Podcaster / Media · Deep Ellum
Dope Ellum
Deep Ellum culture, live music and multimedia production.
- Multimedia
- Live Music
- Interviews
- Dallas Culture
- Deep Ellum, Dallas
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Numbers
- YouTube subscribers
- 839
- As of Oct 27, 2026
- YouTube videos
- 138
- As of Oct 27, 2026
- Instagram followers
- 1,815
- As of Oct 27, 2026
Press
They provide a stage and multi-media for newer artists and old Ellum standbys.
Highlights
- Co-founded by AC (Airto Castaneda) and Jon Day.
- Original series: That’s DOPE Ellum, Rappin D.O.P.E. and In the Spotlight with Dezi 5.
- Live music and event productions, including DOPE Ellum ThursDAZE.
- D.O.P.E. Ellum Arts Fest at Kanpai featured in Dallas Observer, April 2025.
Bio
Dope Ellum is a Dallas multimedia collective bringing music, interviews and live events to the screen. Its work also spans creative brand consulting and independent game development. Founded by AC and Jon Day, it champions local artists and the culture of Deep Ellum.
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Dope Ellum is a Dallas multimedia collective rooted in Deep Ellum, working across video production, live music, interviews and event coverage. Its creative practice also includes brand consulting and independent video game development.
Founded by AC (Airto Castaneda) and Jon Day, the collective gives local artists and culture a platform through original series including That’s DOPE Ellum, Rappin D.O.P.E. and In the Spotlight with Dezi 5. Its channel also covers boxing, with athlete interviews and behind-the-scenes productions.
D.O.P.E. stands for Disrupt Oppression, Positive Energy. The motto: “You either do or you ain’t.” For production, creative collaborations and booking enquiries, contact the team below.
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Podcaster / Media · Deep Ellum, Dallas