Show Notes
Drink Champs Network Presents: ROC Solid with Memphis Bleek. This week on ROC Solid, we tappin’ in with none other than Jim Jones — Part 2 of our conversation goes even deeper, blending Harlem hustle with hard-earned wisdom. In this episode, Jim peels back more layers of his journey—talking legacy, business plays, and the mindset it takes to survive in both the streets and the industry. He speaks on evolving from artist to executive, building Vampire Life into a real lifestyle brand, and how staying independent gave him freedom and leverage. The Diplomats era gets revisited with new stories, raw honesty, and hilarious behind-the-scenes moments only Jim could tell. Jones also dives into family, loyalty, and the personal sacrifices that come with success. He opens up about navigating loss, remaining resilient, and why he’s still one of the hardest workers in hip hop. From real estate moves to executive producing TV shows, Jim shows he’s more than a rapper—he’s a strategist. The chemistry with Bleek is pure energy, with classic barbershop-style debate, jewels being dropped, and plenty of laughs. Jim Jones proves once again why he’s a cultural icon who never stopped reinventing himself. This is motivation, history, and street game all in one. Tap in - history’s being told by the ones who lived it. This is ROC Solid.
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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.