In this episode of Youngest in The Yacht Club, host Vince Serrano sits down with Tampa’s rising star Flogo! He's a rapper, content creator, and cultural voice who’s quickly turning street struggles into national recognition. From addiction in his family to finding purpose in music, Flogo shares how pain, faith, and relentless grind are fueling his rise.

He opens up about his first viral moments, shooting “Gangsta Groove”, life-changing lessons, and why staying authentic is the key to longevity. With his buzz growing across the Bay Area and beyond, Flogo makes it clear: this is just the beginning.

00:00 – Intro: Vince welcomes Tampa’s own Flogo
00:21 – Who is Flogo? The story behind the name
00:46 – Early Tampa roots and growing up misunderstood
01:29 – Family struggles, addiction, and finding resilience
02:37 – Using pain as motivation & giving hope to his mom
03:11 – Celebrating struggle: why tough times shape greatness
04:28 – Finding wisdom in God, perspective, and isolation
05:34 – Choosing faith over risk and building self-trust
06:13 – Discovering music, BandLab, and the grind to be heard
07:26 – When Flogo realized music could be his future
08:26 – His first breakthrough record and lessons from going viral
09:35 – Dropping songs raw & learning not to overthink
10:59 – Staying consistent: practicing, self-recording, YouTube learning
11:46 – First big looks: Off the Line & Off the Hook videos
12:28 – Traveling for music, press runs & seeing the world differently
14:19 – Barcelona stories and how travel inspires his music
15:09 – Networking with industry leaders & being open to learning
15:54 – Shooting the “Gangsta Groove” video with ice cream trucks & donks
17:08 – Journaling, voice memos & Flogo’s creative process
18:34 – Why he experiments with every kind of beat
19:30 – Music as self-expression & speaking for those who feel alone
21:06 – Coming back stronger: recognition, red-light moments & city love
23:03 – Musical influences: from Whitney Houston to T-Pain
24:03 – Dream collaborations & Tampa artists on his radar
25:23 – What Flogo wants his legacy to be in 5 years
26:46 – Advice to his younger self: “Keep your chin up”
27:35 – Advice to new artists: don’t be like me, be like you
28:41 – Grinding then vs. now: from CDs to reels & TikTok consistency
29:29 – First shows, fan reactions & seeing people sing his songs
30:22 – How networking & humility landed him key co-signs
32:05 – Saying “no” to bad deals & trusting his path
33:31 – Overcoming self-doubt & showing humble beginnings
34:51 – Where to find Flogo’s music + social platforms
35:14 – What’s next? More footwork, more grind, more faith
36:09 – Flowers & closing: Vince salutes Flogo’s wisdom & hustle

Instagram: [@bayflogo]
Available on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, and SoundCloud 🎶

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