Episode 5 - California Love

Episode 5 - California Love

Author: Breakbeat Media December 2, 2023 Duration: 25:12
On this episode of Collect Call With Suge Knight we hear how the smash record “California Love” came about and who is and isn’t getting paid from it. Suge details connecting the dots while also alluding to there being no love in California amongst people he once has done business with. The truth is told about Pac’s relationship with Dre & Snoop & also Pac’s lifelong friendships with Treach and Scarface. Suge addresses Puffy’s involvement with the Southside Crips and details the night they all ran into each other at the 1996 Soul Train Awards. 1:46 Suge talks about who wrote “California Love”  3:50 Pac making “California Love” 4:05 How Roger Troutman got on “California Love” 6:36 Suge does his best impersonation of attorney Ben Crump  7:12 Suge addresses Oprah Winfrey and her history with hip-hop 13:13 Suge talks about the strength of the relationship between Tupac and Treach and Tupac and Scarface 14:55 Suge talks about the greatness of Devante Swing 18:05 Suge talks about the impact of Diddy’s involvement with the Southside Crips 18:46 Suge speaks on the infamous night in March, 1996, where Suge and Tupac had a run-in with Biggie and Puffy 21:10 Suge shouts out Kimora Lee Simmons, Kim Porter and Misa NEW EPISODES OF COLLECT CALL WITH SUGE KNIGHT ARE RELEASED WEEKLY Make sure you comment, like and subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Visit the @BreakbeatMedia YouTube page for video versions of our shows, https://www.youtube.com/@breakbeatmedia This episode is sponsored by Microdose. Go to https://microdose.com and use code: collectcall to get free shipping & 30% off your first order. Executive Producers: Dave Mays (@therealdavemays) & Brett Jeffries (@igobybrettj) Executive Producer: Toi-Lin Kelly Editor & Producer: Trae Quaintance for Black Wolf Agency Producer: Christopher Samuel (@Christylezz) Production Manager: Norvin Leeper Audio: Cornell Sanner Sound effects: Envato Elements IG: @BreakbeatMedia @OfficialSugeKnight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From inside a prison, the legendary and controversial founder of Death Row Records connects directly with the culture he helped define. Collect Call With Suge Knight is exactly that: a series of raw, unfiltered phone conversations between Suge Knight and pivotal figures from across the spectrum of hip-hop. Curated by hip-hop media pioneer Dave Mays, this podcast bypasses the usual filters and media interpreters, offering a channel straight to the source. Listeners are brought into discussions that span generations, featuring artists, executives, and cultural icons from the past, present, and future who have been shaped by or have shaped the world Suge helped build. The result is an unprecedented auditory document that challenges preconceptions. Here, you’ll encounter a complexity often missing from the headlines-moments of surprising honesty, personal vulnerability, and reflections from a unique state of mind shaped by decades at the epicenter of music and incarceration. This isn't a narrated true crime story; it is a primary source, placing you on the call for conversations that dissect legacy, power, and the untold stories of an era. For anyone fascinated by the intricate intersections of society, culture, and the real human stories behind the music, this groundbreaking podcast from Breakbeat Media serves as an essential, unfiltered record.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 25

Collect Call With Suge Knight
Podcast Episodes
Episode 23 - Doggy Dogg World [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:00
In this episode, Suge details Snoop's early interactions with Death Row and himself. Explaining the unique characteristics he brought to the fold, he talks about the trust they shared and good times that were experienced…
Episode 22 - Politics As Usual [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:43
Suge starts off this episode by diving into the promise he saw in Nate Dogg's talent from the moment they met. He later gives details on little-known aspects of J-Lo and Diddy's past relationship and how they may be affe…
Episode 21 - Dirty Harry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:01
Suge Knight was never an executive known to be “all in the videos,” and in this episode he explains why a great leader leads from the back. Suge talks about recording sessions with Tupac and what really went into produci…
Episode 20 - Dre Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:01
In this episode, Suge responds to podcast fans who have asked him to go through each person that was a key part of Death Row Records and give his rundown on the good and bad about them. First up, Dr. Dre. Suge talks us b…
Episode 19 - Different [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:40
In this episode, Suge talks about what it means to be different. His message to the younger generation is that it’s ok to be different. He goes on to explain what made Tupac different. Suge discusses Donald Trump’s recen…
Episode 18, Part 2 - Untouchable [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:01
Suge begins by talking about the state of things currently on the West Coast. He feels like outsiders are taking advantage of all the West Coast’s resources and wants to see the West become more united. He shouts Kendric…
Episode 18 - Responsibility [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:05
In this episode of Collect Call, Suge Knight addresses the importance of taking responsibility for one’s actions and decisions. He admits that he did not listen to Tupac’s concerns about the use of off-duty police office…
Episode 17 - Dear Mama [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:21
00:45 In historical fashion, this episode begins with Suge addressing what Mother’s Day, and a relationship with his mother essentially means in totality. 1:00 Suge gives an introspective view into why he feels the way h…
Episode 16: If "If" Was A Fifth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:59
This episode begins with an introspective message from Suge regarding the pros and cons of growing up in the inner city as a young black man. Leading with the question “what if?” Suge addresses the difference in outcome…
Collect Call With Suge Knight, Episode 15: Simon Says [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:05
'Collect Call With Suge, Episode 15: Simon Says' presents a fresh take on Suge Knight's life, digging deep into the events surrounding Tupac Shakur's murder. This episode goes beyond retelling Suge's past; it aims to fli…