From heartbreak to hip-hop: Coota Brown’s journey, and the unspoken truths of ATX music | CKCEP17

In this unfiltered and captivating episode of the Cody Kai Cast, Cody dives deep with rapper Coota Brown (@cootabrown41) and drummer Alvin Evans (@allu_muziq) of Nether Hour (@netherhour). They explore everything from heartbreak-fueled creativity (11:20) to how the DNA of Austin’s music scene is shifting (27:45) and the unexpected Asian food violence (50:45) that everyone’s too polite to mention.Coota shares how a devastating breakup inspired some of his rawest lyrics (11:20) and the moment he told his ex, “I’m gonna make you famous, but you won’t see a dime from it.” Alvin recalls how moving from Mississippi to Austin forced him out of his comfort zone and onto bigger stages (45:48). Together, they unpack the tensions of Austin’s rapid growth, from the city’s “blue vs. purple” identity (28:48) to newcomers trying to reshape the scene without respecting its roots.And if you thought the episode was all about music, think again: Coota and Alvin get real about Asian restaurant conspiracy theories (50:45) and the cultural contradictions that keep Austin weird.From the heartbreak that fuels the best tracks to the real beef behind the doggy bag, this episode pulls no punches.Timestamps:🎤 11:20 – Coota’s heartbreak and why it inspired his best work🎶 27:45 – Why Austin’s music scene is at a tipping point🌆 28:48 – Austin’s real identity: not blue, not red, but purple✈️ 45:48 – Alvin’s Mississippi-to-Austin journey and why comfort kills creativity🐕 50:45 – Asian food violence and the myth of the sweet-and-sour dogHit play and join us as we unpack the untold stories behind the tracks, the real stakes of Austin’s growth, and how heartbreak might just be the best producer you’ll ever meet.Subscribe for more raw conversations on ATX music, community, and culture.