This week, we’re heading to Memphis, Tennessee — the home of soul, rhythm, and grind — with special guest Prince Djae, one of the city’s rising stars in R&B and Southern Soul! 🎵

From performing with his high school R&B group Image IV, inspired by legends like New Edition, Boyz II Men, and B2K, to now standing tall as a solo artist and actor — Prince Djae’s journey is one of hustle, heart, and evolution. 💪🏾

🎬 You’ve seen him in films like The Red State (2025) and Betray: Thirst (2025) — now hear how he balances music, movies, and mastering his craft.

💬 In This Episode:

How Memphis shaped his signature sound

His journey from group singer to solo soul artist

The crossover between acting and performing

The future of R&B and Southern Soul fusion

🎥 Music Video Breaks: (You’ll have to tune in to see which bangers we dropped this week 👀)

🎬 PLUS: Casting for Dem Grannies: Soul on the Road is NOW OPEN!

👉 Head to Sid55.com, click the “CLICK HERE” button, and FOLLOW the campaign for updates!

📺 Watch Episode 34 now on YouTube!

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The dance floor is getting CROWDED! Line dancing isn’t just for the Southern Soul crowd anymore — it’s moving toward mainstream appeal, spreading across clubs, festivals, and social media feeds everywhere. But with the rise comes conflict — new faces, new rules, and debates over who’s really representing the culture.

🎙️ Join Sid55, Ray Ray, Kesh, and Big 10 as they break down:

💬 What’s fueling the line dance craze

🏆 The top dancers leading the movement

⚖️ The growing conflicts between the old school & new school

🔥 Club vs. Cookout — where’s the real soul of the dance?

🎵 How dancers are helping Southern Soul cross over into the mainstream

🕺🏾 Top Male Dancers:

All Smilez | Tyrone Curry | Gabriel Brooks | Mike Lowery | Gray (Whitely)

💃🏾 Top Female Dancers:

Tay Cheesy | Tyanna Paige | Jasmine Brown | Dem Grannies | Mz Shirley | Janell Sinball | Milwaukee’s Kenny Lewis

🎥 Music Video Breaks

🎬 PLUS:

Casting is OPEN for Dem Grannies: Soul on the Road!

👉 Visit Sid55.com, click “CLICK HERE”, and FOLLOW the campaign to join the movement!

📺 Watch Episode 33 now on YouTube!

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We’re celebrating two incredible years of Sid55 Multimedia Group — and this episode is all about The Ups & Downs of the Business!

💬 Join hosts Sid55, Ray Ray, Kesh, and Big 10 as we reflect on two years of building the brand, the grind behind the scenes, and the lessons we’ve learned along the way.

🎬 Plus:

🔥 Exclusive look at “Dem Grannies: Soul on the Road”

🎵 Music Awards Season Talk

💡 Honest convo on what it really takes to make it in the Southern Soul & indie film world

🗓 Episode 32 Premieres This Week!

📍 Watch on YouTube: www.sid55.com

👀 Be sure to click the red button and follow the journey!

#Sid55Live #SouthernSoul #Sid55MultimediaGroup #DemGrannies #PodcastLife #2ndAnniversary #55Tribe

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We’re keeping it REAL this week with your hosts Sid55, Ray Ray, Kesh, and Big 10 as we dive into one of the toughest conversations out there: Cheating in the age of social media.

💬 In this episode:

• Is extra conversation on social media considered cheating?
• Do you really trust your spouse online?
• Has social media made cheating easier… or just easier to get caught?
• The difference between emotional vs. physical cheating — which one cuts deeper?

🎥 Music Video Breaks in this episode:

• FatDaddy – License To Steal
• Tonio Armani – Bring Yo Ass Outside
• Mike Clark Jr. – Keep On Steppin
• Marcellus TheSinger – Come Over
• Sir Charles – Pour Me A Drank

🔥 PLUS — Big news from Sid55 Multimedia:

• 🎬 Our movie Dem Grannies: Soul on the Road is on the way! Head over to Sid55.com, click “CLICK HERE”and FOLLOW the campaign today!
• 📺 Two NEW shows hitting our socials soon:
• Take55 with Ray Ray (Film & Book Reviews)
• Keepin’ It a Buck After Dark with Kesh & Big 10

This episode is raw, unfiltered, and straight from the heart. Don’t miss it!

📺 Watch Episode 31 now on YouTube

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How much does looking the part matter in today’s music industry? This week on Sid55 Live, we’re digging into the truth about appearance in entertainment — the pressure, the paychecks, and the personal stories behind the spotlight.

💬 In this episode:

• Do artists feel pressured to look a certain way?
• Is there a “standard look” for being a star?
• Does more money really come with appearance?
• The Ozempic craze — health vs. looks debate
• Sid55 & Rakesha open up about their own weight loss journeys
• Special Guest Interview: Artist Rob Black joins us to share his perspective on image in the industry (and don’t miss him performing at the Riverfront Music Fest, Aug 29–31 🎶🔥)

🎥 Music Video Breaks you’ll see in this episode:

• Myia B – 5 Mo Minutes
• Mike Clark Jr – Stay Right There
• West Love – Work It
• Shae Nycole – HandyMan
• Young Guy – Lay Low Play Slow
• Fat Daddy – License to Steal

🎬 And don’t forget — our upcoming movie Dem Grannies: Soul on the Road is on the way!

👉 Go to Sid55.com, click the “CLICK HERE” button, and FOLLOW the campaign for exclusive updates.

📺 Watch Episode 30 on YouTube now!

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#Sid55Live #Episode30 #AppearanceInEntertainment #RobBlack #RiverfrontMusicFest #DemGranniesMovie #SouthernSoul #TheSecondHomeOfSouthernSoul

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This week, we’re talking about what separates a good performance from a great one — the kind you remember forever. From stage presence to connecting with the audience, handling mistakes like a pro, and making every show feel unique… we’ve got the blueprint.

💬 In this episode:

• Sid55, Ray Ray & Rakesha break down the must-have skills for live performers
• Real stories from the stage — the good, the bad, and the unforgettable
• Special Guest: Jackie Smith (Promoter of the Riverfront Music Fest – Aug 29, 30, 31) shares what promoters look for and what gets artists booked again

🎥 Music Video Breaks you’ll see in this episode:

• Aisha Milan – Move On
• Stevie J Blues – Uber
• LJ Echols – It’s Two Sides
• Marcellus TheSinger – Feelin Alright
• Tonio Armani – Country Girl
• Cecily Wilborn – Tell Me What It Is

🎬 PLUS — Follow our upcoming movie Dem Grannies: Soul on the Road!

👉 Go to Sid55.com, click the “CLICK HERE” button, and FOLLOW the campaign for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes access, and more.

📺 Watch Episode 29 on YouTube now!

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🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🚨

Sid55 Live – Episode 28: Unrealistic Expectations – The Pressure We Put on Ourselves & Others 🎙️💯

This week, we’re keeping it all the way real about unrealistic expectations — in relationships, business, and the music game. Are we asking too much from people, or just asking the wrong people?

💬 In this episode:

• The damage unrealistic expectations can do to trust & goals
• How to set boundaries before disappointment hits
• The role social media plays in creating false standards
• Special Guest: Southern Soul’s own Smoke Dogg joins us to talk music, career pressures, and keeping it authentic

🎶 Music on this episode:

• Jetter Jones – She Gone with Jody
• Drea – Slow Wind
• Jetter Jones ft. Kandy Janeai – Hit My Line
• Aisha Milan – Move On
• 803 Fresh – Jump Judy
• Highway Heavy ft. Johnny James – Something to Prove

📢 Tap in, drop a comment, and let’s talk about keeping it real vs. unrealistic.

📺 Watch it now on YouTube

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#Sid55Live #Episode28 #UnrealisticExpectations #SmokeDogg #SouthernSoul #TheSecondHomeOfSouthernSoul

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Sid55 Live – Episode 27: "Friends vs. Associates – How Do You Tell the Difference?" 🎙️💯

Let’s be real… Everybody smiling in your face ain’t your friend.

This week on Sid55 Live, we’re diving deep into the difference between folks who ride for you and folks who are just riding along. 👀

🎤 Sid55, Ray Ray, and Rakesha are keeping it raw:

• How do you tell the difference between a friend and an associate?
• What are the red flags?
• Can people shift from associate to friend… or vice versa?

🔥 We’re also bringing that Southern Soul heat with tracks from:

🎵 Jenni B – “Good Loving”

🎵 Da Director – “Doin Wrong”

🎵 Annie B ft. Kimberly B – “You Took My Problems”

🎵 Stevie J Blues – “Juke Joint Love”

🎵 Shawty Ma ft. Myia B – “Who Would’ve Thought”

🎬 PLUS — we’re still pushing the campaign for our new movie Dem Grannies: Soul on the Road!

Head to Sid55.com, click that “CLICK HERE” button, and FOLLOW the campaign. Let’s build this movement together!

📲 Tap in, tag your REAL ONES, and let’s talk truth.

#Sid55Live #Episode27 #FriendsVsAssociates #SouthernSoul #DemGranniesMovie #TheSecondHomeOfSouthernSoul #RealTalkRealMusic

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🎙️🔥 Sid55 Live – Episode 26: Men vs Women in the Media – How It Affects the Music 💿💔

Do men and women get treated the same in the music game? 👀

In Episode 26 of Sid55 Live, Sid55, Ray Ray, and Rakesha dive deep into the double standards, bold lyrics, and media pressure that shape how artists create and how fans react.

🎧 We’re breaking down:

• The “player vs. problem” dynamic in music
• How men and women are judged differently for saying the SAME things in songs
• Why some artists get praised for raw emotion, while others get dragged
• And how media narratives continue to shape Southern Soul culture

🎶 PLUS fire music from:

• Fatdaddy – “License to Steal”
• LJ Echols – “It’s Two Sides”
• Kang803 ft. Cecily Wilborn & King George – “Side to Side”
• Star Redd ft. Sir Charles – “Lick Back”
• Anthony Q – “Walk That Walk”
• Young Guy – “Quick Not Slick”

🎬 Don’t forget — we’re still in Stage 1 of our Dem Grannies: Soul on the Road campaign!

Go to Sid55.com, click the “CLICK HERE” button, and FOLLOW the film today. Let’s bring this Southern Soul comedy to life!

📺 Watch Episode 26 now on YouTube

💬 Drop a comment — we wanna hear YOUR thoughts

🔔 Like, Share & Subscribe to stay tapped in

#Sid55Live #DemGranniesMovie #SouthernSoulTalk #GenderInMusic #SupportSouthernSoul #TheSecondHomeOfSouthernSoul

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🎬👵🏾 Sid55 Live – Episode 25: Dem Grannies: Soul on the Road – The Campaign Begins! 🎙️🔥

The GRANNIES have arrived — and they’ve got stories, sass, and soul!

This week on Sid55 Live, we’re kicking off the official campaign for our upcoming movie Dem Grannies: Soul on the Road! And guess what? The stars of the film — DEM GRANNIES — are live in the studio with us!

🎯 We’re in Stage 1 of our campaign: Awareness — and we need YOU.

💻 Go to Sid55.com, click the red “CLICK HERE” button, and FOLLOW the campaign today! Every follow helps bring this hilarious and heartfelt Southern Soul comedy to life.

🎤 In this episode:

👵🏾 Meet the Grannies and hear their wild behind-the-scenes stories

🎬 Learn what the film is about and why it's important to the culture

🛠️ How to support the campaign and what comes next

💥 Plus music from:

• Breeze – “Love Me For Real”
• Deon Harris – “So Fine”
• 803 Fresh – “Boots on the Ground (Remix)”
• Shae Nicole – “Handyman”
• Marcellus TheSinger – “Feelin Alright”
• Aisha Milan – “Move On”

This ain’t just another movie — it’s a Southern Soul adventure you’ll never forget.

📺 Watch Episode 25 on YouTube now

📢 Like, Share & Comment

🔔 Subscribe and hit that notification bell

📍 And FOLLOW the campaign at Sid55.com

Let’s ride with Dem Grannies!

#DemGranniesMovie #Sid55Live #SouthernSoulCinema #BlackComedy #SouthernSoulMovement #TheSecondHomeOfSouthernSoul #Sid55OnTheMove

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