Kato and Jarren Benton on Funk Volume fallout, and frustrations with music industry (Full Video)

[@KatoHipHop]

“SAY SOMETHING” W/ ME AND JARREN OUT NOW!! 🪓🪓 👉 riveting.ffm.to/saysomething

[@kaijusliinjarv776]

Love from Estonia. Peace

[@BrianCarpentera1]

😊​@@kaijusliinjarv776

[@KatoHipHop]

Hope y’all enjoyed the conversation… who’s ready for music? 👀👀👀

[@RossDaunis]

❤️‍🔥

[@campchrisx]

Feelin blessed that you guys still put out music. A Dizzy x Kato project would slap #FV4LIFE

[@Huckabuck]

Beyond ready for the legendary duo 🙏👑👑

[@D3THH4WK]

LET'S GET ITTTT!!!!! We need a cypher with Hopsin Jarron Dizzy Swizzz mixture of Kato and Hoppa hands down 💯

[@JonDeezy2491]

Dog I've been waiting for the music let's go Kato

[@MosarieMusic]

If an FV reunion tour was announced with Hop, Dizzy, Jarren, SwizZz, Hoppa and Kato there isn't a chance on earth I'd miss that show even if I had to travel to another state

[@El.Sasquatcho69]

Drop the ones who got beef just give me Hopsin dizzy and Jarren unless hop and dizzy got beef. I always heard it was just swizzz his brother and hoping

[@MosarieMusic]

​@El.Sasquatcho69 honestly i haven't cared about SwizZz musically in a long while. He'd be the one that could sit out and I wouldn't even notice

[@Eatmyshorts812]

I'd drop my life savings and file bankruptcy to make that show

[@Eatmyshorts812]

​@@MosarieMusicyall never gave SwizZz his respect man. Like it or not he's Funk Volume 4 life

[@bigt3718]

@@Eatmyshorts812and he always put out bars and good verses and tracks whenever he did

[@AnthonyLorenzen]

us core fans are definitely still here! Im tuning in EVERYTIME I see Jarren Benton and Kato together regardless if its a song, podcast, interview, etc. Appreciate all the memories you both have given me since the good ol days! haha Looking forward to the new music, til then, Ill be continuing to listen to the old music

[@lilballer04027]

Still here in 2024 been listening to jarren since gradmas basement and through funk vol era

[@Decibillion]

ay im still bumping FV you guys were so strong coming out DAYUM... I was wondering what happened definitely giving this a listen much love guys

[@AlilStucc]

💯💯💯

[@whosasking6752]

Poppin' Percs with P. Diddy would be a fire name for an outlandish album lol

[@KatoHipHop]

😂😂😂 too soon?

[@whosasking6752]

@@KatoHipHop or not soon enough? 🤔😂

[@Man_in_a_Gucci_Suit]

Injectin’ Ivermectin with Fauci

[@Man_in_a_Gucci_Suit]

Sippin Lean with Osteen

[@SethEST19XX]

This is the best comment 😂😂😂

[@xJarron]

I’ve been waiting for this video for too long. 🔥 Filling some type of void right now.

[@AlilStucc]

💯💯

[@snappytomdory]

Out of all of FV I feel that Jarrens music aged the best. I've been thinking about checking out his new music for a minute now, will go do it now.

[@Man_in_a_Gucci_Suit]

Yea Dizzy and Hop both have 2 mid projects each Dizzy is new album is great tho just dropped

[@tristinlegacy]

I still hear Kkkkato on the track in my playlist constantly. Can't wait for the new stuff!!

[@nurglematthew893]

Agreed

[@tommystrickland6268]

If you havnt heard anything he is doing now tuned up is really good

[@ChuckJ.]

Jarren blew my fuckin mind the first time I heard him. Seen him at the gathering and they cut off his set so he jumped in the crowd. He deserves his flowers.

[@austinporter7232]

Still remember this. It was WILD.

[@c-12-i]

Greate conversation, really rooting for ya’ll

[@derekjames1990]

Was 21 when I started following Hop n Swizzzz. Watched the entire FV movement start to finish. The very first time they came to Iowa City it was just Hopsin, Dizzy, Swizzzz and Hoppa. After that show I made it a goal to meet them and develop a relationship artist to artist. And that’s exactly what I fuckin did. Next 3 times any of em came back (which was mainly Dizzy, Demrick, Hoppa and Jarren) I opened for em 💪🏼😤 Developed a relationship with Dizzy and Demrick. Been tryna work with Kato personally for a min. We did online as far as me buying his beats and showing what I did to em. He’d respond everytime with both positive and constructive feedback. Learned a lot from y’all, especially the independent aspect. Next goal is a song with Dizzy and Demrick…and I’m in the process of making that happened rt now 💯 They both reached back and said “let’s do it”. Thank y’all for the knowledge…but most of all THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC YALL HAVE GIFTED US!

[@SvgeRose]

Definitely watching this during my shift 😂 it’s nice to see you guys still doing what you’re doing. I really miss that funk volume era it’s one of the key moments that made me wanna rap.

[@MattHipster]

im so happy to see these two in the same room. your welcome Jarren I love you so much my brother, been watching your growth for fucking years and you will literally always be my favorite rapper LETS DO THE OUTLANDISH ALBUM THEN DROP A PART 2 REFLECTING ON THAT JOURNEY BACK INTO THE DARKNESS!

[@cloakthescribe]

It’s dope to see when teammates can still build with each other after all ups and downs.

[@Acewhoooo]

This was needed🕊️

[@mykoaragon-grogan1109]

Glad you guys made this video 💯

[@nurglematthew893]

These guys rock. Stick around. 100% all in. Nurgle Bless. See you on tour.

[@TatoesNz]

Such a mean chat boys, felt nostalgic as fk. Come to NZ and I got you. Keep making music

[@Listen2ev]

Man, this is great video! Thanks fellas! I did 5 shows in Canada with Jarren in 2018, and dude is second to none as a live performer. I learned a lot observing that first hand. Grateful af for that

[@GoodVibesRadio]

Facts we booked him in 22 I think it 21, and they still talk about his performance lol

[@adriankonig2168]

This was great! Been a fan since Grandma's Basement. Regardless of all that has happened, y'all guys came a long way and there ain't no taking that back from you. Your generation of artists made me fall in love with hip-hop again, back when I felt everything was so mediocre and saturated. I'll be waiting on that new Kato x Benton like the 2nd coming of that era. Grand Salute

[@robbkeever6450]

I still listen to Kato and Jarren Benton!

[@TommieRoos]

Bro i've been waiting for something like this, thankyou!

[@infamousa2088]

I saw yall perform at the FV tour at the Worcester Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts and Joyner Lucas was the opening act. That was maybe, 6 months before Joyner blew up. Think about this… I was a young, aspiring rapper who had a fiendish need for underground concerts. I went to the FV show and saw Joyner, Jarren, Dizzy then Hopsin. You fellas spoiled your fanbase, forreal! Congrats on your incredible run and salute to your next run. Loved the interview.

[@mRwalkEmDown1]

Man FV was a big part of getting me through my darkest times, I’m glad I got to see the FV wave when they were in their primes.. I also got a chance to meet them right before they broke up it was a moment I’ll always cherish. ❤

[@sexii3292]

That's what I'm doing now

[@austincaruso7596]

Yall changed my life trajectory all corniness aside. Independant livin for real

[@downnout9893]

Still show people yalls music. Just played some the other day!

[@Opachki69420]

This is so overdue but I'm glad to hear your guys takes on the whole thing finally. FV could have been the biggest thing since D12 but it all happened for a reason, I saw you and Jarren back in 2014 or so in Minneapolis and it was one of the best experiences I have had at a show and there was only like 40 of us in the crowd. Thanks for being two of the best artists I have had the pleasure of listening to live

[@ipotato95]

I miss hearing Jarren with Kato. He has such a clear voice with so much pronunciation and it pairs so well with Kato

[@nurglematthew893]

Definitely agreed

[@BonezTheRapper]

Glad to hear hopsin is good

[@Savagekingx30]

Right? I've been wondering for a minute where he's been and if he's good lol

[@Rico.splash]

Jarren i was introduced to you from funk volume we still rooting for you bro your verse on free meal still fire as fuck 🔥🔥🔥

[@IAM3Dhippi]

❤ seeing ya guy's back to music.

[@mikemac9110]

been listening since the gate and still do

[@domuniqueheiser4248]

I love an appreciate every bit of this and will take it as an example in my own similar smaller level situation yall are becoming less of just entertainers and transitioning into leaders

[@nurglematthew893]

Kato and Jarren Benton on the track, man. Great Guys. Thanks for the review. This is big. Enjoying it.

[@OriginalKreationz]

Been with you guys from the jump, and always will be a fan. Eould love to work with y'all one day 👌

[@vampyredeth]

Thank You Both For This!! You Guys Are Great Together!!

[@cbdproductions3964]

Good to hear whats gone on behind scenes all these years. Been followin everyone since 2012-13. Still bump the new and old at 41!

[@TheTimothyChannel]

This convo is great for all of us. Thanks for uploading!

[@deangeloblackmon1948]

Jarren Benton has always been my favorite artist on Funk Volume and I hope he works with Spittzwell and 8track again. Everything Jarren and Kato do together is 🔥🔥🔥

[@seanj6940]

Drugged out crazy Jarren Benton music is all I want 😂😂

[@jeremyevans7654]

Stll here. This interview was great. I will be here for whatever you guys release.

[@bobbymercer1665]

GREAT conversation between you two!!!! I cant wait to hear what yall cookin up

[@TheBigZBerry90]

I found out funk volume by chance goin thru hopsins older music, but skitzo him home for me and ive been a fan since, yall keep it pushin. Preciate the vibes yall provided and im sure will continue to provide.

[@killaking2880]

the G.D BAND IS BACK TOGETHER BABAY!!! FUCK YES!!!!

[@calabro9092]

2 legends , keep doing ya thangg

[@MrAndo856]

This made my day, just to have these two in a room together!!

[@ethancoyle1979]

Please drop an album for the summer🙏🙏🙏

[@Eatmyshorts812]

Jarren in Indy 2021 was the best live show I've ever been to no question. Shit was so much fun the energy was electric

[@djmattperry3938]

love this conversation gentlemen!!!

[@tacotom9128]

Wild I literally just showed my friend skitzo like 2 days ago and I found this ! Lesgoooo

[@lucasbelcher3319]

I'll say this, I think you two should continue to make podcasts together. I definitely would pay top dollar for a chance to see y'all play any kind of music but this has been a treat 🤙🏻

[@colerickman6693]

Happy to hear this interview. Salutes

[@HellaBeatsOfficial]

This is awesome to hear. I’ve felt similarly about producing, since I’ve been doing it so long and sometimes I start to have doubts, but it’s about the love at the end of the day.

[@SkidATL]

Great video! Looking forward to some more music 🔥🔥

[@Malca_Mexh]

The Nas album he talks about is Streets Disciple. I also bought it when it came out. I was in high school.. lol

[@JohnnyJabrone]

Love this. Brings me back

[@DIRTYFINGERPROJECT]

Love seeing the friendship is still strong after all these years.

[@Lord_Alimdor]

Y'all need to link with Crook. With what he's doing it would be awesome to llok back on FV vs. Horseshoe Gang

[@frodo6109]

glad that i know more bout the FV history

[@aLeg3ndaryGamer97]

Funk volume was on the way to very top, it gave me the want to becom an artist myself and now I'm struggling to complete my album after they broke apart, idk why maybe they gave me more motivation then I ever realized

[@prestonmatson3091]

So nostalgic, it’s been about 12-13 years since I started listening to FV in middle school and I’m also married with two kids lmao. Love y’all.

[@kingbodi3199]

Man I remember when y'all came to abq back in the day. Copped a FunkVolume hoodie that I still have! Still get compliments till this day! Mad love to y'all! #StayMoving

[@SethEST19XX]

We need that new music!!! Yall are the perfect combo man.

[@ostrichnews]

I watched the whole tour doc like 4 times. I been in the A 9 years and still haven’t met you guys!

[@kearyalaniz]

I’ll never forget meeting you guys on My Grandma’s Basement tour in Columbus. Y’all the inspiration and reason I went on study music. Jarren, please drop Singles Volume 2, and another comedy rap album from you two would be incredible. Peace, thanks for this interview.

[@JaValeJustin]

A guy made a joke in the comments about a project called "poppin pills with p diddy" thats the kinda shit i wanna hear from jarren some homage to Freebasing and huffing glue. Im cool with anything from these legends but man those were the shit to me in highschool.

[@FUGITIVUS]

I'll never forget watching the FV group perform in Texas years back. Was like watching a modern age Wu Tang at the time. Managed to snap a pic with everyone separately and all were super nice and respectful. I had mistaken dame for Swizz and he was a lil bent about that but all was good and great vibes. Respect to yall! Still bumpin.

[@music-stosa]

As outlandish as you can get for this next one. 🔥 Saw you in Boston, hearing Gimme the Loot live was some of the illest shit ever. Pumped to hear what y'all create.

[@lilballer04027]

It was dope to c y'all at leathel weekend 6

[@lilballer04027]

Kato beats hard ASF and when kato and jarren Benton link up its banger after banger

[@kenneth3212]

I still bump all yall music.

[@Edgy]

We need more stuff like this from y'all!

[@johnd5568]

You guys are the best fucking duo. Can't wait for the new music 🔥

[@T1C3]

Local buzz is the best buzz, having that is so powerful

[@thirdeyedull5410]

we needed this fr

[@immortalmkd1867]

I still remember all those vids of Jarren and Elz battling I miss all the FV OGs putting shit out together on the regular.

[@immortalmkd1867]

Also fuck the Industry! Kato the homie, you and Jarren are a duo bro if they can't see that they are blind as fuck.

[@369alder]

It’s never too late to bring FV back! We want that unique fire back

[@TheSuirad]

Hopsin: Yo! Did you leave your friends hanging to start your own music and clothing? Tyler the Creator: OH YEAH!

[@AmericanDirtbaggers]

If we got a swizzz interview MAN!!! His track Extra is 💥💥

[@AlilStucc]

1:10:50 im stucc😝😝... been jamming yall since 2012💯💯

[@charlesjones6349]

You guys were awesome when you came to Indy for the Yuck Fou tour

[@stein2137]

Great interview! Loved Funk Volume, and I'm still following and listening to all of you guys, including SwizZz! Gotta say it's a little disappointing that Kato didn't know what Dizzy is up to, as he already released 3 albums this year 😂 I'm pretty sure that over the past decade there's not a single artist that has dropped as many projects as Dizzy, regardless of the genre. On another note; I love it every time I see a new track from Kato or a new Jarren-song in my "New releases"-list on Spotify, and most of them go straight into rotation. I especially love your style and flow, Jarren! 🙏

[@God0fGoofs]

Love this! Two of the best artists out there! 🔥

[@dookiestylez]

Started out listening to hopsin when sag my pants dropped and went and got his catalog, heard my grandmas basement and had to peep the free basing with kevin bacon too. Been rocking with yall for years. Keep it up! Ps tell hop let me get a feature 😂😂😂

[@davidtaylor6772]

There isn’t a Jarren or Hopsin track released that I haven’t listened to on repeat. I would do insane things for another album with the old crew.

[@tjarbour]

Fucking love these two legends. Enjoyed the pod ! Hope they keep doing these

[@wallybonejengles5595]

"Still Movin'!"

[@LeGitGooN420]

Jarren being anxious for meet and greets makes me feel so much better about myself, did a meet and greet with Dizzy a couple years ago and I was drunk af by time he came out for it 😂 it didn’t help he was almost an hour late for the show cause of traffic

[@seanj6940]

Would also love to know more on how the pay worked being an independent artist on funk volume

[@louiet121]

Music videos and a couple big name features would help y’all out a lot

[@cbdproductions3964]

A "Kato's Basement" themed album would be great.

[@El.Sasquatcho69]

FV reunion would go insane i think just start it up again.

[@WickiidPrince]

I've always felt like I've felt similarities between jarren, and I now hearing a bit of his story of his recent growth it's still crazy how much I relate and have in common with him.

[@ChillnOslliP]

Always down for some Hop, Jarren, SwizZz and Dizzy can't argue that. Boys made some golden tunes

[@tnygmusic]

Here for it

[@BenJonesBeatsTV]

This was cool, been listening to Jarren since 2014 🔥

[@levifeaster3308]

Yooo str8 gas ⛽️ 👌 glad to hear yall cutting it up like the old times, we needed Kato an jarren back regardless if your making Disney cover music or underground cancelation music 🤣☠️ yall are hot balls of spitfire

[@forthefiends]

Skitzo is still in rotation!

[@TheRussianGenius]

Love this content, thanks Kato!