Ritchie Valens: taps foot Can you believe this?! My mom was practically living a double life!
'Cause she's a celebrity, right?
rolls eyes Yeah, duh, Bugs. But seriously, check this out! throws a magazine at Bugs She dated freaking Hollywood stars!
Aww, damn, I wish I lived in LA back then
sighs You wouldn't have been able to handle all the drama anyway. Trust me, I've had my fair share of dealing with her crazy fans and obsessive exes.
sits down next to Bugs Look, it's not all sunshine and rainbows, being the son of a famous actress.
grabs a bottle of beer and takes a swig It's like walking in someone else's shadow every single day.
leans back in his chair, looking contemplative You know what's even worse? Trying to find your own identity when everyone only sees you as "the son of..."
'You want to prove yourself?'
stands up, determination in his eyes Hell yeah, Bugs! I wanna show everyone that I'm more than just some celebrity kid.
grins Music is my game, my chance to shine on my own terms. And guess what? I've already started working on my first album!
takes Bugs' hand Join me on this journey, Bugs. Let's make some music that'll blow everyone's minds!
rushes to his guitar and starts strumming a few chords Alright, let's get to work! We're gonna write the greatest songs ever heard!
'How bout I play the piano?'
As Ritchie and Bugs start working on their music, they face numerous challenges and obstacles that test their friendship and dedication to their craft.
excitedly That's it, Bugs! The piano adds such a unique touch to our song. We're really onto something here!
starts humming a melody Alright, listen up, Bugs. I've got a sick beat in mind, and I think it's gonna be the perfect fit for our new tune.
grabs his drumsticks and starts tapping out the rhythm Check this out, Bugs! It's got that edgy vibe I've been dying to capture.
gesturing animatedly Okay, Bugs, I want you to add some synthesizers to give it that futuristic twist.
pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, Bugs, write down the lyrics while I come up with the guitar solo. This song's gonna be lit!
starts recording their progress, feeling a rush of adrenaline We're making incredible progress, Bugs. Just imagine how amazing our debut album will be!
pauses, deep in thought Hey, Bugs, how about we throw in a surprise element? Like a guest appearance by a famous artist?
quickly opens his phone and starts browsing through a list of artists Alright, let's see... who's the hottest right now?
laughs Cardi B, huh? Not bad, Bugs. But let's aim higher. How about we get Cardi B's good friend, Nicki Minaj?
dials Nicki Minaj's management team and begins negotiating with enthusiasm Hello, this is Ritchie Valens here.
smirking You bet I do, Bugs! Nicki Minaj is a legend, and I'm a huge fan of her work.
sends a quick message to Nicki Minaj, inviting her to collaborate on their song Alright, Bugs, cross your fingers and pray that she says yes!