Family Ties

Family Ties

Author: Crazy Hood Productions Language: English Episodes: 14
Family Ties, hosted by Jae Havana, digs into the personal histories and creative journeys that define hip-hop's landscape. This podcast moves beyond the music itself to explore the foundational stories-the crews, artists, labels, and groups that shape the culture's heartbeat. Each season is dedicated to a specific entity, with the inaugural season focusing on Crazy Hood Productions. The narrative traces CHP's origins in Miami, specifically Kendall, charting its evolution as hip-hop itself transformed. The series captures how this crew navigated the shift from boom bap to trap, adapting and pushing originality while staying rooted in their story. Listeners will hear firsthand accounts and behind-the-scenes perspectives that reveal the resilience and innovation required to thrive in a constantly changing artistic world. It’s a deep dive into the people and relationships that form the true ties within this musical family. Find Family Ties from Crazy Hood Productions for a grounded, human look at the forces that build hip-hop legacies.
Episodes
Family Ties Reintroduction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23
Welcome back to Family Ties. Back in 2018 we introduced this series by celebrating the 25th anniversary of Crazy Hood Productions. There we captured their story, of how the crew originated and how they evolved. Today, we…
DJ EFN (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:43:56
Today’s episode is about Crazy Hood founder and C.E.O - DJ EFN. Widely acknowledged as “Miami’s Mixtape King” - EFN is also a marketing and branding consultant, film maker and co-creator and co-host of the Drink Champs p…
N.O.R.E. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:46
Today’s episode is about Crazy Hood member - N.O.R.E. is a multiplatinum recording artist who first rose to prominence as one half of the hip hop duo Capone-N-Noreaga (C-N-N), NORE also found success as a solo artist wit…
Celebrating 25 Years w/ Special Guests (Part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40:34
In today’s episode you’ll hear from more members from our extended Crazy Hood family and friends. Today you'll hear from Pitbull and stories from MURS, UB The Underboss , Gil Green and an original Crazy Hood member, Donu…
Celebrating 25 Years w/ Special Guests (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:55:23
In today’s episode we talk to our extended Crazy Hood family. You’ll hear stories from Ras Kass, Big Teach & Wrekonize. You’ll hear Monie Love speak about her first recording session with DJ EFN and stories from Capone w…
GARCIA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:48
Today’s episode is about Crazy Hood member, Garcia. His work ethic and passion for hip hop earned him a spot on the crew as an MC. After developing his craft he eventually released 5 solo albums gaining international suc…
Boris aka BeatsNdaHood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:32
Today’s episode is about Crazy Hood member Boris aka BeatsNdaHood – Originally from Peru, Boris moved to Kendall at a very young age. The youngest member of the CHP, Boris went from being an intern to a Grammy nominated…
Charles aka Skinz aka 2 Gats [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:58
Today’s episode is about Crazy Hood member Charlie – Originally from Miami, he grew up soaking in a variety of music from all genres including the Miami Music Scene. A Military Vet he introduced delegation to Crazy Hood…
Orlando aka Landi Lakes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:41
Today’s episode is about Crazy Hood member Orlando but to his friends he’s known as Landi Lakes. With his gift of gab, he could sell ice to an Eskimo, supporting his brother Heckler and the rest of Crazy Hood was instrum…
OSO [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:14
Today’s episode is about OSO, a Crazy Hood member who’s all about music. Growing up, OSO’s family listened to a wide-range of classics, this allowed him to develop a broad taste of music. But it was Hip-Hop that related…