Podcasts about Chris Lighty

Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 720:01

On this flashback of Take It Personal, we're hitting you with a combined remastered version of episodes 29 & 30, our Native Tongues Tribute. This 12+ hour episode features music from the most important, and influential hip-hop collective we've ever seen. With the help and hustle of both DJ Red Alert and Chris Lighty, the Native Tongues were a force to be reckoned with. The Jungle Brothers paved the way for groups like De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest and Black Sheep. Prior to The Flava Unit, Queen Latifah was this crew's Den mother. Along with her protege Monie Love, they were both instrumental in helping the female movement in hip-hop. The Native Tongues provided plenty of classic albums, countless anthems and produced more offspring than Joe Jackson. The Natives helped jumpstart the careers of Busta Rhymes, Chi-Ali, Mos Def, J Dilla and have influenced artists such as Brand Nubian, K.M.D., Common, The Beatnuts, Bush Babees, The Roots, Slum Village, Little Brother, Kanye West, Black Star, Pharrell, Hieroglyphics, The Pharcyde, J5, Kedrick Lamar, Pusha T, Andre 3000 and even Nas. They've influenced everyone! The Native Tongue brand was strong despite some internal conflict, growing pains and different career paths. They left an everlasting impression on hip-hop. It's our privilege to present to you our Native Tongues Tribute! www.takeitpersonalradio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠

Remembering Combat Jack - The Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 46:38

In June 2017, Tim Einenkel had the opportunity to interview the late Reggie Osse a.k.a Combat Jack for his Mogul series which highlighted the late Chris Lighty. This week on Library Rap; The Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel, Tim replays part of his interview with Reggie. On December 20, 2017, the Hip Hop community, the podcast community lost a legend. Reggie Ossé a.k.a. Combat Jack was 53 years old.

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Dyme-A-Duzin talks Tour w/Rome Streetz, Wu-Tang, & Chris Lighty ”Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max”

Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 83:32

Thank you to Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York's own Dyme-A-Duzin for coming on my show for an interview! Dyme-A-Duzin discussed starting out as a gospel rapper, Fabolous being a mentor to him, and his upcoming Chainsaw Orchestra Tour with Rome Streetz. He talked about his time with Phony Ppl, Warner Bros. Records, and maneuvering through the industry as a real genuine person. He got into the late Chris Lighty managing him early in his career, Jack Harlow being inspired by him, and always paying homage to Capital Steez. Dyme-A-Duzin also spoke about acting in Wu-Tang: An American Saga on Hulu in Episode 6, his album Ghetto Olympics 2 speaking on the everyday struggles, and opening up for Rakim. Stay tuned for Dyme-A-Duzin's upcoming tour and singles! Dyme-A-Duzin's new single Underground Hov is available on all platforms, including Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/underground-hov-single/1693831588. Follow Dyme-A-Duzin on Instagram and Twitter: @dymeaduzin Shoutout to Mayra for connecting us! Follow Mayra on Instagram: @mayrazenun Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html. Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html. MAD MAX Radio on Live365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096. Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg. Dyme-A-Duzin on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odiPCUpC2Bs.

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Hip-Hop's 50 Greatest Moguls

Trapital

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 105:53

August 11, 2023 is the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. What started out mostly as a spoken word artform has become a worldwide juggernaut. Thanks to the moguls who pushed the genre forward, hip-hop went from 0 to 100.In this episode, we rank the 50 greatest moguls in hip-hop's history. We reached out to industry experts — from artists to execs to media personalities — to help us compile the list. Friend of the pod, Zack O'Malley Greenburg, joins me to count them down from No. 50 to No. 10:39 How do we define “mogul”7:06 Honorable mentions09:10 The “Don't overlook their influence” group (ranks 50-41)16:19 The “Playing chess not checkers” group (ranks 40-31)23:38 The “Our impact runs deep” group (ranks 30-21)33:47 No. 2035:37 No. 1937:56 No. 1841:32 No. 1744:27 No. 1647:21 No. 1551:22 No. 14 55:55 No. 1359:09 No. 121:00:46 No. 111:02:16 No. 101:04:39 No. 91:06:44 No. 81:10:20 No. 71:14:06 No. 61:15:37 No. 51:17:11 No. 41:20:53 No. 31:29:06 No. 21:30:34 No. 11:33:22 Who got snubbed?1:35:42 What trends stick out from the list?1:41:21 Who would you pick to run your empire?Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | SoundCloud | Stitcher | Overcast | Amazon | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSSHost: Dan Runcie, @RuncieDan, trapital.coGuests: Zack O'Malley Greenburg, @zogblogThis episode is sponsored by DICE. Learn more about why artists, venues, and promoters love to partner with DICE for their ticketing needs. Visit dice.fmEnjoy this podcast? Rate and review the podcast here! ratethispodcast.com/trapitalTrapital is home for the business of music, media and culture. Learn more by reading Trapital's free memo.TRANSCRIPT[00:00:00] Zack Greenburg: ownership. Was just such an important thing for Nipsey. Such an important thing for Berner. And, you know, interviewing the two of them, I would say, their mindset around ownership was the closest I've ever seen to Jay Z.[00:00:13] Dan Runcie Intro Audio: Hey, welcome to the Trapital Podcast. I'm your host and the founder of Trapital, Dan Runcie. This podcast is your place to gain insights from the executives in music, media, entertainment, and more who are taking hip hop culture to the next level.[00:00:39] Dan Runcie Guest Intro: This episode is a celebration to hip hop's 50th anniversary. This is a countdown on the 50 greatest moguls ever in hip hop. I'm joined by Zack O'Malley Greenburg, friend of the pod, and we both reached out to. A bunch of label heads, executives, people in hip hop that would know best. And we put it together in an aggregate list.And we're here to break down that list today. We talk about what does it mean to be a mogul? What are some of the considerations we made when we were looking into this list ourselves, how the results looked, what surprised us? What were the snubs? What were the misses? And what can we learn from this overall?And if Zack and I were putting together our dream teams, what would that look like? This is a lot of fun. Really happy with how it turned out. So let's dive in.[00:01:25] Dan Runcie: All right, hip hop's 50th anniversary is right around the corner and we decided to celebrate it in the only way that we know best countdown hip hop's greatest moguls and I'm joined by Zack O'malley Greenburg, who reached out to me about this. I was really excited about it and we spent some time over the past couple of weeks, reaching out to people we know, making sure that we have the best insights looking through and making sure that we had all of the. Breakdowns to share. So Zack, I'm ready for this. How are you feeling?[00:01:55] Zack Greenburg: I am stoked. Yeah, I mean, you know, 50th anniversary of hip hop. We reached out to 50 different judges. amongst, you know, the sort of, the most respected folks from, you know, label heads to artists to entrepreneurs, you know, I think we've got half of them, roughly half of them replied since in their votes, we're going to keep their individual votes anonymous, but, you know, Dan could tell you about some of the judges.Yeah, and it was just really fun to kind of mix it up, you know, I think the thing about this list, a lot of these characters are just kind of an apples to oranges comparison as you'll see once we dive into it, but that's the beauty of it, right? I mean, how do you, you know, compare like a pioneering executive to like a modern day artist mogul? And we really kind of left it in the hands of the judges. And we just said, basically the only guidance was, this is a business focused list, but you know, you can rank artists, executives, people who are both. It just, whatever your definition of mogul is, that's how, you know, that's how you should rank them. And people submitted lists and obviously the higher they rank somebody, the more points we gave them and, you know, the lower they got, but, you know, so there's some people on there who are like accumulators. They ended up on everybody's list, but not so high, but, you know, as a result, they ended up on the top 50.And then there are some who were just like, not ranked at all by most people, but had a couple of really high ranks so that they made the list. So I think it's a pretty cool mix.[00:03:10] Dan Runcie: Right? It's kind of like how we look at artists. There's some artists that have just been consistent, steady through and through each year. You'll always get some reliable output from them, but then there are other artists too. They were the best for a certain amount of time. Maybe they cooled off for a bit.Maybe they came back and that's kind of the way music is too. One of the things that. I was asked whenever I was reaching out to people about this was the same thing that you posed earlier. People wanted to know, how are we defining mogul and we left it up to their interpretation. It is a term that means different things to different people, but maybe for the sake of this conversation, let's kick it off here.Zack, how do you define mogul? And how did you define it when creating your list?[00:03:51] Zack Greenburg: Yeah, I mean, to me a hip hop mogul, more general is just, you know, somebody who not only is a business person, but has some degree of ownership, in whatever it is that they're doing. that's not the only definition of it for me, but like, you know, when I was putting together my rankings, I thought, you know, who are the owners?the same time, you know, people who are executives who are in a decision making place. you know, that counts for something. And I think also, you know, if you're an artist, and you simply have some control over your own work, you maintain your copyrights, whatever, like that counts as being a mogul. So, you know, specifically when it comes to hip hop, you know, I'd say people who are, you know, definitely getting in charge of your own work, but also creating new lines of business, you know, influencing the culture. but you know, a way that they've got some skin in the game from a business perspective, you know, that, kind of thing.That's kind of how I looked at it. but you could see from the votes that, you know, everybody had a slightly different definition too.[00:04:47] Dan Runcie: Yeah, there was definitely a lot of correlation with the artists who tend to be the ones that are the wealthiest. They end up at the highest rankings in on some of those lists, too, but it wasn't exactly correlated because there's a difference. And these are some of the things I kept in mind, too, with the mogul definition, thinking specifically aboutinfluence and impact, were you having, or did you create opportunities for others around you? Were you able to be a bit of a kingmaker or queenmaker in your respective right? Was there a impact in terms of other generations that either looked and modeled how they're doing what they're doing and looking at you as some form of inspiration with that?So there's the indirect impact and influence, but also the, Indirect piece of it too. So there's the money piece as well, but then what do you do with that money? And then that's how I had went about it. And similarly, everyone had their own unique spin to it.[00:05:42] Zack Greenburg: Yeah, for sure. And, you know, and I think the definition changed over time, of what a mogul really is, but when I was putting my rankings together, I think the idea of starting something new, you know, that's also paramount, amongst all the criteria as well.[00:05:55] Dan Runcie: Right? So, of course, Zack and I had our list, but we reached out to a number of people and several other label heads, executives, and people that are in the game.So thank you all to your contributions. We couldn't have done this without you. And if anything, it helped add a variety beyond just you and I, getting and putting our list out there. It added a more full scope and like anything. Oh, this is how you look at it. Interesting and being able to pull unique insights there.[00:06:21] Zack Greenburg: Yeah, for sure. you know, one thing I think we probably ought to point out, on the list, you know, the list is, heavily male. but it's about only 20% women on the list. you know, we did everything we could obviously to make it more equitable, but, you know, the votes are the votes.And, you know, I think there is a bit of a reflection of sort of the state of affairs over the past half century, you know, unfortunately, like many parts of music business, hip hop has been, you know, heavily overindexing for males. So, you know, here's hoping that when 50 years to do a hundred years of hip hop, you know, we'll have even things out a bit or completely, let's say maybe even, you know, made up for lost time, but I think some of the spots on the list, you know, the rankings do kind of reflect an industry reality that we've seen, unfortunately for 50 years.[00:07:06] Dan Runcie: Right? And hopefully this gets better. We do feel and you'll see when we talk about some of the people here, glad about some of the names that got mentioned. Of course, there's always room to be able to have more and hopefully for hip hop's 100th anniversary. If when and people are breaking that down, there's hopefully even more representation there.So, with that, I think it's probably good for us to get started right before the list, but talk about some of the honorable mentions. So, there were people that didn't quite make the cut of 50, but we still wanted to highlight them and the work that they. Did here. So a few of those names here to give a shout out to.So we have Cindy Campbell, Jermaine Dupree, Audrey Harrell, Jay Cole, Damon John. What comes or what do you think about when you hear those names?[00:07:55] Zack Greenburg: Yeah, you know, I mean, Cindy Campbell, I think in many ways you could look at her as the first promoter in hip hop history, right? I mean, you know, we're talking about 50 years of hip hop. That's 50 years from that first party that. She and DJ Kool Herc through, you know, in the rec room on Cedric Avenue.And, I think the idea was that they were going to raise a little bit of cash so she could go get herself a new back to school wardrobe. Now, if that's not, you know, entrepreneurship and hip hop, you know, from the very beginning, I don't know what it is. And so I think Cindy deserves a ton of credit, for being there at the very beginning, you know, but I think on the honorable mentions to a lot of the folks that are on here, you know, or maybe like a little bit, you know, not exactly falling on the same radar, you know, for the list. So like, you know, Damon John, obviously he did with, you know, creating FUBU and, you know, everything he's done as an entrepreneur, it's incredible, but it, I think it's sort of like more of a national brand that is, you know, apart from hip hop and so is his personality, right? Like you see him on shark tank or, you know, whatever, like he sort of moved past, I wouldn't necessarily categorize him, as just hip hop, although he's had a tremendous impact on hip hop.So I think probably that's why, he wasn't on more lists. It's not to sort of ding him his impact, which is considerable.[00:09:10] Dan Runcie: Right, and I do think that of course, music is one element of hip hop. You do have fashion, you do have others. So music definitely got weighted heavily in this list, but Dave and John and his influence in fashion, and there's other people in fashion and we'll get into them in this list too, but we can't overlook everything he did there and some of the more unique and clever marketing tactics that came from food booth that other people did who will mention in this list as well. 1 person that I do want to highlight here from that list 2 people. So, Jermaine Dupri want to give him a shout out as well. Just everything he was able to do with.So, so Def records. He was part of that movement in the 90s, where you saw LaFace and then all these other groups in the South be able to come up, do their own. There was a so so deaf sound, a so so Def vibe and his ability to do it both in rap, but also have a bit of the soul there. Some of the epic production that he's been involved with, even outside of hip hop, thinking about albums like Mariah Carey's Emancipation of Mimi and others, even though he didn't always do everything in hip hop. I think that some of his influence can't go overstated there. And then the second person who's similar in that regard, I would say is Andre Harrell. We talked about him in past episodes, especially the bad boy one, but everything that he did from Uptown Records and then moving on to Motown Records and gave in many ways helped give Puff the blueprint for what he was able to do years later.[00:10:37] Zack Greenburg: Yeah, absolutely. And, you know, I think Andre had a lot of successes, also had a lot of failures, not necessarily, you know, through his own doing, the time, but definitely somebody who deserves, you know, a hat tip at the very least. And, you know, I'm sure Puff would agree about that too.[00:10:52] Dan Runcie: Agreed. Agreed. All right. We ready ready to get into it.[00:10:57] Zack Greenburg: Let's do it.[00:10:58] Dan Runcie: All right. So in the initial group here, which we're calling the don't overlook their influence group. This is people who are ranked 50 through 41. so in order we have Ethiopia have to Marion at 50. She was the former CEO of Motown. We have Top Dog, co founder and CEO of Top Dog Entertainment. We have Mona Scott Young from her work at Violators and more recently Love Hip Hop. And what she also has done with Hip Hop Homicides and some other multimedia projects. We have T.I. with everything he's done with Grand Hustle and Multimedia. We have Eazy E with Priority Records. Many ways pioneering so much of the stuff we saw.We have Todd Moskowitz, L. A. Reed, Craig Kalman, former CEO from Atlantic. We have Sylvia Roan and then tied for 40. We have Desiree Perez and Steve Stout. What are your thoughts on that group list?[00:11:55] Zack Greenburg: Oh, man, I don't know. Maybe we should just pick out a few here and there that we thought were particularly interesting. I mean, you know, I think Ethiopia is a good example of somebody who would be higher up if she were identified, you know, solely as a, you know, as a hip hop mogul, but she's had kind of like a pretty wide reach, you know, especially in R and B, and pop. I mean, some of the stuff she's done with Erykah Badu, NeYo, Stevie Wonder, you know, like over the years, you know, wouldn't be classified as hip hop, but it's worth it nonetheless. just think that, you know, being kind of like in between, in between genres, you know, resulted in her being down a little bit further on the list.But, you know, somebody who had a tremendous impact. you know, I would also, I would highlight TI here, you know, the self proclaimed King of the South, but, you know, in terms of, I remember the years when, you know, we were putting together the Forbes list and, you know, kind of looking at, you know, kind of regionally who is most important to me.Yeah, he was sort of like. The Jay Z of the South. And he was really, especially when he was having that moment, you know, getting a lot of songs on, you know, national radio and, kind of being in the public eye, I mean, had a tremendous business focus, you know, he was always interested in sort of like, what's the next thing that I can create?and you know, that kind of entrepreneurial energy, you know, I think, especially within the context of the South, like taking the blueprint, from guys like Jay Z, you know, I think he certainly deserves a mention. I kind of thought he'd end up higher here, but I guess he's been, not as, especially in the music front lately.and then I would definitely highlight, Desiree, you know, she's somebody who's been behind the scenes for a really long time, with Jay Z and rock nation, but like. she runs rock nation. And although Jay Z obviously has the final say in things, you know, a lot of things that you see, come out of that camp are, you know, her doing and have her fingerprints all over them.And I know some of y'all might have seen the Book of Hove exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum or the Brooklyn Public Library that was a Desiree Perez production and, you know, she said that it was like her emptying her 80, 000 square foot storage unit into the library, but, you know, but to have, you know, that kind of, impact at a place like Roc Nation and to help, you know, Jay Z do what he's done, you know, I think those are all worthy, of notation and, you know, I think she deserves her spot there for sure.[00:14:09] Dan Runcie: Yeah, Desiree is someone that has been working with Jay Z for a while now, and I feel like she deserved a shout out on Jay's verse in Pound Cake, the Drake song. You know where he's like, Dave made millions, Lyor made millions. I feel like Desiree should have gotten a shout out there too, but yeah.I'm glad that she got mentioned here. Two other names I'll run through quickly. Steve Stout, someone who I thought would have ended up higher, and I know that, you know, it was interesting to see how the results played out, but I do think that one of the best marketers that we've seen come through hip hop.He was ahead of the curve in a number of ways, dating back to the 90s with seeing the men in black sunglasses and everything that he's done there from his time working with Nas, everything that they've done, whether it was the firm or, him being a record executive himself and then showing as well, how he's able to do it in advertising and bringing a lot of these companies and brands that didn't necessarily align or think about being related with, you know, hip hop culture and those elements to be able to do it.You look at a company like State Farm and how we now look at what that company has done. And a lot of that is through his work and obviously with what he's done at United Masters. So shout out there and I also do want to give a shout out to Mona Scott Young mentioned her earlier, but she was a right hand to someone who will mention on the list as well coming up soon with everything she did in Violator, this is back when, you know, Q Tip and Busta Rhymes and that whole crew were doing their thing. And then later, I know people have a lot of polarizing opinions about love and hip hop, but if you look at the career opportunities that were created for people that have came through, and the longevity that she's granted, a lot of people that the record industry forgot about that she was able to continue to give opportunities for think about the trick daddies, Trina's and folks like that. I know people hate to see them arguing on camera, but would we have Cardi B where she is today? If it weren't for the platform of love and hip hop, and she's continued to do things with other vocals on the list that we'll get into. So I do want to give a shout out to her[00:16:08] Zack Greenburg: Yeah, definitely a worthy shout out. And we could probably go on and on about even just like the tent in this bracket here, but I suppose we ought to, we ought to move on to the next room before, before we run[00:16:19] Dan Runcie: indeed. Yep. So the next group is playing chest, not checkers. So at 39, we have Dave Mays, founder of the source 38. We have Irv Gotti, founder of Murder, Inc. 37, Cardi B 36, Lil Wayne 35, Nipsey Hussle, 34. Steve Rifkin, from Loud Records 33, Missy Elliot. 32 Birder from Cookies, 31 Kevin Lyles and 30 Chris Lighty.[00:16:47] Zack Greenburg: Oh man, this is a pretty stacked bracket, I must say. I think that, you know, there are a couple of names that stick out to me here. I'm going to go with Nipsey and Berner, because in a funny way, I think, they have like a sort of a similar, a sort of similar strategy, which is like, you have a very clear idea of what it is that you're going to do.You own it, and then you, you know, you continue to own it like ownership. Was just such an important thing for Nipsey. Such an important thing for Berner. And, you know, interviewing the two of them, I would say, their mindset around ownership was the closest I've ever seen to Jay Z. and they really understood from the beginning that they had to own all their music.Own all of their branding own, you know, the companies that create on the side and then they can monetize it later. And, you know, with Nipsey rest in peace. I mean, he was just on the cusp of, of kind of like becoming a mainstream superstar, you know, when, his life ended all too soon. So, I think what Berner is doing with cookies is really fascinating like Berner is, you know, you want to talk, lists. I mean, he's in the top five, probably the top four or three at this point, in terms of net worth for actual, hip hop artists. And that's because of the success of cookies and, you know, there's been, a lot of ups and downs in the cannabis business lately, but like the amount of ownership that he has, you know, I think it amounts to about one third still of cookies, which is, you know, a billion dollar brand. When we gets legalized, you know, like he's going to see the fruits of his labor and, that focus on ownership I think is really going to pay off on the longterm.So I would highlight those two guys, in this tier as the ones that, I think were the most impressive to me. That's not to shade anybody else, but,[00:18:25] Dan Runcie: Yeah, those two guys are also two of the few people who I see people still wearing their merchandise on a regular basis. Granted, I live in San Francisco. There's a cookie store here. So, I mean, I know there is a local connection for sure, but same with Nipsey Hussle. I mean, sadly, it's now been over 4 years since he passed away, and you still see Crenshaw shirts.He understood, Nipsey especially, understood exactly where everything's going. And it's just so sad that, you know, it was gone so soon. Two names, I'm going to shout out here. I'm going to shout. I'm going to shout out Cardi B and I want to shout out Chris Lighty. So Cardi B talked about her a little with the Mona Scott young piece, but she's entered and ran her rap career more uniquely than other artists that we've seen at her level have. And I think that speaks a lot to just where the game is now. It's been over six years since Bodak Yellow came out. And it's been over five years now since her debut album. This is someone who hasn't put out a studio album in over five years.And hasn't gone on tour in a traditional way, but it's still doing her thing. And I think this is one of the things that's unique. She finds interesting ways to monetize herself and to put herself on. She's like, Hey, I can do these private shows and they're going to pay me, you know, 1. 5 million or 3 million just to do a half an hour set.I'm going to do my thing. I'm going to be there at Super Bowl weekend. I may not be performing at the Super Bowl, but I'm going to go do these private shows for Bob craft or the fanatics event or all these things and collect the checks. it's very interesting to see younger artists to do that Lionel Richie playbook, but she is like, Hey, I don't necessarily have to do that. And even though people always do try to, you know, loop her into the Nicki Minaj versus Cardi B beef, she still has lended her hand and extended it to other young artists, especially women in the game, whether it's Ice Spice and others, whether she's doing it through her talents and others. So she's someone that I hope as she continues on, you know, into her thirties and into her forties can continue to rise up this list.And then Chris Lighty talked about a little bit with Mona Sky Young, co founder of Violator and everything they're able to do there. Sad that he was taken away so soon, but if you have not heard this yet and if you haven't listened to the podcast, I highly recommend the Mogul podcast series that was done several years ago on it.It was done by Reggie Yose, who is Combat Jack, who has since passed away as well, but I highly recommend that if you want a full breakdown on everything Chris Leite did. Violator and after that was truly one of the early ones looking at product partnerships and a lot of the things that we see now that are common in hip hop.[00:21:07] Zack Greenburg: And, you know, if we didn't have Chris Lighty, I don't think we would have had 50 Cent. I mean, at least not to the extent that we have him. you know, I mean, I remember writing my first story about 50 and like for Forbes, maybe 2008 and sitting down with Chris and just kind of like hearing him lay out the plan.And again, it's the emphasis on ownership, right? you know, Chris Leidy, I think was the one who really pushed, 50 to take the equity in vitamin water and his parent company, rather than just do an endorsement. And, you know, obviously that became a huge, deal and really like a model for so much, not only of hip hop, but like other parts of the entertainment industry, you know, I think Chris definitely deserves a spot, maybe even should be a little higher. and you know, probably also, there's, you know, again, all these folks deserve a shout out, but Kevin Lyles, I think is, got one of the most inspirational stories. you know, it's another person, I think we've both interviewed a bunch of times, but, you know, just his journey from intern to president of Def Jam and I think seven years. And he just did it by working harder than everybody else like he wasn't an artist that got put there because he had some hit, it wasn't some kind of like nepotism deal, you know, he just outworked everybody and, you know, he had the talent and, you know, the horsepower to just like get it done. And to make that journey within seven years. So I think it's, for people who are listening and, you know, want to do something like that with their own career, you know, study Kevin Miles because he was able to make it, without being, you know, some kind of like preternatural, singing talent or something like that he just did it on smarts and work ethic.[00:22:39] Dan Runcie: And one of the few people that co founded a record label and sold it a decade later for hundreds of millions of dollars, which is what he did 300 as well. Right? So of course, not 300 now underwater, but everything he did with Lyor and Todd, there, is impressive. There's not that many black founders in general. In tech, any sector that have built and exited companies for several hundred, a million dollars, the way that he was able to be a part of that. So, hats offhim.[00:23:09] Zack Greenburg: yeah, I think it takes a special kind of guts to be able to, you know, I mean, he was a well paid executive with a cushy music job, you know, to leave that world, start your own thing. I mean, I know they had, you know, big backers and everything, but like to take a risk once you've already experienced that level of success and to go out and start something, you know, as opposed to starting something from scratch when you have nothing anyway.I mean, it, takes a lot of gumption to do that. So, you know, again, yes, a pretty cool second act for Kevin miles.[00:23:38] Dan Runcie: Indeed, the next group here, our impact runs deep. It is Nicki Will Smith at 28, Swiss beats 27, LL Cool J, 26, Coach K and P, 25, Julie Greenwald, 24. The E40 23, Pharrell 22, and Rick Ross, 21.[00:24:01] Zack Greenburg: Yeah. I think, that's a pretty strong, deck there. And I think also, you know, here, you find some people who, you could argue should be higher or lower based on, you know, how much of their career was done in the hip hop music world, right? Like Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, Will Smith.Obviously those are huge crossover acts. but I think they all got a lot of points from some of the voters because, you know, that is in one way, the measure of a mogul, like you're diversifying your portfolio and whether that's by owning different things or, you know, by getting into, different types of performance, you know, on the silver screen, I think that's a viable path too.but just from like a purely musical entrepreneurial perspective, I would highlight, Swiss Beats and Pharrell, who I think, you know, the two of them are more influential than anybody in terms of like, I'd say Swizz in terms of art and Pharrell in terms of fashion. and you know, some of the things they've done around those two areas and, you know, Pharrell certainly, now with LVMH, but also before with Ice Cream, Billionaire Boys Club, you know, he was very active in starting his own things on the fashion side.And, you know, kind of inspiring artists to do that. you know, would we have had a Yeezy if we hadn't had Pharrell, you know, doing what he was doing and, you know, and even doing what he did with Adidas? you know, I don't know about that. And, Swiss beads certainly, you know, not only from the art side of things, but you know, it's a really impressive art collection.I did a story on him a few years ago and, you know, he's got like, Jeff Kuhn sculptures and Basquiat's and Warhol's and his, you know, like in his foyer. I mean, it's, pretty impressive stuff. but the way that he moves behind the scenes, as sort of like a corporate brand whisperer, at places, you know, like Bacardi, Lotus, you know, this goes on, you know, I think he, he's sort of like more quietlyinfluential than, some folks realize. And, you know, certainly has been earning, on par with, you know, with all the, you know, most of the names, if not higher than most of the names we've mentioned so far. and you know, what he's done on the, both of them, what they've done on the production side, also hard to top.So that must count for something as well. I kind of went more than one shout out there, didn't I? So[00:26:06] Dan Runcie: Yeah. No, that was good. That was good.I'm glad you mentioned the two of them though, because if you didn't, I probably would've called the other one out. The thing about Swiss as well, everything that he's done with versus specifically also embodies this idea and definition of a mogul because he was able to be.A kingmaker in the sense of creating opportunities for others. He did that through the equity that he was able to give all of those early participants in versus in trailer itself. And then additionally, with the careers that we're able to have a boost because of. everything that happened, with the matchups from versus specifically, you look at someone like Ashanti, who is now doing tours and pop it up every now and then she wasn't doing that before her versus and her battle versus Keisha Cole was one of the not, if not the most watched one that we've had.You look at Jadakiss and everything that he's been able to do since his epic showdown against, with Lox versus Dipset with that versus you look at Jeezy versus Gucci Mane. I know that versus definitely had its peak popularity during the pandemic, but that kind of stuff that he was able to do with Timbaland, I think also speaks so much to everything that he's been able to do there.And another person I want to mention to that was in this group as well that I think is similar is LL Cool J because I think similar to the way that. Swiss beets is Ella is also with someone that's been involved with multimedia with everything from the jump. He was the 1st artist to truly breakthrough from Def Jam and did it as a teenager.So, of course, he gets plenty of shout out for that, but he's also always been trying to find ways to look out for that next generation of artists. And he's been doing some of that more recently with rock the bells, and that's its own. Company and entity now where they have a festival coming up as well to celebrate things that are happening with hip hops anniversary.So it's been cool to see him do things as well. And I'll give a very brief shout out here to, coach K and P because they, similar to how I mentioned, Kevin Liles were able to build and grow a company and then sell it for, I believe, forget the exact sale price for, quality control. But they were able to do that thanks in part to a lot of the work that Ethiopia had done, helping to give quality control, the platform that it did, and especially in an era where I think it's harder for a record label to have a true brand, they were able to help give it a boost.[00:28:36] Zack Greenburg: That's true. And on that note of labels, I think Julie Greenwald, there's a mention, you know, she and Craig Kalman, who's mentioned, in an earlier grouping, you know, run Atlantic together. And there's a lot of, of music that we wouldn't have seen if it had been for the two of them, you know, running the show over there.So, shout out to Julie. I mean, the only one actually we haven't discussed here with E40 and Rick Ross. And I don't know, you know, probably get moving, but, do you think Rick Ross deserves to be number 21 on this entire list? Like ahead of Pharrell, ahead of, you know, some of the other names on here. I was surprised that he was ranked this high.[00:29:09] Dan Runcie: I love the spicy questions. Cause this is what people wanted to hear the podcast about, right? They wanted to hear one of us, you know, poke the bear a little bit.If Rick Ross was able to nail that dive in the pool, do you think you would have ranked him higher?[00:29:21] Zack Greenburg: Ha ha ha ha ha ha. No, no, I wouldn't. I mean, I still know. I mean, you know, like I get it, you know, he's called the boss that he must be a mogul, You know, and, some of the things he's done in terms of, you know, Bel Air and Maybach music and all that. Sure. But like, you know, when you put them up against like some of the other ones, did he really do something new or was he more just like following a, blueprint that had worked for others before and, you know, executing it to a degree success, but like, again, not, you know, not to the level of, let's say Pharrell.I think maybe I just, I'm salty that he ended up ahead of Pharrell. I think Pharrell is just way more influential and Mowgli, but, I don't know. What do you think?[00:29:59] Dan Runcie: So, I've read 2 of Ross's books and I interviewed him once on Trapital. I think that, to your point, he did follow the blueprint that we saw from others. I think he is smart about the types of partnerships he does, but it does feel like a ditty light. Type of playbook that he's been able to do and build.And I do think a lot of it makes sense. He may not necessarily have the large media entities the way that he does. Although I do think he's overdue for some type of comedy show or some type of reality show just following him around because I think he's hilarious. And anytime that he gets that, it could just generate something unique.And I'm sure he's been hit up about it. I do think that he's done well for himself. Just thinking about. Now, how his career is growing, I think it's been what, 16, 17 years since hustling 1st came out. I think in this range, there is some flexibility there in terms of like, where people are in certain ways.I get why he may not necessarily be as high. I'm sure if you looked at the net worth or the earnings, that some of the people that are lower than him may actually be higher. I think 1 of the knocks potentially is although Maybach music was cool. I wrote about this in Trapit as well. I think there was a missed opportunity.And part of that comes from, huh, did Ross do all the things that he probably could have done from a leadership perspective to especially like, when Meek Mill and Wally were beefing and stuff. And I think Ross had a bit more of a laissez faire approach to things, which in some ways is kind of the opposite of King making as we're talking about this, right?Can we really bring folks together and make something larger than it is. I think it was a bit tough in general for people to try to do everything themselves, try to be the boss of this label, which is signed to a different label because Rick Ross was signed to a different label than MNG was himself. And I think anytime you have that type of dynamic, it's just splitting the leadership interests. So I hear you.[00:32:00] Zack Greenburg: Yeah. So then how much of a mogul are you, if your label is really, you know, so I guess everybody's labels on somebody else's label and have you distributed by something, but you know, it's like when they're like multiple labels kind of, you know, intertwined with your label, it kind of causes the question.are you really the boss? If you have several bosses that you're answering to, but you know, I think actually though. in Rick Ross's defense, what he's done with Wingstop, I mean, that is pretty unique and, I don't know that anybody else on this list has something comparable in that space.So, you know, maybe that's why, I think, you know, by virtue of that, you could put them pretty high up. And maybe that's what some of the judges were thinking, you know, but he also ended up on a lot of lists, you know, so some of the judges just kind of like, maybe we're getting to some of the judges sent rank lists, and they're like, you know, this person is the top and they should get the most points and other people were like, here are my people.And you can just rank them evenly. and I think Rick Ross ended up on a lot of those lists. So, you know. I think again, maybe like I was alluding to earlier, he's a bit of a compiler, nothing wrong with that, you know, you can get into the hall of fame by compiling 3000 hits, but, it's interesting to see how, how the opinions differ. That's the whole fun of it.[00:33:06] Dan Runcie: He runs his business is almost like how a small business owner would in a number of ways where he has a bunch of car washes and, you know, his is 1 of the family members does that he has his wing stops, right? He has that. And it is a bit of this, like, mogul dumbness from that perspective in terms of like, okay, I have my hands in these things and I've hired people to have, you know, different roles within that that doesn't necessarily have things in aggregate. It's a bit more of the strip mall mentality as opposed to the, you know, building a skyscraper that could then build other skyscrapers, but it's something worth mentioning, but I hope we keep that up with a few of the other rankings we have coming up as we dig into the top 20, here.So, yeah, let's start with 20. So, 20, Queen Latifah, I think that she and, Ice Cube, who we'll get into in a minute, were one of the first that noticed, hey, I may not be able to do this rap thing forever, what are areas that I can expand this multimedia empire and everything I'm building.She was able to do this with Living Single, the show that was Friends before Friends was, and even the way that she was able to show young black people that were having, you know, highly sought after roles, but they still had their interpersonal dynamics. It was cool. It was refreshing. It was aspirational, which I do think that a lot of the black sitcoms were in the 90s.And she was able to do that, continue finding ways to put other people on as well through the work that she did. She was also willing to take risks. Like I remember when she was in set it off, people had a bunch of questions about, Oh, you're going to play a lesbian in this heist movie. What is this going to do for your career?And she was willing to do that. And I think she is always, you know, be willing to take risks. So, you know, shout out to her and I'm glad that several people have mentioned her[00:34:56] Zack Greenburg: Yeah. And I think she gets credit for, like you say, diversifying her portfolio. you know, into the acting world. it's worth noting, you know, she was barely ahead of Rick Ross. but you know, there is a big difference between 21 and 20. It's the top 20. So, again, I think, you know, she was a bit of a compiler, but there were a couple of people who ranked her in the top 10.and, you know, I think just like in terms of the breadth of her career, you know, the longevity, the diversity of the things that she's gotten into. you know, even if it's not as much ownership as somebody, even like a Rick Ross, it's just like, having your hands in a lot of pies and like that really counts for something as a mogul.So, I think it makes sense to see you there.[00:35:36] Dan Runcie: Agreed 19 is Eminem. So let's talk about it. How do we feel about Eminem in 19?[00:35:43] Zack Greenburg: You know, I think it's a weird one, honestly. you know, there's no doubting, his lyrical prowess and where, you know, where he kind of stacks up as part of like the pantheon of lyricists, like fine. But is he really a mogul? I mean, he's somebody who has been, you know, very reclusive at times. Who has, you know, kind of gotten in his own way at other times. I mean, I could see ranking him up here though, just by virtue of ownership of the music and sort of like the quality and quantity of his catalog. you know, what he did with D12, you know, he did have shady records and, you know, and all that.So again, you know, there, there is kind of a layer cake of a label situation, like some of the folks who mentioned earlier across, but, you know, that was at least important to him to set up, you know, as his continued ownership of, You know, his work and, you know, certainly when it comes to like raw commercial prowess, you know, Eminem, is one of the best selling hip hop artists of all time.If not the best, depending on how you look at it. And just, you know, simply by virtue of the amount of revenue he generated, you know, throughout the late 90s and early aughts at the peak of the sort of CD age there. you know, that deserves, some kind of something, even if he wasn't running around starting his own, you know, side businesses as much as some of these other folks[00:37:02] Dan Runcie: Best selling artist of the 2000s by a pretty strong amount, I believe, and has the most of any genre, right? And the most streamed song of the 2000s as well, at least on Spotify with Lose Yourself, and I'm pretty sure Till I Collapse and maybe a couple of others aren't too far. Behind as Will Page as Spotify's former chief economist said, anytime Eminem farts or burps or releases anything on a streaming service, it provides a huge bump to everything in this back catalog.So, I still laugh about that, but I do think that speaks to it there and. If, correct me if I'm wrong, but I think he was one of the first hip hop artists to have a Sirius XM channel himself.So that's something that's unique and obviously Sirius is still doing its thing. So, shout out to him there. A bit higher than I probably would have ranked him, but that's why it's interesting to get the group results here. Ah, this one's gonna be spicy. Number 18. Your boy, Suge Knight.[00:38:02] Zack Greenburg: Yeah, you know, I mean, I think this is one of the tougher ones on the entire list. You know, this is not like a list of, Ms. Congeniality or Mr. Congeniality, as you'll see, you know, some of the other names on here. Obviously, you know, Suge is in jail. he's been involved in the death of, you know, human beings that like that is, you know, not sort of like what you're after in a mogul here, but, enough people, you know, I guess felt that the business, if you just, you know, looking at it from a pure business perspective, was enough to put them up here. And, you know, there is no arguing that death row at its peak was one of the most influential record labels, you know, not just in hip hop, but of anything. I mean, any genre, when death row was at its hottest, I don't know any, kind of moment where any other, you know, you'd have to stack that up against peak Motown or, you know, Atlantic or something like that, but, you know, that was really like a, peak moment. So, you know, I think this is one of the things we run into on this list like if somebody exhibits, a level of, you know, sort of business ingenuity, you know, that counts for something and, you know, the other things that you do in your life and your career, you know, we'll detract from that, but, you know, what you did at your peak, I think will get you pretty far in a list like this when people kind of count, you know, we kind of count sort of like the ceiling as opposed to the average, in some cases. So, I don't know. What do you think?[00:39:27] Dan Runcie: These are the two most impressive business moves that Suge Knight has done. Number two is shaking down Vanilla Ice to get his points for everything that he did on the album that had Ice Ice Baby there. Because he was able to use that money to then start and co found Death Row with Dr. Dre. That's number two.Number one is at the 1995 Source Awards where he publicly makes his Call to attract Tupac to say, Hey, I know you're in jail, but we're riding with you. Tupac wasn't signed there at the time, but he knew that this was an opportunity. Tupac likely needed somewhere to call a home and he called his shot. He was able to make it happen.I know everyone talks about the diddy shot about, you know, being all in the video death row. And that, of course, is infamous in its own right. But I think the number one thing that should night did is that that said. those 2 things speak to what should night is, 1, it is that muscle and the prowess of being able to overpower a situation and then take advantage.And I think those were things that he was good at. That said, I don't think he was necessarily strong as a. Business leader, the company imploded in large part. And I don't think it imploded because of Dr. Dre, it imploded because of all of the things, all the shenanigans. And I think for what he was building, some of that just got a little too close to the sun, unfortunately. And, that's Chuck Knight[00:40:49] Zack Greenburg: And, I think that, you know, in some of the reporting I've done over the years, One of the things people say is that Shug and a lot of the guys around him, you know, it wasn't that they were necessarily like that. It's just they kind of had been watching too many bad gangster movies and the music business, didn't know what to do with somebody like Suge Knight.And so the more he kind of like played this role, the more he grew into it to where, to the point where he was actually living sort of a bad gangster movie. and sort of like created, turned himself into a monster. Yeah, so I think like the evolution. or the evolution, of somebody like Suge Knight is sort of fascinating in terms of like what you can, what sort of playing a role can do to you, over the course of time.[00:41:32] Dan Runcie: Agreed. And well said number 17 here is America's most wanted ice cube. I'll start here to kick things off. I think that Ice Cube, like Queen Latifah mentioned earlier, was one of the early ones who had said that he knew that living and doing everything off a raft wasn't gonna last forever. And I think a lot of it was because he experienced some of the brunt and ugliness of it.I mean, we've all seen the Straight Outta Compton movie. He goes into Jerry Heller's office. He starts smashing shit. He releases no Vaseline. There was definitely a no fucks given that carried through even after he was done with NWA, but he saw what this industry is like as well and then that's when he starts writing screenplays.And then that's how Friday because the thing becomes a thing. And then. His career just continues to take off after that he still dabbled in rap and did his thing, but he definitely became known early on for one of the people that took a risk with cube entertainment and everything that he was able to do there.And with any of the movies that he had, whether it was the movies with Mike Epps and plenty others, I do believe that most of these movies were pretty profitable. And he was able to. Do it work within the confines that he had and just continue to build everything he did from a career. We've seen him expand as well into everything that he's done with the big 3 specifically giving a home for basketball players that can still play, but maybe they can't make, you know, a 13 person NBA roster anymore.I do think that some of his more recent news highlights that are a bit more politically driven or him walking around with Tucker Carlson and probably take it away from some of the more prominent memories of Hugh Ice Cube is, but yeah, that's why I had had him or that's why he, I think deserves to be, you know, where he is, on the list.[00:43:27] Zack Greenburg: Yeah. And I think it's interesting, you know, you see, Eminem, Suge Knight, Ice Cube, all together, you know, they're all, inextricably connected to Dr. Dre. one way or the other. Right. and you know, would there, would Dre have been Dre without the three of them? you know, at different phases of his career, you know, I don't know, I mean, I think certainly what, Ice Cube did as part of NWA, you know, I wouldn't say that, that NWA was like.like a business first organization. But like that wasn't the point of NWA and if it hadn't been for NWA, I don't think you would have been able to have business first organizations come out of hip hop in the way that you did. and certainly, you know, somebody like Dr. Dre, so. I think he gets extra points for that.and, you know, this is probably why, you know, he was again, I don't know, was he compiler? He was, you know, he had like a lot of kind of middling, a lot of lists, a couple of top 10 votes, you know? So, you know, I think again, everybody has their favorite and he's up there for a lot of folks.[00:44:27] Dan Runcie: Agreed. Number 16 is Drake. Should we poke the bear again?[00:44:33] Zack Greenburg: Yeah. Does Drake deserve to be at number 16 on this list?[00:44:37] Dan Runcie: This one surprised me, I was very surprised at the number of people that had him on the list, because you can make a case for the opposite, right? It's similar to the M and M thing, but almost to the extreme because M and M, yes, most commercially successful artists, XYZ. There's other artists that are less commercially successful at M and M that did more in that mogul definition but for Drake, it's even bigger of a Delta between these two, because here you have the most streamed artists of all time. So clearly commercially successful on its own, but people believe that OVO. Records or OVO sound itself actually could hurt an artist's career. And when you think about that, you think about some of the other multimedia things that he's done.I know he's been active as an investor and I know that people like Nicki Minaj and others have said, Oh, you know, Drake's a low key billionaire. He just doesn't want you to know it personally. Again, he may be, I mean, I'm not sure what he may not disclose, but it isn't always just about wealth. It's like, what opportunities were you able to create for each other?I do think it's good. That drink has been able to have different people that have been working alongside that. I think did get a bit of that drink stimulus package. And I think that's something that is quite debated, but I do think that. I feel like 21 Savage has definitely benefited from it. I mean, he was already commercially successful, but for him and Drake to do a joint album together was huge.I think it was the same way that it was huge for Future and the same way that the Migos going on tour with Drake in 2018 was huge for them and anything else that Drake continues to do from that perspective. So I think it is, you know, debatable, but I mean, people do definitely add some weight to the artists themselves.[00:46:18] Zack Greenburg: Yeah. And, you know, I think he should be around Eminem and whether they're both too high is an open question, but, you know, there's no doubting the commercial viability of what he's done. He did start more side businesses in Eminem, right? With OVO, whether it's the label, the festival, the clothing line, you know, he started a whiskey brand called Virginia black, which I tried once.It tasted okay. but I don't think it's selling, you know, I don't know if he's even still doing it. yeah, he is definitely involved as a startup investor, so maybe, you know, we'll see some exits and we start to think of him differently at that point. But, yeah, you know, again, I think it's, some voters just kind of overweighted, you know, musical prowess and pop culture influence.And if you're talking about that, I, I don't know anybody who's been as influential in the past 15 years. I mean, he's, you know, he's the most streamed artist of all time and that's got to count for something.[00:47:08] Dan Runcie: Right. I know his cannabis line failed, but there's a lot of people, even people that we'll get to in this list that have also had failed or struggling cannabisbusinesses. And, there's a lot that we could discuss there, but moving on number 15 is Sylvia Robinson, the originator.[00:47:26] Zack Greenburg: I think she deserves to be in the top five, personally. because if there were no Sylvia Robinson, yeah, I mean, I don't know that we have hip hop and, you know, it's, you know, for those who don't know the story, she was running sugar hill records with her husband, Joe sylvia was actually a child star singer herself.And, you know, they kind of had this like middling existence with their label. And then all of a sudden she's at this birthday party that she didn't even want to go to in Harlem and she sees Lovebug Starsky up on the microphone. A hip hop hippie to the hippie to the hip hip hop. You know, this is early, early seventies.She's never heard anything like it. All the kids, you know, hands in the air, like you just don't care. And the whole thing. she tries to get Lovebug to sign. There's some kind of dispute, like with his management, never happens. And so she just goes to the pizzeria in New Jersey, finds three kids, get him, gets them to talk real fast over this record is how she described it.and that's, you know, that's Rapper's Delight. That's the first hip hop song on Wax. That's the first hit. you know, that sort of spawns the whole genre. So, you could certainly argue, that, you know, she, borrowed or she hired, hired people who borrowed or whatever to do this, you know, like the idea that, that the first hip hop, track on wax was like, you know, originated in a pizza shop in New Jersey is really unfortunate cause it started at the Bronx, but like, you know, Sylvia came from Harlem.She, you know, she, she knew that world. Like, you know, she was part of the music business and, for better or worse, she took hip hop from being, you know, just basically like spoken word in person kind of thing to being, you know, national events. Would it have happened eventually?Yeah, I think so. But you know, who knows? I mean, it could have taken years longer and if it took years longer, you know, are we going to have the eighties with like run DMC and Def Jam and all that? Like, you know, I don't know. I mean, it, could have taken a lot longer to get off the ground if she hadn't done what she'd done.And, you know, I don't think we, I don't think we should really be dinging Sylvia Robinson for her Machiavellian tactics, given some of the other people on this list, you know, we're talking like Suge Knight and whoever else, you know, there's quite nefarious characters, you know, as we get higher up too in this list.So, you know, I don't think anything she did was. remotely as bad as, as like a lot of the dudes on this list. and, you know, so, you know, let's, I think we give her her due and yeah, I would definitely put her higher, but, you know, I think that's part of the deal when, when you have somebody who's that early on.You know, people are going to say, Oh, well, you know, the total gross is not quite as much as so and so or whatever the case may be. And she wasn't as famous as some of the artists. So, but you know, she's up there, I mean, ahead of some pretty big names, Drake, Eminem, what have you. So, I think she's getting some flowers here[00:50:00] Dan Runcie: The total gross knock is always one that makes me roll my eyes a bit because even if you take out the inflation aspect and the amount of money that's now in the industry, this is something that happens with pioneers in any type of industry. They are the ones that take the early hits to make it possible.She and her work is what made it possible for rappers to like, she and her workers have made it possible for the message and anything else that we then see after that. Yes. Sugar Hill. records did have its struggles, afterward, like many other labels. But what do you think about broader context of the eighties being a very tough time in general for black music?And there were only a certain number of decision makers in power that could make that happen. Yeah. You have to take that into account. And then additionally, she did stuff outside of even just this record label itself. As you mentioned, she was a recording artist herself. She also owned a nightclub. So there were other mogul type things that she had her hands.And so shout out to Sylvia, who knows where this would be without her.[00:51:00] Zack Greenburg: And probably worth caveating also that, you know, she did have some, Disputes over paying artists, as the years went on. So did like really a lot of people on this list is we could do like a whole separate, you know, like has some kind of dispute on how they pay artists. So, you know, that, that's probably worth noting too, but yeah, I mean, so does everybody else.And, you know, I think she deserves her flowers.[00:51:22] Dan Runcie: Number 14, Dame Dash,[00:51:25] Zack Greenburg: Another, another hot one coming in. I mean, I think a lot of people would disagree with this, but you know, some people would put them even higher. I mean, I think he might be the most polarizing name on this entire list. Like some people had on top five, you know, some people didn't list them at all.you know, I think it kind of comes in. We've had this conversation before. Would there be a Jay Z without a Damon Dash? you know, I mean, I think so, but it's that part of the, you know, we've talked about him in the context of startups and do you, you know, you need a different kind of founder for your like pre seed days than you do for your series B.you know, if you're like a mafia, family, you need like a wartime Don, you know, versus like a peacetime Don or whatever it's called. But like, you know, I think, Dame Dash is a wartime Don. He's a seed stage startup founder. and he does it fair as well. You know, when it comes to like the growth stage and the corporate boardrooms and stuff, but, you know, there's no denying his brilliance.you know, I think what he did, you know, certainly with rock aware, you know, expanding, the Roc-A-Fella empire beyond music. you know, maybe he realized that Jay was eventually going to leave and that they just, it wasn't going to be forever. And so he wanted to get his hands into, you know, as many different areas as he could, but, you know, there's like a lot of pro and a fair bit of con, but, you know, I think again, he's one who, you know, the pro outweighed the con, he didn't kill anybody, you know, so there's some people on here who did.yeah, the con is only like so much con in my opinion.[00:52:56] Dan Runcie: This conversation makes me think about, that backstage documentary that. Roc-A-Fella had put out after the hard knock life tour. And there's that infamous scene of Dave dash yelling and swearing at Kevin Lyles, who was at Def Jam at the time about the jackets and where what logo was supposed to be, or something other than that.And thinking about that in context now of like, you know, how we talked about Kevin Lyles and everything he was able to do from that run and still can continue to do. And with where Dame Dash is, is in his career, Dame Dash doing his thing. I think he very much lived through and practice and preach the ownership standards that worked for him, where he has Dame Dash Studios, Dame Dash this, and he's been able to.Create exactly what he wanted to. We heard him on that infamous 2015 breakfast club interview where he's yelling at DJ Envy and Charlemagne about, Oh, well, if your son wants a job, can you get him a job here at power 105 or whatever? No. Well, I can do him at where I'm at. And as comic as the delivery was, there is some aspect of mogul dumb.That is a bit of that King making aspect of, okay, can you create opportunities for others around you? What those opportunities look like definitely vary. And I think that is a factor. So I do highlight that is something that Dame is able to do. And Dave is also similar to he's similar to a polarizing basketball player in the sense that the media may look and be like, why do you all fuck with this guy?Like, what's going on? But if you ask the people that are actually in it, a lot of that would be like, oh, well, you got to look at Dame dash, Dame dash is the guy. And when I have. Interviewed. I'm sure you've interviewed and talked to many of young artists, too, or young label executives, too. A lot of them will reference Dave Dash.A lot of them will look at what he was able to do alongside Roc-A-Fella, almost in the same way that, you know, players will swear by Kyrie or swear by James Harden or some other type of athlete that may be polarizing in their own right. And the media is like, Oh, why do you all like this guy? And it's like, Oh, well, no, you don't understand.So there's something about. The people, and obviously I say that being self aware is us as people more so on the media side, as opposed to being in it themselves. But there's something about these young artists and moguls as well that have always looked up and respected what Dame has built. And even though it may not resonate, like, personally, I acknowledge that.[00:55:23] Zack Greenburg: I would say, if you're going to make a basketball reference, Maybe not personality, but like basketball style, I'd almost liken him to Carmelo Anthony, you know, like he's an isolationist. He's a scorer, like, you know, he may not be very good at distributing the basketball, but like, you know, you throw him the ball in the corner and he's going to find a way to get it in.And, You know, like a lot of people wouldn't think that he belongs in the Hall of Fame at all, you know, but some people would, be insistent on it. So, you know, yeah, I think that sort of like singular focus, you know, you could definitely give him credit for that,[00:55:55] Dan Runcie: Agreed. Number 13, we are Cohen.[00:55:58] Zack Greenburg: man, another like bulldozer of a human being, but, you know, certainly somebody who, you know, maybe he has also got the finger roll, you know, like he, he can have a light touch when needed. you know, I think just like in terms of longevity, we talk about longevity with some of the names on this list, you know, Leroy was there in the very beginning of hip hop, you know, managing rappers, and it gives the road manager run DMC, taking the leader

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Episode 40: Blk on the Scene with Melissa Potter

BLK ON THE SCENE - NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY!

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 59:39

We are delighted to welcome Melissa C. Potter to the Blk on the Scene fam this week! Melissa is a New York native and an expert at the issues of Race, Identity, Culture, Equity, and Social Justice, which she masterfully manages moments of crisis with her unflappable and vibrant style. Just peep her Instagram to see the fabulous eyewear and fashions! Melissa is a thought leader with a proven track record of creating meaningful social change through her expertise in spearheading social impact strategies and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across non-profit organizations and global brands. Currently, she serves as the Vice-President, Strategy and Impact at Paramount Global, where she supervises each brand's commitment to the long-term social impact of cultural shifts in society. We get to learn how she got her start as a teenager “interning” with a family friend who was a DJ, leveraging that hustle, curiosity and passion to being a college record label rep at Northeastern University in Boston at the height of the explosion of Hip-Hop and Rap to learning the business from OGs like Mona Scott and Chris Lighty. She witnessed first hand the impact that entertainers such as Method Man, 50 Cent and more had when they hosted their community focused events which served as early inspiration to the field of social impact. Melissa openly shares her trajectory from the music industry to the political and social impact space where her ingenuity led to her winning the prize for Human Rights at the Venice Film Festival plus receiving a 2018 NAACP Image Award nomination as Impact Producer for the film “The Rape of Recy Taylor”. Potter received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Northeastern University and Masters in Corporation Communication and Public Relations from New York University. She serves as the first woman and the first African American Chair of the Board for the National Job Corps Association and is Chair of the Board of Directors of Fostering Change for Children. She was awarded “Change Agent of the Year” in 2018 from the Digital Diversity Network, is a Webby Anthem Awards juror and a Diversity Committee Member for Transform Films. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Melissa's RECEIPTS and her story from a self described “little bossy girl” to being an all around BOSS is just the inspiration we all need to trust our vision and keep the faith! Thanks for listening to Blk on the Scene. We hope that you will tune in for more exciting guests and conversations from this season. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review and rating. Episode Mentions: Melissa C. Potter - https://melissacpotter.com/ Content for Change - https://contentforchange.paramount.com/ Mona Scott - Young - https://www.instagram.com/monascottyoung/?hl=en Violator Records - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violator_(company) Northeastern University - https://www.northeastern.edu/ Alpha Kappa Alpha - https://aka1908.com/ Style Eyes Optical - https://styleeyesoptical.com/

N'Courage & N'Spire Podcast EP 70 - Disability, Creativity & Understanding Why Inclusion Matters Feat. George Doman

The N'Courage & N'Spire Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 60:54

Episode Info: In this episode Durell is joined by hip-hop artist, disability advocate, and digital marketing specialist George Doman. Durell and George begin the episode talking about his early years and his early memories of music. He shares that he feels like the hip-hop culture relates and shows similarity with what it's like to have a disability and that's why he felt such a connection to the culture early on in life. Durell and George talk about what led him to wanting to become a disability advocate. He shares his specific experiences working in a recording studio and being discriminated against and how that really made him want to talk about what it's like having a disability and paving the way for the future of those living with disabilities. George and Durell talk about his experience meeting Chris Lighty. He shares that he always looked up to the business people behind the scenes which is what led him to want to pivot and shift his focus to working toward getting a job on the business side working for a label. He shares that he's looked at the data and he discovered that there aren't many opportunities and positions for people with disabilities at major record labels. Durell shares that's what prompted and motivated him to write his e-book to share his story about his journey and give people in a similar situation hope and inspiration to chase their dreams. Durell and George end the episode talking about the work he did for the Netflix documentary entitled “Rising Phoenix” and his song being a part of the soundtrack which led to him winning a Sports Emmy in 2020. Durell and George talk about why it's important to share their stories with as many media outlets as possible because when they get discovered by someone new their old accomplishments are new to those just discovering them. For more information on George Doman, please visit his social media profiles and website below: Website: http://georgetragic.com/ Facebook: @George Doman Instagram: @georgetragic

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N'Courage & N'Spire Podcast EP 70 - Disability, Creativity & Understanding Why Inclusion Matters Feat. George Doman

The N'Courage & N'Spire Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 60:54

Episode Info: In this episode Durell is joined by hip-hop artist, disability advocate, and digital marketing specialist George Doman. Durell and George begin the episode talking about his early years and his early memories of music. He shares that he feels like the hip-hop culture relates and shows similarity with what it's like to have a disability and that's why he felt such a connection to the culture early on in life. Durell and George talk about what led him to wanting to become a disability advocate. He shares his specific experiences working in a recording studio and being discriminated against and how that really made him want to talk about what it's like having a disability and paving the way for the future of those living with disabilities. George and Durell talk about his experience meeting Chris Lighty. He shares that he always looked up to the business people behind the scenes which is what led him to want to pivot and shift his focus to working toward getting a job on the business side working for a label. He shares that he's looked at the data and he discovered that there aren't many opportunities and positions for people with disabilities at major record labels. Durell shares that's what prompted and motivated him to write his e-book to share his story about his journey and give people in a similar situation hope and inspiration to chase their dreams. Durell and George end the episode talking about the work he did for the Netflix documentary entitled “Rising Phoenix” and his song being a part of the soundtrack which led to him winning a Sports Emmy in 2020. Durell and George talk about why it's important to share their stories with as many media outlets as possible because when they get discovered by someone new their old accomplishments are new to those just discovering them. For more information on George Doman, please visit his social media profiles and website below: Website: http://georgetragic.com/ Facebook: @George Doman Instagram: @georgetragic

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Ep. 1315 Jermaine Stone | Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo

Italian Wine Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 30:46

Welcome to Episode 1306 on Italian Wine Podcast, today on Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo she will be interviewing Jermaine Stone. More About today's guest: A Bronx native, cru luv wine's president and CEO Jermaine stone was raised worlds away from wine country with plans to become a rapper. by age 19 he had already made appearances on XM radio, bet and hot 97, and had the attention of prominent figures in music including Chris Lighty and LL Cool J. A temporary job packing boxes in the shipping department at Zachys wine auctions, though, persuaded him to make a career in fine wine. there, Jermaine would begin an accomplished 9-year career with them, learning the intricacies of fine wine warehousing and shipping, client service, and auctioneering. he rose to the position of logistics manager, overseeing the inbound and outbound transport of $60 million worth of fine wine annually. In 2013 Jermaine left Zachys to become one of the founding directors of wally's auctions, the New York-based subsidiary of a major Los Angeles wine retailer. at wally's, he used talents and expertise in auctioneering, operations, and business development to co-create and implement the full client experience, including the auction website and online bidding application; live simulcasted auction bidding; warehousing of collections for sale; and distribution and fulfillment of client purchases. in addition to these major operational roles, he served as an auctioneer and public speaker at commercial and charity auctions and provided strategic advice to Wally's president and vice president. After leaving wallys, jermaine founded cru luv selections, a New York-based wine branding and marketing firm dedicated to blending the best elements of wine and hip hop culture. Find out more about today's guest: https://wineandhiphop.com/about Instagram: @ wineandhiphopshow Facebook: @ Wine & Hip Hop YouTube: @theoriginalwinehiphop More about Juliana Colangelo: Juliana Colangelo is a Vice President at Colangelo & Partners, the leading wine and spirits communications agency in the U.S. Juliana joined Colangelo & Partners in 2013 with previous experience in events, hospitality, and nonprofit development. During her tenure at C&P, Juliana has led the development of the California office, growing the agency's domestic presence to a dedicated office of 13 people with representation of leading wine companies such as Jackson Family Wines, Far Niente, Charles Krug Winery, Foley Family Wines and more. Juliana has completed her WSET Level 3 and her eMBA in Wine Business with Sonoma State University, allowing her to bring a strategic and sales-oriented approach to communications strategy for the agency. In 2021, Juliana was named one of PR News' Top Women in PR in the “Rising Stars” category. In 2022 Juliana became a Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador. To learn more visit: Instagram: www.instagram.com/julezcolang/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/jules.colangelo/ Twitter: twitter.com/JulezColang LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-colan…lo-mba-04345539/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/colangelopr/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ColangeloPR Twitter: twitter.com/ColangeloPR LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/colangel…public-relations Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Jeezy Talks New Album Drop, Teaming Back Up With DJ Drama, Street Cred, Chris Lighty + More

The Breakfast Club

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 33:59

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Mona Scott-Young's Influence On Culture Goes Beyond Love & Hip Hop

Trapital

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 37:28

Mona Scott-Young is best-known for producing the Love & Hip Hop reality TV series on VH1. The franchise debuted in 2011 has remained a TV fixture today through industry-wide changes with TV and around 30 different seasons aired. However, it's Young's ability to permeate hip-hop culture into the mainstream that's been the true calling card.Before Love & Hip Hop, Mona managed talent in music. She was a co-founder for Violator with the late Chris Lighty, and was behind memorable brand partnerships such as Busta Rhymes and Courvoisier, Missy Elliott with Reebok and Adidas, and the landmark 50 Cent-Vitamin Water deal, among many others back then, such deals were harder to cut than nowadays.It was during this time in music when Mona was introduced to the fascinating lives of hip-hop wives, which led to Love & Hip-Hop's creation. But Mona, who also founded and runs Monami Productions,has more stories to tell about the hip-hop industry. She's teaming up with another well-known TV producer, 50 Cent, on “Hip-Hop Homicides,” which debuts later this year.Mona's influence on the world of hip-hop reaches further than most realize. To hear how Mona moved the culture forward, you'll want to listen to our show. Here's everything we covered: [2:59] How does Love & Hip Hop stay fresh?[4:45] Biggest challenge for reality TV in social-media age[7:55] Love & Hip Hop success stories [9:07] Influencing other hip-hop-related series[11:15] Increased programming around hip-hop[14:21] How reality shows fit into today's streaming landscape[19:00] Mona's career in music and artist-brand deals[24:52] Brand deals for Love & Hip Hop talent [28:27] Network pressures to expand the Love & Hip Hop brand[30:06] Scrutiny on the show's content[34:01] Future of Love & Hip Hop Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | SoundCloud | Stitcher | Overcast | Amazon | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSSHost: Dan Runcie, @RuncieDan, trapital.coGuests: Mona Scott-Youngs, @monascottyoung Sponsors: MoonPay is the leader in web3 infrastructure. They have partnered with Timbaland, Snoop Dogg, and many more. To learn more, visit moonpay.com/trapital HitPiece is your place to discover new NFTs from your favorite artists. Learn more today at hitpiece.com Enjoy this podcast? Rate and review the podcast here! ratethispodcast.com/trapital Trapital is home for the business of hip-hop. Gain the latest insights from hip-hop's biggest players by reading Trapital's free weekly memo. TRANSCRIPTION[00:00:00] Mona Scott-Young: These were women who were living in the shadows of the men in their lives who had achieved all the fame and the success, and how were these women leveraging the relationships that they were in and the things that they were doing to get to where they wanted to be in life. So I always framed it as an opportunity, so you're getting these stories, right? All of the heartbreak and all of the joy, the highs, the lows. But in exchange, these women are also getting this platform where they can build their brands, build their businesses. [00:00:39] Dan Runcie: Hey, welcome to The Trapital podcast. I'm your host and the founder of Trapital, Dan Runcie. This podcast is your place to gain insights from executives in music, media, entertainment, and more, who are taking hip hop culture to the next level. [00:00:59] Dan Runcie: Today's guest is the producer and entrepreneur, Mona Scott-Young. She is the mind behind Hop. She also was a music executive for a number of years, worked with Violator and put together some of the more memorable hip hop branding deals of the time, such as Busta Rhymes in Courvoisier and Mountain Dew. She worked with 50 Cent, Vitaminwater as well, and a bunch of other deals, and she's been someone I've wanted to have on this podcast for a while. We talked a lot about the business of TV and how things have changed specifically for a docu-follow show like Love & Hip Hop. This is a show that has been going on for more than 10 seasons now and has had different franchises, different spinoffs, and has had plenty of copycats as well. So we talked about the business of the show, what it's been like producing it, the platform that a lot of the talent have had that have come up from it, one of the most famous examples is Cardi B and what she'd been able to do after the show, but we also talked about some of the other talents that's come from the show as well. We also talked about how Love & Hip Hop is positioned and some of the perception that it's had, whether or not that perception is more so chatter and criticism, or has that actually made a material impact on the business of what Mona's doing. She also talked a little bit about some of the other projects coming up from Monami Entertainment such as Hip Hop Homicides and a whole lot more. It was great to talk to her, get her perspective on streaming, the industry, where things are, and overall the brand deals that are happening in hip hop. Great conversation. Glad we finally had her on. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Here's my chat with Mona Scott-Young [00:02:38] Dan Runcie: All right. Today we are joined by the one and only Mona Scott-Young, producer and one of the great folks in media and entertainment today. And I feel like for you, you've been more than a decade in with Love & Hip Hop, you have several spinoffs. How do you keep things fresh? How do you keep everything coming year after year?[00:02:59] Mona Scott-Young: You know, I always say it's about reinvention. It's about evolution, making sure that you are constantly growing, whether it's me as a producer and applying that to the franchise. You know, what's great about the way that that concept was built is it's that it was a world, right? So we could always populate different folks in and out of that world. So it gave us an opportunity to, you know, cycle in new talent who had fresh stories to tell. And I think that has a lot to do with the staying power and the longevity of the franchise. [00:03:31] Dan Runcie: I think the other thing that's impressive is just how the show's been able to stay consistent with all of the changes that are happening with media and streaming and anything else. Have there been any big shifts that you've made from that perspective as things that have continued to move, whether it's from cable to streaming networks to where things are now? [00:03:50] Mona Scott-Young: You know, not necessarily in terms of the concept, right? 'Cause like I said, the stories are what keeps it fresh and different, but we definitely loosened up our shooting style a lot and we became, you know, more free-flowing, I think to be in line with the fact that folks were able to tune into social media and see things happening in real-time. You know, when we first started the franchise, a big part of it was this very soap opera-like feeling that it had. And over the course of the years, we loosened that up a little bit just so that the stories were able to, you know, track a little more closely to what was happening in real-time in their lives.[00:04:30] Dan Runcie: That makes sense. Do you feel as if social media changed the overall feel and the flow of the show itself? I know that's something that, I've talked to a lot of people on TV and they felt like they've noticed that. How are some of the ways you feel like social media either impacted things for Love & Hip Hop?[00:04:45] Mona Scott-Young: Absolutely. You know, because there's such a lead time with production and editing. It's really hard to stay up with the fact that these folks are out here living their lives on social media, and so the audience gets a chance to just tune into their IG lives and get a blow-by-blow of everything that's happening in their lives so that by the time our show is edited, it's hard for it to feel fresh, right, because they're like, oh, I saw that happen months ago. And so it's finding those other stories, getting the cast to keep things exclusively for the show so that there's this sense of discovery for the audience. 'Cause I think that's the biggest hurdle for reality TV is the fact that, you know, everyone has access to their audience and can broadcast their lives, you know, on a minute-by-minute basis. And so how do we offer something that's different, something that's entertaining, something that feels fresh and current and relevant? I think that's the biggest challenge. [00:05:44] Dan Runcie: Have you noticed that shift with social media at all changed based on what platform has been popular at the time? Of course, the show is popular as ever in Black Twitter, but how about with TikTok now with things picking up there? Have there been any unique things you've seen with the reception there? [00:05:58] Mona Scott-Young: Not necessarily. You know what, I'm not a big TikToker. I don't know if I should say that. I probably just aged myself a thousand years, but, you know, I haven't really noticed a big shift based on TikTok viewership. I know that, you know, or usership, 'cause I know that that's mainly what music, dance, or are they doing skits on there as well?[00:06:21] Dan Runcie: I mean, they're doing skits. I feel like with the show like yours though, it's unique because I think that you're reaching a bit of an older demographic than the folks that are really in TikTok. But like with all these social media platforms, they do tend to scale up at some point, right? So the younger community... [00:06:37] Mona Scott-Young: We'll see what happens, yeah. One of the biggest things that we saw happen on social media were the reenactments, right, the recreations where you had all of these social influencers and social comedians doing their takes on the scenes from the show, and that gave it a whole another life. And I think, you know, what people enjoy about the show is the cast's ability to be self-deprecating. They make fun of themselves, so sometimes you'd see them participating in those skits. You know, social media has always played a huge role in the success of the franchise, even dating back to the very early days where we gave bloggers and the video influencers, the social media influencers, the sneak peek at the show so that they kind of had first dibs. And the immediacy of, you know, them talking about the show and having that engagement was a big part of the success of the show. So I love it when I continuously see the show showing up in different ways on social media.[00:07:34] Dan Runcie: Can we also talk about how social media has been a big piece for how a lot of the folks on the show can use Love & Hip Hop as a platform to do other things? I think Cardi B, of course, has been one of the hallmark examples of this. But what are some of the other folks that stick out for you in terms of, yes, what they were able to do at this show, and then social media took them to another level?[00:07:55] Mona Scott-Young: I mean, if you think about everyone who's like started a business, right? Most of their products, they're hawking them online and via social media. So, you know, whether it's the waist trainers, the hair clips, makeup, all of that stuff kind of came from seeing it on the show and then watching them blow it up. And then you have some of it that was reverse engineered like Cardi was huge on social media already as kind of a, you know, influencer, comic, and having an opportunity to be on the show expanded her audience. But I just think seeing those two things come together, that was probably the biggest example of how, you know, social media and linear TV worked really well to really expand her brand.[00:08:40] Dan Runcie: Yeah, especially with her specifically. I mean, she's giving you the shoutouts in the songs, too, but just seeing what she's able to do creatively with the brand, and I think that's something that's been unique that we've seen with reality TV overall. But I feel like with your type of show specifically because you do get some of those characters that come back, you have some that go off and do their own thing, you see a bit more of that variety than some of these other shows where it's like one season that you may never see that person in the season. [00:09:07] Mona Scott-Young: That's very, very true. I mean, one of the big mandates for me, 'cause a lot of these shows were just about chronicling lives, right? This is about your life. For me, it was always, this is an opportunity, right? If you think about at its core, these were women, or the core of the original concept, these were women who were living in the shadows, right, of the men in their lives who had achieved all the fame and the success, and how were these women leveraging the relationships that they were in and the things that they were doing to get to where they wanted to be in life. So I always framed it as an opportunity, and what I love to see is how, you know, they go out and they take advantage of that opportunity. So you're getting these stories, right? All of the heartbreak and all of the, you know, the joy, the highs, the lows. But in exchange, these women are also getting this platform where they can build their brands, build their businesses. Everyone from Yandy, right, who went from being behind the scenes to having her Yelle Skin Care and all of her other numerous businesses that she has. Cardi with her music, who, you know, was doing her music, didn't have that massive success, had a huge following on social media, but was able to kind of connect the dots in a way that allowed for her music to take off. Oh, God, Rasheeda, Karlie Redd, and K. Michelle, and when I think about all of the success stories with their businesses and their brands, that for me is the big differentiator for Love & Hip Hop 'cause I think these ladies understood the assignment, understood that this was an opportunity, and took advantage of it to, you know, level up in their lives and what they were doing with their business.[00:10:50] Dan Runcie: And I feel like I've seen your own career and your own opportunities take a similar evolution as the show has continued to have its own success, and you had started your production company years ago, but I think right now we've just seen more and more opportunity for creators like yourself that have been able to establish their franchises and just have the success and have different networks have interest in them year over year. What has that process been like? [00:11:15] Mona Scott-Young: Yeah. You know, it's the most gratifying thing because I think, you know, the first to market with anything always is a double-edged sword, right? So Love & Hip Hop was the first docu-follow of its kind that focused on the genre of hip hop and the way that we did, and really gave a different look and feel to what we're used to seeing on reality television. And what we've seen since then, I think, are a lot of shows that I would say Love & Hip Hop paved the way for. You know, shoutout to shows like Power and, you know, Empire and even Rap Sh!t that Issa Rae has on right now. I look at that and I go, yeah, the fact that, you know, we're now giving space to scripted shows that are set in this world and shining a light on the culture and, you know, the women in the culture specifically, if you look at Rap Sh!t, I feel like that is a direct descendant of what Love & Hip Hop was able to pave the way for.[00:12:13] Dan Runcie: Yeah, those are good examples. I feel like that moment in the end of the 2010s, you started to see more shows, I feel like that whole Empire run and a bunch of shows around that, we're able to see a lot of success there. I also feel like around this time too, especially in the most recent years, we've also seen a lot more studios and a lot more folks get different opportunities, whether it's folks getting these overall deals from the streaming services or some others getting big interest from private equity firms that are trying to invest in these studios. As someone that runs a studio, runs a reduction company yourself, how do you view that landscape, and how do those opportunities come up for different folks?[00:12:55] Mona Scott-Young: I mean, I think it's fantastic. I think it's a wonderful thing. I still don't think there's enough of it happening. I always say that during, you know, Black Lives Matter, when we were at the height of that movement, there were so many overtures, right? So many calls were made and people wanting to be in business. And I do believe you're seeing an increased number of programming that caters to our audience and opportunities for those content creators. But I also, you know, hope that this trend continues, and I hope this isn't kind of a performative gesture in order to check a box or to satisfy, you know, their contribution. But, I think it's great. I think the more that audiences understand that their viewership matters, that their support matters, and that's really what is going to dictate it at the end of the day, because we can, you know, get those dollars in and we can get those opportunities. But if those eyeballs don't tune in, then you know, we're not going to continue to see the programming and have those opportunities. So I think it's, you know, nice to see it happen. I'm very interested in seeing what the staying power is for this and how those opportunities increase and not, you know, level out. [00:14:10] Dan Runcie: Do you think that there is any sort of fear or thought that folks should have about the staying power of those eyeballs? Like, does some of these things seem a bit more fleeting in nature? [00:14:21] Mona Scott-Young: I don't think we get the same commitment to staying with something and giving it an opportunity to grow, right? It's like if we don't have instant success, if we don't get those eyeballs instantly, the idea is, oh, this audience is in here moving on to the next, right? I just think that sometimes it takes a minute for a show to catch on. I don't ever think the same marketing dollars are put towards the programming so that folks even have the awareness level that's usually left to us to figure out what are the ways that we're going to bring visibility to, you know, our shows and make sure that, you know, folks know that we exist. Again, I just hope that the commitment extends beyond just the initial overture and that there is promotions and marketing and commitment to seeing these shows grow and find their audience like every other programming has an opportunity to do. [00:15:18] Dan Runcie: That makes sense. It also makes me think about whether or not there are specific differences as well for folks who are making shows, whether it's something for streaming versus something for cable TV or for a network specifically, because I know that with your shows and some of the others that are doing reality things, most of your audience still is, at least from my understanding, still tuning in through cable and watching it through those areas, but. Even though we started to see some reality TV that's been exclusive to these streaming services, it still hasn't been to the same extent that we see, like whether it's with Love & Hip Hop on VH1 or some of the other services. Why do you think that is? And do you think that'll change at all? [00:15:59] Mona Scott-Young: I think the formats have to evolve in order for us to find the right formula to live on the streamers. You know, those shows are about repeatability and about, you know, the binge-watching and, you know, for reality, there's something about that appointment television that tuning in week in and week out that I think plays into the idea that what is happening is happening to some extent in real-time, even though we know it isn't, and the ability to, you know, watch it all. I think it's just a different, it's a shift. It's a paradigm shift, and we have to figure out what the right formula is, what the right content play is to work in that arena. So there's a lot of conversations around that and everybody's trying to find like, kind of what is it right now what you're seeing on streamers are. Formatted docu-series, like real estate shows and, you know, those kind of, I'm trying to think of what are some of the docu-follows that are living. Probably the Kardashian show in Hulu is an example, right? That's kind of a beast of a different nature, right? There's a rabid audience there for the Kardashian clan that I think will watch no matter where it exists. So, you know, I'd love to see more conventional docu-follow find its way to the streamers. I think there's going to have to be a little bit of a fine-tuning in what that format looks like for it to really work there.[00:17:29] Dan Runcie: Right. Because it isn't necessarily a binge release. I don't feel like that necessarily makes sense if you're trying to follow things. I think back to, it was Rhythm + Flow. This is almost three years ago at this point, but the show, you know, the competition show Cardi B and Chance and T.I., I think they did every week or every other week for three block episode of release, and I felt like that was okay. It wasn't too long that felt like it didn't make sense for Netflix, but it was just enough to capture some momentum. And I think back about that, I was like, Okay. [00:17:58] Mona Scott-Young: They're doing that as a format, right? It's a competition show. So those work. The competition shows work. The format shows, the real estate, the cooking, the anything, it's just that finding that right rhythm, that right lane for docu-follow is going to be the challenge.[00:18:14] Dan Runcie: Right. Yeah. That's your point. And then, of course, the Kardashians may be a bit of an outlier just given the size of them, but you are, in a lot of ways, bringing either new stars or people who haven't necessarily had their headlines everywhere in quite some time to the stage, and that's a little bit of a different...[00:18:31] Mona Scott-Young: That's a little bit of a different, yeah, a little bit of a different proposition, if you will.[00:18:36] Dan Runcie: Yeah, definitely. The other reason why I wanted to chat with you is because even before Love & Hip Hop and everything else, you had spent years in music, and you were one of the early ones that were looking at the opportunities for artists, working specifically with brands and looking back at whether it was 50's Vitamin water deal or Courvoisier with Busta.[00:19:00] Mona Scott-Young: For Mountain Dew or Missy with Adidas, or I should say Adidas, and Reebok, and you know, A Tribe Called Quest and Sprite, right? It goes all the way back to that. [00:19:12] Dan Runcie: What do you think it was? 'Cause I felt like Violator was here when everyone else was here in terms of just pushing those things. There were a few others I know that were doing their thing, but it felt like you all were at least five years ahead of where everyone else was pushing them, pushing those things. [00:19:26] Mona Scott-Young: Well, and I appreciate that. For us, it was really always about how do we maximize for our clients, right? We were managers first. And then when we realized that there were all these other areas that we needed to educate ourselves in and get involved in in order to really manage our clients to the best of our ability, and help them expand their brands, and fully monetize, you know, their talents and their contributions to a culture that we saw was taking over every area of advertising and pop culture. We realized that, you know, the opportunities were way beyond just their music, way beyond understanding how to conduct the business of their music. It was about their branding, their cross, you know, marketing value, their ability to bridge the gap with brands and sponsors. So that was just a function of us really wanting to represent our clients not just the best of our ability to help them maximize to the fullest what they, you know, they were bringing to the table with their music and with their cultural relevance. So we understood that it was bigger than just the music. [00:20:41] Dan Runcie: And do you feel like a lot of the brand partners that you were pitching and talking to with about these opportunities at the time saw that it was bigger than just the music and wanted in because I look at the way things are now and the amount of deals and partnerships we see now. It was nothing compared to what it was like when you were doing these deals back then. [00:20:59] Mona Scott-Young: I mean, you know, it's interesting 'cause there was that period where they didn't quite understand what was happening with this, you know, music and the culture because it was always just across the board, Black, White, Asian, and understanding what that kind of point of connection was, right, with all of these kids. Was it the music? Was it the clothing? Was it the lifestyle? What exactly are they buying into? And I think we serve the very important role in helping them bridge that gap, right, giving them that understanding of what hip hop was culturally and all of its different touch points. And then it became about, well, can't we just tap this thing without having to necessarily put this talent front and center? We can just use the music. We can dress, you know, our folks in the clothing and getting them to understand that there was an authenticity, right, that came with the culture that you couldn't fake, and that if you were going to do it, it had to be done in a way that was mutually beneficial because we also couldn't afford to risk our clients' viability with their core audience. Because if they, you know, sold out, then they were done with the music. And that exchange, that dialogue, that conversation I think is what allowed us to position ourselves in a way that benefited our clients, that allowed us to become a gateway to the culture and to the music for a lot of these brands. And that allowed companies like Steve Stoute's Translation literally to exist based on being that, you know, cultural bridge. So it was a step up process of getting them, one, to understand what this thing called hip hop was, and then how it was influencing their consumers, and then how best to tap it in a way that, you know, didn't hurt the artists that they were exploiting. And I'll use the word exploit 'cause I think, you know, exploiting is simply taking full advantage of a situation or, you know, a space. And that's what it was at the end of the day. [00:23:12] Dan Runcie: And we definitely saw a lot of the success at the time with the number of deals that we were seeing. Were there any that you look back on that you were like, oh, you may have pitched that client, or you may have tried to push this one, they just weren't ready, but if this was now, it would've been, No question, this would've already happened? [00:23:27] Mona Scott-Young: You know, I always look back at that time fondly because I realized that we were at the forefront of, you know, an industry that nobody knew exactly what it was. Now when I hear, you know, branding, brand partnerships, you know, I'm like, okay, I guess that's what we were doing way back then. But I think I look back more fondly at the way we were able to leverage our talent into those deals, right? Busta with Mountain Dew started out as a print campaign, and by the time we were done, it had grown into this multimillion-dollar, you know, 360 television spots, everything. It started out as a radio campaign, actually, not even, it was just going to be his voice, right? And then it blew up into something more. It's just now it's par for the course. Now, you know, if you don't have a brand endorsement deal, if you're not, you know, aligned, people think you haven't made it right. But back then, I think it was a lot more challenging, a lot more difficult, and, you know, I think we broke a lot of barriers with the kinds of deals that we did. [00:24:31] Dan Runcie: Yeah, definitely. And I could imagine now that with the stars that are on Love & Hip Hop and the talent that you're working with now, some of them are probably trying to see, okay, can they reach out to you to get advice on these types of deals that they're getting? Do you get involved with any of that ever? [00:24:52] Mona Scott-Young: Yeah, you know, every once in a while. But the interesting thing is now they're sought after, right, because of their following. And all of these brands want them, you know, creating these organic posts so that folks can really believe they're drinking this slim tummy tea or whatever it is that they're hawking. But I think the value, understanding the value of their engagement with their fans is the most important thing for these guys, and I think they're all doing a fantastic job. I mean, I'm always surprised when it's like, oh, okay, well that's, you know, I don't really believe that they're eating or drinking or engaging in this activity, but more power to you. Go ahead. [00:25:33] Dan Runcie: Does any of this ever find a way to get itself into the show itself where folks are like, Okay, I have this partnership now, they'll give me extra money if I wear this Fashion Nova t-shirt in this season of Love & Hip Hop? [00:25:47] Mona Scott-Young: It's funny that you mentioned Fashion Nova because they are extremely aggressive, and they have, you know, they were very smart about the way they built their business, right? They just went out and got a bunch of brand ambassadors, and I think in the beginning it was for a box of free clothes. They had all of these people hawking their product, but the networks and the buyers, they're pretty savvy now. And, you know, they've got their ad sales departments, they still rely probably more than ever on their ad sales dollars. And so they're very, very leery of any kind of integrations, and there are opportunities to kind of go through the front door, do deals with them, buy ad time, and get real, you know, integrated placements. And sometimes, you know, they're also good about if it's an organic, you know, partnership with the talent and it's something potentially that factors into their story, they'll let it slide and let it make its way into the story. But they're a little bit savvy to the fact that, you know, sometimes the talent is getting paid for this and is promising the placement on the show as part of their deal in leveraging that. And yeah, they put the smack down on that. [00:27:01] Dan Runcie: Yeah, I could imagine because it's one of these things where, of course, it's more money into the show and I think everyone generally could benefit from it. But from the other perspective, you don't just want to turn the whole thing into sponsored content, right? [00:27:12] Mona Scott-Young: Yeah. I'm constantly saying to the talent, this is not going to be one big message commercial, you know? But listen, a lot of times the network isn't even participating in that income. They're just letting the talent, yeah, whatever deals that they have in place with these brand partners, they just let the talent hang onto it. So it doesn't really bring money to the show's bottom line. And depending on who the partner is, like somebody like Fashion Nova, the network definitely, you know, their antennas go up. But some of you know the smaller brands and especially. If it's the talent's brand, and they know that it's their business, like you'll always see Yandy washing her face with Yelle Skincare. You'll see Rasheeda doing a scene at the Pressed, you know, store or at the Frost Bistro. So if it's their businesses, the network is always happy to, you know, give them the opportunity to promote their brands and their businesses.[00:28:05] Dan Runcie: Is there ever any pressure from the network to try to capture all of the value that the show is creating? 'Cause I know I'm hearing that from so many other areas in media and entertainment, where they're seeing what's being captured in their area, or they're seeing what's happening and what they're creating. They want to be able to capture more of that. How have those conversations been like with the network if they come up at all? [00:28:27] Mona Scott-Young: When you say capture more of it, you mean with the content or trying to find ways to exploit the brand? [00:28:32] Dan Runcie: The latter, trying to find ways to exploit the brand. [00:28:34] Mona Scott-Young: I mean, yeah, absolutely. It's a little bit of a tightrope, right, because they want to preserve the integrity of the brand. They want to protect the brand and not overexpose it or not hurt it by doing the wrong thing with the brand. But they certainly want to, you know, see the brand continue to evolve, which has been a big part of the staying power. And I think Viacom does a really good, you know, job at that when you think about Love & Hip Hop and the way that it's branched into, you know, all of the specials that we do and they have, you know, spinoffs that they do with the talent. And now they're beginning to do smaller capsule shows that are going to be coming out, you know, whether it's like watch party- type shows or, you know, getaway trip- type shows. So they're very careful about not diluting and over-exposing the brand, but they're very good about continuing to build on the brand so that it evolves and, you know, continues to have a long life. [00:29:34] Dan Runcie: Yeah. And I feel like the longevity you've already had speaks a lot to this. I'm curious though, 'cause I know in other interviews, people have often asked you about how your show is positioned relative to some of the other reality shows and whether or not you are portraying certain people in the best light. And I'm always curious, one of the things I was wondering is that more so chatter where people are talking about these things? Or have any of those conversations actually impacted anything you've either done with the show or the show's success in any way? [00:30:06] Mona Scott-Young: I mean, a lot of it is chatter because you know, in all fairness, when I watched the other shows, there really isn't anything much different happening on those shows in terms of the way the cast members are expressing themselves in any given moment. I think the increased scrutiny on our show has one to do, and I say it very honestly, with the word hip hop and the title, right? I think that there's this preconceived, you know, stigma attached to this huge genre that is literally pop culture right now. So it's almost ridiculously laughable that people still want to treat hip hop as some kind of a subculture, you know, of any kind. But I think the fact that the word hip hop is in the title makes people put us under a microscope, under a magnifying glass in a much different way than they do with, you know, shows with the word Housewives or Beverly Hills in the title. But if you look at the reactions and you look at some of the situations, they're not different at all. So for me, it is chatter, right, because I think the strength is in the numbers and the viewership. I think that's where you know honestly that there is something very relatable about this show, no matter what people want to say or think, because of the sheer volume of, you know, folks who tune in week in, week out to see the show, the staying power that the show has had, the influence that the show has had, whether it's music or, you know, the number of shoutouts that the show gets, the number of mentions that it gets, what happens on social media whenever the show is on air. There's a stronghold there that I think is undeniable. And so there's that whole saying about, you know, we build things up just to bring them down, and we've seen that happen with so many different cultural and iconic, you know, things, and I just think that it's par for the course with this franchise. [00:32:08] Dan Runcie: And I also think you've seen that in the range of folks that tune in as well because I think sometimes the type of content that you create, people will often say, oh, well that's meant for a certain type of person. And it's like, well, it's not really the case 'cause there's people of all ranges of income, however you want to measure success. [00:32:26] Mona Scott-Young: Yeah, it's actually pretty mind-boggling even to this day when, you know, for a long time I did the VOs at the top of the show, so the voice has become a little bit of, you know, its own personality, and, a lot of people don't know what I look like, but the minute I opened my mouth, and it'll be like middle-aged, you know, white people and young, very young kids. And I'm like, why, you know, are you even watching this show? You should be watching Nickelodeon. And so it's interesting to me the broad range of audience that it's found. And again, I always go back to the relatability, and I always go back to the connectivity with the stories, and I think that that's what people gravitate towards. [00:33:11] Dan Runcie: Yeah. And I think that's always going to be there as long as the show continues to evolve as well. And I'm thinking you were probably already thinking about several seasons ahead of now, several years ahead and now, but I'm very curious to see what is this next generation of talent that is going to be into your show, the generation that grew up on TikTok, the generation that grew up with a lot of the things? I think a lot of the talent on your show, whether they're Gen X or millennials, more so, okay, they had their run, but eventually, it's going to be the Gen Z folks and more of them that are going to be on the show more regularly, how that's going to shape not just the things they talk about and everything else, but also as streaming and other things evolve, how the show continues to move, and how the show continues to grow from that perspective. So I'd love to hear what you think the future is going to look like, let's say five years down the road of how this show may continue to evolve.[00:34:01] Mona Scott-Young: Oh, wow. I mean, you know, it's always been about the cast, and they've shaped kind of the feel and the content within the show. So if you're talking about, you know, five years from now, there's going to be a cast there that is reflective of where we are with music, technology, the culture, and those are going to be the stories that we're telling so hard to predict. But like I said, the key and the magic of the franchise has always been that the brand, you know, acted as kind of a bubble within which you cycled in the talent. And five years from now, there's going to be the talent doing what they do, how they do it, and we'll be right there with those cameras to capture it.[00:34:46] Dan Runcie: Yes, it'd be exciting to see. So in the next couple of months though, what should people stay in tune for before we wrap things up here? What should people look out for? [00:34:54] Mona Scott-Young: Oh, so many things that we're doing. I mean, you know, we spent a lot of time talking about the Love & Hip Hop franchise, but as a company, we have so many other projects that we're engaged in and that we're doing. And one in particular coming October 27th and November 3rd actually is the actual premiere, but Hip Hop Homicides is a show that we're doing on WEtv, 50 Cent and G-Unit, Monami and Lionsgate came together with WEtv, and that is a show we're very excited about, very proud of. And it just, again, utilizing, you know, hip hop culture as kind of the foundation, but it's looking at those staggering number of murders that have occurred within our culture that still remain unsolved and even some of them were folks are, you know, serving time for these murders. They're still questions out there that have never been answered. And so Van Lathan is our host and he does a very active, you know, boots-on-the-ground kind of journey to a bunch of different cities where we take a close look at these murders and talk to family members and fans alike. And it's really, to me, a very, very fresh look at these murders that have plagued our community. [00:36:08] Dan Runcie: Oh, nice. That'll be a good one. And I've always liked Van in everything that he's done. I know he's done a lot of stuff with The Ringer recently, but no, he'll be good. I'm excited for this. [00:36:16] Mona Scott-Young: No, he's great at it. And Hip Hop Homicides on WEtv. Yep. November 3rd and we're excited for that one. So that's the next thing coming down the pike. [00:36:27] Dan Runcie: Great stuff. Great stuff. Well, Mona, this is great. Excited for you. Excited for everything coming up from Monami Entertainment. And if people want to follow along with you or with everything that's happening, where should they check in to follow you? [00:36:38] Mona Scott-Young: They can check on Instagram, Twitter, all social platforms. Mona Scott-Young or Monami Productions, @monamiproductions. [00:36:47] Dan Runcie: All right, great. Thanks again. This is great. [00:36:50] Mona Scott-Young: Thank you so much. I appreciate it. 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Rap Radar Rewind: Lyor Cohen

Rap Radar

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 69:50 Transcription Available

You know the name. You've heard the stories. But now, it's time for Lyor Cohen to set the record straight. Leaving no stone unturned, the 300 founder discussed the success of his label, independence, and artists Fetty Wap, Young Thug, and Travis Scott. Later on, he spoke on the passing of protégé Chris Lighty, relationship with Jay Z, pioneering 360 deals, and culture vulture accusations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Chris Lighty

Lady Tiphanie Ma's Mind Emporium

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 49:57

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The 85 South Show: Busta Rhymes - S Extinction Level Event W Dc Young Fly Karlous Miller And Chico Bean

The Breakfast Club

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2021 131:52

The Black Effect Presents... The 85 South Show with Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly and Chico Bean On this special episode, Busta Rhymes comes through the trap to tell us about his new album but first he tells the story of the birth of hip hop in the way only Busta can! https://ele2.bustarhymesuniverse.com/ Karlous, DC and Chico get into some of Busta's most iconic moments in our culture. All the way back to leaders of the new school to his film appearances on films like Higher Learning, the squad breaks it all down. Busta gets into WooHaa! and how he crafts his famous intro adlibs and Busta breaks down his process and he shows love to some of his favorite rappers that are female like - Rah Digga, Rapsody, and Lauryn Hill. Spliff Starr is also in the building and Busta shares the story of their friendship, how it came to be and what's been keeping it going. Busta's style of rapping is unique and tells the story of his rap battle with Jay-z who was also rapping fast at the time. Busta's history lesson goes all the way back to Dancehall culture and he recognizes the influence of Shabba Ranks, Professor Nuts, Ninja Man and others and explains where he found the inspiration for some of his own elements of showmanship. Busta breaks down how Chris Lighty started Violator records and how many of the record labels we've come to know were birthed. Plus, Busta shares the stories of making music and music videos with the queens, Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson. This is the coldest podcast! www.85southshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Episode 281 w/ Nick Cannon

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 75:42

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode we chop it up with the one and only, Nick Cannon! Nick joins us to share some “NCredible” stories. Nick talks about his career, Wild “N Out, Dr. Sebi documentary and more! Nick talks past relationship w/ Kim Kardashian West and shares stories of working with Pharrell, Chris Lighty, R.Kelly and much much more! Lots of laughs and stories that you don't want to miss! Make some noise for Nick Cannon!!!

Intuitive Minds Podcast EP. 82: @ClaudineJoseph

Intuitive Minds Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 46:06

In this episode i sit down with Chief Operating Officer of LL COOL J INC. CLAUDINE JOSEPH. We discuss her upbringing in New York, her experience working for Wu-Wear clothing line for Wu-Tang Clan, Violator Management days and working along side the late great Chris Lighty, to her moving on and running the day to day life of LL Cool J, plus much more --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/intuitive-minds-podcast/support

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Intuitive Minds Podcast EP. 82: @ClaudineJoseph

Intuitive Minds Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 46:17

In this episode i sit down with Chief Operations Officer of LL Cool J Inc. CLAUDINE JOSEPH. We discuss her upbringing, her love for fashion, experience working with Wu-Tang, and their clothing line Wu-Wear, working along side the late great Chris Lighty for 12 years at Violator Records, hobbies, LA living, plus much more.. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/intuitive-minds-podcast/support

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Episode 266 w/ John Monopoly and Al Harrington

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 153:11

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode, we chop it up with John Monopoly and Al Harrington. Representing the entertainment and sports business, John Monopoly & Al Harrington join us to talk about a variety of topics! Former NBA veteran Al Harrington founded “Viola”, a medical marijuana company he named in honor of his grandmother after he saw how cannabis treated her glaucoma. Viola has become the largest black owned cannabis company on the market. Al shares stories of his life after basketball and stories of his NBA days including an on the court battle against the legendary Michael Jordan. John Monopoly has a rich history in the music game! Forever part of the Violator family, John became “Head of Producer Management” for the Violator Management company and had an iconic mentor in the late great Chris Lighty. John has managed Kanye West and Virgil Abloh to name a few. John shares stories of working with Missy Elliot, Havoc, 7 Aurelius and more! John Monopoly joined the Viola family as its Chief Strategize Officer. Lots of great stories that you don't want to miss! Make some noise!!!

EPISODE 34: TEN BY 12

VONTE NYC

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 38:53

On today’s Episode, we sit down with Brooklyn legend, Dyme-A-Duzin! I did not take the vaccine! (1:10). We discuss longevity in entertainment (1:58). Welcome Dyme-A-Duzin! (3:55) How his career began with gospel rap in 2003 (5:30) Family music history/His grandma sang backup for the Isleys! (7:14) REMEMBERING CAPITOL STEEZ (9:04). Dyme Talks about his time with group, Phony Ppl (11:45). How the late Chris Lighty had dreams on creating a new Wu-Tang (16:16). Dyme talks Collaboration with Kehlani/ I try to pitch a verse (17:21). Timeless sounds and adaptability (20:00). Ghetto Olympics & Training EP concepts (23:41). Is there a pressure to “put your peers on” once you’ve essentially “made it”. (28:00). Acting, and being in the Wu-Tang series episode 6, and will he pursue the craft. (30:00). Ghetto Olympics being another Marathon Continues (32:15). Salute to almost 20 years in the game before age 30, WOW! (33:00). TRAINING EP OUT NOW ON ALL PLATFORMS or visit www.dymeduzin.com Follow us on social media! Instagram.com/dymeaduzin Instagram.com/vontenyc Instagram.com/ashDollas_ Mix by Selecta Sha Instagram.com/selectasha98 This podcast is sponsored by Essentials From Earth! Instagram.com/essentialsfromearthbk Get 15% off your first order by using promo code ‘VONTENYCPOD’ https://essentials-from-earth-bk.myshopify.com

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Why DMX May Have Been Def Jam's Most Important Artist

What's The Headline

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 92:24

On episode 42 of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline podcast, we celebrate the life, legacy and legend of DMX: 0:00 Intro 1:02 The times we met DMX and stood in his presence 14:30 Why DMX wanted to be a fireman when he was growing up 16:05 The life lessons DMX learned from dogs 21:15 DMX's start in Hip-Hop was as a beatboxer, not a rapper 22:35 DMX toiled for nearly 10 years before he got his big break 30:45 DMX's jaw was wired shut when he auditioned for Def Jam 32:06 Puff Daddy passed on signing DMX to Bad Boy 33:35 Irv Gotti's impact on DMX's career 36:46 DMX makes history with his first 2 albums 38:35 DMX made Flesh of my Flesh, Blood of My Blood in 30 days for a million dollar bet 41:05 Why DMX punched Def Jam's Chris Lighty in the face 43:07 DMX solidified Def Jam's place in music before its sale 45:55 DMX did not want to do Ruff Ryders Anthem 49:33 Why DMX, Jay-Z and Ja Rule's Murder Inc. album did not happen 58:20 The brotherhood between Swizz Beatz and DMX 1:03:05 Standout songs from DMX 1:08:25 DMX's sonic connection to EPMD 1:13:20 DMX the movie star 1:15:51 The cypher between DMX, Big Pun, Canibus, John Forte, Mic Geronimo and Mos Def 1:17:49 DMX tore down the stage at Woodstock '99 1:20:19 DMX gives a fan the experience of a lifetime for her first concert 1:21:58 DMX Verzuz Snoop gave X his flowers when he was still with us 1:24:55 DMX's heart stopped for 4 minutes in 2016 1:25:25 Spiritual quotes from DMX 1:27:03 The list of artists DMX says will be on his upcoming album --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whats-the-headline/support

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EP. 37 - We Playing Chess (ft. Hotep Jesus)

CHRISPIRACY

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 102:36

WOOOOOOOOOW... NEW WEEK NEW EPISODE!! this week on the show we are joined by the multi talented Hotep Jesus!! Mr. Bryan Sharpe AKA Hotep Jesus is the host of many shows but is most known for his Hoteps Been Told You podcast. He is an author, tech starter, chess enthusiast, history lover, amongst other things. Hotep Jesus studies history and breaks down the path America is heading if we don't wake up. I suggest you all to tap in with HJ. HE KNOWS AND HE BEEN TOLD US! We talked Chris Lighty, 50 cent subsidiary company, music industry, running a blog, rebranding, becoming Hotep, communism, socialism, nationalists vs. liberals, white supremacy, jail reform, HBCU funding, psyops, agendas, CCP, Asian hate, and more! SHOUTOUT TO HOTEP JESUS FOR THIS ONE! hotepjesus.com twitter: @HotepJesus @chrisxmatt IG: @hotepjesus2 @chrisxmatt

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Episode 246 w/ Uncle Murda & Yung LB

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 126:03

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode, we chop it up with DC Alumni Uncle Murda & Yung LB! Fresh off his “Rap Up 2020” song, Uncle Murda talks about his controversial year end record and the attention it’s received throughout the years. Uncle Murda shares stories of signing with Chris Lighty, working with JAY Z, Mariah Carey and more. We’re also joined by Yung LB (Runtz & Jokes Up). LB shares his origin story, the impact of Runtz in the cannabis industry, the power of independence and much more! In this episode, we also share a very special announcement that you don’t want to miss! Make some noise!!! Listen and subscribe at http://www.drinkchamps.com Follow Drink Champs: http://www.instagram.com/drinkchamps http://www.twitter.com/drinkchamps http://www.facebook.com/drinkchamps DJ EFN http://www.crazyhood.com http://www.instagram.com/whoscrazy http://www.twitter.com/djefn http://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodproductions N.O.R.E. http://www.instagram.com/therealnoreaga http://www.twitter.com/noreaga Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Library Rap: Remembering Combat Jack a.k.a. Reggie Osse

Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 53:44

When I interviewed Reggie Ossé a.k.a. Combat Jack back in June 2017, he told me that what had made Chris Lighty so attractive for the upcoming season of Mogul was that his life's trajectory had mirrored the hip hop culture he loved. Mogul, his podcast series about Chris Lighty had been released and I was thrilled to have the opportunity to talk to him about it. I met Reggie for our interview at a coffee shop near Union Square in New York City. I was nervous because after all he was “COMBAT JACK.” We shook hands and I thanked him for agreeing to be interviewed. Instead of saying “you're welcome,” he said “No, thank you for doing this.” It was a small but incredibly generous gesture. My nervousness abated; he offered to buy me a cup of coffee, which I politely declined, and he purchased a cup of tea for himself. We sat down and began the interview. On October of 2017, Reggie learned he had cancer. On December 20, 2017 the Hip Hop community, the podcast community lost a legend. Reggie Ossé a.k.a. Combat Jack was 53 years old. The following is my interview with him. Combat Jack, thank you. Music heard on this episode - Produced and Scored by Jason Cowit. Check out all his music on his Bandcamp page Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Busta Rhyme - S Extinction Level Event W Dc Young Fly Karlous Miller And Chico Bean | Ep. 258

The 85 South Show with Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly and Clayton English

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 123:37

On this special episode, Busta Rhymes comes through the trap to tell us about his new album but first he tells the story of the birth of hip hop in the way only Busta can! https://ele2.bustarhymesuniverse.com/ Karlous, DC and Chico get into some of Busta's most iconic moments in our culture. All the way back to leaders of the new school to his film appearances on films like Higher Learning, the squad breaks it all down. Busta gets into WooHaa! and how he crafts his famous intro adlibs and Busta breaks down his process and he shows love to some of his favorite rappers that are female like - Rah Digga, Rapsody, and Lauryn Hill. Spliff Starr is also in the building and Busta shares the story of their friendship, how it came to be and what's been keeping it going. Busta's style of rapping is unique and tells the story of his rap battle with Jay-z who was also rapping fast at the time. Busta's history lesson goes all the way back to Dancehall culture and he recognizes the influence of Shabba Ranks, Professor Nuts, Ninja Man and others and explains where he found the inspiration for some of his own elements of showmanship. Busta breaks down how Chris Lighty started Violator records and how many of the record labels we've come to know were birthed. Plus, Busta shares the stories of making music and music videos with the queens, Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson. This is the coldest podcast! www.85southshow.com

The Death of Chris Lighty

Cognac & Conspiracies

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 58:43

This week we discuss the conspiracy theories surrounding the Chris Lighty suicide

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Episode 215 "Quarantine Champs Ep.6" w/ D-Nice & Gillie Da Kid

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 135:48

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode the #QuarantineChamps chop it up with D-Nice and Gillie Da Kid. Drink Champs Alumni Gillie Da Kid joins The Champs for some drinks as he talks Major Figgas, shares his favorite MC's coming out of Philly right now and shares the story of battling Mysonne in front of JAY Z. Gillie also shares how he created his own podcast "Million Dollaz Worth of Game" and how it landed him a deal with Barstool Sports and more. The Champs enter Club Quarantine and join D-Nice as he shares his origin story, producing early on for BDP (Boogie Down Productions) and how his friendship with Chris Lighty changed his life. D-Nice shares how he reinvented his career, expanding his brand and creating a photography and web development company. D-Nice also shares stories of DJing at President Obama's Inaugural Ball and how he created the popular Club Quarantine and the pressures that come with it. Lots of great stories from Gillie Da Kid and D-Nice that you don't want to miss! Follow: Drink Champs http://www.drinkchamps.com http://www.instagram.com/drinkchamps http://www.twitter.com/drinkchamps http://www.facebook.com/drinkchamps DJ EFN http://www.crazyhood.com http://www.instagram.com/whoscrazy http://www.twitter.com/djefn http://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodproductions N.O.R.E. http://www.instagram.com/therealnoreaga http://www.twitter.com/noreaga --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drinkchamps/support

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Episode 215 "Quarantine Champs Ep.6" w/ D-Nice & Gillie Da Kid

Why You'll Never Be A Rapper - A Memoir Mixtape

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 135:07

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode the #QuarantineChamps chop it up with D-Nice and Gillie Da Kid. Drink Champs Alumni Gillie Da Kid joins The Champs for some drinks as he talks Major Figgas, shares his favorite MC's coming out of Philly right now and shares the story of battling Mysonne in front of JAY Z. Gillie also shares how he created his own podcast "Million Dollaz Worth of Game" and how it landed him a deal with Barstool Sports and more. The Champs enter Club Quarantine and join D-Nice as he shares his origin story, producing early on for BDP (Boogie Down Productions) and how his friendship with Chris Lighty changed his life. D-Nice shares how he reinvented his career, expanding his brand and creating a photography and web development company. D-Nice also shares stories of DJing at President Obama's Inaugural Ball and how he created the popular Club Quarantine and the pressures that come with it. Lots of great stories from Gillie Da Kid and D-Nice that you don't want to miss! Follow: Drink Champs http://www.drinkchamps.com http://www.instagram.com/drinkchamps http://www.twitter.com/drinkchamps http://www.facebook.com/drinkchamps DJ EFN http://www.crazyhood.com http://www.instagram.com/whoscrazy http://www.twitter.com/djefn http://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodproductions N.O.R.E. http://www.instagram.com/therealnoreaga http://www.twitter.com/noreaga

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EP 12: Love and Lighty: Go Where You Are Celebrated, Not Merely Tolerated — With Dave Lighty of ViolatorSouth

Britt Happens

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 43:14

Today's episode features a guest who's worked behind the scenes to deliver some of the biggest hits from the 90s and 2000s, many of which are still personal favs and can solicit a clachet (classy ratchet lol) twerk at the drop of an "Hey Alexa"! In the mid to late ’90s, Dave Lighty (brother of the late great hip-hop mogul, Chris Lighty) was the Manager of A&R at Def Jam. By the late ’90s, Dave moved to Jive Records to become the Sr. Director of A&R, where he held that position for over a decade. Today, he’s the Owner of ViolatorSouth, a record label, management and marketing company and a consultant at Odlight LLC, a brand strategies firm. Tune in as we discuss how Dave went from military man to music exec, how influential his brother, Chris, was to his career, business acumen, and outlook on life in general, how he was able to navigate the highly competitive music industry, women hip-hop pioneers who inspired the "ratchet girl movement", his gift of recognizing amazing talent, exciting upcoming projects, and how he has been able to bounce back from some of the most challenging circumstances poised and ready to eat 2020 and beyond alive! Formerly one of the Senior Director’s of A&R for Jive Records, Dave Lighty was directly responsible for helping to shape the sound of popular music. With over 20 years of urban music experience, Lighty has seen firsthand how hip-hop has morphed into the most marketable genre of pop music. His experience ranges from consultation work to management duties for esteemed companies such as Violator and Def Jam Records where, in the late ‘90s, Lighty worked closely with one of the most talented rosters in rap history. Such longevity is proof of Lighty’s ingenuity to turn the music he grew up loving into a successful career. Growing up in the Bronx in the ‘80s, Dave Lighty was raised in every aspect of the burgeoning hip-hop culture. As a teen he moved to Maryland where he would eventually enlist in the military. After leaving the service, Dave found himself straying from his original plan to go to college and falling victim to the pitfalls of the street. At the time his older brother Chris Lighty was living in New York City where he founded the hugely successful Violator Management. In 1994, Chris and his associate Lyor Cohen advised Dave to move to New York to pursue a career in the music industry. After two years of trading off roadie and assistant duties for Violator artists like Busta Rhymes, A Tribe Called Quest and Mobb Deep, Lyor Cohen, the former president of Def Jam Records, hired Dave in 1996. He was eventually made the Manager of A&R where he was responsible for collaborating with artists like LL Cool J and Foxy Brown. During his two year tenure at Def Jam, Lighty served as the beat coordinator for LL’s platinum-selling Mr. Smith album and compiled the hits for EPMD’s Out of Business and the five-disc Def Jam Greatest Hits. Using his personal network of industry tastemakers, Lighty is constantly on a quest to find the next big thing, his knack for recognizing star quality in his mind is something that comes along with confidence, charisma, talent and a solid work ethic. With his production company Odlight, Lighty continues to consult talent into the mainstream market. Being able to enrich hip-hop is absolutely essential to him. Through his hard work and dedication, David Lighty has already proven he is committed to improving the culture that has served as both his inspiration and life’s work.

Chi Ali

The Premium Pete Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 94:30

INTERNETS! On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete kicks it with CHI ALI! Chi Ali talks coming into the rap game at 12 years old, his relationship with Chris Lighty and being the first artist signed to Violator! Chi Ali also breakdowns from being a childhood star to being on America's Most Wanted, changing his identity and his time on the run for murder, eventually getting locked up, auditioning for a role in "A Bronx Tale", his book "A Different Kind of Freedom", the current state of hip hop + so much more. Kick Back, Relax + PRESS play. CHEA!

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The Magic Triangle: Creating Social Content with Celebrities, Influencers, & Brands -- Karyn Spencer (SVP Partnerships, Whalar)

All Things Video

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 50:52

Karyn Spencer is the SVP, Partnerships for Whalar, a full service influencer marketing agency. Karyn started her career at a talent agency and then worked as Ashton Kutcher’s assistant, helping him in the race against CNN to reach 1M Twitter followers. Over the next 5 years, she worked her way up to VP of Production and then transitioned into talent management with Chris Lighty at Violator Management. She later served as Director of Communications for Tyra Banks, VP of Brands at theAudience, and Head of Creator Development for Vine. Most recently, she served as VP of Hello Lab for AT&T and Director of Talent Partnerships and Influencer Marketing for Target. In this episode, Karyn shares what she calls the “magic triangle” for creating impactful social content: bringing together traditional celebrities, influencers, and brands. She recounts early social media lessons from her days helping Ashton Kutcher and Tyra Banks grow their Twitter, Facebook, and Vine followings to working with Chris Lighty to position musicians as brand ambassadors, such as the incredibly successful 50 Cent and Vitamin Water collaboration. We also discuss the Vine founders’ ambition to build a messaging service, and we draw some interesting parallels to Snapchat’s growth as a hybrid content creation and social messaging platform. Finally, we examine recent examples of celebrities adopting social media and offer some predictions for the future of influencer marketing and branded content. Host: James Creech LISTENER SUPPORT If you’d like to make a small monthly donation to help support future episodes, please visit https://anchor.fm/all-things-video/support ABOUT THE SHOW All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading media companies and engage in thought-provoking debates about the issues shaping the next generation of entertainment. From the short-form content revolution to the fragmentation of video viewership in an always-on world, All Things Video reveals the key trends and insights from the world of digital media. Follow All Things Video on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for new episodes and updates! ABOUT THE HOST James Creech is an entrepreneur focused on technology, online video, and digital media. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Paladin, the essential influencer marketing platform for media companies, agencies, and brands. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

If They Don't Know You Personally, Don't Take It Personal

UnBossed

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 31:00

If you've ever wondered how exactly to respond to naysayers when your star is on the rise, this episode is for you. The legend, Mona Scott Young has been in the entertainment game a LONG time and has seen and accomplished A LOT due to a diverse upbringing, a whole lot of grit, and a zest for living life to the fullest. She famously cofounded Violator Records with business partner Chris Lighty (rest in peace), and became instrumental to the lives and careers of hip hop heavyweights like Missy Elliott, LL Cool J, 50 Cent and more.For the last 10 years, Mona has captivated an even broader audience as the CEO of Monami Entertainment and creator of the reality superseries Love & Hip Hop. She’s truly unbothered by naysayers, and proud to provide platforms for others to shine. Once you hear her speak you don’t want her to stop. Mona's life story is a well of wisdom for anyone who wants to do life and business their way. Chat with host, Marquita Harris on social media using #UnbossedPodcast and let her know what you think of the episode! Apple listeners, please leave a review!UnBossed Host: Marquita Harris (@marquita_harris_)Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)Associate Producers: Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@harmonys.touch)Bookings: Marquita Harris, Tiffany AshiteyAudio: Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier) + Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

CHAPTER 13: Up North Trip

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 16:34

Josh takes a journey to NYC to meet with Chris Lighty, and then makes a life-altering decision.

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Uncle Murda

The Premium Pete Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 68:21

INTERNETS! On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete kicks it with fellow Brooklynite UNCLE MURDA! Uncle Murda speaks on the creative process behind the rap-up, touring with Janet Jackson, his relationship with Chris Lighty, being signed to Def Jam and working with Hov, turning down 50 Cent the first time and then eventually signing to G-Unit, working with Future + so much more! Kick Back, Relax + PRESS Play! CHEA!

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518: FROM the ARCHIVES: The Library - Reggie Ossé aka Combat Jack"

Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 48:23

This week on The Library with Tim Einenkel, we replay our interview with the late , great Combat Jack himself, Reggie Ossé. During this interview, Reggie talked about his series Mogul: The Life & Death of Chris Lighty. Ossé talked about what he's learned in the research and production of this six part series, and what he's learned about his own story during the process. The two podcasting veterans also discuss mental health awareness in not just the hip hop community but also the black community. Follow The Library on twitter here @LibrarywithTim @Combat_Jack @LSNpodcasts @mogul @Gimletmedia (https://twitter.com/Gimletmedia) @Spotify (https://twitter.com/Spotify) @Jersey_Jinx (https://twitter.com/Jersey_Jinx) @MrChuck @Audioboom Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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S05E23 - XS4ALL moet blijven - met Anco Scholte ter Horst en Farhaz Hofman

Met Nerds om Tafel

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2019 91:17

Wat is er leuker dan een aflevering met een interessante gast? Twee interessante gasten natuurlijk! In deze aflevering praten wij met Anco Scholte ter Horst van het actiecomité genaamd 'XS4ALL moet blijven' en worden wij bijgestaan met gewaardeerd community-lid Farhaz Hofman. Anco vertelt waarom XS4ALL moet blijven en hoe hij er met zijn team voor gaat zorgen dat er een nieuwe provider in het gat springt dat XS4ALL achterlaat.Farhaz ken je van de worstenbroodjes op onze Slack en het organiseren van talloze leuke meetups. Hij was bereid om twee uur uit het verre zuiden af te reizen om ons bij te staan, en hoe kunnen wij hem daar beter voor bedanken dan hem de leiding te geven over de vragenrubriek?Tijdschema0:00:00 Start0:01:10 Jingle0:01:18 Introductie Anco en Farhaz0:02:50 XS4ALL moet blijven0:06:50 Waarom moet XS4ALL blijven?0:13:21 Hoe moet XS4ALL bijven?0:22:41 Gaat XS4ALL blijven?0:34:00 Hoe start je een provider?0:44:26 Wie gaan die provider starten?0:52:16 Etisch hacken1:00:40 Vragen van de luisteraars1:23:08 Tips1:29:17 AfkondigingTipsRandalLegal Eagle (lawyers react video's)FlorisMogul (podcast) over de rise van Chris Lighty,Jim Jeffries show op YouTubeHazzieYoutube filmpje van een guy die super mooie blik op de wereld heeft#hiphop Hiphop saved my life.AncoGeschiedenis-pagina XS4ALLThe HAZZAH - Haags bandje

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#273: Sophia Chang

A Waste Of Time with ItsTheReal

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 90:53

This week on A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal, we welcome music executive, marketing maven, artist manager, full-time mother and game-changer in the flesh, Sophia Chang to the Upper West Side! Sophia, whose audio memoir The Baddest Bitch in the Room will be available exclusively on audible.com starting September 26th, discusses being raised in Vancouver, BC, the daughter of a North Korean mother and a South Korean father, the realities of not finding representation in mass media, growing up popular and outgoing and brilliant, yet still being an outsider, the beauty and the quiet of the Pacific Northwest, as well as the energy and vibrations and pull of New York City. Sophia gets into her early days as an assistant for Paul Simon, meeting Joey Ramone, expecting to run into Woody Allen walking the streets, experiencing Manhattan in its dirty era, her love for lyricism as well as baselines, her time at Jive Records, crossing paths with UGK, and befriending fellow industry titan Chris Lighty. We talk about her time with Wu-Tang, taking RZA to China to study with and perform for kung-fu masters, her thoughts on the Of Mics and Men documentary, leaving the music business for a dozen years, later working with artists like Joey Badass and G Herbo, living in and loving the hip-hop culture, and calling out and cutting out those who didn't. All that, plus how motherhood changed everything, how it felt to uplift artists in every aspect of their lives, as well as them uplifting hers, making peace with relationships coming to an end, the bigger mission of raising her children in New York City, whether or not Paul Simon cheats in Scrabble, and much, much more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

District Spotlight Honors Chris Lighty 6/22/18

Hip Hop In Action

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 61:35

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CHAPTER 13: Up North Trip

Why You'll Never Be A Rapper - A Memoir Mixtape

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 16:34

Josh takes a journey to NYC to meet with Chris Lighty, and then makes a life-altering decision.

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TSH - 214 - Hotep Jesus - Bryan Sharpe

The Sample Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019

Bryan Sharpe aka Hotep Jesus, is an author, performance artist and marketer. He's become an enigmatic public figure by his ability to create viral moments on social media, especially on Twitter. In 2011, he was able to garner enough attention online to be picked up by 50 Cent's manager, Chris Lighty, to join the marketing team for Curtis Jackson's energy drink brand. Following that project, he assisted with the launch of a coconut water sports drink for NBA superstar, Carmelo Anthony. Get Tickets to his event in Brooklyn. Subscribe to Hotep Jesus' Youtube channel. Coinbitsapp Contribute with Paypal! Become a Patron! Download.

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#240: John Monopoly

A Waste Of Time with ItsTheReal

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 92:03

This week on A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal, we went out to LA to sit down with the legend himself, John Monopoly, to talk about being the at the epicenter of the Chicago music scene for almost thirty years! Known most notably for his work as Kanye West's manager, we talk about his upbringing in Chicago's Johnson family, his early Soul Train memories, going to grade school with Common and No I.D., promoting shows and making beats and getting money in high school, meeting Kanye back in 1990, why he decamped for Atlanta and why he returned home and what Jay Boogie means to the city. We discuss Mnop meeting his cousin Don C and how they took over the night life scene in the Windy City, how they got The Beatnuts to town, the story behind bringing Jay-Z and Foxy Brown to the Chi, and of course, the city's most notorious party celebrating the hottest rapper on the scene, Da Brat. John goes into detail about trying to break the Go Getters and Kanye West records, attending the Mixshow Power Summit, making and maintaining relationships, how Chris Lighty recruited Mnop to work at Violator Management, and what it felt like to leave Chicago for New York. We reminisce on Kanye's chaining day, how he got the news of Kanye's car crash, the initial struggles of Through the Wire on the radio, how Syleena Johnson ended up on All Falls Down, the highs of The College Dropout and The Grammys and ultimately what led to his parting ways with Ye in 2008. We discuss John's work with Valee, Z Money, Virgil Abloh, Hitmaka FKA Young Berg, Dreezy, King Louie, his nephew London on Da Track, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, Dirtbag, Cool & Dre, G.O.O.D. Music, Mona Scott, Todd Moscowitz, Puffy, Cam'ron and Jim Jones, his being diagnosed as bipolar, the value in discussing mental health, and much, much more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Color of Wine Presents: Jermaine Stone, The Real Wolf of Wine-Part 2

The Color of Wine Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2019 55:14

In this episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Jermaine Stone, The Real Wolf of Wine and CEO of CRU Luv Selections. In this episode we speak to Jermaine about: Competing on 106 and Park How to start at the beginning and rise to the top Tasting some of the finest wines in the world at the age of 20 Starting Cru Luv Selections Jermaine's Bio A Bronx native, Cru Luv Wine's President and CEO Jermaine Stone was raised worlds away from wine country with plans to become a rapper. By age 19 he had already made appearances on XM Radio, BET and Hot 97, and had the attention of prominent figures in music including Chris Lighty and LL Cool J. A temporary job packing boxes in the shipping department at Zachys Wine Auctions, though, persuaded him to make a career in fine wine. There, Jermaine would begin an accomplished 9-year career with them, learning the intricacies of fine wine warehousing and shipping, client service, and auctioneering. He rose to the position of Logistics Manager, overseeing the inbound and outbound transport of $60 million worth of fine wine annually. In 2013 Jermaine left Zachys to become one of the founding Directors of Wally's Auctions, the New York-based subsidiary of a major Los Angeles wine retailer. At Wally's, he used talents and expertise in auctioneering, operations, and business development to co-create and implement the full client experience, including the auction website and online bidding application; live simulcast auction bidding; warehousing of collections for sale; and distribution and fulfillment of client purchases. In addition to these major operational roles, he served as an auctioneer and public speaker at commercial and charity auctions and provided strategic advice to Wally's President and Vice President. After leaving Wallys, Jermaine founded Cru Luv Selections, a New York-based creative agency dedicated to blending the best elements of wine and hip hop culture through; brands, media and tastings that highlight the two arts at their highest levels. The Last Sip: When you finish your day and sit down with your favorite glass of wine, what is on your music playlist? Trap Music For more information: https://www.cruluvwine.com/ Social Media: Instagram: @therealwolfofwine Facebook: @cruluvselections @jermainestone

The Color of Wine Presents: Jermaine Stone, The Real Wolf of Wine - Part 1

The Color of Wine Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2019 84:49

In this episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Jermaine Stone, The Real Wolf of Wine and CEO of CRU Luv Selections. In this episode we speak to Jermaine about: Competing on 106 and Park How to start at the beginning and rise to the top Tasting some of the finest wines in the world at the age of 20 Starting Cru Luv Selections Jermaine's Bio A Bronx native, Cru Luv Wine's President and CEO Jermaine Stone was raised worlds away from wine country with plans to become a rapper. By age 19 he had already made appearances on XM Radio, BET and Hot 97, and had the attention of prominent figures in music including Chris Lighty and LL Cool J. A temporary job packing boxes in the shipping department at Zachys Wine Auctions, though, persuaded him to make a career in fine wine. There, Jermaine would begin an accomplished 9-year career with them, learning the intricacies of fine wine warehousing and shipping, client service, and auctioneering. He rose to the position of Logistics Manager, overseeing the inbound and outbound transport of $60 million worth of fine wine annually. In 2013 Jermaine left Zachys to become one of the founding Directors of Wally's Auctions, the New York-based subsidiary of a major Los Angeles wine retailer. At Wally's, he used talents and expertise in auctioneering, operations, and business development to co-create and implement the full client experience, including the auction website and online bidding application; live simulcast auction bidding; warehousing of collections for sale; and distribution and fulfillment of client purchases. In addition to these major operational roles, he served as an auctioneer and public speaker at commercial and charity auctions and provided strategic advice to Wally's President and Vice President. After leaving Wallys, Jermaine founded Cru Luv Selections, a New York-based creative agency dedicated to blending the best elements of wine and hip hop culture through; brands, media and tastings that highlight the two arts at their highest levels. The Last Sip: When you finish your day and sit down with your favorite glass of wine, what is on your music playlist? Trap Music For more information: https://www.cruluvwine.com/ Social Media: Instagram: @therealwolfofwine Facebook: @cruluvselections @jermainestone

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pioneer Kool DJ Red Alert talks about his history (@KoolDJRedAlert)

Thermal Soundwaves World

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 42:34

A legend and pioneer in the game, Kool DJ Red Alert took time out to speak with the Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence). Uncle Red talked about: why he's a B.U.M., his passion as a DJ, ushering in talent like: KRS-One, A Tribe called Quest, Jungle Brothers, Chris Lighty to name a few, how to read a crowd, what he considers a complete DJ, how hip hop has brought together different genres, the person responsible for his career, musical family ties, the moment he knew it was his time to shine, thoughts on DJs who fake it, why you should not request records at a party, being one of the 1st live hip hop DJ's on the radio, making international moves, maintaining longevity and more. For additional content go to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com Tweet: @thermalsoundwav IG: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thermal-soundwaves/support

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The Nod

OPP with Corey Cambridge

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2018 49:33

Today’s special guest is Eric Eddings co-host of Gimlet’s The Nod. The Nod is a podcast that releases every Monday and explores the beautiful yet complicated dimensions of black life in America. Eric was also a co-producer of Mogul a biographical podcast on the life of music executive Chris Lighty which was narrated by the late great podcast legend, Reggie Osse.In this interview we’re going to learn more about Eric, the launch of his first podcast For Colored Nerds, and chat about the latest dope show he created, The Nod.FOLLOW ERIC: TWITTER AND INSTAGRAMLISTEN TO 'THE NOD': APPLE, SPOTIFY and STITCHER.FOLLOW OPP: INSTAGRAM and TWITTERBe sure to check out Corey's other show 'Silent Giants' on APPLE, SPOTIFY and STITCHER.Follow on Corey Cambridge on INSTAGRAM & TWITTER.CreditsMixed by Mark ByrdMusic by Richie Quake See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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MLS #046: The Midnight Hour w/ Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad

Mega Late Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2018 51:59

Yo this episode does need much introduction. We sat down with the legendsm Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Adrian Younge, before their performance as The Midnight Hour at The Billboard Live in Tokyo. We had a quick conversation about Tokyo, working with Marvel, hip-hop culture turning 45 and a few other things. Buy their music, support their projects, and respect the culture. Rest in peace Phife Dawg, J Dilla and Chris Lighty. You can find the Midnight Hours music everywhere. **LINKS*** https://themidnighthour.bandcamp.com/album/the-midnight-hour Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram Calcombs.com Keenwakeen.com faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0 Weather Forecast calendar of upcoming dope culture shows going on in Tokyo! ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓ goo.gl/SmRW9u If you want your show in the Weather Forecast make sure to hit us at: mlsweatherforecast@gmail.com Also be sure to support MEGA LATE SHOW by going to Cal Combs dot com to check out Cals music and merch. Get 25% off all purchases over $30/3000¥ when you use the promo code "megalateshow"

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Take It Personal (Mike G. Interview)

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2018 27:40

During our 2-part, 13 hour Native Tongues tribute, Mike G. of the Jungle Brothers stopped by to share stories about DJ Red Alert, Chris Lighty, Hip-House, the whole Native collective and even sheds light on a possible NT reunion.

Take It Personal (Mike G. Interview)

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2018 27:40

During our 2-part, 13 hour Native Tongues tribute, Mike G. of the Jungle Brothers stopped by to share stories about DJ Red Alert, Chris Lighty, Hip-House, the whole Native collective and even sheds light on a possible NT reunion.

Take It Personal (Ep 30: Native Tongues Tribute Part 2) with Mike G.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2018 433:33

Wrapping up the final installment of our Native Tongues Tribute, we bring you 7+ chock-full hours of classics, current jawns, remixes and even more collaborative efforts. Because a 7 hour show isn't ideal for streaming sites, we decided to turn Episode 30 into an A side and B side. This should also help eliminate the anxiety of having to sit through an episode 7+ hours long too. Special guest Mike G. of the Jungle Brothers stops by to share stories about DJ Red Alert, Chris Lighty's OCD, the ultimate hip-house classic, touring the UK and Mike even sheds light on a possible NT reunion. We damn near cover everything imaginable our 2-part 13+ hour Native Tongue Tribute. On part 2, we've included progression mixes for both De La and Tribe. We dig deeper in the Black Sheep and J. Beez catalog. We've got gems from Queen Latifah, Chi-Ali with the help of The Beatnuts and we even delve in to the solo work of Phife Dawg, Dres and Q-Tip. www.takeitpersonalradio.com www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal Follow us on Instagram @takeitpersonalradio

Take It Personal (Ep 29: Native Tongues Tribute Part 1)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2018 348:17

Every once in a while, we hit you with a tribute that requires several hours of your time. This is one of them. The Native Tongues collective are comprised of some of the most important, most influential and some of biggest innovators hip-hop has seen. With the help and hustle of DJ Red Alert and Chris Lighty, the Native Tongues were a force to be reckoned with. The Jungle Brothers paved the way for groups like De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest and Black Sheep. Prior to The Flava Unit, Queen Latifah was this crew's Den mother. Along with her protégé Monie Love, they were both instrumental in helping the female movement in hip-hop. The Native Tongues provided plenty of classic albums, countless anthems and produced more offspring than Joe Jackson (RIP). The Natives helped jumpstart the careers of Busta Rhymes, Chi-Ali, Mos Def, J Dilla and have influenced artists such as Brand Nubian, K.M.D., Common, The Beatnuts, Bush Babees, The Roots, Slum Village, Little Brother, Kanye West, Black Star, Pharrell, Hieroglyphics, The Pharcyde, J5, Kedrick Lamar, Pusha T, Andre 3000 and even Nas. They've influenced everyone. Odds are, every rapper imaginable has heard Straight Out The Jungle, De La Soul Is Dead, The Low End Theory, Buhloone Mindstate, Midnight Marauders, or Stakes Is High and possibly has several of those albums listed among their favorites, too. The Native Tongue brand was strong despite some internal conflict, growing pains and different career paths. They left an everlasting impression on hip-hop. It is our privilege to present to you The Native Tongues Tribute Part 1. You won't find another NT tribute like this and we're just getting started! www.takeitpersonalradio.com www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal Follow us on Instagram @takeitpersonalradio

Take It Personal (Ep 30: Native Tongues Tribute Part 2, Side B)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 164:50

Wrapping up the final installment of our Native Tongues Tribute, we bring you 7+ chock-full hours of classics, current jawns, remixes and even more collaborative efforts. Because a 7 hour show isn't ideal for streaming sites, we decided to turn Episode 30 into an A side and B side. This should also help eliminate the anxiety of having to sit through an episode 7+ hours long too. Special guest Mike G. of the Jungle Brothers stops by to share stories about DJ Red Alert, Chris Lighty’s OCD, the ultimate hip-house classic, touring the UK and Mike even sheds light on a possible NT reunion. We damn near cover everything imaginable our 2-part 13+ hour Native Tongue Tribute. On part 2, we've included progression mixes for both De La and Tribe. We dig deeper in the Black Sheep and J. Beez catalog. We’ve got gems from Queen Latifah, Chi-Ali with the help of The Beatnuts and we even delve in to the solo work of Phife Dawg, Dres and Q-Tip. Episode 30 has 121 tracks (210 total in the tribute), including a fresh DJ 360 remix for your listening pleasure. This episode should help cap off your summer and hopefully most of you will finish listening to this tribute by Labor Day. Take it in slowly or run through it like Emmitt Smith. Remember, we love adding little nuances, crazy samples, funny sound bites and little Easter eggs throughout our episodes, so listen and enjoy the sounds of Take It Personal. From all of us, we thank you for your continued support!

Take It Personal (Ep 30: Native Tongues Tribute Part 2, Side A)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 268:28

Wrapping up the final installment of our Native Tongues Tribute, we bring you 7+ chock-full hours of classics, current jawns, remixes and even more collaborative efforts. Because a 7 hour show isn't ideal for streaming sites, we decided to turn Episode 30 into an A side and B side. This should also help eliminate the anxiety of having to sit through an episode 7+ hours long too. Special guest Mike G. of the Jungle Brothers stops by to share stories about DJ Red Alert, Chris Lighty’s OCD, the ultimate hip-house classic, touring the UK and Mike even sheds light on a possible NT reunion. We damn near cover everything imaginable our 2-part 13+ hour Native Tongue Tribute. On part 2, we've included progression mixes for both De La and Tribe. We dig deeper in the Black Sheep and J. Beez catalog. We’ve got gems from Queen Latifah, Chi-Ali with the help of The Beatnuts and we even delve in to the solo work of Phife Dawg, Dres and Q-Tip. Episode 30 has 121 tracks (210 total in the tribute), including a fresh DJ 360 remix for your listening pleasure. This episode should help cap off your summer and hopefully most of you will finish listening to this tribute by Labor Day. Take it in slowly or run through it like Emmitt Smith. Remember, we love adding little nuances, crazy samples, funny sound bites and little Easter eggs throughout our episodes, so listen and enjoy the sounds of Take It Personal. From all of us, we thank you for your continued support!

Take It Personal (Ep 29: Native Tongues Tribute Part 1)

Silent Giants with Corey Cambridge

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2018 348:14

Every once in a while, we hit you with a tribute that requires several hours of your time. This is one of them. The Native Tongues collective are comprised of some of the most important, most influential and some of biggest innovators hip-hop has seen. With the help and hustle of Red Alert and Chris Lighty, The Native Tongues were a force to be reckoned with. The Jungle Brothers paved the way for groups like De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest and Black Sheep. Prior to The Flava Unit, Queen Latifah was this crew's Den mother. Along with her protégé Monie Love, they were both instrumental in helping the female movement in hip-hop. The Native Tongues provided plenty of classic albums, countless anthems and produced more offspring than Joe Jackson (RIP). The Natives helped jump-start the careers of Busta Rhymes, Chi-Ali, Mos Def, J Dilla, The Beatnuts and have influenced artists like Brand Nubian, K.M.D., Common, Bush Babees, The Roots, Slum Village, Little Brother, Kanye West, Kweli, Pharrell, Hieroglyphics, The Pharcyde, Roc Marciano, Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T, Andre 3000, Chance The Rapper and even Nas. They've influenced everyone. Odds are, every rapper imaginable has heard Straight Out The Jungle, De La Soul Is Dead, The Low End Theory, A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing, Buhloone Mindstate, Midnight Marauders, or Stakes Is High and possibly has several of those albums listed among their favorites, too. The Native Tongue brand was strong despite some internal conflict, growing pains and different career paths. They left an everlasting impression on hip-hop. It is our privilege to present to you The Native Tongues Tribute Part 1. You won't find another NT tribute like this and we're just getting started!

EP31: A conversation with Tiffany Hardin

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2018 69:06

Thank you all so much for checking out another episode of the podcast!Also, pardon my voice this episode. Got hit hard with a cold, but the show must go on, right?Today we have a very special guest on the show, Tiffany Hardin. Tiffany is one of my dear friends who has worked for some of the heaviest hitters in hip-hop. Her career started by interning for hip hop manager and talent scout, John Monopoly. Next she became the assistant to Mona Scott Young. For those who may not be up to speed Mona Scott Young co-founded Violator management with Chris Lighty, which managed artist like Missy Elliot, Mariah Carey, Q Tip and more.After working work Mona and than began working alongside music industry heavyweight Steve Stout at the creative agency Translation. She later struck out on her own to found her own management company Gild Creative Group.In this episode Tiffany stops by to chat about her life, career and lessons shes learned along the way.______________________________________________________________SUBSCRIBE!Follow us on INSTAGRAM!Follow COREY and listen to his music on SPOTIFY or APPLEThis episode has been mixed by MARK BYRD of MBM Studios See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Third Coast's 2017 Audio Recap

Re:sound

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2017 19:54

Before the end of a busy and exciting year for radio and podcasts, the Third Coast staff got together to recap and reflect on 2017.Johanna, Maya, Gwen, Dennis and Isabel discussed the shows and moments in the audio world from 2017 that they won't soon forget... and talked about what they look forward to hearing more of in 2018 and beyond.What we won’t forget from 2017:Johanna: How much everyone wanted to talk (debate, and reconsider, and take some more) about S-Town.Isabel: The rise of mini-series, often delving into the mind of one man (yep, mostly men), including: Missing Richard Simmons, Start Up’s series on Dov Charney, The Pope’s Long Con, Mogul: The Life & Death of Chris Lighty, Embedded’s “Trump Stories”Dennis: Podcast producers making limited series that can end, like Showcase & Heaven’s Gate.Maya: How inspiring it was — especially for public media newsrooms — when 74 Seconds won the Third Coast/RHDF Best Documentary: Gold.Gwen: This latest season of Heavyweight & the divisive set-up of Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel.What we’re looking forward to in 2018:Gwen: MORE OF THE THINGS I LOVE!!!!Johanna: More people re-thinking the podcast form — like in CBC’s Alone: A Love Story.Maya: A nightly, live on-air radio broadcast hosted by women about urgent, topical issues, like WNYC’s “A Reckoning in Our Own House”Isabel: More great Spanish-language and bilingual podcasts! Shout out to Martina Castro’s bilingual provocation.Dennis: Pieces without clear narrative arcs — and podcasts & radio stories made overseas, but NOT in Europe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Mogul podcast review

Unfiltered Single Dad

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2017 0:53

One of my favorite podcast lately has been Mogul the life and tragic death of hip hop legend Chris Lighty

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Rush Talk 70: De staat van podcasting in Nederland #3 - Tim de Gier & Anne Janssens

Rush Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2017 45:40

Het gaat goed met podcasting. Niet alleen in het buitenland, maar ook in Nederland gebeurt er ontzettend veel. Maar hoe staat het medium er precies voor? In deze korte serie van Rush Talk probeert Elger van der Wel een beeld te krijgen van de staat van podcasting in Nederland. Hij praat met podcastmakers en -uitgevers. In deel 3: Tim de Gier & Anne Janssens, de oprichters van podcastplatform Dag en Nacht Media. De podcast die Tim de Gier maakt, samen met Willem Dudok heet De Rode Lantaarn. Meer informatie (en uiteraard de mogelijkheid tot luisteren)vind je hier: http://www.dagennacht.nl/serie/de-rode-lantaarn/. Meer weten over Dag en Nacht Media of hun podcasts beluisteren? Check hun site: http://www.dagennacht.nl. In het gesprek komt De Grote 360 Zomerpodcast ter sprake. Die vind je hier: http://www.dagennacht.nl/tip/grote-360-zomerpodcast/. En tot slot de luistertips van Tim en Anne: - Intercepted: https://theintercept.com/podcasts/ - The Mystery Show: https://gimletmedia.com/mystery-show/ - Mogul: The Life and Death of Chris Lighty: https://gimletmedia.com/mogul/ Meer weten over Rush Talk of alle afleveringen terugluisteren? Check numrush.nl/rushtalk!

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The Dojo S02E13 - Be Careful What You Wish For

The Dojo SA Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2017 89:49

Catch the boys discussing “Mogul – the Life and Death of Chris Lighty”, their thoughts on the new Album by Aka and Anatii, Exclusive books allowing refunds on Bonangs new book, Fat Shaming vs short dude shaming, Parliament's Vote of no confidence, Tholukuthi Hey!! And Dick monitoring. The Dojo Fresh Cuts of the Week: Modise: Vicktor Taiwo - Digital Kids Ft. Solomon https://youtu.be/dioa5RpgPEk Dez: G4SHI - Disrespectful https://youtu.be/SeSueTkNQJ4

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The Dojo S02E13 - Be Careful What You Wish For

The Dojo SA Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2017 89:50

Catch the boys discussing “Mogul – the Life and Death of Chris Lighty”, their thoughts on the new Album by Aka and Anatii, Exclusive books allowing refunds on Bonangs new book, Fat Shaming vs short dude shaming, Parliament's Vote of no confidence, Tholukuthi Hey!! And Dick monitoring. The Dojo Fresh Cuts of the Week: Modise: Vicktor Taiwo - Digital Kids Ft. Solomon https://youtu.be/dioa5RpgPEk Dez: G4SHI - Disrespectful https://youtu.be/SeSueTkNQJ4

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S1 Part 6: August 30, 2012

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2017 41:57

August 30th, 2012. A day that shook hip hop. Chris Lighty was discovered dead in his Bronx home. The official cause of death: a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. In this episode, we talk to people close to Chris to and try understand what exactly happened that day.NOTE: In this episode, we talk about suicide. Please take caution when listening to the show. If you’re feeling depressed or you just want to talk to someone, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

Cameo: Uncle Murda

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2017 8:03

This Cameo is from Uncle Murda. The gritty Brooklyn rapper rose to prominence after dropping a series of mixtapes with titles like Murder Capitol, Respect The Shooter, and Summer Time Shootouts. Just like Fat Joe, 50 Cent, and other artists Chris Lighty worked with, Murda wasn’t putting on an act: He was a genuine street guy. In this Cameo, we hear about how Murda first pitched himself to Chris as both a rapper and a hired gun, and later found himself joining Chris on a daring mission.

Episode 77: Mogul and A Prairie Home Companion

Geekdown Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2017 83:07

All audio items this week as Jordan brings in Mogul: The Life & Death of Chris Lighty, the new hip-hop history podcast from the people who brought your Crimetown, and Caitlin brings in that folksy institution of Middle America and subject of Robert Altman's final movie, A Prairie Home Companion. How'd that go? I mean, you can predict, but it's more fun if you just listen. Also this ep! Tons of news from San Diego Comic-Con as we encounter them, ya boy Thrawn cements his place in current Star Wars, updates to what we're watching, Jordan's skin is on fire and we take a moment to remember Prodigy and Chester Bennington. Next week marks the return of what is apparently a summer tradition: The Geekdown August Watch-O-Rama! Check our socials for a full schedule, but we'll let you know now that next week we'll be watching the Netflix film Okja. Please consider supporting what we do at out Patreon page: patreon.com/geekdownpod Theme music by Rob Gasser (soundcloud.com/robgassermusic), licensed under (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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S1 Part 5: How Heavy It Was

Crime Writers On...True Crime Review

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2017 39:18

In this episode: cold hard cash. Chris Lighty makes a pile of it, and changes the game forever, when he does the biggest deal of his career—getting 50 Cent a piece of Vitamin Water. But soon, instead of swimming in dough...Chris is drowning. CREDITS: Mogul is hosted by Reggie Ossé. This episode was produced by Eric Eddings and Meg Driscoll, with help from Isabella Kulkarni, Peter Bresnan, and Jonathan Mena. Our senior producer is Matthew Nelson. Our editors are Lynn Levy, Caitlin Kenney and Chris Morrow. Fact checking by Michelle Harris. Sound design and mixing by Haley Shaw. Music direction by Matthew Boll. This episode was scored by Nana Kwabena, with additional music by Prince Paul, Don Newkirk, and Haley Shaw.

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Introducing Mogul

Sampler

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2017 17:06

Brittany is back with another recommendation: Mogul: The Life and Death of Chris Lighty. It’s the story of the birth of hip-hop and a hip-hop legend, but it’s also about the darker side of the industry. It’s the story of how a kid from the Bronx, managed to rise so high. And how, when he got there, everything went so wrong. Hear the entire Mogul series here.

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Dassey Hopes Dashed, More Ear Hustling, & Making a Mogul

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2017 67:22

As David Lee Roth said, "I heard you missed us. We're back." A one-week break gives us plenty of time to listen to stuff. And catch up on the latest news from the world of true crime. We circle back for a listen to the sophomore installment of "Ear Hustle." Thank you again to Lt. Sam Robinson for approving this story. Lara reports on the whirling dervish that is the Brendan Dassey appeal. He wins. He loses. He loses again. The "Making a Murderer" supporting player isn't going anywhere soon. Will the state give him is court-ordered re-trial or just appeal to higher and higher courts? (Sound familiar, Adnan?) Next we look at Gimlet's new podcast, "Mogul." It tells the story of hip-hop executive Chris Lighty - the most important musical figure you've never heard of. The podcast is part biography/part hip-hop history lesson. Is Lighty's life story strong enough to carry this series and can the podcast appeal to listeners unfamiliar with his music? In Crime of the Week: A Florida man sits on a gun and then exactly what you'd guess happens. Sponsors this episode Book of the Month - Get your first book for $10 at bookofthemonth.com/CRIMEWRITERS. Hubble Contacts - Go to hubblecontacts.com to get your first two weeks of lenses for free. Lola tampons - For 60% off your first order, visit mylola.com and enter CRIME. Audible - Get a free audiobook with a 30-day trial at audible.com/crime. Harry's razors - Get your Free Trial set at to Harrys.com/crime.. Support the show.

378: Reggie Ossé aka Combat Jack

Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2017 48:08

This week on The Library with Tim Einenkel, Tim is joined by Combat Jack himself, Reggie Ossé. The Combat Jack Show has been going strong for four years now and he drops by The Library to talk about his new podcast series Mogul: The Life & Death of Chris Lighty. Osse talks about what he's learned in the research and production of this six part series, and what he's learned about his own story during the process. The two podcasting veterans also discuss mental health awareness in not just the hip hop community but also the black community. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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PodcaStore #31 - Moshi deux fois

PodcaStore

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2017 83:03

Soirée PodcaStore Jeudi 6 juillet au Lush Bar dans le 17eme à Paris ouverte à tous : https://www.facebook.com/events/1739765352982892/ Le podcast des podcasts. Retrouvez nous sur : itunes.apple.com/fr/podcast/podca…d1081460387?mt=2 twitter.com/podcastore facebook.com/podcastore Au programme l'actualité des podcasts, les recommandations, le classement, l'interview et les recos culturelles. Avec César (twitter.com/CesarMonteyrol) , Guillaume (twitter.com/guiaume), Pierre (twitter.com/PlumedePaname), Manon (twitter.com/manonceeb), Omar (twitter.com/omarerrais). ACTUS : - Nouvelle version de Apple Podcast : https://www.recode.net/2017/6/10/15774936/apple-podcast-analytics-wwdc - Partage de podcast :https://www.listennotes.com/ - Audible lève 5 millions de dollars : https://www.actualitte.com/article/lecture-numerique/audible-investit-5-millions-dans-l-ecriture-de-pieces-et-fictions-audio/83054 http://forum.dequaliter.com/t/patreon-participez-a-un-financement-de-qualiter/1247/328 - Du nouveau chez Fréquence Moderne : https://twitter.com/PMB_fm/status/878152454050791424 - Concours podcast Arte Radio : https://www.arteradio.com/node/61658919 - Nouveau podcast Madmoizelle : http://www.madmoizelle.com/jirai-dormir-chez-toi-podcast-788909 SELECTION : OZEF, LE PODCAST De https://soundcloud.com/ozefpodcast Sur www.facebook.com/OZEFpodcast/ SPOILER ARRIERE De Henry Michel (thttps://twitter.com/HenryMichel) sur https://soundcloud.com/spoilerarriere LES MAUVAISES LANGUES De Leila Hadd (https://twitter.com/LeilaHadd) et l'équipe de (https://twitter.com/LMLpodcast) Sur http://mukashimukashi.audio/episode_type/les-mauvaises-langues/ Vidéos de l'événement "Le Nouveau Podcast" : Podcastore : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzvgVlJr_e0 FibreTigre de Qualiter : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idlQy9TzRt0 Podcasts cités : - After Hate : http://afterhate.fr/ - L'Ecole des FAQ : @ecole-des-faq - Roule avec moi : https://podcloud.fr/podcast/roule-avec-moi-ram - La Diagonale du vide : https://diagonaleduvide.wordpress.com/ - RadioNavo : @radionavo - Studio 404 : soundcloud.com/dequaliter/sets/studio-404 - Riviera Détente : http://www.henrymichel.com/riviera-detente/ - 2 Heures de perdues : http://www.2hdp.fr/ Les recommandations culturelles : - Manon, le clip de The Blaze "Territory" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54fea7wuV6s - Omar, le podcast "Mogul: The Life and Death of Chris Lighty" de Gimlet media https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mogul-the-life-and-death-of-chris-lighty/id1247146656?mt=2 - Guillaume, le film "Human Traffic" de Justin Kerrigan http://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=23701.html - César, le film "Dernier Train Pour Busan" de Sang-Ho Yeon http://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=246702.html LA LISTE DES SUGGESTIONS AUDITEURS : goo.gl/pCf5MU PAGES SENSCRITIQUE : www.senscritique.com/serie/Podca_Store/23516918 www.senscritique.com/liste/Quelques…styles/1314499 Enregistré à Goom le 30.06.17 Produit par Goom Production : Omar Errais Visuel : Francky Hautreux Générique émission: Guts - And the living is easy Générique Top 50 : P.Lion – Dream

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Friendly Fire w/ Combat Jack

Home Grown Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2017 54:27

Chuck Dizzle & DJ HED have an epic conversation with Reggie Osse AKA Combat Jack on the difference between working for a paycheck vs. a passion, his perspective of west coast hip hop as a Brooklyn native, maneuvering through music industry as a successful entertainment lawyer, blogger, radio/podcast host and entrepreneur. The Loud Speakers Network co founder also speaks on his latest deal with Gimlet & the impact of Mogul: The Life and Death of Chris Lighty.

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S1 Part 3: Rice Pilaf

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2017 34:48

Chris Lighty meets Warren G. It’s a story of East Coast beats, West Coast grooves, steak dinners and wild parties. Plus, a stand-off with one of hip-hop’s most infamous figures. CREDITS: Mogul is hosted by Reggie Ossé. This episode was produced by Eric Eddings and Meg Driscoll, with help from Isabella Kulkarni, Peter Bresnan, and Jonathan Mena. Our senior producer is Matthew Nelson. Our editors are Lynn Levy, Caitlin Kenney and Chris Morrow. Fact checking by Michelle Harris. Sound design and mixing by Haley Shaw. Music direction by Matthew Boll. This episode was scored by Prince Paul & Don Newkirk, with additional music by Open Mike Eagle, Haley Shaw, Matthew Boll, and Nana Kwabena. Special thanks to Victoria Barner and Caitlin DiLena. SPONSORS: Sonos | Bud Light

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The Making Of Mogul The Life & Death Of Chris Lighty

The Combat Jack Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2017 86:32

Listen to Mogul: The Life & Death of Chris Lighty on Apple Podcasts and make sure you subscribe, rate and comment. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mogul-the-life-and-death-of-chris-lighty/id1247146656?mt=2 On this episode of Combat Jack Show we sit down with Loud Speakers Network own Chris Morrow and Gimlet Media's Matthew Nelson to have a roundtable discussion about the creation of Mogul: The Life and Death of Chris Lighty. Mogul is available on Apple Podcasts and other streaming services. Please subscribe, rate and comment. Join the discussion on social media using the hashtag #Mogul. #RaiseTheBar

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Don’t Underestimate the Flamingo

Every Little Thing

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2017 25:42

Flora learns facts about the flamingo that change her. #YESflamingo Listen to Mogul: The Life and Death of Chris Lighty, a hip-hop miniseries from Gimlet Media and Loud Speakers Network. Now available wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | Overcast | Pocketcasts | Stitcher Our Sponsors: Ziprecruiter | Synchrony Financial | Hello Fresh | Sonos

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S1 Part 1: That Beat, That Beat Right There

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2017 38:09

Let’s start at the end—at a funeral. All the brightest stars in the hip-hop universe are gathered to mourn the death of Chris Lighty. He was their friend, their brother, their late-night confidant, the man who discovered them, or saved their careers, or made them millionaires. He was a hip-hop legend. But to understand how we got here, we have to go back to the beginning—back to a time before hip-hop even had a name. CREDITS: Mogul is hosted by Reggie Ossé. This episode was produced by Eric Eddings and Meg Driscoll, with help from Isabella Kulkarni, Peter Bresnan, and Jonathan Mena. Our senior producer is Matthew Nelson. Our editors are Lynn Levy, Caitlin Kenney and Chris Morrow. Sound design and mixing by Haley Shaw. Music direction by Matthew Boll. This episode was scored by Prince Paul & Newkirk, with additional music by Open Mike Eagle, Haley Shaw, and Bobby Lord. Special thanks to Victoria Barner, Caitlin DiLena, and Tuma Basa. Check out more Gimlet podcasts at gimletmedia.com SPONSORS: Sonos

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SYMHM: A Sliding Scale of Pettiness

Flash/Black :radio:

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 75:47

6-11-2017 - The Usual Suspects (K. Savage (Kristy), T. Rich, Slli'm Williams, and da Vinci Parks (Lee Bennett, III)) and our special guests, Shae & Missy, sit down for this weeks episode of SYMHM: Vincente Fox: Another Message for Donald Trump from Former Mexican President Vicente Fox The Comey Congressional Hearing Mogul: The Life and Death of Chris Lighty...and so much more!

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