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.   Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com   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