Roy Woods Talks Rolling Stone, Brampton Roots & The Stories Behind His Music | 'The Sit Down' Ep. 49

‪@RoyWoods‬ joins THHGURU on the 49th episode of 'The Sit Down' hosted by Jess! In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Roy Woods to explore his journey as an artist and the creative process behind his latest EP, Rolling Stone. From uncovering the meaning behind his name to how growing up in Brampton shaped his music, Roy opens up about the personal experiences that inspire his art. We dive into the stories behind standout tracks like “She Don’t Care Bout My Name” and “Hold Still,” unpacking their emotional depth and raw honesty. Ever wonder why Roy often drops music in July and December? He shares the significance of these months and how they’ve become a part of his artistic rhythm. Roy also reveals the inspirations behind Rolling Stone, from the EP's title and album cover to the central themes he wants listeners to connect with. And, of course, he gives us a glimpse of what’s next for him after this project. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00-0:55 How Roy Woods got his name: 0:55-2:30 Brampton upbringing influence on music: 2:30-3:55 Balancing discipline in the music industry: 3:55-5:05 Roy Woods' biggest fear: 5:05-6:15 Pattern of Roy Woods album release dates: 6:15-6:43 Roy Woods’ new project Rolling Stone: 6:43-8:10 Creative process behind the making of Rolling Stone: 8:10-9:55 Roy Woods’ message with Rolling Stone: 9:55-10:55 Lyrics on Rolling Stone: 10:55-11:50 Roy Woods on how he decides what goes into the music: 11:50-13:05 Roy Woods’ most meaningful song on Rolling Stone: 13:05-14:55 Key influences that helped shape the sound Rolling Stone: 14:55-16:35 Fans reaction to Rolling Stone: 16:35-17:58 Roy Woods says his next album is done: 17:58-18:33 Outro: 18:33-19:07 ______ Stay connected with THHGURU: YouTube: https://goo.gl/pJ9nk5 Instagram:   / thhguru   TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMN5ojLAG/ Twitter:   / thhguru   www.thhguru.com __ Guest: Roy Woods   / roywoods   Host: Jess   / jesssays   Video/Edit: Keemya:   / keemsbehindthecam   Producer: Alex Henein:   / stainlessreal     / stainlessreal   Photo:   / alfiyaley   BTS: Alexdiiane   / alexdiiane   Intro Beat: Gold Haze #RoyWoods #rnb #thhguru