On this episode of The Man Dem Show, Vagez and Junie Moonie sit down with DJ Natural Wav from the We Love Hip Hop Network. This is one of our most open conversations yet, diving deep into the history of Toronto Sound Clash culture, his time with legendary sounds like King Turbo and Soul Survival, and why he believes the old guard is holding the culture back.Natural Wav opens up about his transition from selector to content creator, the controversy behind his "2025 Rap Up," and addressing the "Brown Bandits" drama. We also get into a heated debate about the differences between Canadian and American culture, dating nightmares, and a serious deep dive into the Tory Lanez trial—was he railroaded by the system?In This Episode:• The rise and fall of Toronto Sound Clash culture.• Behind the scenes of King Turbo & Soul Survival.• The "Brown Bandits" situation explained.• Canada vs. USA: Healthcare, Guns, and Mindset.• The Tory Lanez Case: A breakdown of the trial and verdict.Follow The Team: 🎙️ Vagez: https://instagram.com/officialvftv 🎙️ Junie Moonie: https://instagram.com/juniegzz 🎧 Guest: DJ Natural Wav: https://instagram.com/djnatural.wav 📺 The Man Dem Show: https://instagram.com/TheGTVNetwork 🌐 We Love Hip Hop: https://instagram.com/welovehiphopnetwork#TheManDemShow #DJNaturalWav #WeLoveHipHop #TorontoPodcastTimestamps (Chapter Markers)00:00 - Intro 01:50 - DJ Natural Wav’s History: From "Junior Selector" to King Turbo 04:15 - The Young Hawk Clash: How King Turbo Lost 06:40 - Internal Politics & Leaving King Turbo 12:55 - The Soul Survival Era & Funding Dubplates 21:45 - Leaving the Sound System for Content Creation 25:40 - Is Sound Clash Culture Dying in Canada? 29:40 - Why New DJs Don’t Need Sound Systems 33:20 - Addressing the Guttzy vs. Friday Beef 38:30 - The 2025 "Rap Up" Track & Uncle Murda Inspiration 45:10 - The "Brown Bandits" Controversy Explained 52:15 - Canada vs. USA: What would you trade? (Healthcare & Mindset) 1:04:10 - Gun Laws: Should Canada have Open Carry? 1:05:40 - Dating Nightmares: The "Morning After" Debate 1:13:20 - The Natty B Allegations 1:24:05 - Sports: The Pressure on The Raptors & Blue Jays 1:37:15 - True Crime: Canadian vs. American Courtrooms 1:40:15 - The Tory Lanez Case: Did he do it? 1:47:35 - Will Tory Lanez have a career when he gets out? 1:50:15 - Rapid Fire Questions (Serato vs Record Box, East vs West)

In this episode of The Man Dem Live Show, we dive deep into the biggest stories shaking up the culture. We break down DJ Akademiks' shocking admission about receiving $30k from Lil Baby's camp—was it promo or payola? 💰

Plus, we cover the messy breakup between Kai Cenat and GiGi, the involvement of "The Shay" and Tyler, and the cheating allegations involving NBA YoungBoy and Lil Baby's crew. We also discuss Nicki Minaj joining forces with Donald Trump, the "Ice Man" album controversy, and local Toronto news including the Juno nominations.

👇 Jump to a Topic:0:00 - Intro & Dating Show Stories4:42 - Local News: Juno Noms & The Passing of "Lefty"11:58 - Mark Carney & Doug Ford Pizza Meeting14:50 - Top5 vs. Myron Gaines (Fresh & Fit) Beef18:26 - Jawbreaker Girl & The "N-Word" Pass Debate23:25 - Kai Cenat & GiGi Breakup Drama Explained27:32 - The Leaked Call: Key Rich & Little Baby’s Camp44:50 - Did Akademiks Get Slapped? The Altercation Details50:47 - Tyler vs. Akademiks: The Backdoor Allegations1:03:46 - Akademiks Admits to Taking $30K from Lil Baby? (Payola Debate)1:22:20 - Nicki Minaj & Donald Trump Partnership1:34:45 - Minneapolis Shooting Reaction (Alex Poon)1:49:06 - Are You a "True Ontarian"? Travel Destination Tier List1:57:26 - Jamaican Immigrant Denied PR for Age Gap Marriage

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Stop Shooting Music Videos? The Content Creator vs. Director DebateOn this episode of The Man Dem Show, DJ Laz Vagez sits down with Shane and Max, the creative minds behind DMTV and the "Minute of Music" series. We dive deep into their journey from Belarus and Toronto to building a media brand that puts artists first—completely for free.We discuss the reality of the Toronto music scene, why artists need to prioritize short-form content over high-budget music videos , and the secrets to networking in major cities like LA and Miami. Plus, we get into heated debates about concert security, the "screw face capital" mentality, and the worst shows we’ve ever seen.👇 TIMESTAMPS & LINKS BELOW 👇Guest Info: Shane: @shxneshxw Max: @maxim.bayarsky DMTV: @dmtvFollow The Team: Host: DJ Laz Vagez (@officialvftv) Network: @TheGTVNetwork#DMTV #TheManDemShow #TorontoPodcast #MusicIndustry #ContentCreation Timestamps (SEO Optimized)00:00 - Intro: Who is Mr. Vegas? 06:00 - Mental Health Check in the Creative Industry 10:30 - Why DMTV is Free for Artists (The "Minute of Music" Philosophy) 15:40 - Max’s Story: From Belarus to Toronto Filmmaker 18:10 - Shane’s Story: Nightlife, Concerts & Managing Artists 29:45 - The Immigrant Experience & Culture Shock 37:30 - First Canadian Songs We Fell in Love With 46:00 - The Problem with Toronto Music Videos (Visuals vs. Story) 51:00 - Why Touring Artists Don't Do Press in Toronto 55:00 - How DMTV Networked in Miami & LA (Prince, 100K) 1:05:00 - Highlight Episodes: Rock Baby, Jonah, & Chris Brown’s Choreographer 1:14:50 - Hot Take: Stop Shooting Music Videos & Start Making Content 1:19:40 - Max’s Movie Premiere at TIFF 1:22:30 - Advice: How Indie Artists Can Book Their Own Tours 1:29:00 - The Worst Concerts We’ve Ever Seen (Russ, Lucky, True) 1:34:00 - The Burna Boy & Central Cee Concert Debates 1:43:30 - The Truth About Artist Security in Toronto

Drop a Like & Subscribe! New Episodes Every Week.In Episode 181 of The Man Dem Show, Guttzy Guttz and DJ Laz Vagez pull no punches. We start off with a heated debate: Is ASAP Rocky actually a good rapper, or is he just a "vibe"? The guys break down his discography compared to Drake, Kendrick, and Tyler, the Creator.We then dive deep into the Toronto politics. We address the controversy between Pressa and We Love Hip Hop (Zar), the rumors surrounding Lil Berete being blackballed by blogs. Plus, we react to the "100 Watts vs. Golde" diss tracks and the escalating tension between Curtis King and Friday Ricky Dred.In This Episode:ASAP Rocky Debate: Bars vs. Vibes.Toronto Pollies: Pressa's views, Zar's comments, and the blog scene.Beefs: 100 Watts vs. Golde & Curtis King vs. Friday.News: The Ridgeway Plaza controversy and the ManyVids CEO backlash.Follow The Hosts: 🎙️ Guttzy Guttz: https://instagram.com/eldelnegro 🎚️ DJ Laz Vagez: https://instagram.com/officialvftv 📺 The Man Dem Show: https://instagram.com/TheGTVNetwork#TheManDemShow #TorontoHipHop #ASAPRocky #Top5 #Pressa #WeLoveHipHop #Drake #Podcast Timestamps00:00 - Intro: Guttzy & Vagez are Back 01:55 - Hot Take: Does ASAP Rocky Suck? (Vibe vs. Bars) 12:30 - 100 Watts vs. Golde: Reacting to the Diss Tracks 31:40 - Lil Berete & The "Blackballing" Rumors 34:00 - Do Rappers Pay Blogs Not To Post? 38:40 - Pressa vs. We Love Hip Hop (Zar): The "Ruined the Network" Allegations 43:50 - Curtis King vs. Friday Ricky Dred: The "Suck Your Mom" Incident 56:00 - Casper TNG's Maturity & Handling Criticism 01:15:00 - Fake News? The Russia Snowstorm Videos 01:25:35 - Ridgeway Plaza Controversy: Racism or Regulation? 01:33:00 - ManyVids Controversy: Banning Sex Work? 01:39:00 - Top5 Exposed? Leaks & Lawyer Fee Allegations 01:43:30 - Upcoming Content: Choclair Interview & Outro

Join Guttzy Guttz and DJ Laz Vagez on this legendary episode of The Man Dem Show as they sit down with Canadian Hip-Hop icon, Choclair.In this exclusive interview, Choclair opens up about his new project "Transit Music" and takes us back to the golden era of Toronto rap. He drops never-before-heard stories about recording with Ol' Dirty Bastard (ODB), addresses the long-standing rumor about the "Northern Touch" vs DMX "Get At Me Dog" beat controversy, and reflects on the passing of his close friend Bishop Brigante.We also discuss fatherhood, the evolution of the Toronto sound from the 90s to Drake and The Weeknd, and get the exclusive scoop on his new supergroup project, AK416.Key Topics:The making of the classic "Northern Touch".Did DMX steal the "Northern Touch" beat? Choclair speaks.Hilarious and chaotic studio session with Wu-Tang's ODB.Remembering Bishop Brigante and their final video together.The new "Transit Music" album rollout.Follow The Team: 🎙️ Guttzy Guttz | @eldelnegro 🎙️ Vagez | @officialvftv ⭐️ Guest: Choclair | @choclairofficial 📺 The Man Dem Show | @TheGTVNetwork#Choclair #TorontoHipHop #TheManDemShow #NorthernTouch #ODB #CanadianHipHop #TransitMusic #Interview #podcast Video Timestamps00:00 - Intro: Throwback Drinks & Club Days02:24 - Welcome Choclair to The Man Dem Show03:40 - Fatherhood, Gaming & Responsibility07:52 - The "Ice Cold" Video Game from 199909:22 - Why Choclair Stepped Back from Full Albums16:42 - The Independent Grind & "Father Time" Success20:49 - Getting Recognized Outside of Toronto24:46 - Northern Touch vs. DMX: The Beat Controversy Explained33:24 - Signing to Virgin Records & The Cristal Story42:40 - Ageism in Hip-Hop: Why Rappers Can't Age Like Rockstars54:15 - Breakdown of New Album: "Transit Music"57:26 - The Untold ODB (Ol' Dirty Bastard) Studio Story01:06:55 - Choclair on Drill Beats?01:12:00 - The Video Vixen Era & Melissa Forde01:16:00 - Remembering Bishop Brigante01:24:24 - Did the "Circle" Keep Street Artists Out?01:42:40 - EXCLUSIVE: New Group "AK416" Announcement01:45:00 - Rapid Fire Questions: Biggie vs Pac, Best Scarborough Food02:02:10 - Choclair's Legacy & Closing

In this episode: Guttzy Guttz and DJ Laz Vagez return for Episode 179 with a heavy mix of Toronto news and global pop culture. We break down the shocking guilty verdict for Toronto rapper El Plaga (Metro Housing Baby) and discuss the implications. We also dive into the reignited tension between Casper TNG and Lil Berete—who is winning the sound clash?On the international front, we analyze the alleged diss tracks aimed at Drake on ASAP Rocky's new album "Don't Be Dumb." Is Rocky still hung up on the past? Plus, we discuss Kai Cenat’s potential retirement from streaming due to mental health, industry rumors regarding Jayda Cheaves and Ari Fletcher, and we give our unfiltered review of the Power Book II: Ghost finale.Support The Man Dem Show:Host: Guttzy Guttz | [@eldelnegro]Host: DJ Laz Vagez | [@officialvftv]Network: The GTV Network | [@TheGTVNetwork]Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & Banter 07:00 - Jackie Chan: Best Action Star or Actor? 13:10 - The Future of the Friday Movie Franchise 22:15 - Toronto News: Casper TNG vs. Lil Berete (Music & Beef) 37:30 - Hypothetical Sound Clash: Casper vs. Berete 41:40 - Addressing the Lil Drench Allegations 52:10 - Rapper El Plaga Found Guilty of Double Homicide 57:30 - Drake vs. ASAP Rocky: Breaking Down the "Stole Your Flow" Diss 1:08:30 - Kai Cenat Quitting Streaming? (Mental Health & Twitch Politics) 1:19:00 - Industry Rumors: Jayda Cheaves, Ari Fletcher & Lil Baby 1:29:40 - Power Book II: Ghost Finale Review (Spoiler Alert!) 1:39:40 - Outro#TheManDemShow #ElPlaga #Drake #ASAPRocky #CasperTNG #PowerGhost #TorontoPodcast #KaiCenat #HipHopNews

This week on Songs of the Week, Guttzy Guttz and DJ Laz Vagez are back with unfiltered reviews. The guys dive deep into Special Ed's legendary catalog before switching gears to Blueface's surprising new track "Better Bitch" (which might actually be the song of the year?).Things get heated when the topic switches to A$AP Rocky—is his music trash since 2017? Plus, a comprehensive review of new music from 100 Watts ("Beauty and the Beast", "Like That", "Island Girl") and a listen to Smiley's latest drop "Heartless".Featured Music & Topics:Special Ed - "I Got It Made" & "The Magnificent"Blueface - "Better Bitch"100 Watts - "Beauty and the Beast" & "Island Girl"Smiley - "Heartless"Hosted By: 🎙️ Guttzy Guttz | IG: @eldelnegro 🎙️ Vagez | IG: @officialvftv#TheManDemShow #Blueface #ASAPRocky #NewMusic #Podcast #HipHopReview #Smiley #100watts Timestamps (Chapters)00:00 - Intro: Songs of the Week00:27 - Giving Flowers to Legend "Special Ed"04:36 - Where is Special Ed now?06:46 - Blueface - "Better Bitch" Reaction (Song of the Year?)09:30 - Rant: A$AP Rocky has been trash since 2017 10:00 - Finding out A$AP Rocky is Bajan 🇧🇧12:02 - 100 Watts - "Beauty and the Beast" Review16:18 - 100 Watts - "Like That" Review19:51 - 100 Watts - "Island Girl" Review21:43 - Critiquing 100 Watts' Song Structure22:43 - Drake vs. J. Cole Beef Talk24:46 - Smiley - "Heartless" Reaction27:24 - Final Thoughts & Outro

Certi2x, 100 Watts vs OTS Gatez, Adam22 & The "Indecent Proposal" QuestionWelcome back to The Man Dem Show Episode 178! Today the crew is live from Majur Musik Studios!In this episode, Guttzy, Junie, and Vagez break down the hottest topics in the city and the culture. We dive deep into the current Toronto rap civil war, reviewing the diss tracks between 100 Watts, OTS Gatez, and Swagger Rite. We also discuss the tragic news surrounding Certi2x (Naseem Ali Muhammad) in BC.Later, things get wild as we debate the Adam22 vs. Jason Luv boxing match and ask the panel: Would you let your wife sleep with another man for $1 Million? Plus, we argue about Jackie Chan vs. Jet Li, discuss Hip Hop's stance on politics, and react to J. Cole's new music.Big shout out to Majur Musik Studios for sponsoring this episode!Chapters: 0:00 - Intro & Shoutout to Majur Musik 6:47 - Recap: Interviewing Canadian Legend Choclair 11:05 - Relationship Talk: Birthday Expectations & Food 18:45 - The Great Debate: Jackie Chan vs. Jet Li vs. Bruce Lee 29:40 - Where are the Black Action Stars? 36:34 - Toronto Beef: 100 Watts vs. OTS Gatez vs. Swagger Rite 45:30 - Reviewing the Diss Tracks: Who Won? 1:01:26 - Can Toronto Rappers Collaborate like Atlanta? 1:13:30 - The Death of Certi2x (Naseem Ali Muhammad) & BFR Reaction 1:24:50 - Adam22, Jason Luv & The $1 Million Indecent Proposal 1:51:30 - Hip Hop & Politics: Can You Be MAGA and Hip Hop? 2:02:27 - Druski vs. The Church: Are Skits Off Limits? 2:15:20 - J. Cole Dropped... But Is He Still "Running"? 2:22:20 - Outro & New MusicFollow The Team:Guttzy Guttz: @eldelnegroJunie Moonie: @juniegzzDJ Laz Vagez: @officialvftvThe Man Dem Show: @TheGTVNetwork#TheManDemShow #TorontoHipHop #Wats #32Times #Podcast