Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Welcome to The Journey, a new original series from Metro and WalkGood Productions exploring the people, places, and stories connected through Los Angeles transit. Hosted by Etienne Maurice, each episode follows a cultural figure along the Metro routes that helped shape their path.
In Episode 1, Etienne rides the Metro 212 line through Inglewood with Grammy-nominated artist, actor, educator, and Inglewood native D Smoke. Before the awards, television appearances, and sold-out shows, D Smoke took these same routes growing up in the City of Champions.
Throughout the episode, D Smoke reflects on family, music, teaching at Inglewood High, winning Rhythm + Flow, and staying connected to the community that shaped him. Along the way, he talks about what Metro meant to his everyday life and journey as a young artist finding his path in LA.
More than anything, this episode is about coming home and seeing the city through the people who know it best.
Ride with us on the 212.
Produced by WalkGood Productions in partnership with LA Metro.
Welcome to The Journey, a new original series from Metro and WalkGood Productions exploring the people, places, and stories connected through Los Angeles transit. Hosted by Etienne Maurice, each episode follows a cultural figure along the Metro routes that helped shape their path.
In Episode 1, Etienne rides the Metro 212 line through Inglewood with Grammy-nominated artist, actor, educator, and Inglewood native D Smoke. Before the awards, television appearances, and sold-out shows, D Smoke took these same routes growing up in the City of Champions.
Throughout the episode, D Smoke reflects on family, music, teaching at Inglewood High, winning Rhythm + Flow, and staying connected to the community that shaped him. Along the way, he talks about what Metro meant to his everyday life and journey as a young artist finding his path in LA.
More than anything, this episode is about coming home and seeing the city through the people who know it best.
Ride with us on the 212.
Produced by WalkGood Productions in partnership with LA Metro.
