In this episode of the SoundCentric Podcast, host Adam Dash talks with Oblé Reed, a rising star in the Seattle hip-hop scene, discussing the resurgence of album rollouts, the importance of promotion, and the collaborative nature of his latest project "Line Leaders" wich featuring 18 artists. Oblé shares insights on vocal layering, the significance of visuals in music, and the challenges of being an independent artist. The conversation also highlights the importance of community and the role of manifestation in achieving creative goals.

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00:00:40 Intro – Welcome Oblé Reed & Album Overview 00:01:31 Rollouts Are Back: Why Narrative Matters in Hip-Hop 00:02:40 Promote Your Art Like You Mean It 00:03:19 How Jordan Ward Inspired Oblé's Live Show Philosophy 00:04:26 Why Oblé Chose Collaboration Over Competition 00:06:59 Putting Seattle and His Peers on the Map 00:09:20 Rap Like You Mean It – How Line Leaders Raised the Bar 00:10:42 Oblé’s Vocal Layering Secret Sauce 00:12:41 How Visuals Bring Oblé's Music to Life 00:16:20 The Insane Story Behind the 'Aim High' Video Shoot 00:18:56 Passing the Blunt to Himself – Hometown Hero BTS 00:21:55 Oblé’s Favorite Music Videos & Inspirations 00:28:49 Rapid-Fire Descriptions of All 18 Features on Line Leaders 00:41:36 Minivan: The Bar-Filled Track Born From Frustration 00:43:47 Defining the Seattle Sound and Why It Matters 00:47:10 Tiny Desk Audition and the Power of Musicianship 00:48:26 The Emotional Reality of Being an Independent Artist 00:50:53 Manifestation Isn’t Magic, It’s Action 00:52:49 The Importance of Going Outside & Building Community 00:54:40 Final Message: Protect the Youth, Build Unity