Nola Rap Life

New Orleans rapper, producer, journalist and teacher Dion “Devious” Norman has been apart of and witnessed some of the greatest moments in New Orleans Hip-hop history. Growing up in the 17th ward , he witnessed the inception of Hip-hop in the early 80’s and its effect on New Orleans music culture. The Xavier University graduate released many albums over the years and helped produce one of the most important records in New Orleans music history called “Where They At” by Dj Jimi. We had a chance to talk about his life and more in an in depth conversation about the present, past and the future! 

New Orleans producer and singer Cornell Perkins aka Suga Bear talks about his life growing up in New Orleans , the music business , producing songs for Master P , Soulja Slim , Mac and more in this exclusive interview with Jay from Nola Rap Life. 

Uptown New Orleans rapper Sammo aka Samm talks about his life growing up in the 3rd Ward , being childhood friends with New Orleans rap legends Mac and Soulja Slim , his experience being signed to Master P's record label No Limit Records and more in this exclusive interview with Jay aka Dj Byrd from Nola Rap Life .