September 15, 2026

Podcast Transcript “What’s good, everybody? Welcome back to the Guess I’ll Say It Podcast—where we speak on the topics everybody else is thinking about but might be afraid to say. Today we’re talking about Baltimore’s own Runitup Jordan. He went from creating viral dance moments and helping push Baltimore culture across social media to building a serious career as a recording artist. Jordan gained attention through the Baltimore Bop and became known for bringing energy, movement, and personality to the city’s music scene. His song ‘Let’s Get It’ celebrates Baltimore dance culture, including the Baltimore Two-Step, the Park Heights Strut, and the T-Top. His video also highlighted landmarks like Lexington Market, Camden Yards, M&T Bank Stadium, and other pieces of the city’s identity. He even carried that energy onto the AFRAM stage. WMAR-2 News⁠ But here comes the difficult question: does Baltimore truly support its own artists—or do we only celebrate them after the rest of the world validates them? Some people believe Runitup Jordan represents exactly what Baltimore music needs: originality, positive energy, dancing, and something people of different generations can enjoy. Others may still look at him as only a viral dancer and refuse to respect his transition into music. That’s the problem with labels. Once people place you inside one box, they don’t always want to see you grow beyond it. Baltimore has always produced talent. We have our own sound, dances, slang, fashion, and attitude. But sometimes it feels like local artists must receive love from another city before their hometown takes them seriously. That’s where the crabs-in-a-barrel conversation begins. Are people giving honest criticism, or are they uncomfortable watching somebody from the same streets become successful? Are we holding our artists accountable—or deliberately holding them back? Runitup Jordan is attempting to carry Baltimore’s dance culture into the larger music industry. Whether you personally enjoy every record or not, the man is working, creating, performing, and putting the city in the spotlight. Baltimore always says it wants its own artists to win. But when somebody actually starts winning, that support can suddenly turn into jokes, hate, jealousy, and unnecessary criticism. So I want to hear from the city: Is Runitup Jordan receiving the recognition he deserves? Can he successfully go from viral dancer to established recording artist? And does Baltimore genuinely support its own? Drop your opinion in the comments—but keep it respectful. Like this video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with somebody who supports Baltimore talent. This is the Guess I’ll Say It Podcast—and guess I’ll say it: sometimes the biggest obstacle isn’t making it out of your city. It’s surviving the lack of love while you’re still inside it.” YouTube Title Runitup Jordan: From Viral Dance to No Love in His City? | Baltimore Crabs in a Barrel Description Baltimore artist Runitup Jordan turned viral dance moves into a growing music career—but is his hometown giving him the support he deserves? We discuss the Baltimore Bop, his transition from dancer to recording artist, and the crabs-in-a-barrel mentality that can hold local talent back. #RunitupJordan #BaltimoreBop #BaltimoreMusic #BaltimoreArtists #CrabsInABarrel #LetsGetIt #BaltimoreCulture #ViralDance #HipHopCulture #SupportLocalArtists #CharmCity #MarylandMusic #GuessIllSayIt #GuessIllSayItPodcast #PodcastDiscussion