Theehotone: It’s not a lot of stuff that comes out of Oakland. So for this to be going as viral, everybody is appreciating the fact that we’re putting Oakland on.
The song’s been shared by some pretty big names in music. Who have you been excited about?
Lul Asia: Once SZA posted it, I was like, oh my God — I could have just passed out right there.
Juice: For sure SZA and when G Herbo and [his fiancee] Taina did it. Natalie [Nunn] posted it, Tyla, Mariah the Scientist was in a video with the song. It’s just been fun. Blueface was on stream and he was randomly singing the song when he was playing with his kids. I just love all of it, honestly.
Has anyone DMed you guys to collaborate?
Lul Asia: A few people have, and we’re still looking into our next options and everything.
And then you guys performed at the Oakland Arena. How was the show last weekend with Mike Epps?
Juice: It’s crazy seeing all the flashes and everybody singing the song and knowing the lyrics. All of this happened within literally a month and a half. I’m very grateful for it. Honestly it was a little nerve-racking, but it’s fun.
Lul Asia: When I go on the stage, I try to just have that mindset of like, I’m just going out here having fun with my family.
Tuesday: I really like the adrenaline of it all. Just having fun and just making sure that, you know, the crowd is knowing that we appreciate them. I be always trying to get the crowd interaction.
The music video turned out so well. Tell me about that video shoot and getting the whole neighborhood out for you guys.
Lul Asia: We really just messaged people, like Hyphy Burger and things like that. And once we reached out to them, they were just so open to having us, and people were open to coming out.
Behind the scenes of the ‘Juice Week pt. 2’ music video at Hyphy Burger in West Oakland. (Courtesy of Lul Asia)
You had cars, dancers and stuff.
Juice: I knew we were gonna bring out a lot of people because of how viral the song was, but I was really surprised how a lot of the media was coming out. That was my first time experiencing a media rush where it was NorCal Next Up and his crew, and people like that who keep tabs on up-and-coming artists. Thizzler posted us and they had people out there. Being in content creation and stuff, it’s just really nice to be recognized by bigger creators.
Then you guys also performed at Mistah F.A.B.’s club, Dezi’s.
Lul Asia: He’s been supporting us so much. He’s the reason why we’ve done both Oakland Arena shows, and he just always been very supportive through this whole process and mentoring us. Our mom part went viral, but he’s pushing that the whole song is amazing, and making sure that everyone gets to do their verse.
Now that you guys have this viral moment, where do you wanna take this?
Lul Asia: I wanna keep doing music for sure.
RaiDawg: Yeah, me too, a little bit, but I’m more on the content creator side.
Juice: I feel like I reside with RaiDawg. It’s really fun, but I feel like when it starts to be pressure, like people are expecting stuff… I definitely want to keep making the content and building the platform. And just having fun, honestly.
Lul Asia: Nay had to hop off, but she brought up that she wants to continue doing music. And she also wants to start a podcast because she loves talking about the culture.
Tuesday: I definitely wanna keep creating music, and I’m also working on writing a book. So that’s my next step, getting a book out there and doing some public speaking hopefully. It’s a book about how to go through the grieving process when losing your kid.
I think that’s going to resonate with a lot of people.
Tuesday: Thank you.
Pinaa: I want to continue making music too. I feel like it’s very fun, very energetic. I like the rush of it. I like having a good time and being goofy in the studio, just having a fun time with family.