#156 TEQUILA BOYS INTERVIEW - HOW IT STARTED, IE GROWN, NEW MUSIC AND USING THE TOAD

The Tequila Boys don’t just talk hip-hop—they dissect it, rebuild it, and pour it straight up with no chaser. In this interview, Celphi and Finesse the Great peel back the layers of their artistry, revealing the gritty Inland Empire roots and lived experiences that shaped their unmistakable sound. What begins as jokes, tequila banter, and unapologetic barbershop energy quickly turns into a masterclass on authenticity: the hunger of selling CDs out of a trunk, the discipline behind flawless presentation, and the raw honesty that separates real MCs from industry illusions. Their chemistry is undeniable—two completely different worlds colliding to form a duo whose blend of introspection, hustle, and technical precision hits harder than any shot of agave.

As they trace their history—from early mixtape swaps to cyphers that forged mutual respect to late-night brainstorming sessions fueled by tequila and ambition—the conversation becomes a rare look into the creative engine of two underground powerhouses. They unpack the realities of ghostwriting rooms, the pressures of staying relatable in a fame-driven industry, and the delicate balance of evolving without losing your roots. Between stories of navigating LA’s shifting culture, jokes about “whack beats,” and lessons on resilience, brotherhood, and craft, the Tequila Boys reveal a world that’s as vibrant as their music. By the end, you don’t just want to hear their album—you want to step into their universe