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The Roc Nation Stalker, Pulled Up To Tell His Side Of The Story

  • hip hop
  • indie music
  • roc nation
  • music commentary
  • artist interview
  • new york music

Mackwop is joined by recording artist Josiah on video call to catch up on his recent relocation to New York City, his viral social media moments, and the controversy surrounding his demonstrations outside Roc Nation headquarters. Mackwop reads media reports regarding the incident and gets Josiah's direct response before playing his latest music video.

Chapters

  • ā€” Checking In with Josiah
  • ā€” Moving to New York and Viral Moments
  • ā€” Addressing the Roc Nation Situation
  • ā€” Artistic Protest and Demonstration Concept
  • ā€” Reviewing Recent News Coverage
  • ā€” Josiah Responds to Media Claims
  • ā€” Music Distribution and Independent Releases
  • ā€” Mackwop Previews Josiah's New Record
  • ā€” Track Playback and Studio Reaction
  • ā€” Post-Track Breakdown and Wrap-Up

What comes up

  • Josiah's relocation to New York City and building momentum online
  • The context and motivation behind his demonstrations outside Roc Nation offices
  • Reading and reacting to mainstream news coverage about the incident
  • An in-studio premiere and listening session for Josiah's latest release

Clips from this episode

1:00Josiah on Moving to NYC and Gaining Viral MomentumJosiah explains how a viral TikTok appearance influenced his move to New York City and motivated him to pursue his creative goals.6:26Josiah Breaks Down His Roc Nation Artistic CampaignJosiah discusses the intentions behind his public demonstrations outside Roc Nation and how he views his performance art.20:12Mackwop Listens and Reacts to Josiah's Latest RecordMackwop prepares and plays Josiah's new music video, sharing his immediate reaction to the track.