The Showcase Series features performances and artist interviews from today's hip hop stars.
  • Interview

    Luke James


    Who is Luke James? Blastro sat down with the soulful singer and songwriter from New Orleans to find out exactly what inspires him to create the eclectic mix of music that makes up his unique sound. Hear about his journey to success in LA, his upcoming album album 'Made To Love', and pre-album 'Luke'.
  • Entrevista En Español

    Jiggy Drama


    Jiggy Drama trajo su hip-hop alternativo por primera vez a Estados Unidos en 2011. En gira promocional de su último Album "Nerside", pasó por Austin, Texas y habló con Blastro2. Diversión, frescura y espontaneidad son los adjetivos que mejor definen su música y su personalidad. Oriundo de la Isla de San Andrés, Colombia, Jiggy trasciende fronteras gracias a sus creativas líricas en doble sentido y carisma. En esta entrevista nos cuenta su historia y el secreto de cómo ser popular siendo un "nerd".
  • Interview in English

    Ximena Sariñana


    Mexican singer songwriter Ximena Sariñana made a stop in Austin, Texas, as part of her US Tour, and spoke with Austin Vida and Blastro2 about the release of her first English Album called as herself. The single "Different" is already a success and she plans keep touring throughout Latin America, Mexico, US and even Japan.
  • Entrevista en Español

    Ximena Sariñana


    La cantautora mexicana Ximena Sariñana hizo un stop en Austin, Texas como parte de su gira norteamericana promocionando su segundo y último Album. Antes del show, habló con Blastro2 sobre los desafíos de componer en inglés, su relación con el público norteamericano y sus antiguos seguidores. Además, compartió su lista de temas preferidos y contó sobre sus planes para 2012 que la llevarán a seguir viajando por México, Latinoamérica y Japón.
  • Interview

    Yelawolf


    Yellawolf talks about working with Eminem and growing up around Nashville.
  • Exclusive Interview

    Kerli


    The Blastro girls met up with Kerli in her hotel room in Chicago during Lollapalooza and wanted to put down the camera so they could try on all of Kerli's clothes and shoes! It was a great surprise when she opened her suitcase and started showing us all of her possible Lollapalooza outfits that she mostly made herself. With the help of her super fans through the Moonchild Community, she was also able to come up with I-LOO, Kerli's super cool "Bubble Goth" mascot. This was a great interview, we had a blast hangin' with Kerli.
  • Exclusive Interview

    Chuckie


    The Blastro girls found themselves on the Playboy afterparty boat in Chicago during Lollapalooza 2011 and got a chance to talk to DJ Chuckie before they danced the night away. He let us know what people can expect at a DJ Chuckie show, how his Dutch sound translated to the states, and the story behind the track that made him big in the states, "Let The Bass Kick in Miami."
  • Special Feature

    Aziatix


    Nicky Lee, Flowsik and Eddie Shin from Aziatix talk to Blastro about growing up in the USA, their music backgrounds as solo artists and how Aziatix came together. The special feature includes the trio's insights on their music videos.
  • Exclusive Interview & Live Performance

    Ozomatli


    Ozomatli guitarist and founding member, Raul Pacheco, joins Austin Vida host Ian Morales backstage at Pachanga Fest in Austin, Texas. In addition to the amazing live performance clips, Pacheco discusses Ozo's most recent album, the band's longevity and their latest project, Ozokidz.
  • Exclusive Live Performance

    Ozomatli


    Ozomatli performs "Dos Cosas Ciertas," "La Gallina," "Chango," "City of Angels," and "Malagasy Shock" live from Pachanga Fest in Austin, Texas.
  • Pachanga Festival 2011 Interview

    Chingo Bling


    Chingo Bling joins Austin Vida host Ian Morales and explains who Chingo Bling is, his upcoming EP and film projects, and he also admits going overboard with his branding. Also check out clips from his live performance from Pachanga Latin Music Festival in Austin, Texas.
  • Pachanga Festival 2011 Live Performance

    Chingo Bling


    Chingo Bling performs "Aye Wey Wey," "Tequila In My Cup," "Put My Chanclas On (Put My Swag On Remix)," "Mas Maiz," and "Tribal Bomba" live from Pachanga Latin Music Festival in Austin, Texas.
  • Pachanga Festival 2011 Interview

    Chico Mann


    Austin Vida host Ian Morales talks with Chico Mann backstage at the Pachanga Latin Music Festival in Austin, Texas and talks about playing to a Latino crowd, he explains his 'Afro Freestyle' music and how it differs from a DJ, and becoming a part of Antibalas and how has helped his Chico Mann career. Also check out clips from his live set that day.
  • Exclusive Live Performance

    Chiddy Bang


    Blastro and BroBible teamed up this year to bring you Chiddy Bang performing "Under The Sheets," "Never," "The Good Life," "Baby Roulette," "Slow Down," "All Things Go," "Too Fake," "Dancing With The DJ," "Truth," and "Opposite of Adults" live from the Belmont in Austin, Texas.
  • Exclusive Interview

    Far East Movement


    The Far East Movement joins Blastro in Austin, Texas and talks about how they got their name, the meaning behind their style, and they talk about the career through their videos "Girls On The Dance Floor," "Rocketeer," and "Like A G6".
  • Exclusive Interview and Live Performance

    Pilar Diaz


    Blastro hooks up with Austin Vida again to bring you an exclusive interview with Pilar Diaz. Austin Vida's Angela Maldonado sits down with Pilar at the Pachanga Festival in Austin, Texas and they chat about Pilar's step down from Los Abandoned to a solo career, she tells us the meaning behind her music video for "Ilegal En Estyle", and you can also check out live performance clips of "Friday The 13th/Trece," "Pinata," and "Tu Y Yo".
  • Exclusive Live Performance

    Pilar Diaz


    Pilar Diaz performs "Friday the 13th/Trece," "Pinata," and "Tu Y Yo" live from Pachanga Festival in Austin, Texas.
  • Exclusive Interview

    Pacha Massive


    Blastro teamed up with Austin Vida once again for this years Pachanga Festival in Austin, Texas. Austin Vida's Ian Morales talked with Pacha Massive about what they consider their style of music, collaborations, and also check out performance clips of "Take The Wheel," "Get It On," and "Pachangueando".
  • Exclusive Live Performance

    Pacha Massive


    We hooked up again with Austin Vida for this years Pachanga Festival in Austin, Texas and captured Pacha Massive performing "Take The Wheel," "Get It On," and "Pachangueando".
  • Exclusive Live Performance

    Los Amigos Invisibles


    Los Amigos Invisibles perform "SeXy," "aMoR," "Que Rico," "Mentiras," "All Day Today Chalandra," "Ponerte En Cuatro," "Ease Your Mind," "Oye Me Nena," "Esto Es Lo Que Hay," and "Burundanga" live from Antone's in Austin, Texas.