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Having gained notoriety on a West Coast anthem with his song “Vintage and Adventurous,” L.A.’s Conradfrmdaaves pulled up to the Power 106 studios to Checc’d In with DJ Carisma about his come up and what is on the way.

The Cali rapper explains the origins of his name came about and how growing up and attending Westchester high school helped him come into his own as an artist and as a creative. While he admits that his passion for tattooing came from his stint in prison, his transition to music was inspired by the late Nipsey Hussle. Conrad shares that his top influences include Hussle, the late legend Tupac, as well as Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.

Conrad goes on to speak on his upcoming singles with Drakeo The Ruler, Kalan.Frfr, how strip clubs should show more support to L.A. artists, and much more.

Check out the full interview below!