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Before algorithms and playlists decided what we liked, DJs like Greg Street were the algorithm — breaking artists, building cities, and defining what hip hop felt like. In this episode, Bun B, Jeffrey Sledge, and Tom Frank sit down with the legendary DJ and radio personality whose career runs through every chapter of Southern music history.
From Mississippi to Houston, Dallas to Atlanta, Street unpacks how the South built its own infrastructure, why authenticity always wins, and how community still moves culture more than technology ever could. This one’s a blueprint in conversation form.
"Unglossy with Bun B" is produced and distributed by Merrick Studio and hosted by Bun B, Tom Frank and Jeffrey Sledge. Tune in to hear this thought-provoking discussion on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you catch your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @UnglossyPod to join the conversation and check out all our episodes at https://wearemerrickstudios.com/unglossy-pod.
Chapters
1. Setting The Stakes: DJs Vs Algorithms (00:00:00)
2. Introducing Greg Street And His Legacy (00:01:07)
3. Mississippi Roots And Radio Foundations (00:02:55)
4. What Radio Really Is: People And Timing (00:06:45)
5. From Mobile To Houston: Breaking Records (00:12:30)
6. Dallas Strategy, Community, And Big Wins (00:18:30)
7. Choosing Atlanta And Shaping Its Sound (00:25:20)
8. Community First: Schools, Streets, And Trust (00:32:40)
9. Radio’s Power Vs Streaming Economics (00:39:10)
10. Live From State Farm: Multitask Mastery (00:45:20)
11. Sneakers, Culture, And Collecting History (00:49:20)
12. How Atlanta Became A Hit Factory (00:55:10)
13. Industry Truths: Deals, Market Share, Points (01:01:30)
14. Building Value: Less Freedom, More Impact (01:08:10)
15. Perception, Networks, And Longevity (01:14:20)
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