The SoundCentric Podcast
The SoundCentric Podcast
Adam Dash
Episode 116 | Gabe P Talks Creating On The Radar, Finding Artists, the Power of Freestyles + More
57 minutes Posted Jan 14, 2026 at 11:00 am.
intro
How Gabe feels having made a new cultural landmark within hip-hop
Using the color green in all OTR branding and other people copying it
How Gabe decided to format OTR to differentiate from Sway, Funk Flex, and other freestyle shows
Some of the hardest OTR’s to record
The importance of freestyles for hip-hop
Do people pay to get on OTR?
Why Gabe decided to release the freestyles on DSPs?
Why Gabe has more than just rap artists and American artists on OTR
How artists can capitalize on their moment after appearing on OTR
Does OTR allow artists to rap on famous beats
The OTR X Kai Cenat linkup
How artists get on OTR and the importance of artists being visible online
Tips for artists
-  Gabe’s dream freestyle cypher
-How Gabe has time to listen to new artists
Who we are listening to right now
Closing thoughts
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Show notes
In this episode of Soundcentric, host Adam Dash sits down with Gabe P, the founder of On The Radar, to break down how one freestyle platform grew into a global cultural force. Gabe dives into the importance of freestyles as hip-hop education, how artists are actually discovered and selected, and what separates those who capitalize on their moment from those who waste it. The conversation explores the business behind viral freestyles, the role of the internet and memes in breaking artists, and how On The Radar built trust with artists while expanding worldwide. A must-listen for rap fans, creators, and anyone curious about how culture, creativity, and strategy intersect in today’s music industry.
 
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