On this very special episode of the Rock the Mike Podcast, we are joined by former member of the group Harlem World, Meeno (AKA the Glowfather)! Meeno discusses how he met Mase and joined the group, the recording of their album "The Movement," his subsequent solo career working with Dame Grease, addresses beef with JAY-Z, and much, much more!
Thank you so much for coming on the show, Meeno!
SONGS USED:
Mase - Start from Scratch (feat. Harlem World, Shyne and Mysonne)
The Game - Start from Scratch (feat. Marsha Ambrosious)
Harlem World - You Made Me (feat. Carl Thomas and Nas)
Meeno - I'm That
StephCrompton joins us on this episode of the Rock the Mike Podcast to discuss his most recent album REPRISE, how he met close friend and frequent collaborator Reed Kanero, how his experience playing actual instruments has impacted his career as a rapper/producer, and much more!
SONGS USED:
StephCrompton - wakeup (feat. ben)
StephCrompton - Church
StephCrompton - Up (feat. Slim Martin)
On this episode of the Rock the Mike Podcast, artist ben joins us to discuss his newly released project "Song to Break Windows To," how he released cassette tapes for "These Are Your Final Days," how his sound differs from previous guests of the show, and much more.
SONGS USED:
ben - Song About Love And All That Shit
ben - What's The Move (feat. BLKMSK)
ben - Posted Up
ben - Crashing (feat. A Hype)
On this episode of the Rock the Mike Podcast, we are joined by Charlotte artist Shmoneymo! Mo discusses his relationship with previous guest Lloyd OP and how their collab "Overpowered" came to be, the filming of various music videos, his newest single "STEP BACK," and much more!
SONGS USED:
Shmoneymo - STEP BACK
Shmoneymo - Overpowered (feat. Lloyd OP)
Shmoneymo - Face My Fears
On this episode of the Rock the Mike Podcast, Memphis artist The Black Vaccine joins to discuss his mixtape 03 Lil Wayne, how he got his unique name "The Black Vaccine," how he taught himself how to play the guitar, and much, much more.
SONGS USED:
The Black Vaccine - QUARANTINE
The Black Vaccine - GOAT TALK
The Black Vaccine - Go DJ Freestyle (Rock the Mike Exclusive)
On this episode of the Rock the Mike Podcast, we are joined by Matt Pietila! Matt and I discuss why he reacts to artists he DOESN'T like, his relationship with previous guests 01forward and TimGetTheMoney, future plans for his YouTube channel, and much more!
On this episode of the Rock the Mike Podcast, we are joined by rapper Ninto! Ninto discusses his feature on Slim Martin's EVILTWINS, the impact of being an Internet "meme" on his career, his hit Goin' Big with Summrs, and much more!
SONGS USED:
Ninto - Goin' Big (feat. Summrs)
Ninto - Skylark
Slim Martin - EVILTWINS (feat. Ninto)
Ninto - Fake Kickin Freestyle (Rock the Mike Exclusive)
On this episode of the Rock the Mike Podcast, we are joined by another Charlotte rapper, Lloyd OP! Lloyd discusses his "For The Soul October" music series, relationship with rapper Shmoneymo, future music plans, and much more!
SONGS INCLUDED:
Lloyd OP - Smoke
Shmoneymo - Overpowered (feat. Lloyd OP)
Lloyd OP - Soul Hop
We're back! On this episode of the Rock the Mike Podcast, we are joined by 01forward. 01forward, AKA Banjo, discusses his production style and sampling, working with last episode's guest TimGetTheMoney, why he DOESN'T want to pursue music as a career, and more!
SONGS INCLUDED:
01forward - See Through Your Eyes
01forward - Motions Pt. 2 (feat. TimGetTheMoney)
01forward - Flowers
On this episode of the Rock the Mike Podcast, we are joined by Philadelphia's TimGetTheMoney! Tim compares and contrasts rapping and producing, discusses newest release "Slide," reflects on performing live at Philadelphia's Art Album, and much more!
SONGS INCLUDED:
TimGetTheMoney - Slide
TimGetTheMoney - Demons (feat. Caesar Zave)
01forward - Motions Pt. 2 (feat. TimGetTheMoney)
On this episode of the Rock the Mike Podcast, we are joined by Cole Hamilton of rap group Youth//Service! Cole discusses how he joined the group, his recording process, participating in "Quarantine Concerts," and much more!
SONGS INCLUDED:
1. Cole Hamilton and Jay Powers - Ice on the Road
2. kfilthy - Proclamation P2 (feat. feejoe and Cole Hamilton)
3. Cole Hamilton - PINK BOY (unreleased)
On this episode of the Rock the Mike Podcast, BLKMSK joins the show to discuss his album "WE ALL DIE IN THE WEST," what it's like to mix and master your own music, the formation of his group NATURAL DISASTER, and much more!
SONGS INCLUDED:
1. BLKMSK and Tony - THE ROSE BLOOMS
2. Reed Kanero and StephCrompton - Nexus (feat. BLKMSK)
3. NATURAL DISASTER - LA IN '92
On this episode of the Rock the Mike Podcast, rapper Eeiizzy joins us to discuss creating music videos and performing live, his EP "No Regrets," guest appearances and much, much more!
SONGS INCLUDED:
On this episode of the Rock the Mike Podcast, we are joined by guest Hxnchomari as we discuss his recent single "Fake Love," his passion for both rapping and basketball, collaborations with B Swae, and much more!
In the first ever episode of the Rock the Mike Podcast, guest Sofanity joins the show to discuss new single "Lotta That," how he and cousin T1 Swain bounce ideas off and inspire each other, how true stories of heartbreak are reflected in his music, and much more!