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A brand new Hip-Hop podcast coming straight outta the 916. We want to push the culture forward by debating different Hip-Hop topics new and old. There's winners or losers here, we just love this shit! We also want to put on for our city and shine the beam on local talent in the 916 area. ]]>enMusicCopyright Darrius Castillohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2865f34ee6e0d99d5716370ae52d272a.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/16-s-with-us--6863953Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:01:43 +0000Darrius CastilloDarrius Castillo16swithus@gmail.comWelcome to 16's With Us! A brand new Hip-Hop podcast coming straight outta the 916. We want to push the culture forward by debating different Hip-Hop topics new and old. There's winners or losers here, we just love this shit! We also want to put on...
A brand new Hip-Hop podcast coming straight outta the 916. We want to push the culture forward by debating different Hip-Hop topics new and old. There's winners or losers here, we just love this shit! We also want to put on for our city and shine the beam on local talent in the 916 area. ]]>trueb95fdae7-2ea8-5c90-9e69-1a20bd826aa5episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-rudy-kalma-interview--74891351
Remember, Hip Hop is a sport. So if you’re ready to go 16’s With Us, leave a comment! 

The Squad: Vash, DJ DSt3llo, Walt, and Vellgng 

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Follow Us on Instagram: @16swithus 

Also Follow Rudy Kalma on Instagram: @rudykalma, and Check Out His Music on All Streaming Services!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74891351Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0000Darrius CastilloWe’re back!!! And we have a special guest with us! This week the squad sits down with Sacramento artist Rudy Kalma. Rudy shares his upbringing and his thoughts on the industry, the Sac music scene, and much more. He also delivers something special at...
Remember, Hip Hop is a sport. So if you’re ready to go 16’s With Us, leave a comment! 

The Squad: Vash, DJ DSt3llo, Walt, and Vellgng 

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Follow Us on Instagram: @16swithus 

Also Follow Rudy Kalma on Instagram: @rudykalma, and Check Out His Music on All Streaming Services!]]>4700california,hiphop,hiphoppodcast,music,podcast,sacramentotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-the-east-coast-episode--73273410
On this episode, The Squad tells the story of East Coast Hip-Hop with only 7 artists/ producers. Who made the cut? We also discuss the state of East Coast Hip-Hop and where they land compared to the other regions. And finally, you know we gotta Shine The Beam on another local artist. 


Remember, Hip Hop is a sport. So if you’re ready to go 16’s With Us, leave a comment! 

The Squad: Vash, DJ DSt3llo, Walt, and Vellgng  

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Follow Us on Instagram: @16swithus
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73273410Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:00:02 +0000Darrius CastilloThis is our East Coast Episode!  On this episode, The Squad tells the story of East Coast Hip-Hop with only 7 artists/ producers. Who made the cut? We also discuss the state of East Coast Hip-Hop and where they land compared to the other regions. And...
On this episode, The Squad tells the story of East Coast Hip-Hop with only 7 artists/ producers. Who made the cut? We also discuss the state of East Coast Hip-Hop and where they land compared to the other regions. And finally, you know we gotta Shine The Beam on another local artist. 


Remember, Hip Hop is a sport. So if you’re ready to go 16’s With Us, leave a comment! 

The Squad: Vash, DJ DSt3llo, Walt, and Vellgng  

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Follow Us on Instagram: @16swithus
]]>5361truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-a-rapper-s-legacy--72594974
Remember, Hip Hop is a sport. So if you’re ready to go 16’s With Us, leave a comment! 

The Squad: Vash, DJ DSt3llo, Walt, and Vellgng  

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Follow Us on Instagram: @16swithus]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72594974Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:00:02 +0000Darrius CastilloThis week the squad reviews Iceman and discusses what a battle can do you an artist career. Can an artist tarnish their legacy? And is it important for an artist to have support? And from who? Finally, you know we gotta Shine the Beam!! Tune in to...
Remember, Hip Hop is a sport. So if you’re ready to go 16’s With Us, leave a comment! 

The Squad: Vash, DJ DSt3llo, Walt, and Vellgng  

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Follow Us on Instagram: @16swithus]]>6363truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-outside-years--72016822
Remember this is all up for debate! So who’s ready to go 16’s With Us!!

The Squad: Vash, DJ DSt3llo, Walt, and VellGng. 

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Listen to us on Spotify and Apple Podcast!

Follow us on IG @16sWithUs.

 Appreciate the Love and Support! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72016822Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:03 +0000Darrius CastilloWe’re back!! The squad is whole again and they start things off with the anticipation for Iceman(Drake). Does he come with it? Does he have classic album? Then they put together which cities impacted Hip-Hop the most. Who had the best soundtrack...
Remember this is all up for debate! So who’s ready to go 16’s With Us!!

The Squad: Vash, DJ DSt3llo, Walt, and VellGng. 

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Listen to us on Spotify and Apple Podcast!

Follow us on IG @16sWithUs.

 Appreciate the Love and Support! ]]>6336truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-trash-ass-parents--71220510
Remember, Hip Hop is a sport. So if you’re ready to go 16’s With Us, leave a comment! 

The Squad: Vash, DJ DSt3llo, and Walt. 

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Follow Us on Instagram: @16swithus]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71220510Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:00:03 +0000Darrius CastilloOn this episode, The Squad reviews Ye’s new album, shows love to Jay-Z, and discusses Pooh Shiesty. Also should we give credit to artist with ghost writers? And are DJ’s still valuable to the culture. Finally, you know we gotta Shine the Beam!! Find...
Remember, Hip Hop is a sport. So if you’re ready to go 16’s With Us, leave a comment! 

The Squad: Vash, DJ DSt3llo, and Walt. 

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Follow Us on Instagram: @16swithus]]>5982truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-umbrella-corpse--70916500
Remember, Hip Hop is a sport. So if you’re ready to go 16’s With Us, leave a comment! 

The Squad: VellGng, DJ DSt3llo, Walt, and Vash. 

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Follow Us on Instagram: @16swithus]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70916500Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:00:02 +0000Darrius CastilloThis week The Squad discusses Industry vs Creativity. Do artist not put love into their music anymore? Or did the consumer change? Who do artist give us the “flute shit” albums? And see who we’re shinning the beam on this week.  Remember, Hip Hop is...
Remember, Hip Hop is a sport. So if you’re ready to go 16’s With Us, leave a comment! 

The Squad: VellGng, DJ DSt3llo, Walt, and Vash. 

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Follow Us on Instagram: @16swithus]]>5588truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-the-west-coast-episode--70617809
Remember, Hip Hop is a sport. So if you’re ready to go 16’s With Us, leave a comment! 

The Squad: VellGng, DJ DSt3llo, Walt, and Vash. 

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Follow Us on Instagram: @16swithus]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70617809Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:00:02 +0000Darrius CastilloThis one’s for the West! This episode The Squad tells the story of how the West was won! That’s right, the West coast story of Hip Hop with only 7 to choose from! Who did we leave off? And yes, it gets real! Also, what’s the status of the West today?...
Remember, Hip Hop is a sport. So if you’re ready to go 16’s With Us, leave a comment! 

The Squad: VellGng, DJ DSt3llo, Walt, and Vash. 

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Follow Us on Instagram: @16swithus]]>5401truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-the-glaze--70295096
The Squad: Vash, DJ DSt3llo, Walt, and VellGng. 

Remember, Hip Hop is a sport. So if you’re ready to go 16’s With Us, leave a comment! 

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Follow Us on Instagram: @16swithus]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70295096Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:00:05 +0000Darrius CastilloOn this episode, The Squad review J. Cole’s “The Falloff” Album. We also debate who had the best run in Hip-Hop. Finally, we Shine the Beam on another artist from the 916. Tune in to find out who! The Squad: Vash, DJ DSt3llo, Walt, and VellGng. ...
The Squad: Vash, DJ DSt3llo, Walt, and VellGng. 

Remember, Hip Hop is a sport. So if you’re ready to go 16’s With Us, leave a comment! 

Please Like, Comment, and Subscribe! 

Follow Us on Instagram: @16swithus]]>5451truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-retirement-in-hip-hop--70032242
The Squad: Vash, DJ DSt3llo, and VellGng. 

Remember, Hip Hop is a sport. So if you’re ready to go 16’s With Us, leave a comment! 

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Follow Us on Instagram: @16swithus]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70032242Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:00:02 +0000Darrius CastilloOn this episode, Haiti Babi announces his retirement from Hip Hop and T.I. makes his long awaited return to the booth. The Squad discusses retirement in Hip Hop and what effect does that have on new artist. Finally, we Shine the Beam on another local...
The Squad: Vash, DJ DSt3llo, and VellGng. 

Remember, Hip Hop is a sport. So if you’re ready to go 16’s With Us, leave a comment! 

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Follow Us on Instagram: @16swithus]]>2719truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-s-with-us-podcast-episode-1--69688612
On this episode, The Squad talks about a local IG page causing certain controversy, along with naming their Top 5 Hip-Hop Albums of 2025. Then, as a collective unit, they decide on an overall Top 5 Hip-Hop Albums of 2025. Finally, they Shine the Beam on a local artist from the 916. 

The Squad: Walt, Vash, VellGng, and DJ DSt3llo. 

All the topic we speak about are up for discussion in the comment section. 

So please Like, Comment, and Subscribe to our new podcast! 

Appreciate the Love and Support! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69688612Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:20:24 +0000Darrius CastilloThis is the pilot episode for our new podcast 16's With Us.  On this episode, The Squad talks about a local IG page causing certain controversy, along with naming their Top 5 Hip-Hop Albums of 2025. Then, as a collective unit, they decide on an...
On this episode, The Squad talks about a local IG page causing certain controversy, along with naming their Top 5 Hip-Hop Albums of 2025. Then, as a collective unit, they decide on an overall Top 5 Hip-Hop Albums of 2025. Finally, they Shine the Beam on a local artist from the 916. 

The Squad: Walt, Vash, VellGng, and DJ DSt3llo. 

All the topic we speak about are up for discussion in the comment section. 

So please Like, Comment, and Subscribe to our new podcast! 

Appreciate the Love and Support! ]]>4714truefull