Jersey’s Next Up? Kiamo Talks Grind, Growth & Legacy : GAHHDcast Episode 243

On Episode 243 of the GAHHDcast, we sit down with Passaic, New Jersey’s own Kiamo for a deep dive into one of the most active independent runs in hip hop.Kiamo breaks down his incredible 2025 run, dropping over five projects in a single year, including Remember Me at 16 (1 & 2), An Eastside Story, Omertà 3: The Midtown Album, Passaic: The Album, Better Late Than Never, and more. We also discuss his role as an executive producer on multiple projects, and reflect on the success of his 2024 release A Malcolm Story.The conversation expands into his Jersey roots, the current state of the New Jersey hip hop scene, and his relationship with Def Jam Recordings. We also get into a major topic for today’s artists: independence vs major labels, and what that decision really means in 2026.From discipline and consistency to mindset and long-term vision, this episode is a blueprint for independent artists looking to build something real.Kiamo interview, Kiamo GAHHDcast, Passaic New Jersey rapper, independent hip hop podcast, Def Jam artist discussion, independent vs major label debate, hip hop artist mindset 2026, New Jersey rap scene podcast#GAHHDcast#Episode243#Kiamo#NewJerseyHipHop#IndependentArtists#HipHopPodcast#MusicBusiness#DefJam#RapCulture#ArtistMindset