The Observation Deck | Ep. 26 — Grizz Lee
38m | Sep 14, 2026Grizz Lee returns to the studio alongside Dirty Dave and DJ GK Smoke for an unfiltered deep-dive into the true grind of independent music. The crew discusses what it really takes to write, record, mix, master, and promote your own tracks, highlighting Grizz Lee's relentless pledge to drop a new single on the 13th of every month.
The conversation gets real as Dave and GK Smoke have an honest, back-and-forth debate on DJ compensation, show logistics, PA gear, and the hustle required to build real value in the scene. Plus, Dirty Dave belts out a classic country cover, the guys break down major record label traps vs. making genuine art, shout out Yxng Ched's vinyl release, and announce an exclusive signed ukulele giveaway.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction & 90s CatDog Nostalgia 2:42 - Consistency vs. Quality: The Independent Artist Sacrifice 5:28 - Dropping a Song on the 13th of Every Month 8:44 - Skipping TikTok Trends & Investing in Gear 10:23 - Dirty Dave Sings Brooks & Dunn's Red Dirt Road 12:17 - Compromise, Hustling, and Real Industry Value 15:15 - Record Label Traps vs. Making True Art 18:37 - Yxng Ched's Vinyl Release & Setting the Local Standard 22:02 - Learning from Losses & Staying Authentic 25:00 - Real Talk: DJ Value, PA Gear, & Show Hustles 32:34 - Respecting the Grind & Homie Loyalty 36:21 - Reading the Room & Playing the Crowd 37:46 - Signed Ukulele Giveaway & September 13th Drop
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In Episode 26 of The Observation Deck, Grizz Lee sits down with Dirty Dave and GK Smoke. From discussing the financial realities of touring and local venue management to navigating artist disagreements and staying loyal to the craft, this episode captures the raw work ethic behind independent Kansas music.
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