The record book · In their words
What artists say when they get off stage.
Every quote below came from the person who said it, captured on the night in a line interview, a reaction, or a message sent afterward.
Nothing here is written by us. Where a caption reported what someone said rather than quoting them directly, it is marked as reported.
- Voices on record
- 77
- In their own words
- 32
- Named artists
- 35
- Spanning
- 2022 to 2026
Their own words
Quoted directly.
“There's really nothing like a @somethingdopeforthepeople event— if you haven't experienced it, this is the time.”
Name not recorded
June 2026
A collaborating Oklahoma City venue announcing the July 19th Pass The Aux.
The post ↗“If they keep doing things like Pass The Aux… sh*t gonna go up.”
@allendjamesofficial
June 2026
Reflecting on the April Pass The Aux in Oklahoma, shared ahead of the July 19th return at Ivy OKC.
The post ↗“just tryna build my base and build the brand wit dope people”
@wetball909
May 2026
A 2022 direct message to Something Dope.
The post ↗“Energy is incredible… words don't do it justice.”
@reasonofficial
April 2026
After performing on the open mic stage at The Peppermint Club.
The post ↗“Unboxing my winning prize speakers from @krk.music in the mail! These are the speakers I won from the Grammy week "pass the aux" @somethingdopeforthepeople competition! I loveeeee them. Thanks a bunch to KRK and Something Dope!”
Name not recorded
February 2026
Unboxing post from the competition winner after the prize speakers arrived.
The post ↗“I won the competition at Grammy Week "pass the aux, King of the Aux" by @somethingdopeforthepeople ! QUEEN of the aux! Wanted to show a quick version of how it all went down! Thank you to all who voted, the other talented artists, folks over at something dope, @krk.music & @destonbennett for my new speakers I won! And the better maker Plugins I won too 🙏🏼🙏🏼 I said it already but this was a pleasant surprise 💋”
@iammichellemajors
January 2026
Posted by the winning artist after the Grammy Week Pass the Aux at Create Music Studios in Hollywood.
The post ↗“What a great night. The winner of "Pass the Aux" @iammichellemajors managed to win over dozens of artists and their votes. Also what an amazing facility @createmusic has here!”
@dreambigenterprises
January 2026
Photographer's recap of the Hollywood Pass the Aux at Create Music Studios.
The post ↗“I should've played that other song in the King of the Aux battle.”
Name not recorded
November 2025
Attendee feedback relayed in a post ahead of the November 23rd Pass The Aux at Create Music Studios.
The post ↗“This is exactly why we do this & why we're so happy to be partnering with @somethingdopeforthepeople — bringing resources from the coasts to the incredibly talented artists of Chicago”
Name not recorded
May 2025
A partner's caption announcing the Chicago open mic in May 2025
The post ↗“I'm impressed, I'll be back.”
@dame.mec
April 2025
Said after attending the Pass The Aux event in Hollywood.
The post ↗“throwback to one of my favorite performances @somethingdopeforthepeople”
Name not recorded
March 2025
Instagram post looking back on a past Something Dope performance.
The post ↗“Thank you to the Something Dope community for welcoming us, submit online for any possible grants that are available.”
@itsunfoundmusic
January 2025
A recap of the Grammy week King of the Aux competition Unfound sponsored.
The post ↗“thank you to everyone who came to my release party on friday and huge shoutout to @somethingdopeforthepeople for hosting another amazing event! love y'all down”
Name not recorded
October 2024
Posted the week after a Friday release party hosted by Something Dope.
The post ↗“if you can get a room of 50 people to appreciate your music/performance, you are ready for stadiums”
@mylessmithuk
October 2024
Said after his open mic performance, before his tour and Stargazing success.
The post ↗“Grazie al premio del @somethingdope_eurostop ho avuto l’opportunità di realizzare questo video con una mia coreografia, prime esperienze che mi fanno ancora più avere solo tanta voglia di ballare, divertirmi e dare il massimo sempre !!”
Name not recorded
October 2024
In the caption of her Still Hot choreography video after winning a Something Dope Euro stop prize.
The post ↗“I make love songs”
@A Night In Los Angeles
May 2024
Asked about his genre after performing at the Los Angeles open mic.
The post ↗“network laterally”
@brittanybmusic
May 2024
Quoted in the announcement for a Pass the Aux night in Los Angeles.
The post ↗“We need to put that on the radio!”
@maiwandsworld
April 2024
Reacting to a performance at the first Something Dope open mic in San Diego.
The post ↗“We're super excited to have @somethingdopeforthepeople attend CAMP X. They'll be having hosting our first ever "Official After Party" during the weekend and will also be taking over a room during CAMP and bringing their LA vibes with them!”
@CAMP X
April 2024
CAMP X announcing the Something Dope takeover ahead of the festival.
The post ↗“Cheatcode/cheatsheet”
Name not recorded
April 2024
Label execs speaking about the Pass the Aux event in a promo post.
The post ↗“There hasn't been this synergy in the air since like 2017”
@kid_lennon
January 2024
Shared right after his Pass the Aux experience.
The post ↗“Consistency, just stay on it and somebody's gonna blow.”
@robstovall
January 2024
Speaking to Oklahoma artists following his Pass the Aux experience.
The post ↗“It was a really good feeling.”
@itsjustmetra
December 2023
After the first Pass the Aux in Oklahoma City.
The post ↗“Keep finding things like this”
@j.hill_
November 2023
Speaking to independent artists at a Pass the Aux event at Creative Soundz Recording.
The post ↗“A&R cheat code”
Name not recorded
November 2023
Feedback from people attending the Pass the Aux events, shared ahead of the November 7th date.
The post ↗“Every artist in the world should come to something dope”
Name not recorded
May 2023
Shared in a promo for the weekly Wednesday open mic, May 2023.
The post ↗“I don't have anything to live for but my dreams”
Name not recorded
April 2023
Waiting in line ahead of Wednesday open mic, April 2023.
The post ↗“The community is fu*king amazing bro”
Name not recorded
April 2023
Said at open mic night, April 2023.
The post ↗“There's a place where you can shine just put your name up in that hat”
@keenevisions
March 2023
Lyric from a theme song submission for the Wednesday open mic, March 2023.
The post ↗“For every artist that wants to come here, it's a good place to connect”
Name not recorded
February 2023
Attendee speaking about Something Dope events, February 2023.
The post ↗“Vibes that can't be replicated”
Name not recorded
October 2022
Attendee comment shared in an October 2022 event post.
The post ↗“The best open mic in LA”
Name not recorded
July 2022
Said by attendees the night before the recap post, July 2022.
The post ↗As reported
What the room told us that night.
Artists had driven hours just to perform one song at The Peppermint Club. That says a lot, not just about the venue or the opportunity, but about the kind of community they have built around it.
@Jane
June 2026 · reported
After attending the open mic at The Peppermint Club in Los Angeles that week.
The post ↗She said she learned about so many new talented artists that she just wanted to give them something to help get them even more motivated.
@taratlive
April 2026 · reported
Industry hours at Pass The Aux OKC.
The post ↗He had 100 followers on TikTok a week ago, and now label offers and other opportunities are coming in after his video of him rapping in his car started to blow up.
@wetball909
August 2025 · reported
Recounted around the most recent Pass The Aux event.
The post ↗Real feedback is valuable, and pouring into the next generation is fulfilling.
Name not recorded
July 2025 · reported
Reported from artists and industry guests ahead of the July 27th Pass The Aux at Create Music Studios in Hollywood.
The post ↗She gained 500 followers in Los Angeles from coming to Something Dope events.
@Synj
October 2024 · reported
Shared ahead of her Something Dope for the Ladies performance.
The post ↗The vibes that Something Dope brings have impacted him.
@multifacetedmonster
October 2024 · reported
Speaking on camera after months of attending nearly every event.
The post ↗We need to bring it to Ireland.
Name not recorded
October 2024 · reported
After his set at the open mic at Grandmaster Recorders in Hollywood.
The post ↗She can’t wait to come back to future events.
Name not recorded
October 2024 · reported
Interviewed after her performance at her first Something Dope event.
The post ↗She had goosebumps at her first Something Dope Pass the aux.
@abrieel.jpg
September 2024 · reported
Speaking on camera after her first Pass the Aux event.
The post ↗They described their experience at the OKC events.
Name not recorded
July 2024 · reported
Attendees speaking about Something Dope events in Oklahoma City.
The post ↗He shared his Reason for making music.
@melogriffith
June 2024 · reported
Interviewed at the Something Dope event in Toronto, Canada.
The post ↗Performing at this event changed my life.
Name not recorded
June 2024 · reported
Speaking after his first performance at the London event.
The post ↗He shared his Reason for making music.
@jeromethealien
June 2024 · reported
Interviewed after BeatCave's Camp X writing camp.
The post ↗I worked all day, but after coming to this event I don't even feel like I worked today.
Name not recorded
May 2024 · reported
Speaking at a Something Dope event in Chicago.
The post ↗60 seconds was all I needed to impress the audience.
Name not recorded
April 2024 · reported
Said by a performer at a Something Dope open mic.
The post ↗Being at the Pass The Aux event felt like a dream.
Name not recorded
April 2024 · reported
Attendee reflecting after a Pass the Aux event in Hollywood.
The post ↗He described how it felt to get the chance to perform at the open mic inside Rolling Loud.
Name not recorded
March 2024 · reported
Filmed at the Something Dope open mic inside Rolling Loud, March 2024.
The post ↗I was hoping to perform.
Name not recorded
February 2024 · reported
During an on camera interview at the event, on his second day attending.
The post ↗This is the dopest event I have been to.
Name not recorded
January 2024 · reported
At a Los Angeles event, ahead of the open mic night.
The post ↗You need to take it to Detroit.
@vincentberry2
January 2024 · reported
At the event the night before the post, after hours of listening to artists.
The post ↗That song "Meet me outside" was one of my favorite songs of the night.
Name not recorded
January 2024 · reported
At the Las Vegas event, after seeing the artist perform.
The post ↗He heard so much fire music.
@Gorilla Zoe
January 2024 · reported
On video at the Pass the Aux event in Oklahoma City.
The post ↗I loved my time at Pass the Aux.
@Rob Stovall
January 2024 · reported
After the Oklahoma Pass the Aux event at Castle Row Studios.
The post ↗I had tears in my eyes from how much passion I see you put into your events and community.
Name not recorded
January 2024 · reported
At the sold out open mic at The Peppermint Club.
The post ↗I've been to open mics all over the country, and this is one of the best.
Name not recorded
December 2023 · reported
At an open mic night in Los Angeles.
The post ↗I've heard of Something Dope, and I know Sneakersmallz.
@t_king.music
December 2023 · reported
Stopped on the street in Hollywood during a merch giveaway.
The post ↗We're going to keep the ball rolling.
@ikegotbandzz
December 2023 · reported
Talking about Pass the Aux ahead of the January 24th Oklahoma City return.
The post ↗She shared her experience of attending a Pass the Aux event.
@abrieel.jpg
October 2023 · reported
On camera at a Pass the Aux event, interviewed by @jeremy_hecht.
The post ↗They felt comfortable enough to perform a song that they have never performed.
@trsuntheterminator
August 2023 · reported
Reflecting after performing at a Wednesday open mic night.
The post ↗His ankle monitor died right when he was pulling up and he took that as a sign.
Name not recorded
July 2023 · reported
On arrival, first in the door before the open mic.
The post ↗It was one of the best days of my life.
Name not recorded
July 2023 · reported
After performing at the Los Angeles open mic while visiting from Mumbai, India.
The post ↗She talked about manifesting getting on the stage that night.
Name not recorded
June 2023 · reported
In line outside the Los Angeles open mic night, shared the day of the event.
The post ↗He called his manager at Warner Records and asked to work remote so he could wait in line.
Name not recorded
June 2023 · reported
In line for the open mic the day before the post, June 2023.
The post ↗He said it was completely worth it.
Name not recorded
June 2023 · reported
After finally hitting the stage at the weekly Los Angeles open mic, June 2023.
The post ↗He said he will come back every week.
@maiwandsworld
May 2023 · reported
Interviewed right after his set at the weekly open mic in Los Angeles, May 2023.
The post ↗He said it was one of the top 3 moments of his life.
@bensonpricejones
May 2023 · reported
Reflecting in a Something Dope interview on his set at the sold out Peppermint Club show.
The post ↗He lists his reasons why he believes all artists should be attending Something Dope events.
@bensonpricejones
May 2023 · reported
From a filmed interview released on the Something Dope YouTube channel, May 2023.
The post ↗She said she will be playing the violin.
Name not recorded
May 2023 · reported
Outside the venue at 8:12pm after winning the first in line competition, May 2023.
The post ↗Artists need to come to Something Dope.
@amandamleon
March 2023 · reported
On camera testimonial with host @maiwandsworld, March 2023.
The post ↗I have been following you for a year now, watching you grow, and I decided it was time to come experience it in person.
@br3tthaze
March 2023 · reported
At the Wednesday open mic after traveling from London, March 2023.
The post ↗The winner of the Grammy series can have their song played on my Sirius XM radio show.
@djcarisma
February 2023 · reported
Said Friday at Catch One LA during the Grammy series week.
The post ↗You all don't post me and you don't love me.
@robertloza
December 2022 · reported
Said to the Something Dope team, shared in a December 2022 post.
The post ↗It was completely worth it.
Name not recorded
August 2022 · reported
Spoken by an attendee after a four hour wait in line, August 2022.
The post ↗I'm looking to perform this time.
Name not recorded
July 2022 · reported
Line interview in the queue outside the weekly open mic, July 2022.
The post ↗How do I get on a Something Dope stage?
Name not recorded
March 2022 · reported
Direct messages from aspiring performers, referenced in a March 2022 booking call for the next show.
The post ↗