Synopsis
Cuzzin' Dre of the Bay Area's 106 KMEL is here to talk all the about the dumb sh*t celebrities do! Town native, Andre, from a child has had a love for all things music. Thriving musically in drums & percussion throughout his childhood, he continued his musicianship at Oakland School of the Arts where he discovered a new love The Industry. Developing bands, promoting shows and learning the production behind recording artist was new found interest that turned into his new career goal. During his undergrad at Texas Southern University Andre continued these endeavors as he worked within the music industry as an Assistant Road Manager & Marketing team member who was responsible for Street promo as well as helped artist grow social media presence. Andre found a keen liking to marketing and returned to further his education by earning his MBA degree with a concentration in Marketing. Upon receipt of his masters Andre realized his best product was in fact his self. His lifelong passion for HIP HOP music along with his magnetic character & love for the culture made him a perfect fit for the 106 family. Emerging as Cuzzin Dre, his career began at Iheart as a street team marketing member, but in 1 short year has expanded his career into a Radio personality, currently working on the Sana G Morning show as the Man on The Streets. As everyones favorite cousin, Cuzzin Dre shares his raw unapologetic opinion of the things that are happening in the industry, from celebrity slip ups to providing platforms for new perspectives, Cuzzin Dre ensures everyone has a voice.
Episodes
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061825 Donnell Rawlings Phone Interview
19/06/2025 Duration: 08minComedian Donnell Rawlins Called into the station to chop it up with his Favorite Cuzzin Dre about his " Black N Milds" comedy tour. He gives his un biased opinion on the Diddy Trial, his role on 50 Cents' "BMF" show and More. TUNE IN!
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Honey Bxby Interview
30/04/2025 Duration: 10minR&B's own Honey Bxby stopped by the station to chop it up with her favorite Cuzzin Dre. Peep the full interview now!
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Too Short, Symba, & StunnaMan02 Interview & Freestyle
22/04/2025 Duration: 44minToo Short, Symba, & StunnaMan02 pulled up to talk about their new movie Freaky Tales. Symba & Stunnaman kicked off a dope Freestyle while Too Short previewed a new song off his new album "SIR Too Short Volume 1Freaky Tales"
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C5 Interview & Freestyle
25/03/2025 Duration: 26minOakland's Own, Rapper, C5 jumped on the podcast to talk about his new album "God Been Good to Me" as well as what his current relation with God is like. C5 get's emotional talking about his breakup from his child's mother as well as his addiction to porn. You know he couldn't leave with out dropping off a freestyle as well! TUNE IN!
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Mr. Got Damn It Interview
07/03/2025 Duration: 16minMr. Got Damn It has been hanging out in the Bay Area for Months now, showing and getting a lot of love. Cuzzin Dre sat down with him to discuss his love for muscle cars and motorcycles and why he just can't leave Oakland! Check it out!
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Frisco Philly B Interview
26/02/2025 Duration: 29minUp n coming content creator and comedian Frisco Philly B & Cuzzin Dre chop it up about pissing rappers off with his comedy skits, how he first got started, new music, and movies. Definitly an interview you want to check out!
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Stunnaman02 Interview & Freestyle
17/01/2025 Duration: 25minSan Francisco's own Stunnaman02 kicked off 2025 with a fire interview about staying healthy, eating salads, and new music. Of couse I couldn't let him leave without dropping a freestyle with his favorite Cuzzin Dre.Take a listen & share!
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P_Lo & Kool John HBK Gang Comeback!
15/08/2024 Duration: 30minThe Shmop Boyz, P_Lo & Kool John slid through the station to chop it up with their favorite Cuzzin Dre about their new album; Moovie!2 The Yeequel. Check out who they pick as their favorite Bay Area rap groups between SOBx RBE & HBK Gang & More!
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Episode 8- Dj Fresh Talks Surviving R. Kelly, working with Wiz Khalifa, & More!
16/01/2019 Duration: 30minDj Fresh & Cuzzin Dre Chopp it up about Surviving R. Kelly, Working With Wiz Khalifa, & Dj Mistakes!
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Episode 7- The Mekanix speak on Bay Area Beef, Tekashi 6ix9ine, & Producing!
18/12/2018 Duration: 28minBay Area super producers, The Mekanix, jumped the Half-Baked Podcast with Cuzzin Dre. The Mekanix have produced records for multiple artist in the region as well as some of the Bay Area legends such as E-40, Too Short, J. Stalin, Mistah Fab & more! The Half-Baked Podcast is a show based on dumb s&!% that celebrities do & say. On this episode Cuzzin Dre asked The Mekanix their opinions about the most recent Tekashi 69 & Trey Way indictment, as well as the beef between two Bay Area legends, San Francisco native, Messy Marv & Vallejo's own & Thizz ENT CEO, J. Diggs. In the Interview Cuzzin Dre asked the producing duo if they could intervene & bring both J. Diggs & Messy Marv to the table to squash the beef, their answers you don't want to miss!
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Episode 6- J. Stalin Addresses Snitching Rumors
21/07/2018 Duration: 11minOn this Episode of the Half Baked Podcast, Oakland Rapper, J. Stalin stops by to holla at Cuzzin Dre about his recent bar fight incident, & Snitching allegations from Boskoe 100.
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Episode 5 - YG 400 Arrested for Robbery!
15/07/2018 Duration: 06minCuzzin Dre of the Sana G Morning Show on 106.1 KMEL goes over the legal laws of Nevada, as he explains why this was just simply avoidable & immature of YG.
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Episode 4 - Tory Lanez Smacks a Fan!
10/07/2018 Duration: 09minCuzzin Dre gives Tory Lanez some advice on crowd surfing and the benefits of having security at his shows.
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Episode 3.5 What's Beef?! (Pusha T vs. Drake Update)
30/05/2018 Duration: 09minWith the Current rap beef between Drake & Pusha T going on, Cuzzin Dre gives his updated opinion on who is winning the rap battle & the latest diss record from Push T!
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Episode 3 - What's Beef?!
28/05/2018 Duration: 10minOn this episode of the Half- Baked Podcast, Cuzzin Dre & G- Biz try to determine whether Pusha T dissing Drake was a dumb thing to do.
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Episode 2 - Ralo Tried to Fly With $1 Mil Worth of Weed?!
15/05/2018 Duration: 09minOn this episode Cuzzin Dre lets us know how he feels about Atlanta Rapper, Ralo's most recent troubles with the police.
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Episode 1 - Tappin' In With Zoe Tha Roasta
02/05/2018 Duration: 15minCuzzin Dre talks with Zoe Tha Roasta & Mob Fam about the importance of artist "tapping in" with reputable locals when performing out of town.Come tap in to the first episode of the HALF BAKED PODCAST!!

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