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04Riley: Don’t Let Bad Thoughts Take Over
The Blue Springs rapper, producer, and engineer on growing up, the grind, the KC underground, and the nonprofit on his chest — 14 questions, untouched, with session photos throughout.
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Latest · Photo Essay
Photos: 04Riley at Lake of the Ozarks
Fourteen frames from the weekend: the overlook in the afternoon, then the pontoon from golden hour to moonrise. With the vlog, the songs, and the lore. August 9, 2026.
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04Riley and 1wave Finally Made a Song. It’s Called “Blow My High.”
Both artists tell the story in full, and the track plays right on the page. August 5, 2026. Dispatch · InterviewGittyman Knows Exactly Where He'll Be in Five Years
“More freedom is the main thing.” On camera, word for word. August 4, 2026. Dispatch · VlogWe Shot a Music Video on a Pontoon Boat
04Riley at Lake of the Ozarks: three songs from scratch and a golden hour video. Full vlog with chapters. August 2, 2026. Dispatch · NewsGittyman on Jace Camden's Next Project
“It's gonna be a vibe for sure.” On camera, with the clip. July 31, 2026. Dispatch · NewsWyd Benny's Next Album Is “Pretty Much Done”
Gittyman gives the first word on the follow-up to Bennington Ave, with the clip and the album playable. July 23, 2026. Behind the ScenesFrom Podcast to Platform: The Duff Radio Story So Far
38 episodes, 7 releases, 50+ countries — how it happened. Release NotesRelease Notes: Nun’ to Say / Feel My Pain
Seven featured KC artists across two tracks. Culture & PlaceHow Underground Artists Get Discovered in 2026
The honest playbook: catalogs, features, long-form, video. ProductionAn FL Studio Beat Workflow You Can Steal
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