EP 8: Inside Numilly’s World: Congo Roots, Hip-Hop Ambition & Creative Purpose
Release Date: 12/12/2025
EP 25: Jules on Building Anaheim’s Creative Scene, Downtown Events & Supporting Local Artists
The Rodriguez Show
Jules Santana Velazquez joins The Rodriguez Show to talk about the creative work happening behind the scenes in Anaheim. As a Creative and Events Coordinator for Downtown Anaheim and the Anaheim Farmers Market, Jules helps organize community events, creates content, works with local vendors, and is now working to bring more live music and performances to the Farmers Market. We get into her creative work with local artists, from shooting and editing content to graphic design, event curation and branding. Jules explains why hip-hop has driven so much of her creativity, how she approaches...
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EP 24: YBG on Managing Villiami, All or Nothing Records & Building Anaheim’s Music Scene
The Rodriguez Show
YBG joins The Rodriguez Show to talk about what it really takes to build an artist, a label, and a community from the ground up in Anaheim. He breaks down his journey into artist management, working with Villiami as his manager, hypeman and creative partner, and why trust, transparency and shared ambition have been essential to their partnership. We also get into the vision behind All or Nothing Records, including plans to eventually give younger Anaheim and Orange County artists the resources and mentorship to grow. Beyond music, YBG talks about working with Anaheim Free Bodega, helping with...
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EP 23: Kenneth Goodrich on The Last Day, Reinventing Himself & the Death of a Starving Artist
The Rodriguez Show
Kenneth Goodrich joins The Rodriguez Show to talk about his new album The Last Day, a fresh and experimental project that still delivers on the bars, hooks, and energy at the heart of his music. Kenneth takes us back to the motocross injury that completely changed the direction of his life. After spending years identifying as a motocross racer, he found music while recovering in a hospital bed and eventually had to leave his old identity behind to fully commit to becoming an artist. He talks about moving to Long Beach, learning hip-hop culture, teaching himself music production, and why he...
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EP 22: dottawm on Finding His Sound, Sobriety, Darcy Court & the Story Behind "Mutual Obsession"
The Rodriguez Show
dottawm joins The Rodriguez Show to talk about the journey that shaoed his music and life. As the bassist for Darcy Court and a solo artist, he opens up about teaching himself guitar through Youtube tutorials, finding the sound he's been searching for, and the story behind his latest single, "Mutual Obsession." He reflects on falling in love after the first date, why songwriting has become his therapy, the lessons he learned after losing sight of what mattered most, and how five years of sobriety helped him reconnect with his passion for music. We also dive into the Orange County music...
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EP 21: How Kira Lise Built a Full-Time Music Career on TikTok Live | Winning iHeart's Next Up & The Sphere
The Rodriguez Show
Four years after her first appearance on The Rodriguez Show, Kira Lise returns with an incredible story of growth. Since 2022, she's built a full-time career through TikTok Live, grown an audience of more than 729,000 followers, won the iHeart Next Up Live Music Competition, and even appeared on the Sphere in Las Vegas as part of TikTok Live Fest. We talk about turning live streaming into a career, staying authentic in the age of algorithms, teaching artists how to build their brands, writing vulnerable songs like "Ignorance Is Bliss," and why she believes you can build a community from your...
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EP 20: Inside Rogue Collective: Building An OC Creative Community with Abby
The Rodriguez Show
Creative communities don't happen by accident. They grow because people are willing to open their doors, share ideas, and create opportunities for others. In this episode of The Rodriguez Show, Abby, Venue Director of Rogue Collective, shares how the Newport Beach creative space has become a home for artists, podcasters, photographers, and entrepreneurs looking to connect and collaborate. We talk about the Artist in Residence program, building meaningful events that support local talent, launching her own company, Amped Events, and why bringing creative people together is her biggest passion....
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EP 19: Kapri on Therapy, Growing Pains & Becoming a Better Man
The Rodriguez Show
Kapri returns to The Rodriguez Show nearly 10 years after his first appearance, and the growth is impossible to miss. Ahead of the release of his new album Growing Pains, the Santa Ana rapper opens up about therapy, grief, losing friendships, becoming comfortable with being vulnerable, and how redefining success has changed both his life and his music. He also talks about his upcoming hometown show at La Santa, supporting his community, and why authenticity became the foundation of this project. Follow Kapri: @xkapri
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EP 18: The Creative Mind Behind The Sandbox, Colorblind & Mood Swings | Bird Interview
The Rodriguez Show
Bird has spent years building more than a venue. Through The Sandbox, his clothing brand Colorblind, themed pop-ups, movie nights, photo galleries, and the Mood Swings DJ series, he's creating a home for creativity in Orange County. In this episode of The Rodriguez Show, Bird shares how nostalgia influences his work, why creating memorable experiences matters more than simply selling products, and why every creative should stop waiting and start building their ideas today. We also talk about graphic design, fashion, world-building, the local creative scene, and how The Sandbox has become a...
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EP 17: Figgy Baby: Joy Is Resistance, Mental Health & The Story Behind Summers in LA
The Rodriguez Show
Figgy Baby joins The Rodriguez Show for a conversation about identity, creativity, and what it means to make art that actually reflects who you are. We talk about growing up surrounded by music and dance, why performing is their favorite part of being an artist, opening up about living with bipolar disorder and OCD, and why joy can be just as powerful as protest. Figgy also shares the story behind their new single "Summers in LA," collaborating with Pretty Papes, building a loyal fanbase, and why artists shouldn't be afraid to let their values show through their work. @figgybaby
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EP 16: How Ed Noza Got His First Tracks Signed + Why Most DJs Quit Too Soon
The Rodriguez Show
DJ and producer Ed Noza joins The Rodriguez Show to talk about his journey from learning to DJ at 12 years old to landing his first official releases with We Are The Problem. Ed shares how he stayed committed to music through years of trial and error, why he believes every serious DJ eventually needs to produce their own music, and how signing his latest tracks became a major turning point in his career. We also talk about the current House music scene, finding your creative voice, balancing music with everyday life, and overcoming the anxiety that can hold artists back from reaching their...
info_outlineMusic has lived in every corner of Numilly’s life. Poetry from his sister. English lessons from his parents. Music sessions with his brother. Creativity wasn’t a hobby — it was a household language.
In this episode of The Rodriguez Show, Numilly traces his path from Anaheim to the Congo and back, sharing how his family roots shaped the artist he’s become. He opens up about mapping out his career from the very beginning, learning the discipline behind a real rollout, and the moment he conquered fear during his first-ever performance: trembling onstage with a ukulele, then finding explosive confidence once the music began.
We talk identity, culture, the OC music scene, the art of planning, and the courage it takes to evolve. As he steps into new lanes like modeling and acting, Numilly remains committed to representing his roots and pushing his sound forward.
In this episode:
• Growing up in a creative Congolese household
• The nerves and breakthrough of his first school performance
• Why planning changed his entire approach to music
• His evolution as a hip-hop & R&B artist since 2010
• Thoughts on AI, collaboration, and today’s music trends
• Exploring acting, modeling, and future creative paths
• Advice for young artists building their confidence
Tap in and journey with an artist who’s building his future with intention, heart, and cultural pride.
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