Chi's Finest King Ron-E-Ron The Drought Is Over

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!🎙️ Rodes Live Podcast: Chi’s Finest — King-Ron-E-Ron | The Drought Is Over1996. A legendary year in hip-hop. A Chicago classic that deserves its flowers. 💿🔥While Nas dropped It Was Written, Jay-Z introduced the world to Reasonable Doubt, and The Notorious B.I.G. delivered Ready to Die, something special was happening in Chicago.Enter King-Ron-E-Ron — independent, unsigned, and operating under the Flawless Music banner. No major-label backing. No industry co-sign needed. Just music, ambition, and the hunger to make a statement.On this episode of Rodes Live, Rodes shines a spotlight on Chi’s Finest in a special presentation inspired by Unsung, revisiting the story of King-Ron-E-Ron and the six-track EP The Drought Is Over, featuring Watta Gotti and T Mac.Released in 1996, this independent project represents a chapter in Chicago hip-hop history worth revisiting. While the national conversation centered on some of rap’s most celebrated albums, Chicago had its own artists creating music and building their legacies outside the major-label system.Rodes takes you back to the music, the era, and the project that deserves another spin.🎧 THE DROUGHT IS OVER — TRACKLISTScreamingPussy Ass FriendsKeanaInternational PlayersStrugglingKeana Mentality🔥 IN THIS EPISODE:King-Ron-E-Ron and his place in Chicago hip-hop.The independent grind under the Flawless Music banner.The significance of 1996 in hip-hop history.The Drought Is Over and its six-track lineup.Watta Gotti, T Mac, and the Chicago music scene.Giving independent artists and overlooked projects their flowers.No label. No major machine. Just independent music and a story worth telling.PRESS PLAY!!! 🎤💯If you remember King-Ron-E-Ron, The Drought Is Over, or the Chicago hip-hop scene of the '90s, this episode is for you. Share your memories and help keep the city's musical history alive!🌐 LISTEN TO RODES LIVERodes Online: www.rodesonline.netConnect with Rodes: Linktr.ee/Rodes💈 NEED A FRESH CUT IN CHICAGO?Book your appointment at Rodes Barber Suite — private suite, personalized service, no crowded barbershop. Appointments only!📅 Direct Booksy Booking Link: https://link.booksy.com/D3MkY5u9I6b🔥 HASHTAGS#RodesLive #KingRonERon #TheDroughtIsOver #FlawlessMusic #WattaGotti #TMac #ChicagoHipHop #ChicagoRap #ChiTownHipHop #90sHipHop #1996HipHop #IndependentHipHop #UnsignedArtists #HipHopHistory #Unsung #HipHopDocumentary #Nas #ItWasWritten #JayZ #ReasonableDoubt #NotoriousBIG #ReadyToDie #RodesOnline #ChicagoPodcast #RodesBarberSuite #SouthSideBarber

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!🎙️ Rodes Live Podcast: Before Grits, There Was Porridge! 🥣This week on Rodes Live, Rodes takes a trip down memory lane to revisit those cold, blistering days of his childhood when breakfast was more than just the first meal of the day — it was part of growing up!Before he discovered his first love, GRITS, there was porridge! 🥣😂Rodes reflects on those childhood mornings, the memories surrounding the breakfast table, and what it was like growing up when a hot bowl of something warm could make all the difference on a freezing day.But how did porridge go from childhood breakfast staple to being replaced by the one and only grits? Was it love at first bite, or did grits have to earn their place at the top?Join Rodes for a nostalgic trip filled with childhood memories, food talk, and a little humor as he shares the story of his journey from porridge to his first true breakfast love.In this episode:🥶 Growing up and eating breakfast on cold, blistering mornings.🥣 Childhood memories of porridge and the breakfast table.❤️ Discovering his first love: GRITS!😂 The nostalgia of growing up and the foods that shaped our childhoods.🍽️ The ultimate breakfast question: Porridge or grits?Sometimes, the simplest childhood memories leave the biggest impression. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite breakfast, and take a trip back in time with Rodes!🎧 Listen to Rodes Live Podcast:🌐 Rodes Online: www.rodesonline.net🔗 Connect with Rodes: Linktr.ee/Rodes💈 NEED A FRESH CUT? BOOK RODES BARBER SUITE!Looking for a quality haircut in Chicago? Rodes Barber Suite offers a private suite, personalized service, and no crowded barbershop. Appointments only!📅 Book your appointment directly: https://link.booksy.com/D3MkY5u9I6b🔥 JOIN THE CONVERSATION!What's your favorite childhood breakfast? Were you raised on porridge, grits, oatmeal, Cream of Wheat, or something else? Let Rodes know in the comments!#RodesLive #RodesOnline #Grits #Porridge #BreakfastMemories #ChildhoodMemories #GrowingUp #FoodNostalgia #BreakfastTime #Nostalgia #Storytelling #BlackPodcast #PodcastLife #IndependentPodcast #ChicagoPodcast #RodesBarberSuite #ChicagoBarber #SouthSideBarber

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!🎙️ Rodes Live Podcast — BONUS EPISODEIF THE INTERNET WAS A PARTY, WOULD YOU GO?If social media was a real-life party, would you show up? And if you did, how long would you stay? 🎉📱In this bonus episode of the Rodes Live Podcast, Rodes poses an interesting question: If the internet was a real-life party, would you go?Imagine your favorite social media platforms transformed into an actual party. Everybody you've ever followed, liked, commented on, argued with, or watched from a distance is in the same room. Would you be excited to socialize, or would you rather stay home?Rodes explores the differences between socializing in person and interacting virtually, breaking down the pros and cons of both worlds. From meeting new people and building genuine relationships to online drama, digital personas, and the pressure to keep up appearances, this conversation challenges listeners to think about how social media influences the way we connect.🎧 IN THIS EPISODE:The Internet as a Party: Would you attend if social media became a real-life event?Real Life vs. Virtual Life: Is connecting online as meaningful as connecting face-to-face?The Pros of Social Media: Staying connected, networking, finding communities, and meeting people beyond your immediate surroundings.The Cons of Social Media: Online drama, negativity, misunderstandings, comparison, and people hiding behind their screens.The Power of Face-to-Face Interaction: Real conversations, reading body language, building trust, and creating lasting memories.The Digital Persona: Are people online the same people they are in real life?Social Media Etiquette: Would people have the same energy in person that they have in the comment section?The Final Question: If the internet was a party, would you be on the dance floor, working the room, standing in the corner observing everybody, or leaving early?💭 JOIN THE CONVERSATIONLet's talk about it!Would you attend the internet party? Which people would you actually want to meet, and which ones would you avoid?Is social media bringing us closer together, or are we becoming more connected digitally while growing further apart in real life?Drop your thoughts, share this episode, and let Rodes know where you stand!🎙️ Listen. Think. Engage. Repeat.🌐 Visit Rodes Online: www.rodesonline.net🔗 Connect with Rodes: Linktr.ee/Rodes💈 Need a fresh cut? Book your next appointment at Rodes Barber Suite! Private suite. Personalized service. No crowded barbershop.📅 Book your appointment directly on Booksy: https://link.booksy.com/D3MkY5u9I6b🔥 HASHTAGS#RodesLive #RodesLivePodcast #BonusEpisode #IfTheInternetWasAParty #SocialMedia #RealLifeVsSocialMedia #DigitalCulture #SocialNetworking #FaceToFace #OnlineVsOffline #InternetCulture #SocialMediaDebate #LetsTalkAboutIt #PodcastLife #ChicagoPodcaster #RodesOnline #RodesBarberSuite #SouthSideChicago

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!🎃 Rodes Live Podcast: Tales From The Hood 👻True Stories. Real-Life Experiences. Hood Horror.This Halloween, Rodes takes you on a different kind of ride with Tales From The Hood — an episode inspired by the spirit of Halloween and stories based on true events!Forget the haunted houses and things that go bump in the night. Sometimes, the scariest stories aren't fiction — they're the things people have actually experienced. Rodes shares tales straight from the hood that will have you laughing, shaking your head, and wondering how some of these situations even happened!From unbelievable encounters to real-life situations that sound like something straight out of a horror movie, this episode proves that reality can be stranger — and sometimes scarier — than fiction.👀 DISCLAIMER: These stories are based on true events. Names and identifying details have been changed to protect the anonymity of the people involved — and to keep Rodes safe! 😂🤫🎧 Press play if you dare! Get comfortable, turn down the lights, and join Rodes for Tales From The Hood. Just remember: some stories are too real to make up!🌐 Listen, Watch & Connect with RodesRodes Online: www.rodesonline.netAll Things Rodes: Linktr.ee/Rodes💈 NEED A FRESH CUT? RODES BARBER SUITE HAS YOU COVERED!Located at Marshfield Plaza in Chicago, Rodes Barber Suite offers a private suite, personalized service, and no crowded barbershop. Appointments only!📅 Book your next haircut here: https://link.booksy.com/D3MkY5u9I6b🎃 FOLLOW, SHARE & JOIN THE CONVERSATION!What’s the wildest, creepiest, or most unbelievable thing you've ever witnessed in your neighborhood? Drop your stories and let us know if you'd like to hear more Tales From The Hood!#RodesLive #TalesFromTheHood #HalloweenSpecial #TrueStories #BasedOnTrueEvents #HoodStories #RealLifeHorror #HalloweenVibes #Storytelling #UrbanLegends #PodcastLife #BlackPodcast #IndependentPodcast #RodesOnline #ChicagoPodcast #RodesBarberSuite #ChicagoBarber #SouthSideBarber

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!🎙️ Rodes Live Podcast | Anthony Webb: From Uncle Dolomite to Anthony WebbOn this episode of Rodes Live, Rodes sits down with Anthony Webb, formerly known as Uncle Dolomite, for a conversation about his journey through the worlds of podcasting, comedy, and personal reinvention.What does it take to build a name, establish a voice, and know when it's time for a change? Anthony Webb opens up about his experiences in comedy and podcasting, the journey behind the Uncle Dolomite persona, and the reasons he decided to transition to using his own name.We get into the evolution of his career, the lessons learned along the way, and what it means to move forward into a new chapter while remaining true to yourself.In this episode, we discuss:🎤 Anthony Webb's journey into podcasting and comedy.😂 The story behind the Uncle Dolomite name and persona.🔄 Why he transitioned from Uncle Dolomite to Anthony Webb.🎧 The challenges and experiences of building a presence in podcasting.💯 Reinvention, personal growth, and the next chapter of his journey.Tune in for an honest conversation about comedy, content creation, identity, and what happens when you decide it's time to introduce the world to a different side of yourself.Listen, share, and join the conversation!🌐 Visit Rodes Online: www.rodesonline.net🔗 Connect with Rodes: Linktr.ee/Rodes💈 Need a haircut in the Chicagoland area? Book your appointment with Rodes Barber Suite — private suite, personalized service, no crowded barbershop!📅 Book your cut directly: https://link.booksy.com/D3MkY5u9I6b#RodesLive #AnthonyWebb #UncleDolomite #PodcastInterview #Comedy #Podcasting #ContentCreation #PersonalGrowth #Reinvention #BlackPodcasters #BlackComedy #IndependentPodcast #RodesOnline #RodesBarberSuite #ChicagoBarber #SouthSideBarber #BooksyBarber

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!🎙️ Rodes Live Podcast — BONUS EPISODE: #FreeGameRodes is giving away the game! 💰🎧In this bonus episode of the Rodes Live Podcast, Rodes breaks down how independent artists can get paid from their music. From streaming revenue and music publishing to royalties and other income streams, it's time to stop focusing only on making music and start learning how to make money from it!Whether you're an independent rapper, producer, songwriter, or emerging artist, this episode delivers valuable #FreeGame to help you think differently about your music business.And this is just the beginning! A full-length sequel is likely on the way to break down the revenue streams, royalty sources, and business strategies artists need to know.🎧 Listen now: 🌐 www.rodesonline.net 🔗 Linktr.ee/Rodes💈 NEED A HAIRCUT IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA?Pull up to Rodes Barber Suite 10 for a fresh cut in a private suite with personalized service — no crowded barbershop!✂️ Haircuts 🧔 Haircut & Beard 🔥 Precision lineups 💈 Beard services 👦 Teen & Kids Haircuts📍 Rodes Barber Suite 11602 S. Marshfield, Suite 10 Chicago, IL 60643Private suite. Personalized service. No crowded barbershop.📅 BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT DIRECTLY ON BOOKSY: https://RodesBarberSuite.Booksy.com/aTap in for the #FreeGame, support independent music, and book your next fresh cut!#RodesLive #FreeGame #MusicBusiness #IndependentArtist #ArtistRoyalties #MusicPublishing #StreamingRoyalties #GetPaid #HipHopPodcast #MusicEntrepreneur #Rodes #RodesBarberSuite #ChicagoBarber #SouthSideBarber #ChicagoHaircut #BooksyBarber #MorganPark #BeverlyChicago #BlueIsland

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Episode 309 of the Rodes Live Podcast takes it back to 1984–1986, when Rodes was a young teenager learning about girls, dating, courting, confidence, and what it meant to be “manish” before he even fully understood what that meant.In “Hickeys,” Rodes looks back at those early teenage years with plenty of laughs, stories, and honesty. From laughing with the girls and trying to impress them, to the awkwardness of young romance and the lessons that came with it, Rodes revisits a time when dating was a completely different experience.Before social media, dating apps, DMs, and smartphones, you actually had to talk to somebody, approach them, spend time together, and figure things out face-to-face.Rodes reflects on the girls he dated, the ways young people courted each other, the things he thought he knew about being a man, and the hilarious situations that came with growing up.But underneath the memories and comedy is a bigger message:Be your authentic self.Whether you're dating at 15 or 50, pretending to be somebody you're not eventually catches up with you. Rodes talks about confidence, personality, communication, and understanding that you don't have to put on an act to be worthy of somebody else's attention.“Hickeys” is part nostalgia, part comedy, part coming-of-age story—and part reminder that some of the biggest lessons about relationships start when we're young.In This Episode:Rodes' memories from 1984–1986Teenage dating and courtingThe funny realities of young romanceLaughing, flirting and trying to impress the girlsWhat it meant to be “manish” as a young teenagerGrowing confidence around girlsThe difference between courting then and dating nowLessons learned from early relationshipsWhy pretending to be someone you're not doesn't workBeing comfortable with your own personalityDating as your authentic selfLooking back at teenage experiences with an adult perspectiveThe funny memories that stay with you decades laterRodes Live TakeawayYou don't have to create a character to get somebody to like you. Be yourself, communicate, have confidence, and let the right person get to know the real you.Sometimes the stories we laugh about the most are the same stories that taught us the most.Rodes Live Podcast — Hip-Hop. Culture. Life. Stories.#RodesLive #RodesLivePodcast #Episode309 #Hickeys #Dating #AuthenticSelf #ComingOfAge #1980s #TeenageMemories #OldSchoolDating #Relationships #Chicago #Rodes

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Rodes Live Podcast — Revisit🎙️ RODES LIVE PODCAST — REVISITIn this episode of Rodes Live Podcast, we go back into the vault and revisit two classic hip-hop albums that helped define an era: Eazy-E’s Eazy-Duz-It and 2Pac’s Me Against the World.Rodes breaks down the music, the impact, the storytelling, and the different perspectives these two legendary projects brought to hip-hop. From the raw West Coast energy of Eazy-E to the introspective and deeply personal themes of 2Pac, we take a trip back to a time when albums told stories and helped shape the culture.This is a REVISIT — going back to the music, the memories, and the moments that still matter.🔥 WHAT'S POPPIN'Two legendary artists take center stage:🎤 Eazy-E 🎤 2PacWhether you grew up with these albums or you're discovering them for the first time, this episode is a reminder of why classic hip-hop continues to resonate across generations.🎧 Listen. Share. Subscribe. Leave a review.🌐 Rodes Live: www.rodesonline.net 🔗 All Rodes Links: Linktr.ee/Rodes💈 Need a cut in the Chicago area? Book with Rodes Barber Suite: RodesBarberSuite82.booksy.com/h/#RodesLive #RodesLivePodcast #Revisit #EazyE #EazyDuzIt #EazyDuzItAlbum #2Pac #MeAgainstTheWorld #WestCoastHipHop #ClassicHipHop #HipHopHistory #HipHopCulture #90sHipHop #RapHistory #GangstaRap #HipHopPodcast #ChicagoPodcast #MusicPodcast #WhatsPoppin #RodesOnline #Rodes #RodesBarberSuite #ChicagoBarber #SouthSideBarber #ChicagoHipHop #OldSchoolHipHop #HipHopHeads #IndependentPodcast #SupportIndependentArtists

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Episode 307: The Rap Factory takes us back to a legendary chapter in Chicago hip-hop history — 2135 W. Fullerton Avenue, the location remembered as The Rap Factory.The Rap Factory was more than a spot on the map. It became a Chicago hip-hop destination, a place where a who's who of Chicago's music scene crossed paths and where artists traveling through the city could make a stop, connect, network and experience the culture.In this episode, Rodes takes a look at the significance of The Rap Factory and the role places like it played in creating opportunities, relationships and memories during an important era of hip-hop.From Chicago's own talent to artists coming through from around the country, The Rap Factory represents the type of cultural hub that helped keep hip-hop connected to the streets, the artists and the people.🔥 Rodes Live "What's Poppin" Artist of the DayRUN-DMCOne of the most influential groups in hip-hop history, Run-D.M.C. helped take rap from the underground into the mainstream and became pioneers of hip-hop's crossover into rock and popular culture.📡 Rodes Live "On The Radar" Artist of the WeekJasmine GuyBest known for her iconic role as Whitley Gilbert on A Different World, Jasmine Guy also established herself as a recording artist, releasing her self-titled 1990 album and R&B hits including "Try Me," "Another Like My Lover" and "Just Want to Hold You."🎙️ On This Episode• The history and significance of The Rap Factory • 2135 W. Fullerton and its place in Chicago music history • Chicago's hip-hop culture and community • The importance of legendary music destinations • Artists traveling through Chicago and making connections • The Rodes Live "What's Poppin" Artist of the Day: Run-DMC • The Rodes Live "On The Radar" Artist of the Week: Jasmine Guy • Memories, music, culture and the people who helped shape the sceneThis is more than a podcast episode — it's a trip back through Chicago hip-hop history.🎧 Listen. Share. Subscribe. Tell somebody about Rodes Live!🌐 Rodes Live: www.rodesonline.net 🔗 All Rodes Links: Linktr.ee/Rodes💈 Need a cut while you're in Chicago? Rodes Barber Suite: RodesBarberSuite.Booksy.com/a#RodesLive #RodesLivePodcast #Episode307 #TheRapFactory #RapFactory #ChicagoHipHop #ChicagoRap #ChicagoMusic #ChicagoHipHopHistory #ChicagoMusicHistory #HipHopHistory #OldSchoolHipHop #ClassicHipHop #HipHopCulture #ChicagoCulture #2135WFullerton #FullertonChicago #RunDMC #RunDMC #JasmineGuy #WhatsPoppin #OnTheRadar #RodesOnline #RodesTheBarber #RodesBarberSuite #ChicagoBarber #ChicagoBarberShop #ChicagoBarbers #BarberLife #HipHop #RapMusic #MusicHistory #UrbanCulture #SupportIndependentArtists #Podcast #PodcastLife #ChicagoPodcast #MusicPodcast

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Episode 306 explores the barbershop as a staple of the community—a place where men gather, fellowship, share knowledge, build relationships, and discuss life. We compare the tradition of the barbershop to the role of the church as a gathering place for community, mentorship, and connection.We also highlight the entrepreneurial legacy of Madam C.J. Walker, her hair-care empire, and the importance of ownership, entrepreneurship, and building generational wealth.🎶 New Music: Lady T 📡 On the Radar Artist of the Week: Big SmashListen & Connect: 🌐 www.rodesonline.net 🔗 Linktr.ee/Rodes#RodesLivePodcast #Episode306 #BarbershopCulture #ChurchAndCommunity #MensFellowship #MadamCJWalker #GenerationalWealth #BlackEntrepreneurship #Community #BarberCulture #NewMusic #LadyT #BigSmash #OnTheRadar #ChicagoPodcast