Episode 203: King Shampz
From March Forth with Mike Bauman by Mike Bauman
March 3, 2026 · 57 min · Episode 237
About this episode
Mike Bauman interviews King Shampz about his music career and latest EP Hustler's Renaissance Vol. 1.
On episode 203 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with King Shampz! Hailing from West Philadelphia, King Shampz is a rap artist and CEO of Dead Wrong Records, a label which he started with his brother and producer Azzan. Since dropping the LP Dawn of the Dead on the Dead Wrong Records imprint in December 2020, King Shampz has continued to garner attention from the hip hop world with subsequent releases over the years. His 2024 album Rise of Corleone included the singles "Like That" and "West Philly 187," showcasing King Shampz' cadence and West Philly roots. The music video for "West Philly 187" drummed up a lot of organic attention on YouTube, helping widen his audience. On January 27th, King Shampz dropped his latest EP entitled Hustler's Renaissance Vol. 1." The 5-track record highlights having a hustler's mentality, persevering through trauma, and street life. It ends with Shampz sending a positive message to fans on the track "Struggle And Tears" to not give up and keep going. In this episode, King Shampz talks with Mike about Hustler's Renaissance Vol. 1, including the meaning behind the EP's artwork, having a hustler's mentality in whatever path you choose in…
People in this episode
Host: Mike Bauman
Guest: King Shampz
Topics covered
- hip hop
- music production
- artist interview
- Philadelphia culture
- hustler's mentality
Keywords
- King Shampz
- Dead Wrong Records
- Hustler's Renaissance Vol. 1
- hip hop
- West Philadelphia
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Dead Wrong Records
Books & works: Dawn of the Dead, Rise of Corleone, Hustler's Renaissance Vol. 1, Struggle And Tears
Places: West Philadelphia
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