Show Notes
Drink Champs Network Presents: ROC Solid with Memphis Bleek. This week on ROC Solid, we tappin’ in with none other than Erick Sermon — The Green-Eyed Bandit himself, pulls up for an episode packed with history, humor, and hard-earned wisdom from one of hip hop’s most influential architects. In this candid sit-down, E Double opens up about his legendary run with EPMD, the chemistry that sparked a cultural movement, and the business lessons he learned navigating fame, friendship, and the pressures of the industry. Sermon reflects on his evolution as both an MC and producer, breaking down the signature funk-driven sound that defined an era and shaped generations of artists. From backstage stories on early tours to the pivotal moments that tested his resilience, Erick keeps it all the way real. He dives into the highs, the hardships, and the healing—sharing rare insight into maintaining longevity in a game that constantly reinvents itself. Roc Solid gives him the perfect space to speak freely about legacy, leadership, mental health, and why staying grounded matters more than ever. Whether you came up during the EPMD era or discovered Erick Sermon through his timeless production, this episode delivers gems for fans, creatives, and anyone grinding toward greatness. It’s raw, inspirational, and classic hip hop storytelling at its finest. Tap in - history’s being told by the ones who lived it.
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This week on ROC Solid, Memphis Bleek travels to North Carolina to tap in with a member of the Roc family, renowned, producer 9th Wonder. They discuss how 9th fell in love with hip-hop, his early collaborations, and how they led to him meeting his now best friend, Young Guru. They also discuss the making of legendary records like Jay-Z’s “Threat” and Kendrick Lamar’s “DUCKWORTH.” 9th also speaks about his role as a professor, the fulfillment he gets from teaching, and much more on this legendary episode of the ROC Solid Podcast. Stay Solid. ROC Solid. Follow: ROC Solid https://www.youtube.com/@rocsolidpod https://www.instagram.com/roc.solidpodcast https://www.twitter.com/rocsolidpodcast
Live from the Streets, the companion podcast to Memphis Bleek’s ROC Solid Podcast, heads to New York City as Bleek prepares for his show at the legendary Hard Rock Cafe. Before the show, Bleek recaps his experience in Paris and tells us the story of how Puzo got stuck in Amsterdam for 24 hours during the countrywide strike. Backstage, Bleek reconnects with longtime friends and makes new ones, including Ching Bing, Lil Dee, and more. From Bleek and Puzo’s back-and-forth banter to stories, memories, and BTS moments, All this and more on this episode of ROC Solid: Live from the Streets. Stay Solid. ROC Solid. 💎 💯 Follow: ROC Solid https://www.instagram.com/roc.solidpodcast https://www.twitter.com/rocsolidpodcast
Drink Champs Network Presents: ROC Solid with Memphis Bleek.
Drink Champs Network Presents: ROC Solid with Memphis Bleek.