The SoundCentric Podcast

Episode 120 | le'Roy Benros talks legendary bookings at SOBs, Building Big.Ass.Kids, and the Future of Music Monetization + More Apr 29, 2026 3268 In this episode of the Sound Centric Podcast, Adam Dash sits down with music executive and creative strategist le’Roy Benros for a deep dive into the evolution of the music industry from the blog era to today’s digital-first landscape. le’Roy reflects on his time at SOBs, where some of hip-hop’s biggest names including Drake, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, and Kanye West passed through early in their ca

EPISODE 119 | LIFEOFTHOM TALKS VIRAL FREESTYLE WITH NYC MAYOR, WORKING WITH PLAIN PAT & BREAKING INTO THE RAP INDUSTRY Mar 11, 2026 2640 In Episode 119, Adam sits down with Washington Heights rapper LIFEOFTHOM to break down his journey through New York City’s rap scene and how he’s building a career in today’s independent music landscape. Thom talks about the viral Washington Square Park freestyle moment where he ended up rapping in front of the NYC mayor, how moments like that can translate into real fans, and wh

Episode 118 | Don Chenz Talks New J. Cole “The Fall Off” Album, Tyler’s Grammy Run, Producer GOAT Debate + More & Is Rap Too Polished? Feb 18, 2026 3332 In this episode of the Soundcentric Podcast, Adam sits down with Don Chenz for a wide ranging and unfiltered conversation about the current state of hip hop. They break down J. Cole’s long awaited album after an eight year tease, debating Disc 1 versus Disc 2, KOD versus Might Delete Later, and whether Cole’s technical brilliance sometimes works against him. The discussion expands into t

Episode 117 | RJ Powell of IBreatheMusicAllDay Talks Turning Music Discovery Into a Career, Building a Platform, Why Rap Isn’t Dead + More Jan 28, 2026 2697 This episode of the Soundcentric Podcast dives deep into the mind of RJ Powell, the creator behind IBreatheMusicAllDay, one of today’s most trusted music discovery platforms. RJ breaks down how curiosity, community, and genuine love for music helped him build a following of hundreds of thousands, discover artists before they blow up, and turn content creation into a real career, all without chasin

Episode 116 | Gabe P Talks Creating On The Radar, Finding Artists, the Power of Freestyles + More Jan 14, 2026 3460 In this episode of Soundcentric, host Adam Dash sits down with Gabe P, the founder of On The Radar, to break down how one freestyle platform grew into a global cultural force. Gabe dives into the importance of freestyles as hip-hop education, how artists are actually discovered and selected, and what separates those who capitalize on their moment from those who waste it. The conversation e

Episode 115 | Trent Josiah Talks Importance of Concerts, Best Rap Voices Ever, the Return of Freestyles + More Nov 5, 2025 2516 In this SoundCentric episode, Adam and Trent Josiah dive into the nuts and bolts of booking shows—from organic connections and managers to why timing and having your “ducks in a row” matters—then geek out on live performance, swapping best-ever concert memories (J. Cole, Kendrick, Little Brother) and why leaving everything on stage beats being too cool to perform; they also debate the greatest rap

Episode 114 | Hadji Gaviota Talks the Realities of Touring, Best Openers Ever, Rapping on On the Radar + More Oct 8, 2025 3191 In this episode of the SoundCentric Podcast, Adam sits down with Hadji Gaviota for a deep dive into the realities of touring as an independent artist. Fresh off his cross-country run on “The Blind Tour” with Damag3 and Rob Apollo, Hadji breaks down the grind behind the scenes — from sleeping on couches and eating gas-station meals to discovering how to actually make money on the road. The t

Episode 113 | Quadry Talks Getting Advice From Frank Ocean, Why Humor is Essential In Rap, Our Favorite First Listens Ever + More Sep 24, 2025 3041 In this episode, I hosted my very first live SoundCentric podcast out of a secret New York City location with none other than Baton Rouge’s own Quadry. We dove deep into his project Ask A Magnolia and the new “Complete Series” expansion, unpacking how the leftover tracks still help tell the full story. We talked about album length, cover art, and what it means to compete for people’s attention in

Episode 112 | Elsie Talks Interviewing JID, Clipse, Freddie Gibbs, and Tyler's Return, Mount Rushmore of Songs We Wish We Saw Made + More Aug 20, 2025 3682 This week, I sat down with Elsie for her third appearance on the pod—one of my favorite recurring guests and one of the most thoughtful voices in music journalism. We dive deep into the state of hip-hop right now, breaking down albums from JID, Freddie Gibbs, Clipse, and Tyler, the Creator. We talk about what makes a live performance unforgettable, how rollouts have evolved in the streaming era, a

Episode 111 | Oblé Reed Talks Seattle Rap Scene, New "Line Leaders Album," Why Rollouts Still Matter + More Aug 6, 2025 3344 In this episode of the SoundCentric Podcast, host Adam Dash talks with Oblé Reed, a rising star in the Seattle hip-hop scene, discussing the resurgence of album rollouts, the importance of promotion, and the collaborative nature of his latest project "Line Leaders" wich featuring 18 artists. Oblé shares insights on vocal layering, the significance of visuals in music, and the challenges of being a

Episode 110 | Record Label President Malik Wilson Talks Developing SAILORR, 4Batz’s Drake Co-Sign, Building Ian’s XXL Moment + More Jul 23, 2025 3126 In this episode of SoundCentric, we sit down with Malik Wilson, President of Bu Vision, to talk about his journey from Baltimore to becoming a rising force in the music industry. Malik shares how he discovered artists like Sailorr, 4batz, and Ian, and breaks down the strategy behind their branding, TikTok presence, and fan engagement. We dive into the role of storytelling in artist develop

Episode 109 | Kay Anthony talks Fashion in Rap, Kendrick Wearing His Jacket, Kai Cenat Brand + more Jul 2, 2025 3147 In this episode of the SoundCentric Podcast, host Adam Dash interviews rapper and fashion designer Kay Anthony. They explore the deep connection between hip- hop and fashion, discussing Kay Anthony's journey into fashion design, his influences, and the role of social media in promoting his brand, EffPerfection. The conversation also touches on the impact of Kendrick Lamar on Kay Anthony's life and

Episode 108 | Dewey Saunders Talks Designing Anderson .Paak’s “Malibu,” Future’s “WIZRD” Cover, and the Rise of AI in Art + More Jun 18, 2025 3427 In this episode of the Soundcentric Podcast, host Adam Dash engages with graphic artist Dewey Saunders, known for his iconic album covers for artists like Anderson Paak and Future. They discuss the evolution of music production, the significance of album art in shaping music culture, and the creative process behind designing memorable visuals. Dewey shares his journey from Philadelphia to Los Ange

Episode 107 | Chad Howell Talks Tyler, The Creator's World Building, Doechii's Album Rollout, and the Label That’s Changing the Game + More Jun 4, 2025 3365 In Episode 107 of the SoundCentric Podcast, we’re joined by marketing strategist and content creator Chad Howell, the mind behind the popular Instagram account @roscoemarketing. Chad brings his deep industry experience—from Sweetgreen to startups to record labels—to dissect some of the most creative and buzzworthy marketing campaigns across the music and entertainment world today. We dive into the

Episode 106 | DJ Short Talks West Coast vs Joey Bada$$ Beef, Remix Culture vs TikTok, & California’s Hip-Hop Comeback May 21, 2025 4012 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:0

Episode 105 | Brainorchestra talks new EP, learning from Alchemist, building a worldwide fanbase utilizing his Patron, newsletter, and Bandcamp + More Apr 30, 2025 2956 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:45

Episode 104 | Ralph Tashjian Talks Intercept Music, What It Means to be Independent in 2025 + More Apr 9, 2025 2586 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:01:00

Episode 103 | Volksgeist Talks Playboi Carti Album, A$AP Rocky's Album Rollout, the Issue with Hip-Hop Journalists + More Mar 26, 2025 2486 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:01:

Episode 102 | Annabelle Talks Building That Good Sh*t, Mount Rushmore of Interviewers, Opening for Doechii + So Much More Feb 19, 2025 3083 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 101 | Ykmyname Recaps 2025 Grammys and Talks New Album Feb 5, 2025 3224 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:0:0

Episode 100 | Dru Kelly & Stix Recap 2024, Talk New Music, and Our Goals for 2025 Jan 1, 2025 3790 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 99 | Danny Pleckham Talks Concert Photography Career, Mount Rushmore of Album Covers, Ranking Mac Miller's Albums + More Dec 18, 2024 3115 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 98 | Kolo Talks New Album, Kendrick's Surprise Drop, Mount Rushmore of Rapper-Producers + So Much More Dec 5, 2024 3218 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 97 | D2X Talks New Album "The Hunger Era", Datpiff Mixtape Mount Rushmore, EPs Versus Albums + Much More Nov 20, 2024 3804 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 96 | Quadry Talks New Album, Lil Wayne Super Bowl Controversy, Mount Rushmore of Storytelling Songs + So Much More Nov 8, 2024 3748 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com Quadry

Episode 95| Wiseboy Jeremy and Kirti Pandey Talk New Album "Pumpkin Seeds," Best Producer/Rapper Combos, Is Rap Dying, and More Oct 16, 2024 2738 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 94 | Taylor Contarino Talks The Future of the Music Industry, Her Favorite Rising Artists, Trends In Music That Should Stop + More Sep 19, 2024 2936 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 93 | Drake Releases 100GB of Unseen Material, Kharrabooo Leaves Concrete Boys, Starting to Understand Ian, and Much More Aug 8, 2024 2794 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 92 | Elsie Talks New Revolt Show, Interviewing ScHoolboy Q, Our Favorite Cult Classic Albums + More Jul 18, 2024 2354 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:30

Episode 91 | The Biggest Moments in 2024 So Far, Most Historic Rap Beat Ever, Top 3 Albums of Last 5 Years + More Jun 20, 2024 1556 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 90 | Reeds Starks and Kiran the Nomad Join to Talk the Best Intro Songs Ever, Drake & Kendrick Lamar Battle One Month Later,Using Social Media As An Artist + More Jun 6, 2024 2804 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 89 | Live Interview with D2X and Gio Genesis Outside Their NYC Show May 23, 2024 786 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 88 | Nascent Talks New Album "Don't Grow Up Too Soon," Working with Kanye, SZA, and Chance the Rappers, Tips for Rising Artists, and Much More May 15, 2024 2793 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 87 | A Complete Song by Song Breakdown of Drake and Kendrick Lamar's Beef W/ Blvff and YKMYNAME May 8, 2024 4568 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 86 | Trevor Spitta Talks New "Arrive Alive" EP, Importance of Touring and Music Videos, New Jersey Mount Rushmore + More 48 May 1, 2024 3268 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 85 | Drake Uses AI to Diss Kendrick Lamar, My Top 5 Albums Ever, The Best Diss Record Ever + More Apr 24, 2024 1518 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 84 | Bryce Fitts: Is J. Cole Still in the Big 3, Future Is Dropping Too Much, Logic's Ultra 85 Listening Party + More Apr 10, 2024 2642 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 83 | What Can Drake Do To Beat Kendrick, Are Deluxe Albums Dying, Will AI Take Over Music + Much More Apr 3, 2024 1734 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 82: Overtime Dylan | How He Built Overtime Sound, Expectations for J. Cole's "The Fall Off", Are Industry Plants Real + So Much More Mar 27, 2024 3174 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 81: SK | Kendrick Using His Tweet to Rollout Album, Favorite Hip-Hop Discographies, Dream Album Collabs + Much More Mar 21, 2024 3960 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 80: Producer Blvff | Best Produced and Mixed Albums of 2020s, J.Cole vs. Kendrick, New EP + Much More Mar 14, 2024 3526 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 79: Kayvan Daragheh (Head of A&R @ Genius) | Favorite Interview Stories, How He Met Rob Markman, Biggest Artist Pet Peeves + More Mar 6, 2024 3864 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 78: Doc of EarthGang | New Solo Album, New EarthGang EP, Stories From Tours + More Feb 28, 2024 4431 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 77: SwaVay | Tour with JID & Smino, Being Signed to Metro, Meeting J. Cole + So Much More Feb 21, 2024 4178 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 76 : Lim0 | How to Grow Your YouTube Channel As A Producer + More Feb 14, 2024 2606 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 75: Mavi | Grammys Breakdown, Interviewing Rome Streetz Backstage, Ranking J. Cole's Discography + More Feb 8, 2024 3404 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 74: Donna Clare-Chesman | Author of "The Book of Mac," Our Favorite Mac Stories, Current State of Written Journalism + More Jan 31, 2024 2648 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 73 | Jon Denton: Building his YouTube to 450k+ subscribers, The Weeknd Becoming a Fan, and Much More Jan 24, 2024 4098 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 72 | Ben Beal: Ranking Mac Miller Projects, The Blog Era of Rap, Alchemist is the Best A&R, and Much More Jan 17, 2024 3096 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 71 | Kayo: ”Until His Burial” Album, Getting Followed by Jay Electronica, Thoughts on Kanye, and Much More Jan 10, 2024 3352 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 70 | Tyler Blank: Top 10 Album Covers Ever, The Importance of Album Art, Our Favorite Concert Moments, and Much More Jan 3, 2024 2948 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:00

Episode 69 | Joey Hip-Hop: Favorite Songs, Albums, Verses, Bars, & Artists of the Year + More Dec 20, 2023 3488 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:00

Episode 68 | Bryce Fitts Joins Again to Talk Kanye and Playboi Carti’s New Album, The Future of Streaming, Music Leaks, Freddie Gibbs, and Much More! Dec 13, 2023 2596 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 67 | Ausar: Making Album ”I Now Know”, Being on a Netflix Show, The Chicago Rap Scene, and Much More Dec 6, 2023 2823 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 66 | Best Rap Albums of the Last 5 Years, Jack Harlow Goes Number 1 Again, Most Influential Artists, and Much More Nov 29, 2023 2318 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:00

Episode 65 | Chris Patrick: Studio Run-In with J. Cole, On the Radar Freestyle, Album Breakdown, Opening for JID & Smino, and Much More Nov 22, 2023 3974 Adam and Sam are joined by one of the best rapper's in the game right now, New Jersey's Chris Patrick! Chris is a rapper and singer who is coming off the release of his amazing 2022 album, X-Files. He also had a viral freestyle on the show On the Radar. Chris has been touring across the country and opened for artists like JID, Smino, and GRIP. Find us on social media for daily content and infor

Episode 64 | Our Grammy Picks and Opinions, New Frank Ocean Music, Lil Yachty Says Hip-Hop is Dying, and Much More Nov 15, 2023 2518 Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:

Episode 63 | Stoic: Working with J.I.D, Mick Jenkins, and CJ Fly, Building a YouTube Channel As a Producer, Best Beats of 2023, and Much More Nov 8, 2023 3303 Adam and Sam bring on special guest, Stoic, who has over 88k subscribers on YouTube and a collab album with CJ Fly called "Piranha" dropping soon! The guys discuss Stoic working with J.I.D and Mick Jenkins, building a successful YouTube page as a producer, our favorite beats of the year, and much more! Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industr

Episode 62 | Philip of Volksgeist: How To Build Your YouTube Channel, The Importance of Hip-Hop, Our Most Anticipated Albums, and Much More Nov 1, 2023 3932 Adam and Sam bring on special guest, Philip, creator of Volksgeist and Watch Nebula, who has over 350k subscribers and millions of views on YouTube. They discuss how to build your YouTube channel, the importance of hip-hop, disappointing mainstream 2023 releases, our highly anticipated albums, and much more! Make sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast, Youtube, etc We tr

Episode 61 | Elsie Not Elise: Westside Gunn Album Review, Drake’s New Album, Future of AI, and Much More Oct 25, 2023 2862 Adam and Sam are joined by special guest, Elsie, who has amassed over 300k followers on TikTok and has an amazing YouTube channel that does deep dives on music from artists like Frank Ocean and Westside Gunn. Make sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast, Youtube, etc We truly appreciate your support. Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding

Episode 60 | Bryce Fitts: Logic’s Top 5 Songs Ever, Travis Scott’s Tour, Playboi Carti, Rap Rock, & More Oct 18, 2023 3336 Make sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast, Youtube, etc We truly appreciate your support. Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.fa

Episode 59 | Drake Album Review, Ranking Drake’s Time Stamp Songs, Most Disappointing Albums Recently, and Much More Oct 11, 2023 2330 Make sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast, Youtube, etc We truly appreciate your support. Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.fa

Episode 58 | J. Cole’s Legacy, Best Rap Duos of All Time, Our Favorite Rap Sub Genres, and Much More! Oct 4, 2023 1900 Make sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast, Youtube, etc We truly appreciate your support. Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic//soundcentricmusic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Faceb

Episode 57 | Doja Cat Review, Will Drake Drop A Classic, Childish Gambino Praise, and Much More Sep 27, 2023 2276 Make sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast, Youtube, etc We truly appreciate your support. Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic//soundcentricmusic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Faceb

Episode 56 | Nas Album Review, Doja Cat Album Preview, Teezo Touchdown Album Discussion, and Much More Sep 20, 2023 2283 Make sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast, Youtube, etc We truly appreciate your support. Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic//soundcentricmusic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Faceb

Episode 55 | Our Favorite J. Cole Songs, The Issue With Sampling, Doja Cat Singles, ScHoolboy Q Interview, and Much More Sep 6, 2023 2198 Make sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast, and Sound Cloud! We truly appreciate your support. Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic//soundcentricmusic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic F

Episode 54 | Scooter Braun Drama, Elliot Wilson Rob Markman Beef, Russ Exposes Billboard Charts, and Much More Aug 31, 2023 1968 Make sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast, and Sound Cloud! We truly appreciate your support. Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic//soundcentricmusic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic F

Episode 53 | Reed Starks: ‘Wandering Out Loud,’ CQCX Collective, Utilizing Social Media As An Artist Aug 28, 2023 2654 Illinois Reed Starks joins the pod! The Midwest MC joins Sam and Adam and discusses his latest release, Wandering Out Loud. Make sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast, and Sound Cloud! We truly appreciate your support. Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instag

Episode 52 | What Albums Have Aged Well and Poorly, Super Bowl Performers, What Happened to Radio Hits, and Much More Aug 23, 2023 2342 Sam and Adam get right to discussions after Lauryn Hill announces her new tour. They then discuss what albums in the last 5 years have aged well and aged poorly. They then debate who they think should perform at the Super Bowl and why there is lack of radio hits now. Lastly, they shout out some great albums from Mick Jenkins and Russ. Make sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple, Spotify, Google

Episode 51 | Our Top 5 Albums of All Time, The Next Future Star In Music, Nas’s ”Magic 2” Album, and Much More Aug 16, 2023 1949 Sam and Adam discuss Nas's Magic 2 album, share their top 5 all-time favorites, celebrate 50 years of hip-hop's influence, and spotlight the imminent rise of music's next big star. Make sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast, and Sound Cloud! We truly appreciate your support. Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all th

Episode 50 | Dende: ‘95 Civic,’ CXR Team, Love for Performing, ”Before The Summer” EP, & Much More Aug 9, 2023 2239 Texas star, Dende, helps check off a 2023 goal for Adam and Sam by joining the guys on the pod to discuss his latest release, '95 Civic.' Make sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast, and Sound Cloud! We truly appreciate your support. Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentric

Episode 49 | Travis Scott ’Utopia’ Album Review Aug 2, 2023 1971 THE. SITUATION. WE ARE IN AT THIS TIME. UTOPIA. The long awaited return album from Travis Scott is finally here after 5 years, and Adam and Sam have a lot of thoughts to get out! Make sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast, and Sound Cloud! We truly appreciate your support. Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industr

Episode 48 | Seth Sutch: ‘Sunset Nostalgia’, Artistic Evolution, Performing, & Building a Network Jul 26, 2023 2286 Houston's Seth Sutch joins the pod! Rapper and singer Seth Sutch joins Sam and Adam to discuss his new project, Sunset Nostalgia. He discusses its creation, his influences, and what it means to him. He also discusses his new found love for performing. He also gives tips to other independent artists. Make sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast, and Sound Cloud! We trul

Episode 47 | J.Cole and Drake Collab Incoming, Who Can Sell Out Arenas, Our Top Album and Songs of the Year So Far, and Much More Jul 19, 2023 2376 We're a little over halfway through 2023 (jeez that was fast), and it's been an amazing year for music. The guys kick off the episode putting their prayers to the universe for a J. Cole and Drake collab. They then discuss which artists they think can sell out arenas. This leads to some flowers being given to some GOATs. They then discuss the difference between a strong work ethic and droppin

Episode 46 | The Decline In Albums, Importance of Live Shows, Drake and Travis Announce New Music, and Much More Jul 12, 2023 2373 STOP THROWING STUFF ON STAGE AT ARTISTS! Sam and Adam are back, and they start by talking about the phone throwing epidemic at concerts. This leads to a discussion on the importance of touring for artists, and how indie artists can make money. They then dive into the slow decline of albums and the difference between a mixtape, EP, and album. Next, they discuss their hesitant excitement and exp

Episode 45 | XXL Freshman List, No 2023 Rap Album Has Reached Number 1, TikTok’s Effect On Artists Jun 28, 2023 2082 The guys are back again! After a brief hiatus with Adam graduating and Sam applying for graduate schools, the duo is back. They first break down the 2023 XXL Freshman list. They then discuss the "decline" of hip-hop as no album has gone number 1 in 2023 yet. They finish up by discussing how TikTok has caused artists to make music strictly for their fans versus for themselves. Make sure to sub

Episode 44 | Joey Aich: ‘Open Treehouse’, Maneuvering as an Independent Artist, Touring, & More Jun 1, 2023 3340 Ohio's very own, Joey Aich, joins Adam and Sam to breakdown his latest release, Open Treehouse (Deluxe). The guys discuss Joey's love for live show. The Importance of touring and merchandise for independent artists. They then move on to his album-making process and how he's built a strong base in Columbus. Make sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast, and Sound Cloud!

Episode 43 | Jack Harlow’s Album, The Issue of Record Labels, How A&R Has Changed, Our Dream Collaborations, and More May 12, 2023 1972 Sam and Adam return after Adam's graduation and Sam's application process (phew!). The guys discuss the benefits and downsides of a record label. The dive into how A&R has changed and where the industry is shifting to. They then discuss their dream collaborations after the announcement of the release day for Amine and KAYTRANADA's new album. They finish up by reviewing Jack Harlow's latest relea

Episode 42 | Frank Ocean & Coachella Drama, How AI Will Change Music, Is Pusha T’s Legacy, Rap Caviar Doc, & More Apr 20, 2023 2092 Sam returns! The dynamic duo is officially back after Sam successfully completed his major exams. They guys first discuss Frank Ocean's awful Coachella performance. They then discuss how AI will change music after a fake Drake and The Weeknd song was released. They then move on to discuss how music should be judged today after Jim Jones claimed Pusha T and J. Cole aren't top 50 rappers. They f

Episode 41 | Marketing Queen Jazz Jackson: Discusses Experience As Manager, Tips For Aspiring Artists and Managers, Deluxe Albums, and More Apr 4, 2023 2382 The marketing queen Jazz Jackson joins Adam as Sam continues to grind some very important exams. Jazz discusses her experience as a artist manager, her tips for independent artists and those who wish to get into management, her thoughts on deluxe albums, and much much more! Make sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast, and Sound Cloud! We truly appreciate your support.

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