Big Block a.k.a. The Eastside Chevy Rider, may not be a household name, but he\u2019s been an integral part in the careers of many of your favorite artists from the south and beyond. This week, we sat down with him to discuss the past, present and future of his career as an executive and all-around stand-up guy. Big shout out to supporter, homie and hip-hop historian Nuface for hooking this one up!
1:37 Working with 2Pac in the early 90s and not realizing he was on his management team.
6:50 Working with Tony Draper and Suave House Records.
9:27 The under-recognized legacy of Greg Street.
11:39 The nucleus of his relationship with Jazzie Pha and how it birthed Shonuff Records.
14:30 Being Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith's blood cousin, but not wanting to ride coattails.\xa0
16:20 Linking with Puff Daddy and the story of Boyz N\u2019 Da Hood.
21:00 Starting Bad Boy South/Block Ent.
23:30 Shaq almost signed Rick Ross.
27:10 Simplecontacts.com/day for $20 off your first order.
28:00 The rise of Bad Boy South.
31:00 Why there wasn\u2019t a Bad Boy South album after the Bad Boy reunion.
35:00 Block talks having three current label deals.
37:00 Old vs New way of discovering, building and signing artists
39:00 Introducing new artist Country Boi
43:09 Thoughts on Slash from Guns \u2018n\u2019 Roses\u2019 recent critique of current hip-hop.
46:15 Block announces deal with film/TV producer Will Packer.
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