Cipha Sounds on ROC Solid! 💎

TL;DR

DJ Cipha Sounds shares stories about Hot 97, Kanye, Rihanna's rise, and how Dave Chappelle told him to do stand-up.

Key Points

• 1.Cipha Sounds traces his radio roots to Hot 97 via Funk Flex. He also revealed the name 'Cipha' originates from the iPod era, something even he acknowledges people didn't know.
• 2.Dave Chappelle personally told Cipha he should do stand-up comedy. Cipha's response was skeptical — 'I'm a DJ' — but the nudge came after a notable argument involving Jay-Z the night before.
• 3.Cipha credits himself with having the vision that helped launch Rihanna's career. He argues she has the talent, but the early support and vision from Roc-A-Fella/Roc Nation's circle was essential to her becoming who she is.