The SoundCentric Podcast

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...

  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 why artists need...

  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 the Gramm...

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...

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 explores...

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...

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 two unpa...

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...

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...

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...

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 development, wh...

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...

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...

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 th...

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