TAYLAR ROUGH AKA FLOWZ DILIONE - THE STORY

Taylar Rough aka Flowz Dilione is a rapper from Newport located west of Melbourne.
Raised in the housing commissions by a single mother, Flowz has been through it all from violence, drugs, prison and more.
After a 5 year prison sentence, Flowz is looking for a positive future through his music and community.
Special thanks to Bagzy from ‪@BODYBAGMEDIA‬ for making the interview happen.
Shot and edited by ‪@ZOKUCREATIVE‬
Follow Flowz on Instagram @flowz.dilione
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  • @M3xiiii
    @M3xiiii Жыл бұрын

    Been a massive fan for years. Much love my brother. Got me through the toughest times in my teens and now still carry me through my 20s at times. Much love.

  • @aimassistalejandro1913
    @aimassistalejandro1913 Жыл бұрын

    This definitely hits home, alot of us go through similar upbringings but never have that voice to speak out. Haven't really heard much of Flowz but after this I'm gonna be tuning in alot more, mad respect brother. One love

  • @ashmountford9918
    @ashmountford9918 Жыл бұрын

    Flowz and spanian need to do some content together ❤️

  • @BulkernatorKerb
    @BulkernatorKerb Жыл бұрын

    Really intelligent and self-aware dude. One of the best rappers in Aus, hope he keeps blowing up!

  • @brentone4507

    @brentone4507

    Жыл бұрын

    Insidious

  • @aaronmaytom6667

    @aaronmaytom6667

    Жыл бұрын

    @@brentone4507 Your a Deadset Fried Unit

  • @yeahnahoinah6438
    @yeahnahoinah6438 Жыл бұрын

    Mad interview. It's great seeing Flowz has made the best of a bad situation and tryna push a positive message and live a clean life instead of glorifying violence and drugs. The scene needs artists like Flowz.

  • @Flyinghighaaaa
    @Flyinghighaaaa Жыл бұрын

    Love flowz. Not lying when I say his music got me through the toughest time of my life so far, drug addiction and my partner commiting suicide, much love, keep it up 🫶

  • @traimallia4836
    @traimallia4836 Жыл бұрын

    This is one of the best interviews yet flowz is such a Icon❤

  • @brookwicks4210
    @brookwicks4210 Жыл бұрын

    First time I've heard your story bruh, mad respect after hearing this, so relatable with everything u say. Keep up the mad work brother. 💪💪

  • @azde3849
    @azde3849 Жыл бұрын

    Hung out with flowz in brissy about 10 years ago now and he was exactly who he is in this video without the life experience. It’s good to see he’s pulled through and wants to make a positive impact. The world needs more youth workers like this! 🤝

  • @user-pq5eb9wd6l

    @user-pq5eb9wd6l

    Ай бұрын

    bahahaha after all the shit that’s come out on him now this one account won’t save his rep/name💀😂😂😂 (bros strung out on the gear still and craves attention/success the same way he craves the pip)

  • @azde3849

    @azde3849

    Ай бұрын

    @@user-pq5eb9wd6l what’s come out?

  • @ABEKSIZM
    @ABEKSIZM2 ай бұрын

    Great interview . Was good to hear him speak his mind so much and be such a positive influence especially compared to the " Price of Life " days . Love to see the growth .

  • @San_yeahboiyoudaman
    @San_yeahboiyoudaman10 ай бұрын

    Flowz definitely got me through some hard times! His legacy will always live on in his music! So glad he’s where he is at in his life now!

  • @K74t
    @K74t Жыл бұрын

    Honestly one of the best interviews I’ve watched in a while seems like such a genuine bloke keep up the work rate flowz you’ve been going in for time now

  • @soleoption581
    @soleoption581 Жыл бұрын

    Super insightful look into flowz life Got an awesome mentality on his struggles and taking responsibility Pray you’ll be able to be that person you wanna be for your community bro , much love

  • @mitcho368
    @mitcho368 Жыл бұрын

    actually so inspirational to all the younger lads word. definitely great role model now flowz 💯

  • @TheOzarkAOD
    @TheOzarkAOD Жыл бұрын

    Your a fkn legend brother, great for the younger gen to hear a real story from a real one, who's lived it and come through the other side..much respect bro..Hyf!

  • @BeugyNBeast
    @BeugyNBeast Жыл бұрын

    Straight G! Speaking on some wise words for the youth. Big respects!

  • @yoda7876
    @yoda7876 Жыл бұрын

    Killer interview lad keep up the good work flowz is such a great artist and love his music and vibe

  • @grandsupremetoru558
    @grandsupremetoru558 Жыл бұрын

    You are being a good human being brother! You made it mate 🤙🤙 Mad love, Much respect! Keep it flowin!!

  • @thomascampbell509
    @thomascampbell509 Жыл бұрын

    What a talk. Relate to a lot of what he has to say. He’s been smashing it lately hope he keeps going to the top, well deserved

  • @thatdonq
    @thatdonq Жыл бұрын

    Smashed it out Zoku! Big Ups Flowz - Youth an Education is the biggest thing we need to fix! You're doing gods work mate. +To Flowz, big ups for sending me them 3 pieces lad, I got them taped on the table - props for laminating them ahhahaha mad lad. also mad props to renzo.

  • @ausrap4000
    @ausrap4000 Жыл бұрын

    Such a great thing to see you turn into the admirable, honorable, wise man you are bro. - Gil

  • @rubberbandman2540
    @rubberbandman2540 Жыл бұрын

    big love flows taylars a legit one from the area and has shown lots of strength in showing his growth and through his music keep doing what your doing g also good advice mate

  • @Angel-ul1jl
    @Angel-ul1jl Жыл бұрын

    Been a fan for years since discovering you,was basically at rock bottom and staying in and around what we used to call 'da Bronx' for a bit around 2016.Maple dve first off,,then stayed with other's I met along the way(U can actually see my m8's missus' house in the thumbnail for 'Newport Flats' on Soundcloud) deadset though you helped me get thru some of the toughest,loneliest times I have ever had to face in my life when I had to learn to survive with nothing and even now that I'm a full time mum and doing much better,I still have my SAL playlists along with a cpl Riv's tracks and they will always remain a huge part of me.Makes me genuinely happy to see how far uv come bruh..Kudos and Much love 💕👌🎩

  • @katielouise5818
    @katielouise5818 Жыл бұрын

    This man got me through my teen years that were riddled with self harm and unknown mental health diagnosis. My cousins husband known as Dwizofoz introduced me to his music and now listening to his music has come full circle. I’d thank this man in person just to tell him he got me through so much shit

  • @HarleyGPFYL
    @HarleyGPFYL Жыл бұрын

    Proud of you Flowz, only the beginning of your journey 💯

  • @SixOFiveSix
    @SixOFiveSix Жыл бұрын

    Fk yes Flowz so proud of the man you have become! Quitting drink and drugs is the start of a meaningful and beautiful life that will only get better with time so be proud of yourself and look forward to what’s to come! 💙 Much love

  • @adriangiovanni1946
    @adriangiovanni194610 ай бұрын

    Damn. So impressive to see how much flowz has matured. He is genuinely a good guy with good morals but clearly got caught up in the wrong crowd. Wishing him nothing but blessings and more wisdom throughout his life. SAL 💪🏼🙏🏻

  • @cadewilliams942
    @cadewilliams9425 ай бұрын

    Mad interview guys !!!

  • @camsmith3567
    @camsmith3567 Жыл бұрын

    Need to do a real talk part 5 bro. Cause u one of the realest out there

  • @Dwizo469er
    @Dwizo469er Жыл бұрын

    Been a good man since the day I met him. We adapt to our environments and do what we have to to survive at times, but opportunity to change trajectory come in strange ways. Proud of ya Brother. #SAL469

  • @trippasnippaz
    @trippasnippaz Жыл бұрын

    Some of the realest shit I've ever heard. Stay true to yourself stay strong and always strive for the best version of yourself Cheers flowz your a legend brotha merry Christmas respect and appreciate this.

  • @itsYaBoyD_
    @itsYaBoyD_3 ай бұрын

    Love you flowz! Goodluck on your journey. You're a good dude, keep being you.

  • @TheDechico
    @TheDechico5 ай бұрын

    So weird when he talks about having those dreams about still being in jail but having broken out or something and having that feeling of needing to sneak back into the unit 🤣 I remember having the same dreams when I got out

  • @thelesson927
    @thelesson927 Жыл бұрын

    Let's go FLOWZ

  • @rourkerourke1460

    @rourkerourke1460

    Жыл бұрын

    On ya lad

  • @snesable
    @snesable Жыл бұрын

    Love this dude. Such a gem to the whole aus rap community from day dot

  • @dazware4443
    @dazware4443 Жыл бұрын

    What a great yarn brah, flows definitely is a top bloke. Much respect bred hope everything goes well

  • @noattentionspanshorts1890
    @noattentionspanshorts1890 Жыл бұрын

    So mind opening, respect

  • @andygray6585
    @andygray6585 Жыл бұрын

    Absolute legend. This is so powerful

  • @M3xiiii

    @M3xiiii

    Жыл бұрын

    Right? So proud.

  • @restinpeaceyfeel
    @restinpeaceyfeel Жыл бұрын

    " its disrespecting my brother who has passed away. i love him so much " much love flowz legend

  • @KemikalOfficial
    @KemikalOfficial Жыл бұрын

    keep kicking goals bruv good to see mate!

  • @tobysmith320
    @tobysmith320 Жыл бұрын

    Good interview

  • @Jono6210
    @Jono6210 Жыл бұрын

    What a top bloke. All the best to you mate.

  • @katielouise5818
    @katielouise5818 Жыл бұрын

    Taylar would be incredible in the AOD recovery space as a mentor

  • @BrizBurna

    @BrizBurna

    Ай бұрын

    This is satire right?

  • @isaiahngati8693
    @isaiahngati8693 Жыл бұрын

    Mad respect for this hey! How many aussie artists done things like this all while tryna make something for emselves aswell

  • @rach3939
    @rach3939 Жыл бұрын

    Such an inspiration .. ❤

  • @waspapj
    @waspapj Жыл бұрын

    My favourite rapper, for a good reason 👌👌

  • @VERBALIZE.
    @VERBALIZE.10 ай бұрын

    Rough as a diamond, with a heart of gold 🙏

  • @trippasnippaz
    @trippasnippaz Жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know who did the right sleeve it looks so clean

  • @theunfilteredfisherman
    @theunfilteredfisherman Жыл бұрын

    Good interview, onya flowz

  • @timothygriffiths2494
    @timothygriffiths2494 Жыл бұрын

    Flowz bro your a top dude man this video really speaks to me man , Ive been a fan of your music for years an Ive been in an out of prison an on drugs an I just got out a month ago on the drug court program an really doing my best to change an do things right an been struggling an this video has just given me the hope an motivation man thank you an keep doing what your doing your an inspiration an have become a mad role model for those who are struggling an stick in that life , onya brother an thank you

  • @brentone4507
    @brentone4507 Жыл бұрын

    Very true. If your down in melb you rock all city

  • @its_henlxy333
    @its_henlxy333 Жыл бұрын

    Fucking awesome. So glad this exists! ❣️

  • @lukegrady6713
    @lukegrady6713 Жыл бұрын

    Definately a future role model right here. Flowz has a lot to offer

  • @its_henlxy333

    @its_henlxy333

    Жыл бұрын

    Too right bro. Also a current role model!

  • @whoareyou8518
    @whoareyou8518 Жыл бұрын

    Well done brah 👌💯

  • @flowerfarm4471
    @flowerfarm4471 Жыл бұрын

    Realest bloke, grouse video 💯

  • @desiredrapfilms
    @desiredrapfilms Жыл бұрын

    Awesome interview brother! FLOWZ had his head screwed on you can tell love his music and his story 👌🏼

  • @leebowden2073
    @leebowden2073 Жыл бұрын

    If only the youths of today could sit down and watch this

  • @bradmarsh5014
    @bradmarsh501411 ай бұрын

    This guy sounds like a normal respectful dude who is trying to make the most of his terrible experiences. I really hope he is succesful with whatever he trys to do..

  • @k1ner64
    @k1ner64 Жыл бұрын

    SO MUCH RESPECT FOR U DON✅✅❤️

  • @godfreystars
    @godfreystars Жыл бұрын

    extremely smart respect flowz this deep stuff cuz

  • @D-Rizzle653
    @D-Rizzle653 Жыл бұрын

    Can relate to flowz story heaps.. but he’s right about the ice use..I’m pretty much clean now and these days I’m doing a lot better then the last 6-7 years but I still struggle with keeping on a straight path like saving with money and saving to get my car fixed and furthering my education or work/career path

  • @lewkirk821

    @lewkirk821

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s not easy mate. Ice isnt my drug, but I’ve been on the m’done for a year now which has been helping to keep me on the straight and narrow. Congrats on making an improvement.

  • @justenjoying5147
    @justenjoying5147 Жыл бұрын

    Good on him, keeps it real.

  • @thomascampbell509
    @thomascampbell509 Жыл бұрын

    I assume flows will come watch this and read through comments but I’m so interested in what happened to his mate that died in a gang war. What caused it to happen, aftermath, etc. interview was hectic. Finally found out what happen to Betsy after listening to all flowz songs for ages wondering what happened. RIP.

  • @mushlybanana9911

    @mushlybanana9911

    Жыл бұрын

    what did happen?

  • @SmokeCloud666
    @SmokeCloud666 Жыл бұрын

    God tier Legend💯

  • @f3zf
    @f3zf Жыл бұрын

    Legend❤️

  • @BrokenToothEnt
    @BrokenToothEnt Жыл бұрын

    ❤ One great human being with a big heart right there. It's been excellent seeing his journey turn from a negative into a positive and knowing how many other people gain strength from watching him win. Onward and upward Tay 💪💪

  • @hamueramikiarea6796
    @hamueramikiarea67966 ай бұрын

    100% newport similar to broady back in the day. Can relate, when your younger and you grow up in these abusive environments it's the norm ya don't know any better until you experience or see a better way. Onya flowz

  • @Gaardofit
    @Gaardofit Жыл бұрын

    Mass respect bro

  • @MentalHeathLive
    @MentalHeathLive Жыл бұрын

    This is so real

  • @bengiles4406
    @bengiles4406 Жыл бұрын

    Love you flowz ❤

  • @MATTERS924
    @MATTERS924 Жыл бұрын

    Legend flowz ✌️

  • @user-gs7pd1wn7e
    @user-gs7pd1wn7e6 ай бұрын

    thank you Taylar rough fro telling me to follow the stars that day at the bank HOTLE

  • @bonnitaful
    @bonnitaful Жыл бұрын

    Growth ❤

  • @GrahamrobertGoldsworthy-sd5tm
    @GrahamrobertGoldsworthy-sd5tm4 ай бұрын

    Well done flowz having to put up with a GRONK belting down on a kid bruv thats a crumb and total respect my BRUV you got the GRONK back cant stand crumbs like that but one thing my bruv you can sing and you have what its takes to be on top my BRUV you have been thru the ropes bruv but you see the light and your rapping kills it total respect my friend take care my BRUV 🔥🔥😤😤💯👌🏻

  • @_jimmythesaint
    @_jimmythesaint Жыл бұрын

    ome of the GOATS

  • @thomascampbell509
    @thomascampbell509 Жыл бұрын

    🔥🔥

  • @pyne13
    @pyne13 Жыл бұрын

    Legend

  • @oseelad
    @oseelad10 ай бұрын

    Wish you talked about the lennox head, ballina days g 2478

  • @lifetimeowing6072
    @lifetimeowing6072Ай бұрын

    Your deadly brother one love

  • @Jess07777-k
    @Jess07777-k Жыл бұрын

    Yeeeeeeew

  • @mauiwowie379
    @mauiwowie379 Жыл бұрын

    DEPLEATED

  • @harrycallaway5881
    @harrycallaway5881 Жыл бұрын

    Take a shot everytime my man says "bro" or "bruh". Hahaha, I'm taking the piss. Keep up the hard work ghe

  • @sindromerecords6667
    @sindromerecords6667 Жыл бұрын

    You stay alive for the fans, they help keep you alive... they keep you alive because they need the therapy you provide.. The ones that say ," you saved my life " or ect ect...

  • @MT.ARO21
    @MT.ARO21 Жыл бұрын

    Madest respect 💯💯💯💯💯💯

  • @thomascampbell509
    @thomascampbell509 Жыл бұрын

    King Flowz

  • @MRBENNYBAXTER
    @MRBENNYBAXTER Жыл бұрын

    Question..who convinces these rappers that it's cool to frown with a panning zoom in shot

  • @ligma4907
    @ligma4907 Жыл бұрын

    Onya brother

  • @apeshyt01
    @apeshyt01 Жыл бұрын

    Nahhh I’d be on the straight after rock climbing with the jacks 😂🤣🤣 that’s roughhh

  • @samschriever
    @samschriever Жыл бұрын

    “Don’t go live a life you think you have to live to look good in other peoples eyes”

  • @HiDeffXx
    @HiDeffXx Жыл бұрын

    Dillione the general!

  • @bendavis8657
    @bendavis8657 Жыл бұрын

    Do a shot on every brah..

  • @timmyhuthmann-tuhiwai3382
    @timmyhuthmann-tuhiwai3382 Жыл бұрын

  • @NGB-ACKS
    @NGB-ACKS Жыл бұрын

    Real sh*t

  • @brentone4507
    @brentone4507 Жыл бұрын

    How the tables turn. Good on ya.

  • @sidneyphillips6022
    @sidneyphillips60226 ай бұрын

    Rock climbing with jacks🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @choppinjayjay31
    @choppinjayjay31 Жыл бұрын

    Maad respect for flowz and how far he has come . Personally took some good things away from this

  • @jyegray7140
    @jyegray7140 Жыл бұрын

    SAL ON TOP

  • @LastOGAlive-fy2di
    @LastOGAlive-fy2di9 ай бұрын

    Sometimes you don't get choices in life

  • @Owen-rj4bz
    @Owen-rj4bzАй бұрын

    What a deadset chocolate

  • @relaxbruz188
    @relaxbruz188 Жыл бұрын

    Ya know