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Inside the SLO Hip Hop Scene: How Gehrig Kniffen Is Changing the Sound of SLO CAL

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March 18, 2026 Sponsored by Portabidet

Hip-hop on the Central Coast does not always have a clear lane and that is exactly where Gehrig Kniffen is finding his voice.

In this episode of Up+Adam, Adam sits down with Gehrig to talk about building a hip-hop presence in a region known more for acoustic sets and winery gigs than late-night bars and rap shows. From his early days freestyling with friends to developing a sound with his crew The Green Room, Gehrig shares what it really takes to carve out space, find your audience, and stay authentic while doing it.

They get into the creative process behind his ‘Bubble Gum Alley’ project, how working with producer Tommy de Silva shapes his sound, and why having someone in the room who will say “I don’t believe you” might be the most important part of making great music.

There is a real sense of perspective here too. Gehrig talks about being self-aware in the genre, staying true to who he is, and making music that reflects both the competitive edge of hip-hop and the reality of being a guy from Cambria chasing something bigger.

If you have ever wondered what it takes to build something creative from the ground up in your own backyard, this one hits.

• Live Show

https://www.ticketweb.com/event/legion-of-groove-the-slo-brew-rock-tickets/14156214

• Music + Info

https://greenroomboys.com/gehrig-kniffen

• Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1HnUvdbEyzKUi5I2ql64p9

• Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/gehrigkniffen/

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