What do you get when a beatuiful young boy travels from Korea, to Colombia, before settling in the city of Los Angeles in the early 80's? In this case, a fun loving officiando of the writing on the wall, hip hop and all the incredible aspects of its culture, and culinary palette that transcends various continents. For season 2, episode 8, we introduce to yall OG CHINO. He says OG, but we'll say triple OG.
Los Angeles is obvioulsy home base for us. It is super important that we take time to rap with the individuals that have helped shape the culture of this amazing city. So much of what Chino has contributed to is what has inspired us, and inspired the Standard Issue brand. From his pops work as a diplomat, and tae kwon do instructor. Being raised by his older sisters in 80's in K-Town, to opening record shops on Slauson, and working for Rick Rubin, Chino's career has touched alot of different people, places, and things. Soak it all in. After you listen, take a trip over to his Colombian/Korean hybrid restaurant, Escala in K-Town for some amazing food and amazing music..