Episode 32: Essex Grime Story | Rolla Talks BAZ, Basildon And Building A Legacy

Rolla and Fokus go deep into the journey behind one of Essex's most respected MCs. From growing up in Basildon and discovering grime through LimeWire, to Payback, PyroRadio and creating his deeply personal new album BAZ, this is an honest conversation about resilience, identity and staying true to your roots. We also explore childhood, pirate radio, the Essex grime scene and the people who helped shape Rolla's career, alongside plenty of stories from the early days that forged his unique style. 🔥 Topics include: • Growing up in Basildon & finding music • Discovering grime through LimeWire & pirate radio • Kirby T, Payback & the Essex scene • PyroRadio, Radar & early breakthrough moments • The story behind the BAZ album • Staying true to your roots and believing in your craft • Supporting independent artists 🎧 Listen 🎙️ Podbean: https://micmindedpeople.podbean.com 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/16ZUeZQGwA8oSvJPZCpgAd 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mic-minded-people-the-podcast/id1804623810 📺 Watch ▶️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@micmindedpeople 📱 Follow 🎙️ Mic Minded People: https://instagram.com/micmindedpeople 🎤 Fokus: https://instagram.com/mcfokus 🤝 Connect with Rolla 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3TzsdN3dHma7u0D72Aew5K?si=xretoaTpTCuz0tqlgLhrDQ 💿 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/rolla/1389846150 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rollapayback/ 📹 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@rolla1325?si=K8p4aBrcIAqjDCwc For the love of MCs – the culture, the craft, the conversation.