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.

Before Cleon formed The Warriors, he was just a son, a brother, and a fighter trying to survive. In these exclusive scenes from The Warriors: Origins, Cleon faces a choice that will change his life forever.

About the Project: The Warriors: Origins is an independent, fan-made passion project created by actor and director Moïse Morancy. Developed by a fan, for the fans (with no affiliation with Paramount Pictures or Rockstar Games)

Fueled by the People: Fueled by overwhelming demand: millions of views, tens of thousands of likes, and thousands of daily messages from fans— this project exists because the people asked for it. The Warriors: Origins was entirely self-funded, with thousands of dollars in personal investment from Morancy to bring this vision to life. Driven purely by a deep love for the story and its iconic legacy.

Business & Partnership Inquiries: If you are an investor, producer, or studio executive interested in helping us develop this project into a full scale television series, pitch, or collaborate:

Contact: MoiseMorancy@gmail.com

Brik Talks Podcast | Premiere Episode Featuring Tracie Isaac

The Brik Talks Podcast officially launches with a powerful premiere episode featuring Rochester native Tracie Isaac — a true powerhouse in marketing, media, and event production. With over 40 years of experience, Tracie is the Founder and CEO of Top Notch Strategies, known for working with elite clients including the Apollo Theater, NAACP, NBA, WNBA, and the Essence Festival.

In this premiere conversation, host Brik Chik dives deep into Tracie’s incredible journey of leadership, legacy, and transformation — exploring what it takes to rise, sustain, and shine in the ever-changing world of media and business.

Follow Tracie Isaac:
Facebook: @tracieisaac
Linkedin: @tracieisaac

Follow Brik Chik
Instagram: @briktalks
Facebook: @brikchik
Youtube: @brikchik
Website: brikchik.com

Directed, Edited, and Motion Graphics by Shabaka Mu Ausar for Media Movement Network

On this Premiere Season episode check out the Hip-Hop Artist SERIOUS TIME from Rochester, New York.

SERIOUS TIMES
IG @king_james585
https://www.instagram.com/king_james585
FB: @steven.james.71
https://www.facebook.com/steven.james.71
iTunes @Serious Times
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/serious-times/1460160074

The 16th Bar is a new webseries that feature 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
Featuring: Dj G-Nyce

If you got bars and a story to tell complete the submission form below. https://mediamovement.net/16th-bar-su…

SEGMENT #1 – THE MURDER OF GEORGE FLOYD
– Observations on what actually happened on that horrifying day.
– The reaction of the video after the posting on Social Media.
– The Officers not CHARGED!

SEGMENT #2 – THE PERCEIVED PROTEST
– The Minneapolitans insurrection.
– Black Lives Matter arrives.
– Anarchists and Antifa.

SEGMENT #3 – CURRENT STATE OF AFFAIRS
– 4 Ex- Police Officers Charged – Here we go again!
– Companies Putting Up Money(Disney, A24, Bad Robot, Tik Tok, etc.)
– The painting of Black Lives Matter in DC and The Roc.

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