Episode 116 : Radio Days & Beyond: Bobby J from Rockaway
The Purpose Chasers Podcast with Mark Crandall @organicwordnerd
Nostalgia-drenched boom-bap meets Brooklyn precision. Bobby J from Rockaway and super-producer Nef have created a collection of work together. This episode we breakdown the in's and out's of Bobby J from Rockaway and Produced by Nef's work. Featuring: Radio Days EP, single “The Hangover,” and “From the Jump” (ft. J57) into underground staples—and why real, in-the-room collaboration still crushes template beats.
Origins & Hustle – Bobby J’s Rockaway roots, Nef’s Maine-to-Brooklyn grind under DJ Premier & Statik Selektah
Creative Chemistry – From a chance studio cleanup to a decade-long partnership
Track Spotlights
Radio Days EP: golden-era textures, live strings, vinyl crackle
The Hangover: cinematic horns + raw lyricism
From the Jump: neck-snap drums, J57 synergy
Nef’s Production Philosophy – Turning “good” into “legendary,” one mix tweak at a time
Take-Home for Artists – How relationship-driven creation wins in an algorithm world
Bobby J from Rockaway: Website • IG @bobbyjrockaway
Produced by Nef: Studio & Services
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