2 years ago

J.I Bandz talks about his rise and how lucky he feels to be recognized coming from the IE, family dynamic, LA vs Dino, how fatherhood changed him, and more.

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00:00 Intro
0:05 J.I on never doing interviews and wanting to step out of his comfort zone
2:01 J.I gives his reaction to Suspect and Kelpy
5:32 J.I breaks down "flocking" and YG's song making it hot for everyone
9:03 J.I talks the dangers of growing up San Bernardino
10:32 DoKnow tells story of going to the 'Dino for a bad B and seeing a mass of boarded houses
13:03 J.I talks having nothing to do in the IE which leads to people getting into trouble
14:47 J.I on his relationship with his mother, growing up with 6 siblings, and dealing with a father figure getting a life sentence
17:42 J.I explains when he first jumped off the porch and buying his first gun in the 6th grade with quarters then getting it taken away by his mom
24:50 J.I on how being accepted in LA is a huge deal if you're coming out of the IE
26:54 J.I talks gaining more opps after his music blew up
31:40 J.I talks about his experience as a father with 2 daughters
32:50 J.I on why he is currently remaining independent and shying away from offers from labels
34:50 J.I talks his first times performing to a crowd who knew all of the words to his songs
36:00 J.I's thoughts on the nightlife and how his baby mama feels about his current lifestyle
36:50 J.I on how having a daughter changed him
38:41 J.I opens up about having 3 homies that were k by police
40:00 DoKnow offers alternatives on where to live and tells J.I to get out of the hood
40:50 J.I on how the song with JOP came about and wishing he could speak Spanish fluently
44:50 J.I's thoughts on making love music and how women are the most loyal fans