From Oxnard to Avila Beach, from the streets of SLO County to the stages of Santa Barbara County and the soul of Ventura County — these are the creators who defined the 805 in 2025.

This year wasn’t about trends.
It was about culture.
It was about consistency.
It was about the Coast showing the world how it’s done.

Here are your CTC Radio Award Winners:

🎶 Hip-Hop Album of the Year

thenameuno — Sin

🔥 Song of the Year

OG David James — Bigtime (feat. Bigtime Bake & thenameuno)

📱 Most Viral Moment

Oxnard Fights ICE

🎬 Music Video of the Year

OG David James — Bigtime (feat. Bigtime Bake & thenameuno)

🌟 Most Aura

1stladymo

📝 Rap Verse of the Year

thenameuno — Late Night Freak

👑 805 Famous

Anderson .Paak

🎙️ Podcast of the Year

Iceberg Lounge Podcast

💼 Hustler of the Year

thenameuno

🍽️ 805 Restaurant of the Year

Smoking Jay’s

🚀 New Artist of the Year

3BK Ruu

🎉 Party Starter of the Year

Devin Smith

🏆 Artist of the Year

Mark 4ord

These aren’t just awards —
this is the blueprint for where the 805 is going next.

If you’re part of this movement, this is your era.

The Coast got next.
And now the world knows.

Happy Holidays, fam! 
Hope you’re enjoying whatever you celebrate — food, family, fun, or just some well-earned peace. I spent mine out in Charlotte, NC with the fam (much needed), and you know I had to tap into the nightlife while I was out there.

If you're from the 5, love hip-hop, love to travel, and love a good time when you go out…
Here are the spots you gotta hit next time you’re in Charlotte:

➡️ IMPERIAL — Cozy, Crazy Energy

Small spot but big vibe. The bouncers pat you down like TSA, but once you're inside?
🔥 Big video wall
🔥 Grass walls
🔥 DJ going absolutely nuts
Cover was around $10 — worth every dollar.

➡️ XOXO/Encore — The Outta-Town Experience

If you want to feel like you just stepped into a music video:
✨ Video walls + columns
✨ Baddie bottle servers
✨ High energy all night
Didn’t pay cover (don’t ask 😂) but guessing around $20.
This is my #1 recommendation if you want a real Charlotte club night.

➡️ VINYL — The Fun One

More of a big bar than a club, but honestly?
The funnest place in Charlotte.
No cover, but the line stacks FAST — I usually go later.
Every time I’ve been here, I’ve had a blast. Zero misses.

If y’all want more travel recs, tap in — you know I got you.
Big love to the whole 805 community. Let’s close the year strong. ❤️🔥