16th Bar | East$ide A | 2026 | Episode #1
16th Bar – 2026 Season, Episode 1 features Rochester, New York hip-hop artist East$ide A, also known as Eastside Ambassador, giving viewers an inside look at the making of his powerful single “This Thing of Ours.”
In this episode, we take you behind the scenes in the studio as East$ide A records the track “This Thing of Ours,” produced by John “DaBomb” Davis. The record appears on East$ide A’s album, which was released on February 19, 2026.
“This Thing of Ours” represents independence, ownership, and the spirit of artists building their own platforms.
“We don’t ask for seats at tables. We build our own.”
Through studio footage, artist commentary, and raw hip-hop energy, Episode 1 introduces viewers to the creative process and the movement behind East$ide A’s music.
EAST$IDE A IG: @eastside_ambassador YT: @East$ide A Executive Producer: Shabaka Mu Ausar Producer: Dj Quan Da Bomb Podcast Mixer/Camera: Chris Canty Atem Mini Pro Video Switcher: Zion RiveraAbout 16th Bar
16th Bar is an original music series from Media Movement Network highlighting independent hip-hop artists, producers, and beatmakers from Western New York and beyond, including Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, Toronto, and Montreal.
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