Episode 238: Denver Rapper Ray Reed Talks Dialed In Gummies & Colorado Hip-Hop

Denver hip-hop artist Ray Reed joins Cannabis & Tech Today to discuss his collaboration with Dialed In Gummies for The Summer Set, a campaign celebrating Colorado’s independent music scene through limited-edition rosin gummies, merchandise, performances, and original content.At the center of the collaboration is Yesterday, a sativa-dominant rosin gummy inspired by Reed’s hit single of the same name. He explains how the song’s energy, artwork, and more than 2 million streams helped shape the product, along with what it means to legally partner with a cannabis company after witnessing the industry’s dramatic evolution.Reed also discusses using cannabis for back pain and to find the right headspace before recording or bringing his high-energy performance style to the stage. The conversation explores Denver’s hungry hip-hop scene, the importance of authentic partnerships between artists and cannabis brands, and the new music, videos, live performances, and creative projects Reed has on the horizon.This episode is powered by Shopline.🔥 Topics Covered• How Ray Reed joined Dialed In Gummies’ Summer Set• Creating the limited-edition Yesterday rosin gummy• Connecting the gummy’s flavor, color, and effects to his music• What entering the legal cannabis industry means to Reed• Cannabis and his creative process• Using cannabis for back pain and before performing• Supporting independent artists through brand partnerships• The growing Denver hip-hop community• Technology and video editing• Reed’s preferred ways to consume cannabis• Upcoming music, videos, performances, and events• Why new listeners should begin with “Yesterday”👤 GuestRay Reed, Denver hip-hop artist🌐 Learn MoreRay Reed: https://www.instagram.com/rayreed2/Dialed In Gummies: https://dialedingummies.com/colorado/⏱️ CHAPTERS00:52 How the Dialed In Gummies collaboration began01:18 Reed’s relationship with cannabis and edibles02:08 Entering the legal cannabis industry03:14 Supporting local artists through authentic partnerships04:05 Creating the Yesterday gummy05:00 Why Reed chose a sativa-dominant gummy05:32 Cannabis and the creative process06:19 Colorado’s connection between music and cannabis07:37 Technology and video editing08:28 Reed’s preferred consumption method08:44 Inside Denver’s growing hip-hop scene11:03 New music, performances, and future plans13:15 The perfect song to pair with the gummy💬 What do you think?Can partnerships between cannabis brands and independent musicians help local artists reach larger audiences? What Ray Reed track are you pairing with the Yesterday gummy?Let us know your thoughts in the comments!#RayReed #DialedInGummies #TheSummerSet #DenverHipHop #ColoradoMusic #CannabisCulture #CannabisAndTechToday #RosinGummies #IndependentArtists #HipHopWEBSITE: https://cannatechtoday.com/Make sure to follow our other social media platforms to stay up-to-date on all things Cannabis & Tech Today.https://twitter.com/cannatechtodayhttps://www.facebook.com/CannaTechTodayhttps://www.instagram.com/cannatechtoday