Episode 33 - 1Ton

The HipHopHumboldt Podcast

Wow is this a special one. For Episode 33 of the HipHopHumboldt Podcast, I was blessed to be able to have some time with the Humboldt County Hip Hop legend, 1Ton. 1Ton started the interview talking about how he got started in the scene DJ'ing shows with Underrated on the Arcata Plaza way back. He spoke about doing the grassroots game right by marketing the music and shows properly. Before social media. 1Ton talked about Potluck selling out shows early on. 1Ton talked about how the cannabis culture in Humboldt County was helpful with being able to network in the business and music industry. We got into how Humboldt County is changing, with the cannabis industry changing and with the University growing into Cal Poly Humboldt.

We pulled back and got into the history of the group, the sound, and having to do it before the digital age. 1Ton talked about how booking went before the digital age. And still going on to have booked and performed at shows in all 50 states. 1Ton talked about doing the Harvest Party with Snoop Dogg at the Eureka Muni way back if you remember that. 1Ton talked about Potluck going on to tour with Tech N9ne. We get into some other stories, incuding an amazing story about 1Ton meeting Kendrick Lamar while on tour years back. 1Ton talked about wanting to book a show with Wiz Khalifa years back, but the label not wanting to fund it. 1Ton talked about Hiway. 1Ton talked about Greg Mack and The Party. 1Ton gave a shoutout to Bob Doran for covering hip hop. 1Ton also gave a shoutout to Brian Swislow for the growth he has brought to the Humboldt County Hip Hop scene.

To start the second half of the pod, we spoke on the influence that E-40 has had on the culture for so long. We talked about the importance of Eminem's rise and how he paved a lane for so many young people. 1Ton talks about being on tour w Berner and Devin the Dude way back. We gave shoutouts to Fatbol and the Fantastik Fam.

1Ton got into the tour management work he's been doing and how learning the game in Humboldt fostered his growth. He drops some knowledge to the people coming up in the game. He also discusses how cannabis is a gift and a curse to Humboldt County Hip Hop.

We got into a really meaningful conversation about Nipsey, and 1Ton tells a story about the single day where he met The Game, Nipsey Hussle, and Guy Fieri for the first time on the same day in Boise, Idaho.

1Ton closed the pod with what he's bringing to Humboldt in the future which includes new music! It was a great time and I'm very thankful to 1Ton for coming on this pod. Stay tuned for more interviews with Humboldt County legends, wordsmiths, and producers on the HipHopHumboldt Podcast!

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