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Memphis Bleek has introduced the latest episode of his Roc Solid Podcast which has as guests Dave East and Young Chris, and it is an excellent opportunity to experience the sound of hip-hop of the two different generations blended together. The podcast will no doubt bring a very interesting discussion together with the music’s liveliness, and will be available to stream on all major podcast platforms for this full week, thus continuing Bleek’s tradition of cool factor through one-on-one interviews with famous people.
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The hip-hop scene is going through one more round of sincere conversations. Memphis Bleek has just given a little preview of a new episode of his Roc Solid Podcast which brings together two different rap times. Dave East and Young Chris are the most recent ones to be welcomed by Bleek into what he calls “a real one.”
This is not an interview but a meeting. East paints a rough-true picture of New York while Young Chris who is a State Prop camp singer is sharing the mic of the Philly scene owns the storytelling. Bleek’s video clip that announced the upcoming episode was shot behind the scenes, and it was full of that unfiltered backstage energy you can only feel when artists are very relaxed and open up for a talk.
A part of the talk in the clip seems to be about the music business and collaboration. One of the guys in the video is saying that a lot of the industry’s relationships are short-lived and adds, “A lot of niggas don’t fuck with each other… We’re coming together, get that bag. After the bag is made, back to fuck you.” There is nothing hidden, very genuine moment which provides a taste of the kind of chat Bleek’s platform is becoming famous for.
The episode will premiere on the Black Effect network on Tuesday and then on YouTube on Thursday. This dual-platform strategy has turned into a dependable way for the podcast to garner the largest audience possible, thus eliminating the barriers between listeners of audio and visual.
As soon as Bleek made the announcement on his social media, the comment section was instantly flooded with curious and even some strong opinions followers. One user posted asking for a musical revival, “They gotta bring back State Prop. 🔥” This sentiment mirrors that of hip-hop puritans who revered the raw energy of the early 2000s Philly group and wished it would come back.
Another person directed all his attention to Bleek’s hosting skills, and praising the rapper, said “@memphisbleek is the black Howard stern.” That’s a huge recognition, placing Bleek in the same line with the great interviewers who are recognized for their straightforwardness and obtaining unforgettable content from their subjects.
Among all the excitement, a comment was least noticed, but it was business-minded viewpoint one. One user explicitly mentioned a basic rule, saying, “Never let ya emotions block ya bag, that’s bad business.” This very simple yet really profound saying perfectly represents the pragmatic attitude that many in the industry have to adopt. The very theme of conflicts of interest being more of professional collaborations over personal clashes was suggested in the video teaser.
Bleek’s evolution into a podcaster has made him a much cooler and more relaxed figure in hip-hop, to say the least. He is creating on the runway of his strong industry connections and credibility a place for artists where they can have discussions that don’t feel like press turnovers but rather like real dialogues. The pairing of a Harlem-raised storyteller such as Dave East and a Philly street rap icon like Young Chris is a sign of a well-thought plan to blend sound and place together.
Besides that bridging, another thing stands is the acknowledgment of the never-ending cycle of hip-hop. Roc Solid Podcast not only connects hip-hop’s past with its present by bringing in artists from all eras, but it also offers the platform where the passing of wisdom and new perspectives being heard by the audience that might not be looking for them is happening.
Bleek’s ability to land top-notch guests is a sure indication of the high esteem in which he is held. He has transitioned from Drink Champs collaboration to media presence that is both authentic and necessary and his solo ventures is where he is at now. In an industry where people are usually overwhelmed with material, his podcast stands out as it has the potential to provide both profundity and celebrity power.
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Memphis Bleek is still proving that his impact is still strong even outside the recording booth. He is not only serving a podcast but taking a piece of hip-hop history that fans would not want to miss with the new episode. According to him, Roc Solid Podcast has always been and still is a great unfiltered source of cultural insights from the most relevant voices, and fans are also celebrating Dave East’s daughter Kasey Celine and his recent collaboration with Harrdluck. In a bold Instagram statement, East recently declared himself the one to watch.