Manifesto Radio Ep33 - Guest: Conejo

Jose Martin, better known as Conejo, is a rap artist and cultural figure in his native Los Angeles who has released over 100 albums.
In the late 1980s, Conejo began crafting music alongside Black Eyed Peas DJ Motive8 and continued the relationship through the early 90s. His music helped paint a picture of the harsh reality of the lives of young gang members in inner-city L.A, and while Conejo's music didn't glamorize gang culture, the vivid depictions of his life presented deeply relatable stories that rapidly attracted supporters of his music. His lyrics provided a glimpse of the crime-infested environment and sad reality that plagued many immigrant families.
Unfortunately, the life Conejo was rapping about was still very much a reality at the time, leading him to become a fugitive of the law for the next 15 years. In 2016, the MC was captured and extradited back to the United States, where he found himself up against a myriad of wrongful felony charges and the death penalty. Fighting the case for two years while remaining behind bars without bail, Conejo became a free man in 2018.
Shortly after his release, longtime friend and famed film director David Ayer (Fury, End of Watch) offered Conejo a starring role alongside Shia Labeouf and George Lopez in the Los Angeles crime thriller, The Tax Collector, out August 7. The chance opportunity granted him another gig as the role of Oscar in the short-lived FOX series The Deputy, where he was also able to use his skills with the pen and assisted in writing material for the season under Cedar Park Ent.
With a new lease on life, Conejo finally was able to perform to sold-out shows across the country nearly two decades after his career began, drawing thousands of fans. His fans requested clothing and more music, which led to the creation of his clothing line, Bonarue, as well as his record company, The Sinister Kingdom Music.
Today, Conejo also hosts a successful podcast, Inside A Sinister Mind, where he details his time on the run. The show is available on all streaming platforms.
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Directed and Edited by Abraham Velázquez

[@kajcsapapa]

His music helped me so much throughout my life. Been listening for like 15 years or more. Wish you both good health and success in 2025 and on.

[@skulllimon425]

This was a mixture of spirituality, the supernatural and real life conversation. two badass dudes 💯💯💯

[@LuisGomez-fe8dy]

23:33

[@Gobothechairman]

F*ck yeah!! Conejo, otra vez! This makes my Friday night. Gracias, Ed! 🙏🏼

[@skulllimon425]

Thank you Ed & Conejo going listen to this at work !!!

[@manifestoradionetwork3191]

Thanks for listening

[@Aoj-h8t]

These conejo and ed calderon interviews are treasure

[@christiantmorgan]

Absolutely amazing story of redemption and the possibilities man can achieve by perseverance and spirituality.. Thank you Ed and Conejo

[@philthyrich1433]

ESE WATCH YOUR BACK CUZ IT ALL COMES BACK

[@MURDERGHOST]

Conejo…. you better watch your back! 🔥🔥🔥👊🏽

[@ruben4511]

I'm all ears when conejo speaks enjoy his stories a fan from the start been through his journeys with him. I always thought conejo was in Italy 😆 when he was on the run. Anyways much love from Texas 👉👈

[@Dawg7227]

I’ve watched a few Conejo interviews/pods and this is by far the best one. Subscribed and I appreciate the content. 👍

[@manifestoradionetwork3191]

Welcome aboard!

[@Mithradates_of_Los_Angeles]

🎏🦌🦌🦌👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻Now this second episode was an Awesome podcast! Full of amazing knowledge and stories! Great job Mr. Calderon, great job Mr. MARTIN! Thanks for this episode and keep them coming!

[@manifestoradionetwork3191]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bentaylor496]

Hi Ed, i hope you read this. I really want to see more of Colonel Leyezola (i hope i spelt it right). I saw a documentary years ago on youtube about him and he is the reason ive found out and read so much about Mexico. Living in London we dont hear anything about the problems Mexico face. Thanks

[@kingeleven3820]

The best content when conejo and calderon collaborate

[@yedva]

"My most powerful altered states was through stress" profound shit!!!

[@josueangeles89]

Always loved conejo since I first heard Fallen Angel to now. My favorite gangster rapper.

[@Streetvidzz]

San Diego 🇲🇽

[@WhiteSeabassLimits]

YES!!!

[@freddyv4635]

Great podcast. 💯

[@manifestoradionetwork3191]

Appreciate that

[@edgarzoldskool8851]

This is great 🔥🔥🔥

[@adanmorales3816]

INTERESTED INTERVIEW CONEJO YOU THE MC GOD 🇲🇽🤯🙏🔥🔥🔥

[@swishersweeter7]

Fallen angel is a classic

[@SOMISTOWNER]

This was interesting , good for the soul

[@kastrothetrucker7820]

New sub .....great conversación.

[@manifestoradionetwork3191]

Muchas gracias! 😊

[@kastrothetrucker7820]

@manifestoradionetwork3191 de nada primo....

[@LuisGomez-fe8dy]

40:20 the craft art bell called it at times

[@hits_from_the_bong]

Art bell 🙏

[@WhiteSeabassLimits]

I've been waiting

[@juanvilches8458]

Dope interview

[@josuemunoz153]

The devils playground 2 2006 dope

[@kingeleven3820]

The veladora concept is fucking unique no other podcast done this

[@v-doggscla2010]

Quien se acuerda de la 32nd st market en la village? Ahi por la Hoover y la Jefferson

[@robertohernandez2258]

🍺 🍻

[@TejasZavala]

Que onda Ed .... Cuando vienes a Dallas a dar clases de defensa personal ?

[@cesarmartinez5906]

Tijuana in la Casa

[@juliogarcia5304]

Saludos ed!

[@elgato4619]

You ever feel Iike your floating when your interacting with this type of entities especially when your budded out 😂 maybe I'm just stoned but dam everytime I'm around that stuff the feeling is over welming.....somethings telling me not to get into it I respect la muerte tho foreal

[@mimcfamily9675]

If you know you know wait to see your enemy’s float by..

[@506GANGSTER]

SKMOB 💀🤘

[@eduardodegortazar391]

Aquí en España también se busca protección con la dama blanca

[@LuisGomez-fe8dy]

Russ dizdar talked about ritual and stuff like that n the war against spiritual n demons like that

[@VALLERONUEVEROS]

Yeah Pastor Dave Bryan and Pastor Stephen Darby

[@LuisGomez-fe8dy]

Heard some of Dave not darby

[@LuisGomez-fe8dy]

@@VALLERONUEVEROS just looked up Darby he reminded me of Henry Gruver

[@Heavyhitta509]

2:07:32 the immigration thing is messed up. What i dont like is getting rid of every illegal immigrants. I also dont like the fact the people come in get tooken care of they dont want to do the work that our parents. Did start from the bottom and slowly come up. I also hate that the dems havent done anything for the people who been here for years even decades cant get there papers. They should do and amnesty were those people get permits were they can visit there home land and come back to work.

[@santiagotoro3492]

No offense but Ed you talk way too much, just like in the first episode ! Conejo is often times on roll telling stories and you kill his momentum by interrupting him. You continuously try to finish his sentences not letting him get his points across. Super annoying

[@Sangre.Nuestra]

💯💯🫡🫡🫡🫡

[@josuemunoz153]

Wassup conejo

[@johnwayne666]

Whats going on here..🤔

[@mimcfamily9675]

Bootlegs vol 4

[@Lilkique899]

Shout out to you ED and conejo from south west riverside county

[@alvisandoval4673]

SKMOB 🫡👉🏼👈🏼