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 Rivera

About 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.

CoryTrappin? – 87 Ft. Billy Danze Of M.O.P, Statik Selektah, East$ide A
Produced By Statik Selektah

Available on all streaming platforms
iTunes/Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/87-f…
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0OpNhF…
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/album/78917…
Pandora Music: https://www.pandora.com/artist/corytr…

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Follow Statik Selektah @statikselekt
Instagram: @statikselekt
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YouTube: @statikselekt
Soundcloud: @statikselekt

Follow Billy Danze @billydanzem.o.p
Instagram: @billydanzem.o.p
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@billydanzem.o.p

Follow East$ide A @eastside_ambassador
Instagram: @eastside_ambassador

This episode features Hip-Hop Artist “East$ide A” from Rochester, New York.

EAST$IDE A
IG: @eastside_ambassador
YT: @East$ide A

The 16th Bar is a new webseries that features snapshot stories of independent hip-hop artists and you also get a chance to experience them spit 16 bars LIVE in the studio.

Executive Producer: Shabaka Mu Ausar
Producer: Dj Quan Da Bomb
Podcast Mixer/Camera: Chris Canty
Atem Mini Pro Video Switcher: Zion Rivera

Follow CoryTrappin? @corytrappin
Instagram: @corytrappin
X: @corytrappin

Follow East$ide A
Instagram: @eastside_ambassador

Directed by Bodega Films
Instagram: @bodegafilms