ROC Solid with Memphis Bleek is the ultimate hip-hop podcast, bringing you raw conversations, untold Roc-A-Fella stories, and exclusive industry insights. Hosted by Memphis Bleek, this show dives deep into the culture, featuring rap legends, producers, and rising stars. From the golden era to the future of hip-hop, Bleek keeps it real, unfiltered, and 100% ROC solid. Whether it's music, business, or the hustle, this is where the game gets broken down. Stay solid. Stay Roc. 🎙🔥

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Kxng Crooked & Geechi Gotti call in and talk a gang of sh*t!!!! Check it out!

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The Black Effect Presents... Gangster Chronicles!

In this exclusive episode of The Gangster Chronicles, MC Eiht and Steele sit down with West Coast heavyweight Xzibit for a raw and insightful conversation that traces his journey through hip hop history.

X breaks down how he first got put on by King T and Tha Alkaholiks, how the legendary Wake Up Show sharpened his pen game, and what it meant to land a deal with Loud Records at a pivotal time in rap. He details the major turning point in his career—Snoop Dogg tapping him for “B Please”—which set the stage for the historic Up in Smoke Tour alongside legends like Dr. Dre, Eminem, and Ice Cube. We also get into a convo about the Nation's immigration issues.

But Xzibit isn’t just surviving off the past—he’s thriving. We get into his booming business venture Xzibit's West Coast Cannabis, one of the most respected brands in the retail weed game.

🎵 Tap in and stream his latest album Kingmaker—out now on all platforms.
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From the smoky studios of Ruthless Records to the birth of G-Funk, Hutch has lived the chapters most rap historians only quote. In this episode, he sits down with MC Eiht and Steele to pull back the curtain on:

• Origin Stories: How Pomona, CA & South Central Los Angeles kids armed with Parliament records and street tales helped redefine West Coast sound.

• Ruthless Inside Scoop: First-hand memories of Eazy-E, Jerry Heller, and watching Dr. Dre’s creative evolution.

• The G-Funk Formula: Crafting Livin’ Like Hustlers and the production tricks that sparked a new era as they developed a young rapper and producer: Snoop Doggy Dog & Warren G.

• Street Politics & Business Moves: Navigating drug dealing, major-label pressure, and sample-clearance nightmares.

• Legacy Check: Why Above the Law still resonates—and Hutch’s blueprint for tomorrow’s producers.

Whether you’re a day-one ATL fan, a West Coast historian, or just hungry for real game, this convo is a time capsule you can ride to. 🎙️

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In this powerful episode of Gangster Chronicles, hip-hop pioneer Toddy Tee takes us back to the birth of West Coast gangster rap. Hear firsthand how Toddy Tee helped shape the sound and culture of Compton’s early hip-hop scene, influencing legends like Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, and N.W.A.

Toddy Tee shares candid stories about the struggles, breakthroughs, and creative process behind his classic tracks, revealing the true origins of gangster rap in the 1980s. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just discovering the roots of West Coast hip-hop, this episode delivers an authentic and deep dive into the genre’s foundation.

Tune in for exclusive insights, raw storytelling, and a celebration of one of the most influential voices in hip-hop history.

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Tonight, Steele and Eiht had a convo with the homie KK from 2nd 2 None. We discuss the groups come up in Compton , The early bidding war between Profile records and Def Jam, Compton hip hop history and working for 3 decades with Compton legend DJ Quik.

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This week on The Gangster Chronicles, Steele and special guest co/host Tony A sit down with Murry Brumfield — the visionary behind La Familia Records, the first Chicano rap label founded by a Black man. A former teacher turned music mogul, Murry shares how he saw major potential in a genre others overlooked. He opens up about working with legends like the late Mr. Knightowl, Lil Blacky, Mr. Shadow, and discovering none other than Lil Rob. We dive into the culture clashes, the discrimination he faced from both sides, and how he stayed true to the vision that changed the game forever.

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In this exclusive episode, we sit down with LA radio legend Julio G, the man who helped shape the West Coast sound. From rolling with the late Eazy-E to being the bridge that introduced Cypress Hill to each other, Julio shares raw, unfiltered stories straight from the streets. This is more than music history—it’s a firsthand account from a voice that lived it.

Hear about:

• Behind-the-scenes moments with Eazy-E

• How Cypress Hill came together

• The golden era of LA radio and the streets that made it

• Real stories that never made it to air

If you're a true fan of West Coast hip hop, street culture, or the real ones who paved the way, this is your episode.

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