Soul of the Streets

Hosted by Gus Lloyd

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About the show

Soul of the Streets (SOTS): The Living Archive of Culture Soul of the Streets (SOTS) is more than a podcast—it is a culture-driven living archive documenting the voices that shape R&B and Hip-Hop. Established in 2014, the platform has spent over a decade preserving the stories, artistry, and moments that define the culture while recognizing emerging voices before the spotlight arrives. The platform’s legacy includes identifying cultural moments before the world catches on. In April 2014, months before the “Shmoney Dance” became a global phenomenon, Bobby Shmurda and Rowdy Rebel won the Soul of the Streets “Rock Yo Set” competition at the legendary Pyramid Club in New York City performing the record that would later become the NYC classic “Computers.” Moments like this reflect the platform’s commitment to documenting the culture while it is still unfolding. Hosted by G Waterz—a veteran songwriter, vocalist, and artist manager behind BPE (Beyond Platinum Entertainment)—Soul of the Streets brings a perspective rooted in professional artistry and cultural stewardship. With professional credits including songwriting for Freddie Jackson and background vocals for Joe, G Waterz brings a creator’s understanding to every conversation. With 500+ episodes and over a decade of consistent programming, Soul of the Streets bridges generations through in-depth interviews, cultural commentary, and curated music programming that documents the voices shaping music history. Past guests include Valerie Simpson, Melba Moore, Karyn White, Ray Chew, Glenn Jones, Alyson Williams, 3× Grammy-winning producer Darius “Deezle” Harrison (Lil Wayne – Tha Carter III), and Grammy-nominated songwriter Dustin “Dab” Bowie (Beyoncé). Weekly signature programming includes Hip-Hop Saturdays—featuring themed playlists and commentary reflecting the pulse of the culture—and R&B Sundays, celebrating legendary voices while spotlighting rising artists carrying the torch forward. Distributed via RedCircle and available on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, TuneIn, and more, Soul of the Streets continues to serve as a living archive preserving the voices, stories, and music history shaping the culture today. As the archive continues to grow, Soul of the Streets remains committed to discovering new voices and documenting the next chapter of R&B and Hip-Hop culture. Soul of the Streets — We saw the future first.

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1 hr 24 min

Soul Preserved. Real Soul 🤎

This week on Soul of the Streets, we step into Soul Preserved. Real Soul. 🎧🤎This R&B playlist is rooted in the music that carries feeling, history, and intention. From timeless voices to rising talent, every record was selected with purpose and placed in a space where real soul still matters.Soul Preserved. Real Soul. is about protecting the sound, honoring the artists, and keeping R&B connected to the emotion that made people fall in love with it in the first place. It’s grown, heartfelt, and built for listeners who still believe music should mean something.🎧 Tap in with Soul of the Streets, where legacy is respected, the soul is protected, and real R&B still has a home.Follow us on IG: @thehypenycX: @thehyperadionyc

1 hr 28 min

🗽 New York Energy. Love Is Love. 🤝🔥

This week on Soul of the Streets, we tap into New York Energy. Love Is Love. 🎧🗽This Hip Hop playlist carries the sound of movement, connection, confidence, and street presence. From Brooklyn flavor to New York bounce, every record brings its own lane while still fitting the same energy.New York Energy. Love Is Love. is about records that move with purpose. The kind of Hip Hop that feels alive, supports the culture, and keeps indie voices in motion.Powered by @BPEMusic, where indie hustle meets real execution.🎧 Tap in with Soul of the Streets, where the energy is real, the support is intentional, and the culture stays moving.Follow us on IG: @thehypenycX: @thehyperadionyc

1 min

Thank You: 40,000 Downloads Milestone 🙏🏿

🎧 A special thank you from G Waterz and Soul of the Streets.Soul of the Streets has officially reached over 40,000 total downloads and is now ranked in the Top 50% of all shows worldwide. Built from the ground up since 2014, this platform has always been about real music, real stories, and real culture.Every listen, share, repost, submission, and word of support matters. This message is for everyone who has tapped in, supported the journey, and helped Soul of the Streets continue to grow.The work continues.Real music. Real curation. Real culture.Follow us on IG: @thehypenycX: @thehyperadionyc

21 min

SAMMY COKAS INTERVIEW 🎙️

🎙️ This week on Soul of the Streets, Sammy Cokas steps to the mic with confidence, personality, and his own R&B energy.In this conversation, G Waterz talks with Sammy about his latest single “Lipstick On My Shirt,” the sound behind the record, and what it means to move with authenticity as an artist. Sammy opens up about his style, his presence, and how he’s carving out his own lane in today’s R&B space.They also get into his creative process, the importance of confidence, how personality connects to the music, and why being yourself still matters in an industry that often pushes artists to follow trends.This interview is about sound, identity, and showing up as the artist you really are.🎧 Tap in with Soul of the Streets — where real conversations meet real music.Follow us on IG: @bpemusic | @TheHypeNYCX: @TheHypeRadioNYC

1 hr 32 min

🌹 Soul Blended. Legacy Forever. 🕊️

This week on Soul of the Streets, we step into Soul Blended. Legacy Forever. 🎧🌹🕊️This R&B playlist brings generations of soul into one smooth space. From timeless voices to rising talent, every record blends feeling, history, melody, and purpose.Soul Blended. Legacy Forever. is about honoring the sound that raised us while still making room for the voices carrying R&B forward today. It’s grown, heartfelt, and rooted in the kind of music that lasts beyond the moment.🎧 Tap in with Soul of the Streets, where legacy is respected, the soul is protected, and real R&B still has a home.Follow us on IG: @thehypenycX: @thehyperadionyc

1 hr 28 min

Waves in motion. Steady rising. 🌊📈🔥

🎧 This week on Soul of the Streets, we step into Waves in Motion. Steady Rising. 🎤🔥This Hip Hop playlist is built for records that feel like movement. The kind of tracks that don’t just sit still. They push forward, build momentum, and bring their own current to the culture.From street energy to sharp bars, from rising voices to records with real confidence, this episode highlights artists who are staying active, staying focused, and letting the work speak.Some records come with pressure.Some come with bounce.Some come with hunger.Some sound like the next level loading.Either way, the motion is clear and the rise is steady.🎧 Tap in with Soul of the Streets — where Hip Hop is curated with purpose, the energy stays moving, and the culture keeps rising.Follow us on IG: @thehypenycX: @thehyperadionyc

21 min

NASGOTNEXT INTERVIEW 🎙️

🎙️ Soul of the Streets welcomes NasGotNext for a real conversation about growth, purpose, and stepping into the moment.Coming out of New Orleans, NasGotNext opens up about the meaning behind his name, the transition from Nas Got Next to Nas Got Now, and how his supporters helped him realize that his time is not later — it’s now.In this episode, he talks about the pain, discipline, and life lessons behind his music, the importance of quality over quantity, and why staying consistent matters even when the grind gets heavy. From performing with live bands in New Orleans to building his own lane as an independent artist, NasGotNext speaks with hunger, humility, and intention.He also reflects on the artists who shaped him, the responsibility that comes with being heard, and his goal to one day help other artists with the knowledge he wishes he had earlier.✨ A conversation about patience, purpose, New Orleans energy, and what it means to leave your mark while still becoming.Follow us on IG (@bpemusic | @TheHypeNYC)and X (@TheHypeRadioNYC) for more artist stories that resonate beyond the charts.

1 hr 21 min

Soul Circles. One Mode.🎧🌙

This week on Soul of the Streets, we step into Soul Circles. One Mode. 🎧🌙This R&B playlist moves with one purpose: feeling. From smooth grooves to heartfelt vocals, every record sits inside the same circle of soul, vulnerability, love, and intention.Soul Circles is about connection. The kind of R&B that pulls different voices into one space and lets the music speak without forcing the moment.🎧 Tap in with Soul of the Streets, where the feeling comes first, the voices are valued, and the soul still speaks.Follow us on IG: @thehypenycX: @thehyperadionyc

1 hr 17 min

Street Bops. No Judgement. 🔥🚗🎶

This week’s Soul of the Streets Hip Hop playlist rides through records with bounce, grit, attitude, and real motion.From street-certified energy to indie hustle, this episode keeps the focus on records that move, connect, and bring their own flavor to the culture. No forced rules. No boxed-in sound. Just Hip-Hop with presence, personality, and replay value.Powered by @BPEMusic, where indie hustle meets real execution.🎧 Tap in with Soul of the StreetsFollow @thehypenyc on IGFollow @thehyperadionyc on X

1 hr 12 min

Soul Formation. Voices Aligned. 🎙️✨

This week on Soul of the Streets, we step into Soul Formation. Voices Aligned. 🎙️✨This playlist brings together R&B records that move with purpose, feeling, and connection. From timeless voices to rising artists, every song adds something to the mood — love, reflection, vulnerability, groove, and soul all finding their place.Soul Formation is about the way the music lines up when the voices are real, the emotion is honest, and the feeling carries from one record to the next.🎧 Tap in with Soul of the Streets — where R&B still has meaning, the voices are valued, and the soul stays in motion.Follow us on IG: @thehypenycX: @thehyperadionyc

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