Kenneth “OG Turtle” Johnson rose to prominence during the turbulent 1980s in Los Angeles. The charismatic leader with Southern roots, became a national sensation after becoming the focal point of a BBC documentary in the mid 80s. His reign as the leader of the Santana Blocc Crips brought street wealth to the set and earned him popularity among rival gangs. His mysterious death remains one of the most talked about endings in the history of Compton’s most notorious figures. This is his story. 

Hosted, Written, and Produced by Brian "Boss" Valmond
Executive Produced by Jonathan Mena
Sound Design by Kerwin “Traekay” Jean-Georges

Kenneth “OG Turtle” Johnson rose to prominence during the turbulent 1980s in Los Angeles. The charismatic leader with Southern roots, became a national sensation after becoming the focal point of a BBC documentary in the mid 80s. His reign as the leader of the Santana Blocc Crips brought street wealth to the set and earned him popularity among rival gangs. His mysterious death remains one of the most talked about endings in the history of Compton’s most notorious figures. This is his story. Hosted, Written, and Produced by Brian "Boss" Valmond Executive Produced by Jonathan Mena Sound Design by Kerwin “Traekay” Jean-Georges

Infamy is a scripted podcast chronicling the lives of the underworld’s most infamous 

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Season 2: Episode 2: Kenneth “OG Turtle” Johnson: The Mayor of Compton

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Azie is growing his cocaine enterprise in the heart of Harlem, and is introduced to a new budding hustler named Alpo Martinez. Alpo isn't coming in to be one of his workers, he wants to become a boss, and studies the ins and outs of Azie's organization. After winning Azie's trust, they begin a friendship that will catapult both of their legacies in the streets. This is part two of Azie's story, stay tuned for additional parts every Tuesday this season wherever you get your podcasts. This is his story. 

Hosted, Written & Produced by Brian "Boss" Valmond

Sound Design by Kerwin "Traekay" Jean-Georges

Executive Produced by Justin Cohen 

Azie is growing his cocaine enterprise in the heart of Harlem, and is introduced to a new budding hustler named Alpo Martinez. Alpo isn't coming in to be one of his workers, he wants to become a boss, and studies the ins and outs of Azie's organization. After winning Azie's trust, they begin a friendship that will catapult both of their legacies in the streets. This is part two of Azie's story, stay tuned for additional parts every Tuesday this season wherever you get your podcasts. This is his story.&nbsp;
Hosted, Written &amp; Produced by Brian "Boss" Valmond
Sound Design by Kerwin "Traekay" Jean-Georges
Executive Produced by Justin Cohen&nbsp;

Season 3: Episode 1: Part 2: Rise of A Hustler 

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A Young Azie's Early Life

Azie's Athletic Aspirations

Azie's First Job at Mr. Jimmy's

Azie's Rise to Power

Azie Faison's story is one of the most heralded and discussed in the lore of street culture history. As a young child who grew up in poverty, Azie is constantly reminded of his humble beginnings. Surrounded by the fast paced tempo of Harlem in the 70s & 80s, Azie sought out more, and the ones who had more, hustled to get it. This is part one of Azie's story, stay tuned for additional parts every Tuesday this season wherever you get your podcasts. This is his story. 

Hosted, Written, and Produced by Brian "Boss" Valmond 
Sound Design by Kerwin “Traekay” Jean-Georges
Executive Produced by Justin Cohen

 

Azie Faison's story is one of the most heralded and discussed in the lore of street culture history. As a young child who grew up in poverty, Azie is constantly reminded of his humble beginnings. Surrounded by the fast paced tempo of Harlem in the 70s &amp; 80s, Azie sought out more, and the ones who had more, hustled to get it. This is part one of Azie's story, stay tuned for additional parts every Tuesday this season wherever you get your podcasts. This is his story.&nbsp;
Hosted, Written, and Produced by Brian "Boss" Valmond&nbsp; Sound Design by Kerwin &ldquo;Traekay&rdquo; Jean-Georges Executive Produced by Justin Cohen
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Season 3: Episode 1: Part 1: Azie Faison: Humble Beginnings 

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The ValTown Network has partnered with the legendary Urban One Podcast Network. We're heading uptown to Harlem, New York City, where we'll breakdown the story of Harlem legend Azie Faison. Stay tuned for this four-part series on how a young boy becomes one of Harlem's top street hustlers. 

Hosted, Written, and Produced by Brian "Boss" Valmond  

Sound Design by Kerwin “Traekay” Jean-Georges

Executive Produced by Justin Cohen

The ValTown Network has partnered with the legendary Urban One Podcast Network. We're heading uptown to Harlem, New York City, where we'll breakdown the story of Harlem legend Azie Faison. Stay tuned for this four-part series on how a young boy becomes one of Harlem's top street hustlers.&nbsp;
Hosted, Written, and Produced by Brian "Boss" Valmond&nbsp;&nbsp;
Sound Design by Kerwin &ldquo;Traekay&rdquo; Jean-Georges
Executive Produced by Justin Cohen

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Season 2: Episode 2: Kenneth “OG Turtle” Johnson: The Mayor of Compton

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