Podcasts about def jam records

Welcome to 3 Bad Brothers, A Beastie Boys Breakdown. For the next 8 weeks, the Dad Bod Rap Pod crew and some special guests will be going album by album through the Beastie Boys' career. This week we are focused on Ad Rock, MCA and Mike D's first album, the wildly successful Licensed To Ill with insight from Dante Ross, who ran in the same circles as the Boys at this formative time in their lives. We will track the band from punk shows to NYC nightclubs, to arena tours, examining their rhymes, beats, cultural impact and more through discussion, interviews, and then score each album on a system we affectionately call the Rick Rubric. Licensed to Ill is thought of as one of rap music's early masterpieces, so we re-listen to the seminal album to see how it holds up nearly 40 years later as rap music, as the beginning of a vast and exploratory career, and as a product of early Def Jam Records, the so-called nerve center of the nascent hip-hop industry at the time. Huge thanks to Dante Ross for joining us to provide cultural context and crack jokes. Please tune in next week when we step through the doors of the cult classic Paul's Boutique. Credits:  3 Bad Brothers, A Beasties Boys Breakdown is a production of Dad Bod Rap Pod Hosted By Demone Carter, David Ma, and Nate LeBlanc Executive Produced by Nate LeBlanc Produced by Demone Carter and Paolo “Cutso” Bello  Edited by Demone Carter and Nate LeBlanc  Engineering and Post-Production by Paolo “Cutso” Bello Artwork by Rory Simms Photography by Stephanie Barajas  Youtube version produced by Paolo “Cutso” Bello Theme song written and recorded by Defcee and Produced by Cutso Dad Bod Rap Pod is distributed by Open Mike Eagle's Stony Island Audio

Today's guest is a DJ turned music executive and founder of JV Agency, a music marketing firm celebrating its 10 year anniversary. She has handled thousands of album launches throughout her career, including for acts like Fall Out Boy, Shawn Mendes, and the Killers.She specializes in digital marketing with a side passion for empowering women in the music industry. She pays it forward by bringing in interns with the goal of mentoring and creating a career path for them. In fact, her own path started as an intern at Def Jam Records.As a public speaker, she has appeared at SXSW, Canadian Music Week, Live Nation All Access Fest, numerous university events, and is a GRAMMY U mentor. She's been quoted by Forbes, CNBC, and the LA Times.She's the music marketing maven with the motto “Stay resilient, stay authentic.”Meet Jazmine “DJ Jazzy” Valencia! (see links and videos below)In This Episode* How an internship at Def Jam Records defined her career path* Jazmine's “Marketing Starts At Home” philosophy explained* Two big mistakes emerging artists make in marketing themselves* Most common marketing challenge female artists face that male artists do not* Mentoring through internships at her own agency and at GRAMMY U* Emerging female acts Jazmine's excited aboutPlus Jazmine Valencia's answers to the Shakedown Questions!Recorded in March 2024.Disclaimer: Opinions of Herizon Music show guests are not necessarily those of Thea Wood Productions, LLC or its employees, volunteers, advisors, or contractors.Herizon Music is produced by Thea Wood Productions, LLC, an Amazon Associate that earns from qualifying purchases. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.Guest LinksIf you don't see these links (or embedded videos!) on your podcast platform, get the full experience at HerizonMusic.com.JV AgencyLinkedInInstagramCreditsGuest: Jazmine ValenciaHost: Thea WoodProducer: Thea Wood Productions, LLCListen to other episodes of Herizon Music: The Podcast.Support This PodcastSubscribe to Herizon Music: The Podcast & Newsletter for free. You can also fiscally support our mission to promote gender equity in music. Since launching in 2019, Herizon Music was recognized as a finalist for the Women Changing The World Awards (Journalism & Media category, 2025), ranked #15 in FeedSpot's 2025 Top 45 Women In Music Podcasts, Podcast Magazine's "Top 20 Mom Podcasters of 2020," and Pretty Progressive's “Inspiring Podcasts for Women in Their 20s.” * Opt into a paid subscription - only $7.50 per month! You can pay $72 in advance for 12 months (or $6 per month) or become a Founding Member for $216 annually. Upgrade here.* Sponsor a podcast episode! You or your business can reach our dreamers, rule breakers and rockstars in the most positive way possible! It's super affordable to sponsor this evergreen content that includes a midroll after The Shakedown questions and logo/link in the Show Notes. Email me for a rate card.* Sponsor an issue (or two or three!) of the Herizon Music Newsletter. It costs time and money to publish the exposés, news, and interviews that over a thousand subscribers and 3,000 social media followers read. Email me for a rate card for this and other marketing opportunities.If you'd like to reproduce this podcast or a portion of the podcast or associated content, you must obtain prior approval in writing from Thea Wood Productions, LLC. Email herizonmusic@substack.com. Get full access to Herizon Music: The Newsletter at www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe

Show notes / PDF & Infographic / Free Audiobook / Unleash Your Inner Artist with Rick Rubin's The Creative Act: A Way of Being. Key figures and topics: Creativity, Art, Intuition, Inspiration, Process, Mindfulness, intuition, Process, self-discovery, Creativity, Art, Kanye West, Mandy Moore, Ed Sheeran, Johnny Cash, Rick Rubin, Jay Z, NYU, Lady Gaga, , The Creative Act: A Way of Being, Sterling K. Brown, Chris Sullivan, Def Jam Records, StoryShots, Ego, story shorts, Red Hot Chili Peppers, In the book summary of I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi, the focus is on developing a personal financial strategy that empowers individuals to take control of their financial futures. The book emphasizes the importance of defining what being rich means to you personally, and encourages conscious spending by tracking expenses and making informed financial decisions. Sethi advocates for prioritizing spending on things you truly love while cutting back on less important expenses. The summary highlights key strategies for financial success, including starting early to leverage compound interest and breaking free from excuses that hinder financial growth. Sethi recommends focusing on macro financial decisions rather than getting caught up in minor cost-cutting measures. The book outlines 12 critical financial strategies, such as automating your money system, maintaining a good credit score, getting employer 401k matches, and negotiating raises. A central theme of the book is creating an automatic money management system that simplifies financial planning and helps individuals stick to long-term financial goals. By setting up multiple accounts for different purposes - including checking, savings, credit cards, retirement, and investment accounts - individuals can more effectively manage their finances. Sethi's approach is practical and non-judgmental, focusing on creating sustainable financial habits that align with personal values and long-term objectives. Key takeaways: Define what being 'rich' means to you personally and practice conscious spending by prioritizing expenses that truly matter to you Start investing and building wealth early to leverage compound interest and establish smart money habits over time Avoid making excuses that prevent financial progress; take action even if your initial steps aren't perfect Focus on macro financial strategies like automating your money system, maintaining a good credit score, and contributing to retirement accounts rather than getting stuck on minor expenses Set up an automatic money management system with multiple accounts (checking, savings, credit card, retirement, investment) to simplify finances and ensure consistent financial habits Prioritize five to ten key financial actions that yield significant results, such as negotiating raises, cutting major expenses, and using credit cards strategically Adopt a mindset of financial growth by being willing to start small and consistently improve your money management skills Challenge conventional financial wisdom by making informed, personalized decisions about spending and investing based on your individual goals (00:00) Introduction to The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin (01:05) About Rick Rubin (01:50) Everyone Is a Creator (02:55) Living Life as an Artist (03:53) Look Inward (04:52) Trust Your Intuition (06:17) Don't Let Doubt Hinder Your Creativity (07:25) Breaking Through the Creative Block (08:21) 10 Small Steps for Shaking up Your Process (10:53) 4 Steps to Bringing Creative Work to Life (12:17) Finding Fulfillment Through Experimentation and Completion (13:48) Final Summary and Review (15:00) Rating Related Book Summaries Creativity Inc. by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday The War of Art by Steven Pressfield The Good Life by Robert Waldinger The Practice by Seth Godin Never Finished by David Goggins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of BSTV, Ya Boi Shad & G. Downs sat down with the legendary Alley Boy. They discussed his upbringing in the Edgewood neighborhood of Atlanta, sharing insights into his life and experiences. Alley Boy candidly spoke about his involvement in drug dealing and addiction, including his struggles with codine cough syrup and the subsequent damage it caused to his kidneys, revealing his allergy to opiates. He also regaled the audience with stories of his early passion for rap music, starting at the tender age of nine and honing his craft by learning how to format a song. Alley Boy then recounted the genesis of the record label Duct Tape Entertainment, highlighting his role as the first flagship artist. He candidly addressed the pressure he faced to become a superstar, acknowledging the challenges and sacrifices he made along the way. The conversation took a dramatic turn as Alley Boy spoke about his involvement in an armed robbery and murder charge at the age of 18. He then shared a heartwarming story of meeting Gucci Mane at the age of 17, describing a friendship that has endured to this day. Alley Boy also spoke about his mentorship under Big Bank Black, taking on a leadership role in his early career. The conversation continued with Alley Boy reflecting on the day he signed with Atlantic Records, expressing regret for not choosing Def Jam Records. He candidly discussed his dissatisfaction with the promotion he received from Atlantic Records, feeling that they didn't fully support his artistic vision. Despite this, Alley Boy remains proud of owning his masters and publishing rights, ensuring that his legacy will continue to thrive after he's gone. Alley Boy then delved into his close friendship with hip-hop superstar Future, sharing stories of their lifelong bond and shared upbringing in the same neighborhood. He also addressed his long-standing feud with Jeezy and T.I., expressing his belief that Jeezy lacked genuine character. Despite this, Alley Boy maintains a cordial relationship with T.I., emphasizing that their beef was never serious. The conversation concluded with Alley Boy's move to Los Angeles to collaborate with hip-hop legend Master P and Fat Trell. He also spoke fondly of his close friendship with Nipsey Hussle, recounting the time he brought Hussle to Atlanta for the first time. He also spoke on once moving to Denver to acquire knowledge about cultivating marijuana. Subsequently, he delved into his conflicts with his former collaborator, Yung LA, explaining that he had to distance himself from him because LA was not in a state of mental well-being. He also briefly touched upon the passing of his close friend and labelmate, Trouble. Lastly, he discussed his upcoming projects and the new music he will be releasing soon. https://www.youtube.com/c/BadSpeakersTV https://www.instagram.com/badspeakerspodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@badspeakerspodcast https://twitter.com/BadSpeakers https://www.facebook.com/badspeakerspodcast

Matt and Sam are back with their first new music mix of 2025.  We kick off with some soothing yet powerful tunes from The Bluestones, as Sam shares his admiration for "Come Apart," a track that intertwines hard rock and blues with themes of resilience. Meanwhile, Matt brings a lighter touch with Nikki the Unicorn's "Swipe, Swipe, Swipe," a playful spin on the ups and downs of modern romance. Next, we unpack Mumford and Sons' fresh single, "Rushmere," and question if a "banjo sommelier" could teach us a thing or two about the instrument. Jason Singer's Michigander project is also in the spotlight, as we praise his engaging songwriting and uplifting track "Breakerbox." Expect relatable themes and a positive outlook that assures you, "everything will be okay eventually."LiAngelo Ball's unexpected leap from basketball court to rap fame with Def Jam Records is nothing short of intriguing. We discuss how his viral hit might just outshine his brothers' basketball careers, as we shift gears into the hip-hop scene with Logic's "Not a Game," featuring Lucy Rose. Nostalgia sweeps over us as Franz Ferdinand reemerges with "Audacious," and we revisit Deep Blue Something's "Breakfast at Tiffany's," pondering the nature of one-hit wonders. SZA and Kendrick Lamar's dynamic chemistry also gets its deserved spotlight, with anticipation for their joint performance on the big stage. Join us for a captivating blend of new discoveries, heartfelt reflections, and a touch of nostalgic charm.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sam-january-2025-new-music/pl.u-256YeToeMX21. Come Apart - The Blue Stones2. Swipe Swipe Swipe - Niki the Unicorn3. Rushmere - Mumford & Sons4. Breaker Box - Michigander5. Same Old Song - The Lumineers6. Tweaker - GELO7. Not a Game - Logic feat. Lucy Rose8. Audacious - Franz Ferdinand9. 30 for 30 - SZA feat. Kendrick Lamar10. Will You Wait - Deep Blue Something 11. Voy a Llevarte PA PR - Bad Bunny12. Room On Your Shoulder - Adam Melchor & Mt Joy Support the showVisit us at https://www.superawesomemix.com to learn more about our app, our merchandise, our cards, and more!

This is episode 2 of our mini-series of conversations compiled around a different theme each episode. This week we dive into the business of DIY, and stories of different artists that have built successful, sustainable careers outside of the major label, stereotypical "right" career path. We hear from Jesse Boykins III talk about leaving and standing up to Def Jam Records and Universal Publishing, Laura Veirs on owning her publishing throughout and starting her own label, the blue collar DIY sustainability that Joe Pug has mastered, and how BJ Barham (American Aquarium) has managed to build a six-figure DIY empire (both record sales/touring and merch)!You can find a link to our full conversations with each of them below, and playlists of other past conversations grouped by topic on our YouTube channel, also below.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:Jesse Boykins III - episode 67Laura Veirs - episode 44Joe Pug - episode 10BJ Barham - episode 7Click here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

Send us a textIn this episode of *Veto's Corner*, we kick things off with a heated discussion about the proposed TikTok ban and Donald Trump's controversial plans to bring it back. From there, we dive into the surprising news about Snoop Dogg and Nelly performing at Trump's upcoming inauguration, sparking plenty of debate. Next up, we unpack LiAngelo Ball's unexpected move into the music industry with his new deal at Def Jam Records. Then, we turn our attention to Jim Jones, who's making waves with a fresh diss track aimed squarely at Cam'ron. Finally, we close things out with Oschnio's bold claim that he ghostwrote Beanie Sigel's infamous Jadakiss diss. Don't miss this packed episode full of drama, music, and controversy! Support the showFor all advertising opportunities email contact@vetoscorner.comFollohttps://on.soundcloud.com/hgBygU7aEBexoABm7w Veto's Corner: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vetoscornerpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VetosCornerPodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@VetoscornerpodcastYoutube Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@vetoscornerpodcast Follow Veto Vangundy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vetovangundy Twitter: https://twitter.com/vetovangundy Follow Kyng Musix: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Ky.n.gmusix Disclaimer "Welcome to “Veto's Corner”. Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of “Veto's Corner”or its affiliates. Some of the content shared on this podcast may be intended for comedic or entertainment purposes only, and should not be taken as factual information. We encourage our listeners to conduct their own research and form their own opinions on any topics discussed. Thank you for listening!"

Our cousins Cam'Rom and Jim Jones are beefing again. This time seems a bit different, but why? Bang asks Mike B about the Chicago Bears' potential new head coach, Mike McCarthy, who used to be the Head Coach of the Dallas Cowboys. How should Bang feel? Whoooaaaaa: LiAngelo Ball becomes the latest signee of Def Jam Records. What do we make of that? Listen in.

Rockin' the Kremlin - Russian Music Industry w/ David Junk - AZ TRT S05 EP37 (253) 9-22-2024   Things We Learned This Week Roger Waters performed The Wall – Live in Berlin after the Fall David Junk went to the concert, & was inspired and moved to Russia, got into Diamond business, then Music Industry with Universal Music David had to establish a legal record market, and had to fight corruption with the Local Mob Record Companies and Artists wanted to grow their fan-base in both Eastern Europe & Russia post the Fall of the Soviet Union Western Music had a huge impact on Russian music, culturally & maturing the industry, which created local Rock Bands & Rap Artists     Guest: David Junk Music Business in Russia https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-junk   About David Junk is a seasoned music industry veteran with a career spanning thirty years. After the fall of the Soviet Union, David Junk embarked on an extraordinary adventure by becoming one of the first American record executives to work in the Ukrainian music industry. Early Days and Introduction to Ukraine: In 1999 as a record executive for Universal Music, the world's largest record company, David started an initiative to open the first branch of Universal in Ukraine. At the time, no other Western record label had ventured into Ukraine, allowing Russia to control the Ukrainian music market. David played a pivotal role in the early development of the Ukrainian music industry. This opened the door for more Western labels to engage in business in Ukraine. Championing the Ukrainian Music Industry: As Vice President of Universal Music, David had a significant responsibility in overseeing Eastern Europe, with a specific focus on Ukraine. He was instrumental in defending the rights of Ukrainian songwriters and combating music piracy controlled by criminal groups. Under his leadership, Universal Music soared to become Ukraine's most successful international label. This achievement was largely attributed to the Ukrainian youth's love for Hip Hop and rap music from Universal's premier labels, Interscope and Def Jam Records. The world-renowned Black Eyed Peas and rapper 50 Cent graced the Ukrainian music scene, thanks to David's efforts. In 2005, Universal Music extended its support to the Ukrainian Eurovision entry, Green Jolly, when Kyiv hosted the televised event for the very first time. Contributions to the Reggaeton Genre: In 2006, David took on the role of General Manager at Universal's Machete Records in Los Angeles, where he played a crucial part in transforming it into the #1 Reggaeton label in America. His work involved collaborating with renowned artists such as Don Omar and Wisin Y Yandel, further expanding his experiences in the music industry. Gibson Guitars: In 2013, David began a new career chapter, joining Nashville-based Gibson Guitars and managing a guitar showroom from the iconic Hit Factory recording studios in New York City. In this role, David presented honorary guitars to music legends Tom Petty, Elvis Costello, Nile Rodgers, Steve Miller, and the band Cheap Trick for their inductions into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He also provided guitar support for Blondie, Rush, The Roots, and Andrew Lloyd Webber's "School of Rock" Broadway Cast in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.     Seg 1   David Junk bio, fell into the music business by accident. Most people get into the music business through connections or ex musicians. David worked for universal music, and got into the music business when he was already working in Russia. He was living and working in Moscow and hired by universal music, then called PolyGram for a finance position for the record company.   Record label was big, carried the catalogs of Bob Marley deaf jam artist Bon Jovi and was the first musical label in Russia. David went on to become the first CEO of universal music in Russia.   David is from Ohio, and grew up during the Cold War with fear of Russia. His influenced by Roger Waters of Pink Floyd and his claim that he would not perform the album the wall unless the actual Berlin wall in Germany came down. In 1989 The Berlin wall did come down. Waters staged a concert performing the wall with celebrity ax joining in, called the Potsdam concert.   David went to Europe and attended that concert. He was influenced by the moment and returned to America to study business and the Russian language. He got an NBA in California.   In 1993 he got a job in Moscow working for a diamond mining company, mining raw diamonds. Russia has large supply of diamonds and Siberia. Unfortunately, the company David was working for turned out to be a huge scam with the Russian bosses stealing $200 million and diamonds. David was arrested and thrown in a Russian jail.   Thankfully, the actual criminals were caught and David was let go. The next job we got in Russia was for the music industry.     Seg 2   How the music business and record labels work. Record labels make money by marketing. Their big artist as well as music writes with song catalogues. Company David worked for carried many of the big rap artists like Jay Z and Eminem, as well as big bands, like U2 and the cranberries and also catalogs of Johnny Cash.   Labels are located in both the US and other countries. I band releases a new album and the record label locate in each country would promote and sell. Record labels want to sign artist to promote internationally to make more sales and exposure to the music.   The 1990s both Russia and Eastern Europe were considered one zone and many businesses were trying to expand.throughout. David visited many countries in Eastern Europe as well as former Russian Republic, like Ukraine.   At the time there was no infrastructure to sell records. There were no legal record stores and the Russian mafia controlled 90% of the music industry. There was mass piracy with music and CD. David's job working for universal music was to create a legal music industry.   Three step process to get the mafia out of the business Legislation - using the Russian Dumba work to create legislation to generate tax revenue off record sales. Country like Sweden was a model with massive revenue from the band ABBA. This failed and corruption issues continued. Police Action - Moscow police raids of piracy locations and confiscate CDs of universal music and other record labels. This partially worked, had some corruption issues. But ultimately it failed to as the pirate factories just moved from the city to military bases. Now they are under protection of the Russian military. U.S. Ambassador - went to the Bush administration to try to block Russia from the WTO world, trade organization. Russia wanted to expand its economy, enjoying the WTO. They leveraged this to push for legal action on music and other industries in Russia. Force the Russian government to protect artist and lessen the corruption.       Seg 3   In the late 1980s and 1990s artist were eager to get their music distributed in Russia. They obviously wanted to work with a record company. Do it legal have promotion that was supportive and understanding of their rights. They also understood that the royalties would be less.   There was big business though in touring. David's bosses in both Angeles and London cannot understand how powerful mafia was and how deep the corruption was.   When bands were touring in Russia mafia would interfere by selling false concert tickets. At the time in the late 1980s and early early 1990s lots of bands were touring in both Russia and Eastern Europe.   There were issues. An example of this was David Copperfield Magician tour. At one point, he did not pay the bribes and could not get his equipment out of Russia. He had to actually cancel parts of his European tour.   Band sell more records by touring in Russia. 1990s peace festival or Bon Jovi Metallica AC/DC all tour in Russia. Mariah Carey also toured in Russia. Kiss refused in the mid 1990s to Eastern Europe because of the war Yugoslavia.   MTV opened in Russia 1999 and this continue to expand music exposure of the west in Russia. Red Hot chili pop performed in the red square.   Western music had a huge cultural impact in Russia. David and universal signed the Russian band tattoo. This became the biggest selling Russian band in history.   Improved in Russia now that they've been introduced to competition from the west. Better music, better, music, videos, and better songwriting. Music is always had a connection to freedom with artist having the freedom of expression.   Hip-hop and rap was introduced to Russia and wound up becoming the most popular music in Russia today. Very much an anti-authority and freedom type music. Russia, creative popular hip-hop band called del. Many acts like Eminem, Snoop Dogg, 2Pac, 50 Cent, Jay Z, Dr. Dre, anime all became big hits in Russia.   David left Russia in 2005 and moved on to work for Gibson guitars which ultimately led to his return in 2013. Often on he lived and worked in Russia for 15 years.         If you enjoyed this show, you may like:  BRT Marketing: HERE BRT Business: HERE    Investing Topic: https://brt-show.libsyn.com/category/Investing-Stocks-Bonds-Retirement     ‘Best Of' Topic: https://brt-show.libsyn.com/category/Best+of+BRT     Thanks for Listening. 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"One of the most challenging things we deal with is the feeling that it doesn't actually matter how good the work is. As a minority, this is the most defeated we feel. I'm sure our competitors have felt similar feelings as creative professionals, but when you are a minority, it hits differently, and I think it's important to try to understand those differences." — Kenny Gravillis Kenny Gravillis is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Gravillis Inc., a Black-owned LA-based design company known for creating iconic movie posters such as Spike Lee's "Blackkklansman," "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Logan," and the original "Avatar." His career began with a transition from London to New York, where he found his creative passion in the art department at Def Jam Records. In this episode, Kenny and Simon discuss entrepreneurship while navigating diversity and inclusion within the Key Art Theatrical space. The conversation delves into the experiences of being a Black creative and co-founder of a minority-owned business, and how Kenny's company, Gravillis Inc., is focusing on education to provide more access to the industry for underserved communities. — Connect with Kenny:   LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenny-gravillis-96349a15/ — Learn about Gravillis: Gravillis Website – https://www.gravillisinc.com/ Gravillis Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/gravillisinc/ Gravillis LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/gravillis-inc- — Learn more about Access: A Netflix x Otis Entertainment Certificate Program – https://www.otis.edu/netflix-entertainment-certificate-program — Connect with me: https://zaap.bio/simonclowes  

Jake BrennanTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Jake Brennan. You probably know Jake as the creator and host of the immensley popular Disgraceland podcast; but you are about to learn a bit more about him! In this episode, we chat about Jake growing up in Clinton, Mass. in the burgeoning punk / hardcore scene. We talk about his early musician days with Cast Iron Hike, and Bodega Girls, and what led him in the direction of music in the first place. One of Jake's bands even opened up for The Mighty Mighty Bosstones at a Hometown Throwdown! We talk about Victory Records, Island Records, Def Jam Records, and even how George H.W. Bush and the C.I.A. are connected to Bob Marley. We touch on Helter Skelter and Chaos by Tom O'Neill, and how those two stories helped inspire Disgraceland. I get Jake to explain exactly what the hell a MELLOTRON is, and why he decided to rely on it for the opening of his music-based true crime podcast. Then we get into his years with Bodega Girls, and how that came about; before he lets me play my favorite song of theirs (Surf's Up America). Jake explains the origin story of Disgraceland, and we touch on some of my favorite episodes, featuring: Jerry Lee Lewis, Jim Morrison, Bob Marley, and John Denver. I pry into how Double Elvis Media unfolded, and we talk about a few of the podcasts under that banner. Obviously, I have to know all about the April Fool's Day fiasco, and when we can look forward to another one. Super big thanks to Jake for sitting down with me and sharing the details on some of the things that work, and some that don't; when trying to capture the attention of new listeners, plus, what one can expect by being an ALL ACCESS supporter. Be sure to check out Disgraceland, and some of the other Double Elvis pods, including: Badlands, Blood on the Tracks, and The 27 Club. 

Born and raised in New York City, Cey Adams emerged from the vibrant graffiti scene of the 1970s while still in his teens, tagging “Cey City” on subway cars and painting murals — and was one of the first wave of street artists to obtain gallery representation. He met the Beastie Boys before they were the Beastie Boys, and designed their first logo, t-shirts and singles. He linked up with Russell Simmons at RUSH Artist Management where he designed logos and merch for an artist roster that included Run DMC, Big Daddy Kane, Kurtis Blow, Whodini. When Simmons and Rick Rubin launched a little label called Def Jam Records he joined on as creative director. If there's an album from hip-hop's golden era that you love, it probably has Adams' fingerprints all over it. We discuss his career from its earliest days to today,  which also includes work with iconic brands and fine art and collage.   Brooklyn news and views you can use: bkmag.com Email: hello@bkmag.com Follow along on Facebook: Brooklyn Magazine Twitter: @brooklynmag Instagram: @brooklynmagazine Follow Brian Braiker on Twitter: @slarkpope

Peloton makes changes to Spring studio closure. New Studio Rule – Keep your shirt on! Introducing – the Experiences Tab. Why was Jess King wearing an Instagram/Peloton co-branded shirt? What we know about Power Zones for the Tread. Dr. Jenn - How to stop ghosting your own workouts. Jermaine Johnson is about to be a father. Becs Gentry did NYRR Half Marathon commentary. Kirsten McGee ran her first race. Rad Lopez, Selena Samuela, Tunde, & Kirsten Ferguson ran the NYRR Half Marathon. Emma Lovewell is doing live in-person cooking classes. Alex Toussaint is featured at the Puma store wearing Peloton clothing. The latest artist series features Def Jam Records. And one featuring Troye Sivan. Peloton announces first studio residency with Defected Records. Chris Evert is doing Peloton during her chemo treatments. Britain's Got Talent star Amanda Holden loves her Peloton. TCO Top 5. This week at Peloton. Becs Gentry has a 75-minute run coming up. Peloton is hosting a treasure hunt. Peloton celebrated St. Patrick's Day.Birthdays - Becs Gentry (3/27)  All this plus our interview with David Levinson! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.theclipout.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life is busy, especially when you're investing yourself across a lot of avenues. Between business, family, relationships and everything in between, It can be hard to balance everything. But, balance isn't what you need - prioritization is the key to investing in the right areas of your life. Everything else is dust. Your family, the people you love and the things you really care about - how much of you are they losing to other things? While you can't cut off all other time investments, you have to embrace prioritization. Joining us is the legendary Montell Jordan, legendary Def Jam Records headliner, musician, songwriter, singer, performer, and producer-gone-church leader was faced with many of these decisions over his career. When life offered him fame and opportunity, he chose to invest in his family and follow his faith and heart - everything else was dust. When you learn to identify (and prioritize) what truly matters, everything else falls into place. Tune in to dive into this week's Shawnism: everything else is dust.

Life is busy, especially when you're investing yourself across a lot of avenues. Between business, family, relationships and everything in between, It can be hard to balance everything. But, balance isn't what you need — prioritization is the key to investing in the right areas of your life. Everything else is dust. Your family, the people you love and the things you really care about — how much of you are they losing to other things? While you can't cut off all other time investments, you have to embrace prioritization. Joining us is the legendary Montell Jordan, legendary Def Jam Records headliner, musician, songwriter, singer, performer, and producer-gone-church leader was faced with many of these decisions over his career. When life offered him fame and opportunity, he chose to invest in his family and follow his faith and heart — everything else was dust. When you learn to identify (and prioritize) what truly matters, everything else falls into place. Tune in to dive into this week's Shawnism: everything else is dust.

Shug Jackson is a multi-faceted artist – rapper, actor, and entrepreneur. Formerly with Def Jam Records, he's now independent with Nightstalker Entertainment/Kush Family Records. From Tucson, he's shared stages with Ice Cube, LL Cool J, and more. Collaborator Young D led him to Def Jam's Russell Simmons. Shug's latest single “My Life” precedes the 2023 album “The TakeOva.” With a history of legendary stage presence, his star is again on the rise. Former Def Jam rapper and actor Shug Jackson emerges from a dynamic past, including hits like “Western Hills Funk.” After a three-year hiatus, he resurfaced with a fervor, blending music and film. His recent collaboration with Danny Trejo and Lee Majors in the Daniel Zirilli-directed film “Renegades” signifies his versatile prowess. Shug also helped compose the theme song for the film as well as performing in the promotional trailer for the film appearing alongside the headliners. More on Shug Jackson: - Article about Shug Jackson: https://www.thehypemagazine.com/tag/shug-jackson/ - Single: My Life https://open.spotify.com/album/5TZPJfUj3BZ1O7HhXBlPlc?si=YiwcENHeQTucKzNvgx4UNQ - Renegades https://m.imdb.com/title/tt11696276/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2_tt_8_nm_0_q_Renegades - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shugmusic - Western Hills Fuck Album on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/18kXyt6anZMiCB7eNIbadP?si=gs1LGJdfSl6nLwfEr2HX8A&context=spotify%3Atrack%3A18kXyt6anZMiCB7eNIbadPFollow Us:Instagram: @mr.dreaminspireobtainhttps://www.instagram.com/mr.dreaminspireobtain/ @dreaminspireobtain @diotalkpodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/DiomarkKingDiaz?mibextid=ZbWKwLMore info:- Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/dreaminspireobtain- Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d-i-o-talk-podcast/id1562933810?uo=4- Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/54SDtx0CFJ58FfpDoSg4Bz- Google podcast:https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82NmI3MTVjYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==- Anchor F.M. Podcast:https://anchor.fm/s/66b715cc/podcast/rss

We brought in three industry heavyweights Kenny Gravillis, Dawn Baillie, and Noël Claro to discuss a collaboration between Netflix and Otis College of Art and Design. ACCESS was launched to help historically underrepresented students unlock their "peak potential and shape the future of entertainment marketing." We also explore Noël, Kenny and Dawn's respective careers and views on the industry, underlining the value of education and practical experience. We also candidly address some of the challenges many have faced, how we've muddled our way through and how folks can come together to overcome obstacles. And of course we geek out on influential posters and campaigns, highlighting the ones for 'Barry', the 1979 'Alien' movie, and 'All About Eve' from 1950. Ultimately, Dawn, Kenny and Noël provide advice to aspiring marketers, focusing on the importance of meaningful relationships, persistent research, and inspiration.   01:28 Introducing the Guests: Dawn Baillie, Noël Claro and Kenny Gravillis;  03:59 The Journey of Noël Claro in the Entertainment Industry;  15:42 Kenny Gravillis from Def Jam Records to award-winning entertainment advertising campaigns;  30:24 The Role of Mentorship and Networking in Career Growth;  42:43 Reflecting on the Unforeseen Challenges of the Past Years;  43:32 Introducing ACCESS, the Netflix x Otis Entertainment Marketing Certificate Program; 45:06 Addressing Diversity and Inclusion in the Advertising and Design Industry; 46:35 The Importance of Education and Preparation in the Creative Industry; 47:17 The Journey of Developing and Implementing the Certificate Program; 55:28 The Future Vision for ACCESS;  01:02:22 Advice for Aspiring Professionals in the Industry   Be sure to check out our wonderful sponsor: Defacto Sound - www.defactosound.com/   Please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps. Here's the link: https://apple.co/3QYy80e. Just scroll down a bit and the option to review is tucked in middle of the episode list.   And you can find Corey on all the socials @coreysnathan such as www.linkedin.com/in/coreysnathan.   otis.edu/netflix

Welcome back to the Distinctly Detroit Podcast! Today our guest is Ameer Stein, better known as Mersiless Amir. Ameer's first release was A Day Without a Rhyme in 1989 and grabbed attention from record labels like Def Jam Records, Smash Records, and Warner Brothers to name a few. He has performed across the world, in Chicago, L.A., NYC, London, and more. His discography is continuing to grow with his most recent release True Legend streaming now. Please help us welcome the Hip Hop legend Mersiless Amir!

Rory Sutherland is one of the world's leading consumer behaviour experts, the Vice Chairman of Ogilvy Advertising and an author. Cancel culture is as prominent as ever before. But, why is everybody so sensitive? Thankfully, Rory has spent decades understanding human motivation and subconscious behaviour to let us know how to avoid it. We dissect the mysteries behind stand-up comedy, navigate the tricky terrain of cancel culture, explore banned words, and hear about the time Rory nearly cracked penis jokes with the Queen's doctor. Discover Rory's fascinating encounters with Def Jam Records founder Rick Rubin, unravel the epic tale of the Concorde's spectacular failure, and explore why AI won't be stealing our jobs anytime soon. And, of course, don't miss Rory's intriguing take on the Hollywood dark film, Saltburn. I'm beyond lucky to bring you these conversations. Rory's book 'Alchemy' tops my all-time favorites, and spending a combined 5 hours with him has been nothing short of a blessing. Extra Stuff: Buy Alchemy - https://amzn.to/3DyaBfo Follow Rory on X - @rorysutherland Sponsors: Vybey Use code "DbyD" for 15% site wide: https://vybey.co.uk/?shpxid=f36c0d3a-dd5a-46be-8d64-f23f7458eb39 West Coast Motors Quote "Development by David" on your next used car purchase: https://www.wcmotors.co.uk/

Russell Simmons, co-founder of Def Jam Records, talks about creating Def Comedy Jam, its impact on comedians, Def Jam's separation from Sony, business lessons learned from Trump, and his key to success.

FOLLOW THE PIVOT PODCAST: MERCH | https://pivotpodcast.com  YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/thepivotpodcast INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/thepivot TWITTER | https://twitter.com/thepivot TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@thepivot FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/thepivotpodcast FOLLOW HAPPY DAD: https://www.instagram.com/happydad FIND HAPPY DAD: https://www.happydad.com/find Whether it was a young Joe signing with Def Jam Records or the extremely popular media host the world knows today…the rapper turned podcaster has a candid nature which draws in millions globally to his shows. Complex recently ranked Joe as the number one star on their inaugural Hip-Hop Media Rankings, but the Jersey native has long been an icon for his voice, inside and outside of rap lyrics themselves.  The guys speaks with Joe on his career and the massive pivot he took when entering the podcasting realm, a decision that has certainly paid off. Outside of the public controversies he is an artist's artist at his core, but the reputation he has gained comes from his opinions of some of the game's most notable names.  Ryan acknowledges the struggles that come with being a public figure and finding life after your first career as Joe touches on his mental health struggles. Joe talks on how he has found life balance from him looking to a higher power to find moments of peace in a hectic day-to-day lifestyle that's ultimately made him rap's most successful media personality. A day off at the age of 50 may be on the horizon, but until he smells the flowers it is 4 a.m. wake-ups and hours upon hours of research and working at his craft for Joe, always innovating and thinking of how to revamp the space. No matter what people have to say and understanding wholeheartedly that Joe Budden continuously makes waves in the hip-hop industry, the respect for how he's navigated the space and earned the respect for his raw honesty and consistency, Joe is committed to keep going until he has turned podcasting upside down.  Addressing certain issues with artists and rumors over the years, Joe doesn't hide from criticism and doesn't back down from controversy. He owns his mistakes and doesn't regret anything because it all has led him to where he is today. With recent P Diddy accusations, Joe opens up about troubles of his past and the lessons he learned from those tough times. From his hit song “Pump It Up” to nearly 700 Joe Budden Podcast episodes, he continues to march to the beat of his own drum with a focus of bettering himself each day and maintaining who he is day in and day out.  New episodes drop on Tuesdays at 12 p.m. ET and Fridays at 3:30 p.m ET on YouTube, with audio available on all streaming platforms including Apple, Spotify and Amazon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russell Simmons co-founded arguably the greatest hip-hop label of all time in 1984 with Def Jam Records. The company guided the careers of groups like Run-DMC, Beastie Boys and Public Enemy, plus rappers Jay-Z, Ja Rule and Kanye West. But Simmons stepped down from his businesses and charities in 2017 following sexual assault allegations by several women. Graham travels to Bali, Indonesia to see what Simmons's life is like now, living in a vegan wellness resort. Simmons discusses his early business success, responds to the allegations, and explains what has caused a dispute over hundreds of millions of dollars with his ex-wife.

B. Cox reminisces about Jay-Z's eight album The Black Album as it turns 20. Heading into this album, it was being touted as Jay-Z last album as he was to "retire" to take up the mantle of president of Def Jam Records after the album was released. The news and fallout from it lead to a acrimonious split of the three founders and owners of Roc-A-Fella Records: Jay, Damon Dash and Kareem "Biggs" Burke. The news of Jay-Z's impending retirement while he was still on top of his game in every aspect, raised the profile of this album to another level. Teaming up with an all-star cast of producers, it was an epic album to say goodbye: mainstays Just Blaze, Kanye West, the Neptunes, Timbaland were on board to produce songs along with newcomers 9th Wonder and the Buchanans along with industry veterans DJ Quik and Rick Rubin. Focusing on his last album, Jay-Z toed the line of lyrically exclaiming his career in review as proud veteran while simultaneously giving us his trademark varied flow and style to show he could still make a hit and be hungry. Noted in the album is a more mature and at peace vibe from Jay-Z as he celebrated and reflected. The album was boosted by three singles: "Change Clothes" feat. Pharrell Williams, "Dirt Off Your Shoulder" and "99 Problems". The anticipation and acclaimed pushed the album to triple platinum certification. It is noted along with 1996's Reasonable Doubt and 2001's The Blueprint with being Jay-Z's classic albums. The album was also supported by a documentary feature film Fade To Black, which chronicled Jay-Z's "farewell" concert at Madison Square Garden in 2004. Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Onlinewww.vaultclassicpod.comBuy Exclusive The Vault Podcast Merchandise!www.vaultclassicpod.com/storeSupport The Vault Classic Music Reviews on Buy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/vaultclassicpodBuild Your Own Amazing Podcast Website In Less Than 5 Minutes!https://www.podpage.com/?via=ivecre8Show NotesAlbumism: Jay-Z 'The Black Album' Turns 20 | Album Anniversary https://albumism.com/features/jay-z-the-black-album-anniversaryGRAMMY Awards: 8 Ways Jay-Z's 'The Black Album' Changed Hip-Hophttps://www.grammy.com/news/jay-z-the-black-album-changed-rap-game-hip-hop-anniversaryAndscape: The enduring allure of Jay-Z's 'The Black Album'https://andscape.com/features/jay-z-the-black-album-anniversary/Capital Xtra: Jay-Z: 10 Things You Didn't Know About The Black Albumhttps://www.capitalxtra.com/artists/jay-z/lists/the-black-album-facts/dangermouse-the-grey-album/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vault-classic-music-reviews-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Get 25% off any Ari's Take Academy course with code ARISTAKE. Sale and enrollment both end on November 30th at 6pm PST. If you're ready to make 2024 the year for your music career, we're ready to give you the tools. Enroll today: https://aristakeacademy.com/Over the last twenty years, Tab Nkhereanye, SVP of A&R (Artists & Repertoire) at BMG has been one of the driving forces behind hitmakers and top charting songs alike. Nkheranye's success in the music industry is unlike many, providing him one of the most unique perspectives in the field and a resume that is hard to top. His path to BMG, was not a traditional one at all, as a songwriter in the first decade of his career, he was responsible for multiple #1 hits, writing with Justin Bieber, Madonna, Mary J. Blige and Brittany Spears. On the A&R side, during more than seven years at Island/Def Jam Records, Tab was responsible for the discovery and development of Frank Ocean, Alessia Cara and many others - showing that songwriters have a place in the corner office and paving a way for others like him. Tab's mission is to be a voice and mentor for black songwriters and young executives who are looking to carve out their own path in the industry.00:00 - Welcome04:25 - Tab Nkhereanye and his story in music12:05 - Publishing deal structures, ownership, royalties16:23 - Co-publishing deals, what it looks like for a new songwriter26:03 - What are you looking for when you are signing new songwriters?30:05 - How involved are you in the creative process?32:01 - Tab's time at Def Jam Records and signing Alessia Cara, Frank Ocean43:40 - Developing artists and major labels47:05 - What are steps a songwriter should take when seeking a publishing deal?Subscribe to The New Music Business: https://aristake.com/new-music-business-podcast/Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.comWatch more discussions like this: https://bit.ly/3LavMpaConnect with Ari's Take:Website: https://aristake.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aristake_TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aris.takeX: https://twitter.com/ArisTakeThreads: https://www.threads.net/@aristake_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/aristake1Connect with Ari Herstand:Website: https://ariherstand.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/ariherstandX: https://twitter.com/ariherstandYouTube: https://youtube.com/ariherstandConnect with Tab Nkhereanye:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tab-nkhereanye-a02b5625/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/defjam_tab/Edited and mixed by Mikey EvansMusic by Brassroots DistrictProduced by the team at Ari's Take Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode the Champs chop it up with the legendary, Lyor Cohen! One of Hip-Hop's most notable executives, Lyor Cohen joins us to share his story.Lyor shares stories of being Run-DMC's road manager, and his professional growth from artist development to label executive! Lyor talks about his time at the iconic Def Jam Records, working with hip-hop's elite artists, co-founding 300 Entertainment and much much more! Listen as we continue to celebrate 50 Years of Hip-Hop!! Make some noise for Lyor Cohen!!!

Brenton Grimes is Founder and CEO of Reef.ai, a customer revenue platform that helps companies predictably grow revenue with existing customers and fast-tracks net retention reporting. In this episode Brenton and KJ discuss how companies can be proactive in utilizing data and investing in the outlier model to achieve better revenue outcomes.  Key Takeaways: How to increase customer retention in the SaaS market Common mistakes to avoid when managing your tech customers How to implement the outlier model in the SaaS industry Why subscription models are the future of tech Quote of the Show (37:00): “If you feel like you need to drive your business in a different direction, don't wait. Take that first step and the road will open up in front of you.” – Brenton Grimes   Join our Anti-PR newsletter where we're keeping a watchful and clever eye on PR trends, PR fails, and interesting news in tech so you don't have to. You're welcome.   Want PR that actually matters? Get 30 minutes of expert advice in a fast-paced, zero-nonsense session from Karla Jo Helms, a veteran Crisis PR and Anti-PR Strategist who knows how to tell your story in the best possible light and get the exposure you need to disrupt your industry. Click here to book your call: https://info.jotopr.com/free-anti-pr-eval   Ways to connect with Brenton Grimes: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentgrimes/ Company Website: https://www.reef.ai/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reef-ai/   How to get more Disruption/Interruption:  Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eccda84d-4d5b-4c52-ba54-7fd8af3cbe87/disruption-interruption Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption-interruption/id1581985755 Google Play - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvODE5NjRmY2EtYTQ5OC00NTAyLThjZjktYWI3YzAwMmRiZTM2LzNiZTZiNzJhLWEzODItNDhhNS04MDc5LWFmYTAwMTI2M2FiNi9kZDYzMGE4Mi04ZGI4LTQyMGUtOGNmYi1hZmEwMDEyNjNhZDkvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M= Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6yGSwcSp8J354awJkCmJlDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop, we're spinning this TMEP classic with Def Jam Records' original president and co-producer of Public Enemy's “Yo Bum Rush the Show,” Bill Stephney, who talks about the time PE sprinkled a gig with 'Artificial Flavor'; how early Beastie Boys shows reached a climax; and how Rick Rubin literally buried his old record company at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------- Get in touch with Too Much Effing Perspective Contact us: hello@tmepshow.com Website: https://tmepshow.com Social: @tmepshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History:The Billboard Top Ten Songs chart for 1995 contains the following names: Coolio, TLC, Seal, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, Madonna, and a man named Montell Jordan. This Is How We Do It was a breakout new jack-swing song that topped the Hot 100 for seven weeks and R&B charts for eight. Jordan, tall and handsome with a silky-smooth voice, established himself as a powerful presence in music, brimming with talent, savvy, and charm. Over his nearly twenty-year career in music, Jordan has released seven studio albums, and fourteen singles, and is a Grammy-nominated artist, selling more than 10 million records worldwide. Origins:From South Central Los Angeles to Pepperdine University in Malibu, Montell was on course to attend law school when a professor said one of his biggest regrets was missing the chance to pursue music. In a flash, Montell recognized that if he was ever going to take a shot at music, he needed to do it then. He put together a demo, which eventually landed in the hands of Def Jam Records and Russell Simmons. This Is How We Do It took off, and his first of many number-one singles was born. Following years of awards, achievements, and accolades that never seemed to satisfy, Montell learned that without music, he's a husband, a dad, and a friend. He stepped away from the music business for many years in search of significance over success. “I had to learn who Montell was outside of music to determine that I make music and music doesn't make me.” In that time away, Montell was able to reevaluate his priorities and ultimately find his passion. This was found as he connected with his childhood faith. Ministry:Montell began to realize the difference between gifting and calling. He was gifted with music, but he was called to minister. Speaking, teaching, mentoring, counseling, and writing are some of the many ways Jordan is fulfilling his purpose in ministry today. Jordan now does music again as he has determined both what he is gifted to do and what he is purposed to do and allowed those worlds to meet. Montell served more than 14,000 people from 140 nations around the world each weekend for the last decade as an executive pastor of music, marriage, and men's ministry at Victory World Church in Norcross, GA. He continues to redefine sound through Victory, an ideal place that builds families transforms communities, reconciles cultures, and impacts nations. In his musical past, Montell had already shown an ability to stretch boundaries of genre and style and uses this same ability to influence, impact, and inspire today. Jordan's musical achievements are still recognized worldwide, and he and his wife of 20+ years, Kristin Jordan released a marriage book in October 2017 titled, “Marriage Masterpeace Inc! Making Your Marriage A Masterpeace.” Jordan released his autobiography, “Becoming Unfamous” during the summer of 2016. Montell brings the word of God and personal experience from the music business to provide a practical and applicable understanding of music and worship to light. He still tours on occasion to bring the love of Christ outside the four walls of the church to concert venues all over the world. Montell and Kristin is now a marriage missionary and has founded Marriage Masterpeace Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that seeks to help marriages all around the world by helping men and women reconcile with God and then to each other in efforts to eradicate divorce by taking the option off the table. Music:Montell Jordan's latest single, “When I'm Around You” feat. Grammy award-winning rap artist Lecrae is his first R&B song in nearly ten years! The new song is available NOW on all digital platforms and is currently charting on Urban AC radio! The single is modern R&B with a soulful relevancy easily identifiable as classic Montell Jordan. This new song and album are created to be the soundtrack for married couples (and those who desire to be married) by assisting them in keeping passion alive in their re...

Demetrius Daniels was born on October 8, 1975, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was raised in a family that deeply valued music, with his parents, Stanley Daniels and Juanita Hayes, being deeply rooted in gospel music. Demetrius, along with his two younger brothers, grew up attending Church of the First Born Saints, which was their family's home church. Demetrius was a natural singer and joined his church's children's and adult choir, performing many solos. During high school, Demetrius pursued his passion for music and became a member of a group called Dos of Soul, which later signed with Def Jam Records. The group's talent was showcased on the Nutty Professor soundtrack, where they were featured, and they also shot a music video and performed live on BET's Video Soul with Donnie Simpson. He worked with gospel artist Rodney Bryant, Yet Unseen, Kelly Price, Corey Rooney, Prince Markie D (from the Fat Boys), Lyon Cohen, Max Sigel, and Russell Simmons due to his singing and writing skills. He shared the stage with Case, Foxy Brown, Mary J. Blige, and many others. Demetrius' story continues. He is working back in the studio and will have new music soon. If you would like to be on Worldly Church Girl The Podcast or Live, click on the following hyperlink… HOW DO I GET ON WCG?

CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCATCHER CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of racism, childhood grief, dysfunctional families, parental anger, drugs, poverty, grief, loss. It was only a matter of time before Spike Lee decided to make his own ode to basketball. Unfortunately, his script here is just not up to par, which is a shame, because underneath the flash and messy storytelling, there's a really interesting story about fathers and sons. Denzel is bringing his best, as usual, and the supporting cast is doing their absolute best. Even Ray Allen, who's definitely not an actor, still has flashes of brilliance as he relaxes into the role. And Spike's directing has so much thought and care, particularly in his use of score. But none of that matters when the movie just doesn't have a whole lot to say. Check the ball and post up as we discuss 1998's He Got Game this week on Macintosh & Maud Haven't Seen What?! You can email us with feedback at macintoshandmaud@gmail.com, or you can connect with us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Also please subscribe, rate and review the show on your favorite podcatcher, and tell your friends. Intro and outro music taken from the Second Movement of Ludwig von Beethoven's 9th Symphony. Licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Hong Kong (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 HK) license. To hear the full performance or get more information, visit the song page at the Internet Archive. Excerpt taken from “He Got Game” from the soundtrack to the movie of the same name, written by LuQuantum Leap featuring Stephen Stills, and performed by Public Enemy along with the Voices of Shabach Community Choir of Long Island. Copyright 1998 Def Jam Records, Inc., a PolyGram Company.

Executive Producer, TV host and podcast personality Carlos King is one of the busiest men in the industry! In this sit down with Jimmy, Carlos traces the beginnings of his career back to him completely hustling the system to land a coveted internship at Def Jam Records. Before too long he found his way to The Real Housewives of Atlanta where he began at the very bottom of the food chain before rising to become the show's showrunner. Carlos then launched his production company and never looked back creating series such as OWN's Love & Marriage franchise and as well as Belle Collective. Carlos is one of the few producers who has made the transition in front of the camera becoming a seasoned TV and podcast host in his own right. Instagram: @jimmybfox // @realscreen Threads: @jimmybfox

CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCATCHER CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of racism, childhood grief, dysfunctional families, parental anger, drugs, poverty, grief, loss. After another Spike masterpiece (one we've both seen already), Spike geared up for one of his most personal projects to date. Written as a TV pilot by Spike's sister Joie and brother Cinqué, Spike reigns everything back in to show a family, both good and bad, living in Brooklyn in 1973. It moves more like a series of scenes than an actual movie, but the characters here are among some of his best, and Spike is willing to lay everything in front of us: the anger, the dysfunction, the sorrow, and the love. It doesn't hurt that he's got Alfre Woodard and Delroy Lindo as the parents either, nor an outstanding child performance from Zelda Harris. It's a really good movie, subtle but true and a delight to watch. Turn the TV off and make sure you clean your dishes as we discuss 1994's Crooklyn this week on Macintosh & Maud Haven't Seen What?! You can email us with feedback at macintoshandmaud@gmail.com, or you can connect with us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Also please subscribe, rate and review the show on your favorite podcatcher, and tell your friends. Intro and outro music taken from the Second Movement of Ludwig von Beethoven's 9th Symphony. Licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Hong Kong (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 HK) license. To hear the full performance or get more information, visit the song page at the Internet Archive. Excerpt taken from “Everyday People” by Sly and the Family Stone, copyright 1968 Daly City Music. Excerpt taken from “He Got Game” from the soundtrack to the movie of the same name, written by LuQuantum Leap featuring Stephen Stills, and performed by Public Enemy along with the Voices of Shabach Community Choir of Long Island. Copyright 1998 Def Jam Records, Inc., a PolyGram Company.

Jay Jenkins, known by his stage name Jeezy (or Young Jeezy), is an American rapper who signed to Def Jam Records in 2004 and has never shied away from talking about his life in his music. But for this Grammy-nominated, BET Award-winning, platinum-selling hip-hop artist, this next project might be his most personal. With the release of his new book, 'Adversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe" - Jeezy reveals his difficult path from the Atlanta streets to the top of the Billboard charts to help other up & comers succeed despite all odds. Jeezy is an iconic rapper with raw lyrical talent and unwavering discipline. He is credited, along with fellow Georgia-based rappers T.I. and Gucci Mane, for helping to pioneer and popularize trap music for a mainstream audience. Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, he emerged as a prominent figure in the hip hop scene, captivating audiences with his unique storytelling and street smarts. His major label debut, Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101, was released the following year and debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200, selling 172,000 copies in its first week and receiving platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In 1998, he launched the label imprint CTE World (then known as Corporate Thugz Entertainment). Aside from his solo career, Jeezy is the de facto leader of the southern hip hop group United Streets Dopeboyz of America (U.S.D.A), and is a former member of the Bad Boy Records' rap group Boyz n da Hood.  @jeezyofficial  began his music career in 2001 as Lil J with the release of Thuggin' Under the Influence (T.U.I.) but has since has released TEN studio albums which contained numerous successful singles, including the top five hit "Soul Survivor" (featuring Akon), as well as the top 40 hits "I Luv It", "Go Getta" (featuring R. Kelly), and "Put On" (featuring Kanye West). In addition, Jeezy has also been featured on numerous hip hop and R&B hit singles, including "Say I" by Christina Milian, "I'm So Paid" by Akon, "Hard" by Rihanna and "Love in This Club" by Usher, with the latter reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 2008. With chart-topping albums like "Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101" and "The Recession," Jeezy remains an influential force in the music and hip hop industry. Beyond his music, his philanthropy and entrepreneurial ventures reflect a commitment to inspiring positive change in his community. -- Like this episode? Watch more like it

On the brand new episode of the podcast, Wonu sits with Apex Village signee Azanti as they pick up from they left off two seasons ago. On this episode, they discuss Azanti's current footing in the industry, the journey so far, signing with Def Jam Records + more. This episode is sponsored by Go Money - the digital bank with its core focus on simplifying banking. Get the Go Money app here https://gomoney.onelink.me/Gvlj/OSIKOYA and use my referral code Wonu99 Follow us on socials: Twitter: @Osikoyaspeaks Instagram: @Osikoyaspeaks Tiktok: @Osikoyaspeaks --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/osikoya-omowonuola/message

TikTok has turned the traditional music industry on its head. Users on the platform are dictating hits before they reach the charts and revolutionizing the way artists are discovered. But what happens to the creative process when "going viral” takes center stage? This week, Audie talks with songwriter Kaydence and Hip-hop artist Armani White about the TikTok-ification of music, hooking listeners, and what works — and doesn't — in the never-ending quest to make a good song. Plus, how is TikTok changing the way we listen to music? Music industry expert and consultant Tatiana Cirisano weighs in.   Kaydence is a two-time Grammy-Award winning songwriter and artist who has written songs for Ariana Grande, Brandy, Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez and ZAYN, among others.   Armani White is a rapper known for his N.O.R.E.-sampling viral hit, “Billie Eilish.” which first made waves on TikTok in 2022. Since then, he has signed with Def Jam Records and released his second EP, Road to CASABLANCO. in May.  Tatiana Cirisano is a senior music industry analyst and consultant at MIDiA, where she specializes in emerging consumer trends and the intersection of music and technology.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

TikTok has turned the traditional music industry on its head. Users on the platform are dictating hits before they reach the charts and revolutionizing the way artists are discovered. But what happens to the creative process when "going viral” takes center stage? This week, Audie talks with songwriter Kaydence and Hip-hop artist Armani White about the TikTok-ification of music, hooking listeners, and what works — and doesn't — in the never-ending quest to make a good song. Plus, how is TikTok changing the way we listen to music? Music industry expert and consultant Tatiana Cirisano weighs in.   Kaydence is a two-time Grammy-Award winning songwriter and artist who has written songs for Ariana Grande, Brandy, Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez and ZAYN, among others.   Armani White is a rapper known for his N.O.R.E.-sampling viral hit, “Billie Eilish.” which first made waves on TikTok in 2022. Since then, he has signed with Def Jam Records and released his second EP, Road to CASABLANCO. in May.  Tatiana Cirisano is a senior music industry analyst and consultant at MIDiA, where she specializes in emerging consumer trends and the intersection of music and technology.   To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The most cutting-edge rap label Def jam Recordings has grown into global brand. Founded in 1984 by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin, Def Jam Records roster of artists include LL Cool J, Run DMC, Slick Rick, The Beastie Boys, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West and many more. For more than three decades Def Jam has established its dominance in music and Hip-Hop culture. Episode guests include Fat Joe. Ed Lover. Ashanunna Ayers. LL Cool J. Shaheem Reid. Russell Simmons. Grand Wizard Theodore. Kurtis Blow. Shanti Das.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former music executive for both Def Jam and Arista Records, Drew Dixon sat down with Jazzie Belle to discuss and celebrate her accomplishments in Hip Hop & R&B. Most people are familiar with her from the HBO Max Documentary 'On The Record' where she accuses Russell Simmons of rape. But Hip Hop Journalist, Jazzie Belle wanted to use this opportunity to shed light on her accolades and contributions to the culture. Hits like Method Man's "You're All I Need" featuring Mary J Blige, Aretha Franklin's "A rose is still a rose," to Whitney Houston's "Your love is my love" all were touched by the brilliant mind of Drew Dixon. In part 1 of this interview we talk about her discovering her love for Hip Hop, moving from DC to Brooklyn and befriending the likes of Biggie Smalls (She shares a few amazing B.I.G stories), to dating singer D'Angelo, to landing her dream job as A&R at Def Jam Records, to being the mastermind behind turning an interlude to a full length record that turned out to be a Grammy Award Winning single plus a lot MORE! Make sure to follow us and support: @DearDrewDixon @JazzieBelleTV @WomeninHipHop websites: womeninhiphop.com jazziebelletv.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reginald Noble, known to the world as the legendary “Redman”, is a Jersey bred rapper, actor and activist. Redmans career began in the early 90s when he signed with Def Jam Records after being discovered and mentored by Erick Sermon. Quickly being recognized for his distinctive word play and humorous lyrics, Redman soon became known as one of the best voices in hip hop. After filming multiple movies including everyone's favorite stoner movie “How High”, Doc has now moved on to cannabis activism. Him and his sister have started ‘The United Empowerment Party' (UEP), a federally recognized political party dedicated to first uniting the cannabis industry to protect small businesses from being pushed out by large corps, excessive taxes and other regulatory conditions that make access limited to those who are economically disadvantaged. Donate for change at https://unitedempowermentparty.nationbuilder.com/donate https://www.instagram.com/redmangilla/ Watch full episode at https://youtu.be/PhtdSFGdNwU  

G.O.A.T. - Greatest Of All Time. A phrase popularized by an emcee out of Queens, New York City. One of the first rappers to release his album with the iconic Def Jam Records. This week we are talking about one of the greats, nothing new there, but this week we are talking about the GOAT, LL Cool J. Ladies Love Cool James aka LL Cool J aka James Todd Smith. Born in 1964 in Bay Shore, New York, raised in Queens, signed to Def Jam in 1984, LL is now largely known as the NCIS special Agent Sam Hanna on NCIS: Los Angeles, but hip hop fans know him as the fierce emcee who released Radio in 1985, Mama Said Knock You Out in 1990 and so much more. LL Cool J is a national treasure. Thank you LL for always keeping it hip hop in everything you do. whether it's the characters you embody, or when you hosted the Grammys, you are always authentically you, and authentically hip hop. Thank you. And thank you for listening to this episode of hip hop history. Please like, subscribe and leave a review where possible. Thank you and have a great day.

Award-winning filmmaker and former record executive Lisa Cortés joins Questlove Supreme for an in-studio conversation in New York City. Cortés recalls her musical upbringing and serendipitous beginnings at Def Jam Records and, eventually, the Mercury Records executive team. Here is a two-parter not to be missed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whatsup y'all! This time we coming at ya'll with an review for the new Navy Blue project Ways of Knowing. Navy Blue has been making waves in the underground for awhile now, so he had to hit us with a deep album for his major label debut with Def Jam Records. We had a lot to cover on this one. Hope ya'll enjoy the review! Instagram & Twitter: @TheHipHopBabies For everything THHB: https://linktr.ee/thehiphopbabies

Glen E. Friedman discusses getting into photography through skating, why his first published photo was a bail, starting to go to unground punk shows, producing Suicidal Tendencies first album, shooting his last roll of Kodachrome with Steve & Alex Olson, Tony Alva's 21st birthday at the Dog Bowl, Shooting with the Beastie Boys & getting in with Def Jam Records, making his new movie and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, the story of the first release on the legendary label, which sounds nothing like you might expect.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or   other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends. Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on the Twitter, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, covered by Frank Muffin. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

Connie Diiamond stops by to let us know how she got signed to Def Jam Records, what it's like to fund yourself as an independent artist, who she wants to collab with, and more!! ➤FUEL UP ON YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/bagfueltv ➤FUEL UP ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/bagfuel/ ➤FOLLOW ES$O: www.instagram.com/essowrld/ ➤FOLLOW HYNAKEN: www.instagram.com/hynaken/

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Part 2 of our interview with Strong Island Legend, Sugar Bear The Powerful Powerlord. .Show Notes...0:40 - 2:11Overlord of Fresh & Ultramag7 briefly recap Part One and set the stage for what is to come in Part Two..2:12 - 04:50Sugar Bear gives us some history on Sheila Atkins, Paul Shabazz and how his records were worked at certain radio stations..04:51 - 8:40Sugar Bear reminisces on DJ Chuck Chillout & Kool DJ Red Alert and "Ready To Penetrate" being included on Red's compilation album. Ultramag7 creates and instant Aha Moment!.8:41 - 17:35Sugar Bear details meeting with Eddie O'Loughlin and Next Plateau Records as well as being in the Def Jam Records offices. He apologizes to some important people that were integral to his development as an artist and stumps the PDT Crew with his Production Credit with partner GM Web D..17:36 - 20:35FedEx F'in Envelope! You have to hear it to be believe it!  Also, Sugar Bear decides to sign with Next Plateau Records.20:36 - 23:17Sugar Bear is in Ultra & Fresh's HOOD! Sugar Bear describes meeting Philly legend Lady B and performing for her. .23:18 - 29:41It's mostly the voice. Overlord of Fresh describes hearing Sugar Bear's music for the first time on Philly radio.  Sugar Bear talks about his vocal/rhyme style and various influences. Someone at the brewery is having a Birthday Party. lol! EXTRA CREDIT: NAME THE SONG  & ARTIST THAT OVERLORD OF FRESH DROPS LYRICS TO NEAR THE END OF THE SEGMENT..29:42 - 33:32Ultra & Ove' reminisce over Sugar Bear's lyrics from his Freestyle on The Tim Westwod Show.  Please YouTube his appearance to listen to the brilliance of his unique rhyme style. IT'S ALL IN THE CADENCE!....this is a living document and the show notes will be updated as completed.Support the show

Def Jam Records' original president and co-producer of Public Enemy's “Yo Bum Rush the Show” Bill Stephney talks about the time PE sprinkled a gig with 'Artificial Flavor'; how early Beastie Boys shows reached a climax; and how Rick Ruben literally buried his old record company at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Discover the Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap, a first-of-its-kind multimedia collection chronicling the growth of the music and culture from the parks of the Bronx to solidifying a reach that spans the globe. -------------------------------------------------- Get in touch with Too Much Effing Perspective Contact us: hello@tmepshow.com Website: https://tmepshow.com Social: @tmepshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when we take away the writer and ask two groundbreaking producers, from two different generations, to interview each other?  On this episode of Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians, also running as a special series in the Rolling Stone Music Now feed, Rick Rubin and Finneas talk about how they work in the studio, their listening habits, and the frustrations and the joy involved in making great music.  Rick Rubin started Def Jam Records out of his NYU dorm room in the 1980s, and went on to produce classic albums by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Johnny Cash and many others. He's still going strong: In addition to his continued collaboration with groups like the Chili Peppers and The Strokes, his book The Creative Act hits bookstores in 2023. Rubin sat down with a young talent making waves of his own: Finneas O'Connell. Finneas produced his sister Billie Eilish's 2019 smash hit debut in his childhood bedroom in L.A., and has a career of his own as an incisive singer-songwriter — just last year he released his solo debut Optimist. Rubin was a key influence when Finneas was growing up, and their conversation revealed two cutting-edge minds eager to learn from one other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 174 of the #blackwealthrenaissance podcast, we chopped it up with a heavy hitter Don Cannon!  Don is known for his work with Dj Drama, Gangsta Grillz, and Generation Now if you are a fan of hip hop and listened to mix tapes during the 2000's you've heard his drop. Don found his way into the music industry at a very young age and has been able to work with Def Jam Records, and co-founded his own label with some of the biggest acts such as Lil Uzi Vert and Jack Harlow.  Don is now working on empowering artists with his new app #TmrO.  #Tmro is a marketplace that allows creatives to build their own team with the best talent in the world!  If you're interested in advertising on the Black Wealth Renaissance podcast, please email: podcast@blackwealthrenaissance for further inquiries. Leave Us A 5 Star Rating & Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ GET TICKETS TO UPCOMING EVENTS