Dom Kennedy - From the West Side With Love 3, Staying Independent, The future for OPM & More

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  • Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
  • Interview #114 on The Bootleg Kev Podcast we have Leimert Park's own Dom Kennedy! Dom has been in the game for some time now and today he comes and promotes his latest album From the West Side With Love 3! Dom Kennedy also touches on his past experiences with labels & why he chose to stay independent. We also touch on his friendship with late Nipsey Hussle & how the infamous record "Doubled Up" came about. We appreciate Dom for stopping by and showing us some love, make sure you check out his new album!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 153

  • @luissoto1993
    @luissoto1993 2 роки тому +63

    Dom And Curren$y changed the Underground

    • @alfredjackson7058
      @alfredjackson7058 2 роки тому +6

      To witness it and to understand how far both came is crazy

    • @slimslide5880
      @slimslide5880 2 роки тому +1

      No Bullshit💯

    • @choppaboy1655
      @choppaboy1655 2 роки тому +7

      Dom, Curren$y, Smoke Dza,Freddie Gibbs, Larry June starting too as well, and for some time back in the 2011 era I’d say ASAP, Pro Era, and Wiz did too.

    • @luissoto1993
      @luissoto1993 2 роки тому +4

      @@choppaboy1655 larry june is for sure taking that avenue. Probably doing it even bigger considering all he’s doing independent

    • @darriuspeterson9165
      @darriuspeterson9165 8 місяців тому

      @@luissoto1993that’s a fact

  • @02nupe
    @02nupe 2 роки тому +67

    OWNERSHIP!!! this why him and Nip were so great for the culture!!! RESPECT!!

    • @02nupe
      @02nupe 2 роки тому +2

      @@Gurgaonp what you said is 100% irrelevant…. You didn’t even write the code for this app…

    • @02nupe
      @02nupe 2 роки тому +1

      @@Gurgaonp yep UA-cam is making money off your comments… imagine that.

  • @Cosmiczel
    @Cosmiczel 2 роки тому +48

    "Black Bentleys.. It's the Model of success and the definition of failure"
    Favorite song by Dom.

    • @andrewilliams6866
      @andrewilliams6866 2 роки тому +2

      Go take the royalties and buy a pizza building

    • @Cosmiczel
      @Cosmiczel 2 роки тому +2

      @@andrewilliams6866 I didn't do my homework, still watched Rap City 💎

    • @finnessejets4231
      @finnessejets4231 6 місяців тому

      @@Cosmiczelnow why would you want be in the grey area?

  • @juswolf22
    @juswolf22 2 роки тому +88

    I think nip and dom had the advantage of staying indie because of their geography. LA as a market you eating good just off that city, and once you get that city it opens up so many more. Kinda like Houston or Atlanta too

    • @mrbinspire
      @mrbinspire 2 роки тому +4

      facts 💯 LA big enough to support artists for sure if u can get on

    • @Dem816gritter
      @Dem816gritter 2 роки тому +3

      Dem boyz in Texas also

    • @a1jones
      @a1jones 2 роки тому

      U so right !!!

    • @KaliforniaREE
      @KaliforniaREE 2 роки тому

      Nah. They had more fans in other states.

    • @alfredjackson7058
      @alfredjackson7058 2 роки тому

      Nip wasn’t indie .. that’s on record

  • @neriogomez1033
    @neriogomez1033 2 роки тому +7

    From Westside w/Love III is gonna be a classic for sure but I hope Rap and Roll gets its flowers as well. To me its one of his best projects.

  • @monroedavismd
    @monroedavismd 2 роки тому +26

    Man the yellow album was so crazy… from the samples to the features….

    • @alfredjackson7058
      @alfredjackson7058 2 роки тому +1

      Volume 2 By Him Is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @tyrushbk
      @tyrushbk 2 роки тому

      That's ma favorite one frfr

    • @tyrushbk
      @tyrushbk 2 роки тому +2

      @@michaelwhitfield1530 gold alpinas

  • @yahvelycastaneda4350
    @yahvelycastaneda4350 2 роки тому +19

    Dom reminds of me of such a good time it bothers me that people say he’s underrated when I’m fact he’s a legend in LA if your not from here you won’t understand so happy he’s dropping music again ima always be a fan #OPMTilItsOva

    • @LikeNoOther95
      @LikeNoOther95 2 роки тому +1

      I’m from Fresno. I understand though…

    • @nonainai
      @nonainai 2 роки тому +1

      I’m from Nigeria. I Understand. This man is a LEGEND.

    • @alfredjackson7058
      @alfredjackson7058 2 роки тому +1

      I’m from Detroit Dom been my fav for 5 years

  • @mulattobeats9912
    @mulattobeats9912 2 роки тому +16

    Chicago got a LOT of love for Dom Kennedy that I don’t think he realize. Yellow Album was in heavy rotation out here

    • @michaelhodge2512
      @michaelhodge2512 2 роки тому

      Om
      L

    • @alfredjackson7058
      @alfredjackson7058 2 роки тому

      Cap only a select few do but Michigan love him his itune numbers show who bump his shit and it’s always been LA and Detroit those are facts

    • @mulattobeats9912
      @mulattobeats9912 2 роки тому

      @@alfredjackson7058u have no clue what you’re talking about lmao

    • @OldSoulCellz
      @OldSoulCellz 2 роки тому

      Yea we love dom in the chi…still slept on a lil out here tho

    • @xci_radio2211
      @xci_radio2211 2 роки тому

      That's a really dope surprise

  • @rashardbrewster6049
    @rashardbrewster6049 2 роки тому +6

    “Blue, red, green the only colors I salute”

  • @Haaaveeyy
    @Haaaveeyy 2 роки тому +9

    Love Dom! Never slips! EVER! my personal top 5 favorites.

  • @adenrele1496
    @adenrele1496 2 роки тому +5

    Bro’s spirit is pure.

  • @amsterdamgraham8278
    @amsterdamgraham8278 2 роки тому +8

    Leimert Park Legend 🐐 OPM TIL ITS OVA!

  • @user-tk7rl6hw6c
    @user-tk7rl6hw6c Рік тому +2

    Larry June x Dom Kennedy need a collab album

  • @Kashandfriends
    @Kashandfriends 2 роки тому +2

    Dom ayy Goat of this west coast rap shi

  • @boogiebaby1384
    @boogiebaby1384 2 роки тому +3

    Kennedy been one of them ones and this my 1st time watching one of his interviews

  • @stevenrodriguez524
    @stevenrodriguez524 2 роки тому +3

    Yellow album is crazy he had short dogg on there

  • @c_rob1
    @c_rob1 2 роки тому +2

    I downloaded and still have all them tapes they discuss from that mixtape era. And still spin them from time to time. Classic.

  • @julianhenderson276
    @julianhenderson276 2 роки тому +2

    The goat

  • @GdaMan773
    @GdaMan773 2 роки тому +4

    Dom Kennedy gets a massage with a hat on😂😂

  • @cordellgibson6037
    @cordellgibson6037 2 роки тому +2

    Hearing about him and Nip working together, their relationship, and how Double Up came about lowkey made me sad for real. Dom is a tremendous artist and i can only dream about the Batman and Superman ish they would have been on together, especially with Bino coming up.

  • @cjjackson3701
    @cjjackson3701 2 роки тому +5

    Album was 🔥 #OPM #AOTY

  • @a1jones
    @a1jones 2 роки тому +3

    Dom Kennedy - California 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @healthyman101
    @healthyman101 2 роки тому +6

    Great interview! Dom always keeps it 💯

  • @roscoarendse9967
    @roscoarendse9967 2 роки тому +5

    Dope interview, dom is deffs underrated.. TMC !!

  • @Nemarr
    @Nemarr 2 роки тому +4

    Appreciate Dom for always droppin jewels 🙏🏿💎💎💎💎💎 #OPM

  • @nicholasverando2150
    @nicholasverando2150 Рік тому

    I'm from where Dom and nipsey from. I also do music and that's who we just Are as a community we are independent self made people. Chrenshaw forever

  • @Micmonster420
    @Micmonster420 2 роки тому +1

    Dom Is a beast 💯💯 he is definitely a legend

  • @djtemptations3775
    @djtemptations3775 2 роки тому +5

    Damn Warm Brew not a crew no more that New Content album is so cold and underrated 😫

  • @josesantizo4432
    @josesantizo4432 2 роки тому +2

    We love Dom from Orange County, CA

  • @SOttt-wg2cs
    @SOttt-wg2cs 2 роки тому +2

    love dom the he the realist, gave to much game on this.

  • @Jaywill12beast
    @Jaywill12beast 2 роки тому +1

    Dom is always be a legend 🔥

  • @phil3122
    @phil3122 2 роки тому +5

    Kev step ya intro game up lol that’s the legendary Dom Kennedy not just ya homie. It’s a small detail but it goes a long way, especially when you’re interviewing the legends like Dom.

  • @nerdy90s60
    @nerdy90s60 2 роки тому

    “Showtime” Dom Kennedy old gem!

  • @six0two824
    @six0two824 2 роки тому +2

    We need get home safely on Spotify

    • @lamarpaid1879
      @lamarpaid1879 2 роки тому

      After school breaks me down everytime!

  • @chrisharwell2355
    @chrisharwell2355 2 роки тому

    Dom a 🐐

  • @MrScarface934
    @MrScarface934 2 роки тому +2

    Kinda sad to see how the LA rap scene has changed from Dom and Nip era to now. The whole industry is pushed by numbers and beef now. It is not organic like it once was.

  • @igobyxoxomusicunderaxlprks9000
    @igobyxoxomusicunderaxlprks9000 2 роки тому +5

    My artist has released over 300 songs, 23 projects, and dropped out of college to focus on the craft. he's the only Gen Z millennials without a phone or social media. Information on my website, stay blessed! O.P.M. 4ever!

  • @PreciseEarzBlog
    @PreciseEarzBlog 2 роки тому +3

    OPM Til its Over

  • @taylorcallejabalbuena1412
    @taylorcallejabalbuena1412 2 роки тому +1

    A real legend OPM

  • @Rayymer
    @Rayymer 2 роки тому

    Larry June Dom Kennedy Need Tape Together That Will Be Fire

  • @willondennpofm9057
    @willondennpofm9057 2 роки тому +2

    Baltimore MD fuck wit you bro !

  • @LikeNoOther95
    @LikeNoOther95 2 роки тому +11

    The jacka
    Tupac
    Mac Dre
    nipsey hussle
    Dom Kennedy
    currensy
    Kendrick Lamar
    Rockie fresh
    Lil Pete
    Drakeo the ruler
    Larry June
    Casey veggies
    Dizzy wright
    Fashawn
    Biggie
    Michael Jackson
    Prince
    These are the top artists of all-time . (No order)

    • @SpaceGhostPurps
      @SpaceGhostPurps 2 роки тому +1

      Casey still goin hard

    • @LikeNoOther95
      @LikeNoOther95 2 роки тому +3

      @@SpaceGhostPurps no doubt… probably forgot 03 greedo off the list, but that can be debated.

    • @bobbytrill5166
      @bobbytrill5166 2 роки тому +1

      nah bro, thats YOUR list... good list tho. I like alot of those artists. Paper non stop is one of my fave Jacka songs.

    • @bobbytrill5166
      @bobbytrill5166 2 роки тому

      @@LikeNoOther95 tHeSe aRe tHe tOp 15 aRtisTs oF alL tiMe...

    • @bobbytrill5166
      @bobbytrill5166 2 роки тому

      @@LikeNoOther95 cant trust nobody named benji

  • @nicholasverando2150
    @nicholasverando2150 Рік тому

    Opm foe life

  • @Ziggiebling
    @Ziggiebling 2 роки тому +2

    We need that Best After Bobby lll

  • @LordMizukage_
    @LordMizukage_ 2 роки тому +1

    Let's go Dom!

  • @sfrvnko7818
    @sfrvnko7818 2 роки тому

    S/o dom in 09-10 coming to NC been a fan ever since.

  • @Brian-bq8tj
    @Brian-bq8tj 2 роки тому +3

    Get curren$y on here already come on man!

  • @gloryboyz7889
    @gloryboyz7889 2 роки тому +3

    Where the time stamps at ???

  • @26bandsup
    @26bandsup 2 роки тому +2

    Hidden Gem in LA

  • @josephpineda6965
    @josephpineda6965 2 роки тому +2

    Dom kennedy n Larry jume need to hop on a track fr fr

  • @HoopIntellect
    @HoopIntellect 2 роки тому

    OPM

  • @RezzyDocYT
    @RezzyDocYT 2 роки тому +1

    It’s sad to hear he wasn’t holding on to nip verses… but maybe there’s hope… hopefully we can get yellow album on dsp’s I feel kev lol… and he not lying them Howard shows be rocking

  • @Bigdaddy-nh7mb
    @Bigdaddy-nh7mb 2 роки тому

    Houston been on the independent grind

  • @DOMTURISMO
    @DOMTURISMO 2 роки тому +1

    Good interview.

  • @buddyblacc
    @buddyblacc 2 роки тому +1

    Dom craccin females put me up on him

  • @AKDREEZY
    @AKDREEZY 2 роки тому +1

    #OPM ❤️💙💚💰✨

  • @MrPyrex609
    @MrPyrex609 2 роки тому

    We need another half a mill project

  • @JoseReyes-tm8dm
    @JoseReyes-tm8dm 2 роки тому

    Got Philly fans in the chat!

  • @RicherThanIeverbeen
    @RicherThanIeverbeen 2 роки тому

    The song hes on is my fav on Burden of Proof. Shit is haaaaard

  • @backwoodthatgood7248
    @backwoodthatgood7248 2 роки тому

    I love dom

  • @mattzolly6027
    @mattzolly6027 2 роки тому

    Great interview Kev

  • @goduniversenature
    @goduniversenature 2 роки тому +2

    DOM paved the way for artist like 8BALLKAINE. 💐

  • @igobyxoxomusicunderaxlprks9000
    @igobyxoxomusicunderaxlprks9000 2 роки тому +10

    For the record, Dom never said he was under appreciated or underrated, he straight up lied to Dom's face, probably embarassed and unintentionally had a Freudian slip and Dom called him on it, but hahaha, Dom likes the lane he's in. He never wanted to be out there like that fighting for the #1

    • @BootlegKev
      @BootlegKev  2 роки тому +2

      1:11 into the interview he says that 🤷‍♂️ open your ears 👂

    • @nonainai
      @nonainai 2 роки тому +2

      You preed him into that sir. Dom Kennedy is Dom Kennedy. Underrated is irrelevant when speaking on a Man like this.

    • @realjoshb
      @realjoshb 2 роки тому +1

      @@BootlegKev literally in the first sentence

    • @daisybonilla9828
      @daisybonilla9828 2 роки тому

      @@BootlegKev underrated but never under appreciated.

    • @alfredjackson7058
      @alfredjackson7058 2 роки тому

      @@BootlegKev don’t try to double back u said what u said he didn’t say that fool

  • @fortytwo3993
    @fortytwo3993 2 роки тому

    “Love you...more”

  • @withthewindowsdown
    @withthewindowsdown 2 роки тому +5

    Random fax: hold my liquor(ye) is “my type of party” flow

  • @gaiazyme
    @gaiazyme 2 роки тому +1

    ☀️🏁

  • @TheMusalini
    @TheMusalini 2 роки тому

    🏆🏆🏆

  • @88bluejets
    @88bluejets 2 роки тому

    Aye tell Dom he can get "The Mack" DVD on ebay...

  • @buddyblacc
    @buddyblacc 2 роки тому

    Boss Hussle!

  • @1BCHRISTV
    @1BCHRISTV 2 роки тому

    what happened to pac div?

  • @buddyblacc
    @buddyblacc 2 роки тому

    Benny the butcher the hardest nigga out period!

  • @texmexman1
    @texmexman1 2 роки тому

    Kanye jay elec dom krit 50 my top 5

  • @drizzyfan3
    @drizzyfan3 2 роки тому

    ah nxgga whass @ them howard theater shows...ccraccn cuh i love my city

  • @1BCHRIS
    @1BCHRIS Рік тому

    Met this dude at Bank of America on Fairfax.. REAL ASS NIGGA BRUH

  • @bayshark7o7
    @bayshark7o7 2 роки тому

    Dom is LA

  • @finnessejets4231
    @finnessejets4231 6 місяців тому

    Larry June and DOM…don’t even have the same type of music. They have 0 similarities!!!! You smokin kev

  • @richiecollette8021
    @richiecollette8021 2 роки тому

    you def said under rated @ 0;32 Kev, talking about Dom said that, nah

  • @yarchism
    @yarchism 2 роки тому

    21:45 here's footage from that day ...BTW that song in the background never came out but sounds FIRE feat bino
    ua-cam.com/video/rAUQyWFDPIk/v-deo.html

    • @leonss102
      @leonss102 2 роки тому

      That song got leaked a while back brodi. it's right here on youtube

    • @leonss102
      @leonss102 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/tO9M3uLNue0/v-deo.html

  • @JoseReyes-tm8dm
    @JoseReyes-tm8dm 2 роки тому

    No bap

  • @therealstinkmeaner7271
    @therealstinkmeaner7271 2 роки тому

    Man Kev you make Phoenix look corny….We been fukcin wit Dom !!! Leimert park remind me of Lindo Park and Kev your not from Az

  • @ericromero5490
    @ericromero5490 2 роки тому

    BRO THE NEW ALBUM FTWSWL3 WAS A FLOP MAN HELLA DISAPPOINTING

  • @datdudetheyhate4121
    @datdudetheyhate4121 2 роки тому

    Dom makes dope music but he really makes 6x9 music.

  • @Slave4urself
    @Slave4urself 2 роки тому

    I wasn’t feeling this project really a lot of his new stuff. In my opinion Dom has fell off completely.

  • @yawnyawn6038
    @yawnyawn6038 2 роки тому

    Dom is a boring rapper , the fact that he is independent doesn’t matter , every song sounds the same , words are long , sleepy , and boring

    • @isaiahcastillo8283
      @isaiahcastillo8283 2 роки тому +8

      Independent = ownership. He getting real money not like these mainstream lames. Lyrics are like none other, real ones know

    • @Jaywill12beast
      @Jaywill12beast 2 роки тому +1

      You sound like a hater bruh

    • @melemelstl
      @melemelstl 2 роки тому +1

      You his biggest fan if you listening and know all of that

    • @yawnyawn6038
      @yawnyawn6038 2 роки тому

      @@Jaywill12beast nope , just saying what everyone won’t

    • @yawnyawn6038
      @yawnyawn6038 2 роки тому

      @@melemelstl I’m from La , and he was good at first , but made bad decisions with who and how he put music out …. His raps make me sleep

  • @qu.illan3
    @qu.illan3 2 роки тому

    OPM