General Norrad of Tha Homeboys and AK Love of Black Hole Posse sit down with Mile High Minute to tell the story of the birth of Denver hip-hop. General Norrad takes it back to the early 1980s, from breakdancing and discovering artists like Run-DMC and LL Cool J to meeting rappers from Brooklyn in Denver in 1986 and forming HBO—Home Boys Only. He recalls Denver’s earliest freestyle sessions, ciphers, rap battles and contests, and the pioneers who helped establish Colorado’s hip-hop foundation.

They break down Denver’s earliest rap groups and artists, including Living Legends, Legion of Doom, Black Hole Posse, BMW, Fresh MC’s, Most Illanest B-Boys, Keith McD, MC Boom and Boogie Bass. Norrad also recalls Living Legends releasing what he describes as one of Denver’s first hip-hop records around 1984–85 and explains how Tha Homeboys eventually began recording with Steve Roll’n of Tag Team, years before “Whoomp! (There It Is)” became a massive hit.

General Norrad also tells the story of Tha Homeboys opening for DJ Quik in Denver in the early ’90s and witnessing the infamous chaos surrounding Quik’s Denver performance. They discuss DJ Quik’s later references to Denver, how the city reacted, and why Norrad still considers Quik an influential producer despite what happened decades ago.

AK Love breaks down “Denver Love,” while the two pioneers remember a period when Black Hole Posse, Tha Homeboys and BMW were among Denver’s premier rap groups. They discuss battling each other before eventually joining forces years later, the difference between recording music in the ’80s and today, Denver’s gang era, and why Colorado struggled to receive national recognition despite being a major touring market.

The conversation also connects Denver’s pioneers to later generations. They discuss Trev Rich, MNLD, Interstate Ike, Young Doe, Kofax, Denver’s evolving sound and what the city still needs to reach the next level. General Norrad also shares stories from his years in Nashville, including working around Young Buck and meeting Jelly Roll before his rise to fame.

In this interview:

• Birth of Denver hip-hop in the 1980s
• Tha Homeboys / HBO history
• Black Hole Posse
• Denver’s first hip-hop records
• DJ Quik’s infamous Denver show
• Tag Team & Steve Roll’n
• “Whoomp! (There It Is)”
• Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
• Kool Moe Dee
• Denver Love
• BMW & Sabotage
• Denver rap battles & ciphers
• Gang culture changing Denver hip-hop
• Why the music industry overlooked Denver
• Trev Rich & Cash Money
• MNLD, Interstate Ike & Young Doe
• Young Buck & Nashville hip-hop
• Meeting Jelly Roll before the fame
• Denver’s modern rap sound
• 40 years of Colorado hip-hop history

MILE HIGH MINUTE

Yung Dom, SPM’s youngest son, sits down with Mile High Minute for an in-depth conversation about growing up in Denver, discovering that SPM (South Park Mexican) was his father, and building his own identity and music career outside of his dad’s legacy. Dom explains how he first learned about SPM as a kid, discovering songs like “In My Hood,” “Red Beans and Rice,” “Real Gangsta” and “Bloody War,” and how people initially questioned his story when he revealed their relationship publicly.

Yung Dom also speaks on the questions surrounding SPM’s case and paperwork, sharing what he personally knows while acknowledging there are parts of the situation he doesn’t fully know or understand. He discusses dealing with criticism surrounding his father, why he wants people to judge him as his own person, and whether SPM’s history could affect his own rap career.

The conversation also covers Dope House Records and Yung Dom’s plans for his career. When asked if he would sign with Dope House, Dom says his goal is to build his own independent label and team in Denver instead. He talks about wanting to work with Colorado artists including 100 Pack Savvy, AP and TTB Fredo, while discussing Denver’s growing hip-hop scene and his goal of helping put the city on the map.

Yung Dom also talks about Houston, his relationship with SPM’s side of the family, and the support SPM continues to receive from artists and fans. The conversation touches on names including Lil Flip and Peso Peso, SPM’s potential future, and whether fans could eventually hear Yung Dom and SPM make music together.

In this interview:
• Yung Dom growing up in Denver
• Finding out SPM was his father
• SPM’s paperwork and case
• SPM’s The Last Chair Violinist album
• Dope House Records
• Would Yung Dom sign to Dope House?
• Lil Flip & Peso Peso
• SPM’s Houston legacy
• SPM’s potential future
• Making music with SPM
• 100 Pack Savvy, AP & TTB Fredo
• Denver’s rap scene
• Colorado’s Latin hip-hop scene
• Starting his own record label
• Staying independent
• Yung Dom’s upcoming music

MILE HIGH MINUTE

Triiibe1Mill sits down with Mile High Minute to talk about his journey from New Orleans to Colorado Springs, why Colorado became his second home, and what he’s learned building his music career from the ground up. He also breaks down the tension between Denver and Colorado Springs and explains why he believes artists across the state need to work together instead of staying divided. NoteGPT_Transcript_Triiibe1Mill… NoteGPT_Transcript_Triiibe1Mill…

Triiibe1Mill also gets into the business behind his music. He explains why artists have to invest in themselves, what happened after getting exposure through platforms like Say Cheese and No Jumper, and reveals that he’s already roughly $50K into his career. According to him, money alone isn't enough—you still need the music, production, budget and “it factor” working together. NoteGPT_Transcript_Triiibe1Mill…

Later, the conversation turns to Pueblo, where Triiibe1Mill says living there felt like “GTA in real life.” He shares stories from his time there before comparing Colorado street culture with what he grew up around in New Orleans. He also discusses upcoming music, including Brick Brothers Deluxe, GTA 6, and Saved by the Tweakers 2. NoteGPT_Transcript_Triiibe1Mill…

Topics include:
• New Orleans → Colorado Springs
• Denver vs. Colorado Springs
• Pueblo street culture
• “Pueblo is like GTA in real life”
• New Orleans vs. Colorado culture
• Investing $50K+ into music
• Say Cheese & No Jumper exposure
• Why artists need to invest in promotion
• Colorado's growing rap scene
• Lil Mac Diddy & Lil Nate
• Building a real fanbase independently
• Upcoming projects & rollouts

MILE HIGH MINUTE