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Soul of the Streets is a bold and unapologetic music culture podcast that amplifies the real voices behind R&B and Hip-Hop. From legendary icons to rising talents, each episode dives into the sounds, stories, and spirit that define the culture — raw, unfiltered, and straight from the source.

Soul of the Streets is a culture-driven podcast centered on legacy, lived experience, and music history. Through street-level interviews with artists, producers, and cultural voices, the show documents hip hop and R&B beyond trends — preserving stories, influence, and truth in real time.

The show bridges generations, explores untold histories, and celebrates the artists who give street music its soul.

Past guests have included Valerie Simpson, Karyn White, and Melba Moore — powerful voices who’ve shaped music history and continue to inspire new generations.

Whether you’re vibing to ’90s classics or discovering today’s underground heat, Soul of the Streets delivers authentic voices, unfiltered truth, and a powerful reminder: the streets still speak — and this is their soundtrack.

You can listen to Soul of the Streets on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, and more.


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Soul Chances

Soul Chances

2026-02-0201:00:42

This week’s episode is about possibility — the kind of R&B that feels like doors opening, timing aligning, and something shifting in the air.“Soul Chances” is built on those moments when a record hits you at the exact second you needed it… even if you didn’t know you needed it.Songs that trust the moment.Voices that know their purpose.Energy that reminds you that R&B isn’t luck — it’s intention, alignment, and soul meeting opportunity.If last week was about instinct, this one is about stepping into what’s meant for you — letting the music speak to the chances you’re ready to take.📡 Follow @thehypenyc on IG and @thehyperadionyc on X for real curation, real stories, and legacy-centered R&B.🎧 Tap in. Soul Chances. Where timing meets tone.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/soul-of-the-streets/donations
Bars & Grind

Bars & Grind

2026-02-0158:53

This episode of Soul of the Streets cuts straight to the core of why Hip Hop exists — truth, purpose, and grind.These aren’t just verses.They’re blueprints.They’re confessions.They’re reminders that every artist with something real to say still has a place in this culture.From the underground pushing for their moment to the veterans who never lost their edge, this playlist is driven by intent. It’s Hip Hop with a heartbeat — built for listeners who value craft over clout and meaning over noise.If you understand that every lyric is a timestamp…If you respect the grind behind the glory…If you know Hip Hop is purpose before popularity —then you’re tuned in to the right frequency.🛰️ Follow @thehypenyc on IG & @thehyperadionyc on X🎧 Press play. Purpose first. Bars forever.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/soul-of-the-streets/donations
Soul Instinct ✨💜

Soul Instinct ✨💜

2026-01-2601:00:11

This week’s episode is built on feeling — instinct, emotion, and the kind of R&B that hits you before you even know why.“Soul Instinct” is a journey into the records that move on their own frequency.Songs that don’t follow formulas — they follow truth.Voices that cut through the noise and remind you what real R&B feels like when you let it speak for itself.If last week was about power, this one is about presence — being right here, right now, and letting the music guide the mood.📡 Follow @thehypenyc on IG and @thehyperadionyc on X for real music, real curation, and legacy-centered R&B.🎧 Tap in. Soul Instinct. Where the feeling leads.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/soul-of-the-streets/donations
This episode of Soul of the Streets, a Hip Hop podcast centered on artist voices, lyrics, and music culture, brings Street Sense to the forefront — where bars still matter and meaning comes first.Every record on this playlist reflects lived experience, sharpened perspective, and real storytelling. From underground voices to seasoned artists, these songs speak with intention, hunger, and clarity. No gimmicks. No filler. Just Hip Hop rooted in culture and respect for the craft.If you listen for lyrics, value authenticity, and understand that Hip Hop documents history in real time, this episode is for you.🛰️ Follow @thehypenyc on IG & @thehyperadionyc on X🎧 Press play and let the streets speak.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/soul-of-the-streets/donations
DEEZLE INTERVIEW

DEEZLE INTERVIEW

2026-01-2201:08:46

🎙️ Soul of the Streets welcomes Deezle — 3x Grammy Award–winning producer and co-producer of Lil Wayne’s groundbreaking single “Lollipop” — for a conversation rooted in craft, growth, and intention.Deezle reflects on his early relationship with music, the lessons learned before recognition, and how stepping into his own voice behind the boards shaped his path. He speaks on breakthrough moments, confidence built before results, and the importance of balance and enjoyment in a long career.The discussion also dives into his latest release, “My Hands On Your Body,” unpacking the grown energy of the record, the spaces it lives in, and what it represents about where he is right now — especially for those who know his work but not his full story.✨ A dialogue about evolution without rushing and legacy without compromise.Follow us on IG (@bpemusic | @TheHypeNYC) and X (@TheHypeRadioNYC) for more artist conversations that honor the culture.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/soul-of-the-streets/donations
This episode is built on legacy, resilience, and Soul Power.Curated for MLK Weekend, this playlist moves across generations — honoring the artists, voices, and storytellers who turned struggle into sound and truth into music.These records don’t just play…They testify.They hold memory, purpose, and the spirit of a people who kept pushing forward.R&B that knows where it comes from and speaks directly to where we are now.No trend chasing.No shortcuts.Just real voices, real feeling, and real soul.📡 Follow @thehypenyc on IG and @thehyperadionyc on X for real music and legacy-centered R&B.🎧 Tap in. Soul Power.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/soul-of-the-streets/donations
This episode of Soul of the Streets, a Hip Hop podcast focused on artist voices and music culture, isn’t about trends — it’s about testimony.Every record carries weight. Every verse says something that needed to be said.No filler.No performances for approval.Just bars built from lived experience, pressure, pride, and purpose.From raw underground voices to seasoned storytellers, this playlist reminds you why Hip Hop was never meant to be silent.The streets still talk — and the bars translate.If you listen for meaning,If you respect the craft,If you understand that lyrics are history in real time —You’re exactly where you’re supposed to be.🛰️ Follow @thehypenyc on IG & @thehyperadionyc on X🎧 Press play. Let the streets speak.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/soul-of-the-streets/donations
Connection over comparison.This episode moves across generations, styles, and emotional languages — bridging classic R&B and today’s voices with intention and respect.These are records that travel across time, crossing lines without losing their soul.No boxes. No eras competing. No trend chasing.Just real voices, real feeling, and R&B rooted in legacy while speaking to the present.Because the strongest bridges don’t announce themselves.They hold weight.And they last.📡 Follow @thehypenyc on IG and @thehyperadionyc on X for real music, real voices, and R&B that stands the test of time.🎧 Tap in.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/soul-of-the-streets/donations
This Hip Hop episode is about motion, not noise.Records that shift energy, spark reaction, and move people when they hit.No filler. No chasing moments. Just sound that travels from the speakers into the room.Move The Crowd is built on presence and impact.From underground pressure to familiar voices, this is music that moves something real.📡 Follow @thehypenyc on IG & @thehyperadionyc on X🎧 Press play and feel the movement.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/soul-of-the-streets/donations
HBBENII INTERVIEW

HBBENII INTERVIEW

2026-01-0801:00:40

🎙️ Soul of the Streets welcomes HBBENII for a real conversation about identity, evolution, and the truths behind the music.HBBENII opens up about the moments when music became a responsibility, not just a passion. He dives into the sacrifices unseen, the lessons learned, and the line between personal truth and audience connection. From the soul behind “Hope Is All Well” to the realest advice no one gives, this dialogue is about more than sound—it’s about legacy, community, and stepping into 2026 with intention.✨ A conversation on what it means to be truly rich in spirit and purpose.Follow us on IG (@bpemusic | @TheHypeNYC) and X (@TheHypeRadioNYC) for more artist stories that resonate beyond the charts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/soul-of-the-streets/donations
Soul Richness is about abundance you can feel — not perform.Kicking off 2026, this R&B episode centers new beginnings rooted in clarity, intention, and emotional depth.These are records shaped by honesty, love, and lived experience.No rushing. No trend chasing. No filler.Just soul grounded in legacy and present-moment truth.Because real richness doesn’t make noise.It resonates.📡 Follow @thehypenyc on IG and @thehyperadionyc on X for real music, real voices, and R&B that lasts.🎧 Tap in — Soul Richness starts now.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/soul-of-the-streets/donations
Before the spotlight, before the polish, there’s the ground it all started on.This episode of Soul of the Streets takes it back to the foundation — raw hunger, real stories, and voices built from experience.No shortcuts.No gimmicks.Just Hip Hop rooted in truth, pressure, and purpose.From underground energy to familiar voices, this is the sound of building from the ground up.If you value authenticity and foundation,you’re in the right place.📡 Follow @thehypenyc on IG & @thehyperadionyc on X🎧 Press play. The ground still speaks.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/soul-of-the-streets/donations
Soul Moments, Season Greetings is about slowing down and staying present.Music that carries warmth, reflection, and feeling — the kind of R&B that meets you where you are.This episode holds space for gratitude, memory, and quiet connection.No rush. No trend chasing. No filler.Just soul rooted in emotion, guided by legacy, and shaped for the moment.Because soul doesn’t rush the season.It honors it.📡 Follow @thehypenyc on IG and @thehyperadionyc on X for real music, real voices, and real R&B energy.🎧 Tap in — Soul Moments, Season Greetings starts now.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/soul-of-the-streets/donations
The final Hip Hop episode of 2025 — not a recap, but a statement.This Street Heavy playlist moves with intention: records built from pressure, purpose, and real perspective.No fillers. No performance. Just voices that meant what they said and energy that held up all year. From underground movement to familiar names, this is how the year closes — grounded, focused, and authentic.2025 ends here.2026 is already in motion.📡 Follow @thehypenyc on IG & @thehyperadionyc on X🎧 Press play and let the streets speak.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/soul-of-the-streets/donations
Big Chief Interview

Big Chief Interview

2025-12-2533:32

🎙️ Soul of the Streets sits down with Big Chief for an honest conversation about music, grind, and legacy.Big Chief reflects on when music became more than a hobby, the mindset behind key records, and what he wants listeners to truly feel when they press play. He speaks on sacrifice, rebuilding from nothing, honoring those he’s lost, and carrying culture with purpose rather than performance.✨ A grounded dialogue about growth, accountability, and building something that lasts beyond numbers.Follow us on IG (@bpemusic | @TheHypeNYC) and X (@TheHypeRadioNYC) for more voices and stories rooted in culture.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/soul-of-the-streets/donations
A Soul Holiday

A Soul Holiday

2025-12-2259:31

A Soul Holiday is a pause from the noise and a return to feeling.It’s about slowing the tempo, sitting with the music, and letting soul do what it’s always done — comfort, restore, and connect.This episode is a moment of reflection and warmth. Records that feel like home. Voices that carry memory. Melodies that remind you why R&B has always been more than a genre — it’s a feeling, a season, a shared breath.No rush. No trend chasing. No filler.Just music that holds space, honors legacy, and gives the soul time to rest.Because sometimes soul doesn’t need to push forward.Sometimes it needs to gather, breathe, and celebrate where we are.📡 Follow @thehypenyc on IG and @thehyperadionyc on X for real music, real voices, and real R&B energy.🎧 Tap in — A Soul Holiday starts now.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/soul-of-the-streets/donations
Fire & Foundation

Fire & Foundation

2025-12-2159:47

Fire & Foundation 🔥 Bar EvolutionBars evolve under pressure. Fire sharpens the voice. Foundation keeps it standing.This week on Soul of the Streets, Fire & Foundation focuses on growth — from raw hunger to refined intent. Not just who can rap, but who’s building something lasting.No gimmicks.No empty bravado.Just bars shaped by experience, discipline, and culture.From the underground to familiar voices, this episode captures hip hop in motion — evolution earned, not assumed.If you listen for craft, intention, and meaningYou’re in the right place.📡 Follow @thehypenyc on IG & @thehyperadionyc on X🎧 Press play. Fire builds. Foundation lasts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/soul-of-the-streets/donations
Soul Ecosystem

Soul Ecosystem

2025-12-1558:34

Soul Ecosystem is the reminder that R&B grows, evolves, and still remembers where it came from.It lives in the harmonies and stories, the generations it connects, the rooms it fills, and the culture it protects.This episode is rooted in community, lineage, and creative frequency — voices that coexist, influence, and inspire across time.No algorithms. No fast food playlists. Just intentional curation, emotional depth, and music with roots.Because when soul becomes an ecosystem… every chord, every voice, every memory belongs to the same living archive.📡 Follow @thehypenyc on IG and @thehyperadionyc on X for real music, real voices, and real R&B energy.🎧 Tap in — Soul Ecosystem starts now.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/soul-of-the-streets/donations
Street Heavy

Street Heavy

2025-12-1401:01:04

Hip Hop carries weight — presence, motion, and testimony you can feel.This week’s Street Heavy playlist centers artists built from pressure, purpose, and real narrative. No surface flexing, no empty noise — just cadence, character, and conviction.Every record here lives where hustle meets honesty. From underground storytellers to familiar voices, this is movement in real time — with all due respect.If you listen for realism over performance, you’re home.📡 Follow @thehypenyc on IG & @thehyperadionyc on X🎧 Press play and move heavy with the streets.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/soul-of-the-streets/donations
🎙️ Soul of the Streets sits down with the legendary Melba Moore — Tony Award winner, Grammy-nominated vocalist, and timeless architect of Black music and theater.Melba opens up about the discipline behind her voice, the barriers she broke on Broadway, the sacrifices of longevity, and the spiritual resilience that carried her through six decades of artistry. She shares lessons on reinvention, purpose, and honoring the legacy she continues to build.✨ A grounded conversation with a woman who shaped eras and still moves with intention, grace, and clarity.Follow us on IG (@bpemusic | @TheHypeNYC) and X (@TheHypeRadioNYC) for more voices, stories, and cultural preservation in real time. 💐Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/soul-of-the-streets/donations
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