“JUST BLAZE MADE ‘ROCK THE MIC’ IN 10 MINUTES!!” GURU ON STUDIO SESSIONS WITH JAY-Z, BEANS & BLEEK

In this past clip from My Expert Opinion Podcast Episode #131, legendary engineer Young Guru sits with Math Hoffa to revisit the early Roc-A-Fella Records days — from meeting JAY-Z and Memphis Bleek, to recording Beanie Sigel and Freeway, and watching Just Blaze create “Rock The Mic” in 10 minutes.

Guru shares powerful behind-the-scenes stories from Baseline Studios, including how Aaliyah was supposed to join them for a remix before her tragic passing — and how that moment became one of hip hop’s saddest days.

He breaks down Jay-Z’s work ethic, what made Just Blaze and Bleek special, how State Property and Blueprint came together, and why Baseline felt like home for Roc-A-Fella.