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Monday Aug 09, 2021
Monday Aug 09, 2021
We are super grateful that CharliSoul was down to Bridge The Gap with us. Holden Stephan Roy enjoyed the interview and is excited to show it to everyone. Make sure to leave a comment down below.
00:00 Intro
04:48 Breakdancing was a family affair
07:31 Brooklyn in the 90's
13:58 Times before an iphone
17:18 Better than the next guy was good enough
26:24 Being in the wrong place at the wrong time
31:39 Taking an L at the talent show
37:32 The birth of a child is a catalyst
43:08 Repeat the beat until the song complete
48:36 Billboard is fake
58:52 Not real if you have a ghostwriter
01:10:21 Crushing it live in New England
01:16:55 Paying hommage in music
01:22:48 CharliSoul on TikTok
01:27:39 Putting out music creates opportunities
01:35:40 Cats like iphone wires
01:47:21 How much skill does an artist need
01:55:52 Grabbing attention in a busy world
02:02:32 Just keep on going
02:06:11 Holden rants about art and validity
02:12:44 Internet learning era and believe in your journey
02:19:16 What's right anyway
02:24:27 Outro
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Friday Aug 06, 2021
Friday Aug 06, 2021
We are grateful we are able to Bridge the Gap with Autamatik The Ruthless. Holden Stephan Roy enjoyed this interview and is grateful to be able to share it withy y'all. Please make sure to leave a comment with your thoughts.
00:00 Intro
04:21 Forming a boy band
10:32 From freestyling to Florida
17:38 Creating raw music
24:45 Following your dreams
30:07 Getting signed to Bring the Bars
39:56 Slipknot is the key to mumble rap
45:37 Writing versus freestyling
48:02 It's super important to read books
52:23 Going to Nicki Minaj's high school
55:28 Using rapchat and bandlab to get started
01:04:21 Lil tangent on one hit wonders
01:08:41 Leveraging TikTok and Twitch for success
01:19:25 Discussing musical influences
01:23:03 Future endeavours
01:28:21 Outro
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Sunday Aug 01, 2021
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
This episode of Bridge the Gap had us talking with Mike EP of We Speak English Good and having quite the emotionally charged conversation. Holden Stephan Roy is glad we did it and that we can present it to y'all. Make sure to let us know what you think in the comments below.
00:00 Intro
06:53 Growing up and seeing both the USA and Mexico
15:08 The cultural power of knowing your history
25:28 The impact of personal opinion
32:18 The threat of the technological oligarchy
44:45 Divisive media sensationalism
48:06 Why black on black crime is tied to white priveledge
59:15 Who reports the crime stats?
01:02:58 Systemic issues are real
01:08:28 We Speak English Good is about conversation
01:16:25 Information is being censored
01:24:00 Good vs bad busiess, the data era
01:32:27 How to properly use your platform
01:39:26 Are jokes really funny?
01:49:16 We literally talk about Karens
01:52:51 The concept of Identity
02:00:38 Is it realy white people's fault?
02:05:32 Increases in crime rates
02:09:49 Discussing Australia and Flint, Mechigan
02:17:24 Systemic racism goes way back
02:21:52 Numbers lie as much as people do
02:24:59 Language laws in Quebec
02:32:42 Being positive about the future
02:39:31 Holden's customer service guide for tense moments
02:45:40 The difference in how English & French Quebec are treated
02:52:03 Philosophies are being taken and amplified
02:57:08 Using a platform to b uild a community
03:06:09 Being counter culture
03:11:34 Mike, the podcast and life is all evolving
03:19:14 White guilt is really an aversion to offending people
03:25:03 The power of marketing
03:30:30 Journalism has changed
03:34:38 Thank You is greater than I'm Sorry
04:40:15 Drake is pretty cool
03:46:29: Outro
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Monday Jul 26, 2021
Monday Jul 26, 2021
We are super pleased to present the Bridget the Gap episode with Montreal's Sammy Skills. Holden Stephan Roy enjoyed this interview and is glad we can share it with you. Please let us know in the comment what you think.
00:00 Intro
04:18 Making music with bootleg tech while young
11:03 Growing up in Lasalle 15:19 Deciding to become a rapper
19:48 Releasing English Hip Hop in 1999 while breaking onto Duke Eaton's radio
27:22 Getting into the home studio game
35:28 Being a stripclub DJ in Montreal
41:31 Creating the Monstur Squad brand
44:49 Throwing Events
49:21 Linking with Madchild and Battle Axe
53:00 Pay artists to perform
57:28 Returning to music in 2017
01:06:58 Be a positive force in your community
01:10:32 Leveraging Social Media for success
01:17:04 Promoting hte Ceasar record
01:24:28 Outro
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Sunday Jul 25, 2021
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
We had the opportunity to Bridget he Gap with Legendz Gc. This interview was held with Holden Stephan Roy and we're glad we can share it with y'all. Make sure to leave a comment letting us know what you feel.
00:00 Intro
03:35 Recording freestyles on tapes
10:14 Early market research efforts into what's hott
13:30 The power of finding a manager
21:42 Learn the language of your environment
31:12 Getting paid to perform in the States
43:15 Build songs around your features
49:00 The Drip Tape and experimentation
56:17 Making music in Jamaica
01:02:19 How will you support Montreal?
01:12:13 Leave the city to bring the knowledge home
01:16:32 Be more than a rapper
01:20:50 Outro
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Saturday Jul 24, 2021
Saturday Jul 24, 2021
We had the pleasure of being able to Bridge the Gap with Carleone Brown. This interview was held by Holden Stephan Roy and we're glad we can share it with you. Make sure to leave a comment and let us know what you think.
00:00 Intro
05:20 Rhyming as a child and performing by 11 years old
15:23 The message in Hip Hop changed
19:03 Starting freestyle competitions in Montreal
22:24 The dangers that existed all over
27:08 Montreal is not a safe city
35:46 Documentation and evolution are easier now
42:11 The live scene has changed
46:47 People don't know how to socialize anymore
55:22 Who's the illest anyway
59:43 The power of I Am
01:03:47 Water parks will mess you up
01:10:12 Working with the Parc X youth organization
01:16:23 Conversation is a powerful tool
01:20:38 Getting chips in your brain
01:25:45 Making a documentary in film school
01:30:41 Leave Montreal to find new ideas to bring home
01:35:32 Believe in yourself 01:42:00 Hit up Carleone Brown for NFT advice
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Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
We are super glad Jay DaVille came through and we were able to Bridge The Gap. This interview was enjoyed by Holden Stephan Roy and we're glad to share it with y'all. Make sure to let us know what you think in the comments below.
00:00 Intro
05:10 Bumping music as a young one
10:32 Discovering Hip Hop via mixtapes and Rap City
20:09 Learning how to make beats
27:18 Getting into the early 2010's Montreal scene
36:30 Learning to perform live, properly
50:05 The ideal live event for a rap concert
01:03:29 Finding distinction within your art
01:15:45 What being a chef actually means
01:21:27 Injured performance at End of the Weak
01:39:12 Guerrilla marketing and promoting
01:50:36 Local politics and activisim
02:03:30 Language politics in Quebec
02:15:07 The internet versus real life
02:26:19 The real truth behind change
02:35:10 The Hip Hop Cafe and custom menus
02:48:07 Outro
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Sunday Jul 18, 2021
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
We had our first intercontinental interview as we spoke with MX, a South African artist worth knowing about. Holden Stephan Roy loved this interview and is so grateful we can share it with you. Make sure to let us know how you feel in the comments below
00:00 Intro
05:44 Technical limitations growing up in South Africa
16:19 Trying to find an identity moving around
24:57 There's more to South Africa than Die Antwoord
33:00 Radio and internet's role in music
42:27 Ethereal forces and religion
54:27 Networking at Hip Hop conferences
01:01:11 Freestyling and low-end tech
01:11:00 Opening for Lil Wayne and touring in college
01:22:17 What is happiness anyway
01:34:00 From Niche Fam to going solo
01:41:43 Government funding and grants
01:56:00 Exploring the definition of value
02:11:00 Why subscription marketing matters
02:20:00 How MX did the first independent tour in South Africa
02:33:14 Leveraging the tools around to create more
02:45:24 The difference between promotion and marketing
02:54:16 Stop thinking and start doing
03:11:17 Being authentic to represent your people
03:29:00 What South Africa is actually like
03:34:29 - It really is who you know
03:47:44 - Outro
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Sunday Jul 18, 2021
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
Montreal has a new short film maker int own and it's JS hashtag NOREGARD so we needed to Bridge the Gap. Holden Stephan Roy loved this interview and is so glad we can share it with you. Make sure to let us know what you think in the comments below.
00:00 Intro
05:25 Envisioning the soundtrack to your life
17:00 The WWE inspired everything film
25:18 The beginnings of the Dream Team
32:55 The consequences of dissing Black Mob
47:30 John Abbott College stories
01:02:00 A summary of hashtag NoRegard
01:14:00 Creating the hashtag NoRegard origin story
01:26:44 JLB won't let Holden comment in the Wrestling Pool
01:31:19 Hashtag NoReGard is a case study in organic growth
01:42:15 Word of mouth is still king
01:50:41 Let's talk about OnlyFans
01:58:00 Creating a team and telling a story
02:04:50 JS challenges Eulogy to a contest
02:15:02 Making movies and getting flowers
02:29:00 Tek Luciano and Scotia Bank Theater are both dope
02:37:11 Get old and enjoy it
02:53:00 Outro
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Saturday Jul 17, 2021
Saturday Jul 17, 2021
We had the amazing opportunity to Bridge the Gap with TI:ME, an amazing Toronto artist. Holden Stephan Roy loved the interview and is glad to share it with everyone. Make sure to let us know what you think in the comments below.
00:00 Intro
04:00 Growing up in New York and feeling hte music
13:00 Writing a poem for a girl lead to rapping
23:00 Learning to mix and record and make videos
40:00 Travelled around and opened his mind beyond the Toronto scene
56:00 How TI:ME was born, the calculated rebirth
01:10:00 Linking up with Green Money Entertainment and pushing forward
01:30:00 Outro
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