Those FV days (2009-2013) were golden fr back in high school. Crazy how it went from that to releasing a track with Dizzy Wright back in 2022. Appreciate y'all inspiration & still pushing to this day thru solo endeavors ✊🏾
The Funk Volume era is still one of my favorite eras of rap to this day. I was just getting introduced to the independent rap scene at that time. Everything from Hop's crazy music videos, the Funk Volume cyphers, the rap contests, and being around for the early days of social media made this era special. Sometimes I really miss this era.
Bro FV really had me on they’re shit heavy!! I remember first ever hearing “Funk Volume 2013” thinking damn these dudes are dope af and can spit! And at that time I was into skating and right away thinking I can relate to these dude. I also remember watching they’re funny freestyle videos on UA-cam laughing cause they’re just regular guys trynna make it. Dope af. S/o to Hopsin, Dizzy, SwizZz, Jarren & Hoppa for the memories! 🙏🙏
I found Hop from Tech then Swizzz then Benton and you. The Jarren Kato shit was my faves of FV tracks! FV was a great team and if things worked out it could of been history making. It was kind of personally saddening to watch it crumble. Theres been some great post FV tunes tho too that might not exist if FV still did.
Man bruh funk volume had spiritual value in my life along with a lot of other musicians and groups but it’s like as I progressed with my craft and as changes happened in my life I saw you guys go through the same changes on a much larger scale almost showing me what I’m going through is normal for the hand I’m dealt and the route I chose just know you all are appreciated at large levels probably not even understandable to yall and I personally can’t wait to work with all the artists that inspire me and tell yall bout this shit face to face❤
Crazy bro. Cool to see you making content like this. Rapped on one of your beats for one of the FV contests back in the day. Y’all made me realize this shit was possible. Hope you boys are doing good Those contests are also responsible for all the rappers leaving comments on UA-cam begging to check their music 😭
I was 8 years old in 2009 when I found FV. Part of the reason I make music today. Never got to see them live because Hopsin had a 18 years age limit but some friends of mine got to see Hop and Token here in Sweden 😤
I remember funk Volume, Swiss and Hopsin and then all that stuff happened to beef between Marcus and dane. Since supposably that was all beefing and everything and then it came out with undercover prodigy
Those FV days (2009-2013) were golden fr back in high school. Crazy how it went from that to releasing a track with Dizzy Wright back in 2022. Appreciate y'all inspiration & still pushing to this day thru solo endeavors ✊🏾
"Free Meal" still pops up from time to time on my spotify.
The Funk Volume era is still one of my favorite eras of rap to this day. I was just getting introduced to the independent rap scene at that time. Everything from Hop's crazy music videos, the Funk Volume cyphers, the rap contests, and being around for the early days of social media made this era special. Sometimes I really miss this era.
very special time
FV definitely legendary! Thank you all for the inspiration! Lets keep it goin Kato!
“Relationships Can Make Or Break Your Career” is the best advice
been around long enough to see it happen many times...
I miss the FV days. I remember Hopsin saying on Hot97 that you were one of the producers he wanted to work with.
Awesome vid thanks for telling these stories and giving us something to learn and appreciate. FV era was huge for me as a teenager
🎉❤❤❤
Bro FV really had me on they’re shit heavy!! I remember first ever hearing “Funk Volume 2013” thinking damn these dudes are dope af and can spit! And at that time I was into skating and right away thinking I can relate to these dude. I also remember watching they’re funny freestyle videos on UA-cam laughing cause they’re just regular guys trynna make it. Dope af. S/o to Hopsin, Dizzy, SwizZz, Jarren & Hoppa for the memories! 🙏🙏
I found Hop from Tech then Swizzz then Benton and you. The Jarren Kato shit was my faves of FV tracks! FV was a great team and if things worked out it could of been history making. It was kind of personally saddening to watch it crumble. Theres been some great post FV tunes tho too that might not exist if FV still did.
Man bruh funk volume had spiritual value in my life along with a lot of other musicians and groups but it’s like as I progressed with my craft and as changes happened in my life I saw you guys go through the same changes on a much larger scale almost showing me what I’m going through is normal for the hand I’m dealt and the route I chose just know you all are appreciated at large levels probably not even understandable to yall and I personally can’t wait to work with all the artists that inspire me and tell yall bout this shit face to face❤
Crazy bro. Cool to see you making content like this. Rapped on one of your beats for one of the FV contests back in the day. Y’all made me realize this shit was possible. Hope you boys are doing good
Those contests are also responsible for all the rappers leaving comments on UA-cam begging to check their music 😭
I was 8 years old in 2009 when I found FV. Part of the reason I make music today. Never got to see them live because Hopsin had a 18 years age limit but some friends of mine got to see Hop and Token here in Sweden 😤
Such a fun run watching all that go down🤘
I remember funk Volume, Swiss and Hopsin and then all that stuff happened to beef between Marcus and dane. Since supposably that was all beefing and everything and then it came out with undercover prodigy
I remember the good ol days...I even remixed Billion Bucks and did a freestyle called Trillion Bucks😂...Sneed Drizzle Trillion Bucks
1 second ago is crazy
Insane reflexes
I miss don't funk up the beats.
me too
13:30 A kato production you heard 🔥
hahah OG tag
I’m tryna study for this midterm
Idk why yall listened to Swizz
Trump 2024