: twitter.com/erinasimon IG: www.instagram.com/erinasimon/ Brandon "Killabh" Hall Twitter: twitter.com/killabh In...
Episode 4: Redman | How High 2, Def Squad and Women's Open Toe Shoes
August 24, 2017 13:01 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBHip Hop artist Redman joins hosts Brandon "Killabh" Hall and Erin Ashley Simon for the fourth episode of Grass Routes Podcast. The Jersey native talks about Def Squad, How High 2 and being involved in the women's heels/shoes business. Join our free Grass Routes Chat Group on GroupMe to continue discussing this episode: https://groupme.com/join_group/37511634/hNQof6 Follow us on Social Media Grass Routes Podcast IG: www.instagram.com/grassroutespodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/GrassRoutesPod ...
Episode 3 | Music Passion, Bald Heads and Killabh Skits on Joe Budden's projects
August 17, 2017 12:52 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBCo-hosts Brandon "Killabh" Hall and Erin Ashley Simon open up about their personal grass routes, revealing past stories, passion for music and being genuine in the industry. Follow us on Social Media Grass Routes Podcast IG: www.instagram.com/grassroutespodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/GrassRoutesPod Facebook: www.facebook.com/grassroutespodcast/ Erin Ashley Simon Twitter: twitter.com/erinasimon IG: www.instagram.com/erinasimon/ Brandon "Killabh" Hall Twitter: twitter.com/killabh Instagram: ...
Episode 2: Royce Da 5'9" | New Music, Battle with Alcoholism and Slaughterhouse
August 10, 2017 12:57 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBMulti-Platinum recording artist Royce Da 5'9" joins co-hosts Brandon "Killabh" Hall and Erin Ashley Simon for the second episode of Grass Routes Podcasts. The Detroit native opens up about his battler with alcoholism, becoming a better man, the future of Slaughterhouse music and a new project! Battle with Alcoholism/Addiction: 17:07 Slaughterhouse: 36:12 Music Snippet: 38:50 Follow us on Social Media Grass Routes Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/grassroutespodcast/ Twitter: https://...
Episode 1: Felicia Temple | The Voice, Battle With Cancer and Nurse By Day Artist By Night
August 02, 2017 22:02 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBBrandon Hall and Erin Ashley Simon sit-down with Felicia Temple, former The Voice contestant, on the first episode of Grass Routes Podcast to discuss her journey as an artist, nurse, and fiancee.