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Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Join our We Sound Crazy email list: https://ffm.link/wsc-signup Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz On this episode, the vocal powerhouse and R&B icon pulls back the curtain on her incredible journey through the music industry. Chanté takes us back to being discovered at just 18 and signed by legendary exec Benny Medina—only to be dropped before her debut ever hit shelves. She reflects on what that early heartbreak taught her, and how it shaped the artist she would become. We dive into her run on R&B Divas, the behind-the-scenes pressures of reality TV, and her near miss at joining the LaFace Records roster under Babyface and L.A. Reid. But in a full-circle moment, Chanté shares the exciting news that she's finally collaborating with Babyface on an upcoming record. Fans will also be fascinated to hear how her voice inspired the iconic opening synthesizer keys intro to SWV's “Weak,” and what it was like teaming up with R. Kelly for the classic duet “Contagious.” It's a candid, empowering, and musical ride through the highs, the lows, and the anointed voice that keeps rising above it all. We Sound Crazy is your backstage pass to all things music and culture. Special thanks to our We Sound Crazy team! Director: Aaron Walton Camera Op: Bryan Williams, Aaron Walton Editing: Lamont Baldwin Producer: Aaron Walton Show Producer/Remixer: Michael "Roux" Johnson Assistant: Brittany Guydon Photography: Darius Jones Thank you to all of our listeners, as well as our partners at Visit Music City. Special thanks to Chanté Moore! Subscribe to We Sound Crazy on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere you get your favorite podcast. Follow We Sound Crazy on Social Media: ~ Facebook: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscfacebook ~ Instagram: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscinstagram ~ Twitter: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wsctwitter ~ TikTok: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wsctiktok Subscribe to We Sound Crazy on YouTube: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscyoutube-subscribe Visit the official We Sound Crazy website: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/officialwebsite #WeSoundCrazy #ChantéMoore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sean "Diddy" Combs has collaborated with many influential figures in the music industry over the years. Here's an update on some of his closest music industry associates:L.A. Reid: The music executive and co-founder of LaFace Records has been accused of sexual assault by former music executive Drew Dixon. Despite denying the allegations, Reid's motion to dismiss the lawsuit was denied in 2024, allowing the case to move forward.Russell Simmons: The Def Jam co-founder has faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including a lawsuit filed in late 2022. Simmons has denied these claims and has been living in Bali, Indonesia, amid ongoing legal battles.Suge Knight: Co-founder of Death Row Records, Knight has been imprisoned since 2018 after a fatal hit-and-run. While serving his sentence, he continues to speak out about the music industry, often criticizing other executives and artists.Jay-Z: A prominent figure in the music and business worlds, Jay-Z has faced criticism for remaining silent about Combs' legal troubles. He has not commented publicly on the allegations.In this episode, we take a look at what some of the other moguls in the music indsutry who acted as mentors to Diddy are up to these days and how they are all facing their own legal issues.(commercial at 12:52)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Powerful pals – where is Sean 'Diddy' Combs' music industry inner circle now? | Fox News
Sean "Diddy" Combs has collaborated with many influential figures in the music industry over the years. Here's an update on some of his closest music industry associates:L.A. Reid: The music executive and co-founder of LaFace Records has been accused of sexual assault by former music executive Drew Dixon. Despite denying the allegations, Reid's motion to dismiss the lawsuit was denied in 2024, allowing the case to move forward.Russell Simmons: The Def Jam co-founder has faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including a lawsuit filed in late 2022. Simmons has denied these claims and has been living in Bali, Indonesia, amid ongoing legal battles.Suge Knight: Co-founder of Death Row Records, Knight has been imprisoned since 2018 after a fatal hit-and-run. While serving his sentence, he continues to speak out about the music industry, often criticizing other executives and artists.Jay-Z: A prominent figure in the music and business worlds, Jay-Z has faced criticism for remaining silent about Combs' legal troubles. He has not commented publicly on the allegations.In this episode, we take a look at what some of the other moguls in the music indsutry who acted as mentors to Diddy are up to these days and how they are all facing their own legal issues.(commercial at 12:52)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Powerful pals – where is Sean 'Diddy' Combs' music industry inner circle now? | Fox NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
EPISODE ORIGINALLY RELEASED OCTOBER 19, 2022 On this episode of R&B Money, Tank and J. Valentine are joined by the legendary Singer, Songwriter and Record Mogul, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds. Babyface has written and produced over 26 number-one R&B hits throughout his career and has won 12 Grammy Awards. Today he takes us back to Indiana where he began writing songs, breaking into the industry, writing mega-hits, and creating LaFace Records. Listen and enjoy! Follow The Podcast: Tank: @therealtank J Valentine: @JValentine Podcast: @RnbMoneyPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has collaborated with many influential figures in the music industry over the years. Here's an update on some of his closest music industry associates:L.A. Reid: The music executive and co-founder of LaFace Records has been accused of sexual assault by former music executive Drew Dixon. Despite denying the allegations, Reid's motion to dismiss the lawsuit was denied in 2024, allowing the case to move forward.Russell Simmons: The Def Jam co-founder has faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including a lawsuit filed in late 2022. Simmons has denied these claims and has been living in Bali, Indonesia, amid ongoing legal battles.Suge Knight: Co-founder of Death Row Records, Knight has been imprisoned since 2018 after a fatal hit-and-run. While serving his sentence, he continues to speak out about the music industry, often criticizing other executives and artists.Jay-Z: A prominent figure in the music and business worlds, Jay-Z has faced criticism for remaining silent about Combs' legal troubles. He has not commented publicly on the allegations.In this episode, we take a look at what some of the other moguls in the music indsutry who acted as mentors to Diddy are up to these days and how they are all facing their own legal issues.(commercial at 12:52)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Powerful pals – where is Sean 'Diddy' Combs' music industry inner circle now? | Fox NewsAccording to a lawsuit, Combs allegedly sexually assaulted a Los Angeles businessman during a Cîroc Vodka party in 2022. The businessman claimed that Combs made inappropriate advances and assaulted him during the event. An athlete, who was present at the party, reportedly intervened during the alleged assault.This allegation is part of a series of accusations against Combs, with multiple individuals coming forward with claims of sexual assault and misconduct. Combs has denied these allegations, and his legal team has stated that he intends to defend himself against these claims..Let's dive in!to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:'Well known' athlete intervened as Diddy groped young man at Ciroc vodka party, lawsuit claims | Daily Mail Online
Sean "Diddy" Combs has collaborated with many influential figures in the music industry over the years. Here's an update on some of his closest music industry associates:L.A. Reid: The music executive and co-founder of LaFace Records has been accused of sexual assault by former music executive Drew Dixon. Despite denying the allegations, Reid's motion to dismiss the lawsuit was denied in 2024, allowing the case to move forward.Russell Simmons: The Def Jam co-founder has faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including a lawsuit filed in late 2022. Simmons has denied these claims and has been living in Bali, Indonesia, amid ongoing legal battles.Suge Knight: Co-founder of Death Row Records, Knight has been imprisoned since 2018 after a fatal hit-and-run. While serving his sentence, he continues to speak out about the music industry, often criticizing other executives and artists.Jay-Z: A prominent figure in the music and business worlds, Jay-Z has faced criticism for remaining silent about Combs' legal troubles. He has not commented publicly on the allegations.In this episode, we take a look at what some of the other moguls in the music indsutry who acted as mentors to Diddy are up to these days and how they are all facing their own legal issues.(commercial at 12:52)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Powerful pals – where is Sean 'Diddy' Combs' music industry inner circle now? | Fox NewsAccording to a lawsuit, Combs allegedly sexually assaulted a Los Angeles businessman during a Cîroc Vodka party in 2022. The businessman claimed that Combs made inappropriate advances and assaulted him during the event. An athlete, who was present at the party, reportedly intervened during the alleged assault.This allegation is part of a series of accusations against Combs, with multiple individuals coming forward with claims of sexual assault and misconduct. Combs has denied these allegations, and his legal team has stated that he intends to defend himself against these claims..Let's dive in!to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:'Well known' athlete intervened as Diddy groped young man at Ciroc vodka party, lawsuit claims | Daily Mail OnlineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Join our We Sound Crazy email list: https://ffm.link/wsc-signup Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz This week, the incredible Debra Killings—vocalist, bassist, and unsung hero of countless hits—joins the We Sound Crazy podcast for a deep and inspiring conversation. Known for her unmistakable background vocals on hits from TLC, OutKast, Monica, and even Madonna, Debra pulls back the curtain on a legendary career that has shaped the sound of modern music. She shares what it really takes to survive and thrive as a session musician, from long hours and tight deadlines to the discipline and hustle behind the scenes. Debra reflects on her journey as a singer, bassist, and solo artist, her years with LaFace Records, and the importance of staying grounded while navigating the highs and lows of the industry. Whether you know her voice or her name—or both—you'll want to hear every minute of this episode. So, press PLAY! We Sound Crazy is your backstage pass to all things music and culture. Special thanks to our We Sound Crazy team! Director: John Dierre Camera Op: James Hart, Kenny Cochran, John Dierre Editing: Lamont Baldwin Sound Mixer: Sbarina Cedeno Producer: Aaron Walton Show Producer/Remixer: Michael "Roux" Johnson Assistant: Brittany Guydon Talent Producer: Isaac Hamm III Photography: Ah'meer Holt PA: Kaye Brasley, Tony Cole Thank you to all of our listeners, as well as our partners at Visit Music City. Special thanks to Debra Killings! Subscribe to We Sound Crazy on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere you get your favorite podcast. Follow We Sound Crazy on Social Media: ~ Facebook: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscfacebook ~ Instagram: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscinstagram ~ Twitter: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wsctwitter ~ TikTok: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wsctiktok Subscribe to We Sound Crazy on YouTube: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscyoutube-subscribe Visit the official We Sound Crazy website: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/officialwebsite #WeSoundCrazy #DebraKillings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a letter to Judge Subramanian, Sean Combs' legal team expressed concern over extensive pretrial publicity that they believe is compromising his right to a fair trial and the integrity of grand jury proceedings. They referenced a pending motion to limit extrajudicial statements by potential witnesses and their counsel, which the government has opposed, with Combs' reply due on November 8, 2024. Citing the immediate risk posed by ongoing public statements related to the grand jury, they requested the court to promptly restrict such extrajudicial comments during the motion's consideration.Sean "Diddy" Combs has collaborated with many influential figures in the music industry over the years. Here's an update on some of his closest music industry associates:L.A. Reid: The music executive and co-founder of LaFace Records has been accused of sexual assault by former music executive Drew Dixon. Despite denying the allegations, Reid's motion to dismiss the lawsuit was denied in 2024, allowing the case to move forward.Russell Simmons: The Def Jam co-founder has faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including a lawsuit filed in late 2022. Simmons has denied these claims and has been living in Bali, Indonesia, amid ongoing legal battles.Suge Knight: Co-founder of Death Row Records, Knight has been imprisoned since 2018 after a fatal hit-and-run. While serving his sentence, he continues to speak out about the music industry, often criticizing other executives and artists.Jay-Z: A prominent figure in the music and business worlds, Jay-Z has faced criticism for remaining silent about Combs' legal troubles. He has not commented publicly on the allegations.In this episode, we take a look at what some of the other moguls in the music indsutry who acted as mentors to Diddy are up to these days and how they are all facing their own legal issues.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
In a letter to Judge Subramanian, Sean Combs' legal team expressed concern over extensive pretrial publicity that they believe is compromising his right to a fair trial and the integrity of grand jury proceedings. They referenced a pending motion to limit extrajudicial statements by potential witnesses and their counsel, which the government has opposed, with Combs' reply due on November 8, 2024. Citing the immediate risk posed by ongoing public statements related to the grand jury, they requested the court to promptly restrict such extrajudicial comments during the motion's consideration.Sean "Diddy" Combs has collaborated with many influential figures in the music industry over the years. Here's an update on some of his closest music industry associates:L.A. Reid: The music executive and co-founder of LaFace Records has been accused of sexual assault by former music executive Drew Dixon. Despite denying the allegations, Reid's motion to dismiss the lawsuit was denied in 2024, allowing the case to move forward.Russell Simmons: The Def Jam co-founder has faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including a lawsuit filed in late 2022. Simmons has denied these claims and has been living in Bali, Indonesia, amid ongoing legal battles.Suge Knight: Co-founder of Death Row Records, Knight has been imprisoned since 2018 after a fatal hit-and-run. While serving his sentence, he continues to speak out about the music industry, often criticizing other executives and artists.Jay-Z: A prominent figure in the music and business worlds, Jay-Z has faced criticism for remaining silent about Combs' legal troubles. He has not commented publicly on the allegations.In this episode, we take a look at what some of the other moguls in the music indsutry who acted as mentors to Diddy are up to these days and how they are all facing their own legal issues.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
In a letter to Judge Subramanian, Sean Combs' legal team expressed concern over extensive pretrial publicity that they believe is compromising his right to a fair trial and the integrity of grand jury proceedings. They referenced a pending motion to limit extrajudicial statements by potential witnesses and their counsel, which the government has opposed, with Combs' reply due on November 8, 2024. Citing the immediate risk posed by ongoing public statements related to the grand jury, they requested the court to promptly restrict such extrajudicial comments during the motion's consideration.Sean "Diddy" Combs has collaborated with many influential figures in the music industry over the years. Here's an update on some of his closest music industry associates:L.A. Reid: The music executive and co-founder of LaFace Records has been accused of sexual assault by former music executive Drew Dixon. Despite denying the allegations, Reid's motion to dismiss the lawsuit was denied in 2024, allowing the case to move forward.Russell Simmons: The Def Jam co-founder has faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including a lawsuit filed in late 2022. Simmons has denied these claims and has been living in Bali, Indonesia, amid ongoing legal battles.Suge Knight: Co-founder of Death Row Records, Knight has been imprisoned since 2018 after a fatal hit-and-run. While serving his sentence, he continues to speak out about the music industry, often criticizing other executives and artists.Jay-Z: A prominent figure in the music and business worlds, Jay-Z has faced criticism for remaining silent about Combs' legal troubles. He has not commented publicly on the allegations.In this episode, we take a look at what some of the other moguls in the music indsutry who acted as mentors to Diddy are up to these days and how they are all facing their own legal issues.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has collaborated with many influential figures in the music industry over the years. Here's an update on some of his closest music industry associates:L.A. Reid: The music executive and co-founder of LaFace Records has been accused of sexual assault by former music executive Drew Dixon. Despite denying the allegations, Reid's motion to dismiss the lawsuit was denied in 2024, allowing the case to move forward.Russell Simmons: The Def Jam co-founder has faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including a lawsuit filed in late 2022. Simmons has denied these claims and has been living in Bali, Indonesia, amid ongoing legal battles.Suge Knight: Co-founder of Death Row Records, Knight has been imprisoned since 2018 after a fatal hit-and-run. While serving his sentence, he continues to speak out about the music industry, often criticizing other executives and artists.Jay-Z: A prominent figure in the music and business worlds, Jay-Z has faced criticism for remaining silent about Combs' legal troubles. He has not commented publicly on the allegations.In this episode, we take a look at what some of the other moguls in the music indsutry who acted as mentors to Diddy are up to these days and how they are all facing their own legal issues.(commercial at 12:52)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Powerful pals – where is Sean 'Diddy' Combs' music industry inner circle now? | Fox NewsAccording to a lawsuit, Combs allegedly sexually assaulted a Los Angeles businessman during a Cîroc Vodka party in 2022. The businessman claimed that Combs made inappropriate advances and assaulted him during the event. An athlete, who was present at the party, reportedly intervened during the alleged assault.This allegation is part of a series of accusations against Combs, with multiple individuals coming forward with claims of sexual assault and misconduct. Combs has denied these allegations, and his legal team has stated that he intends to defend himself against these claims..Let's dive in!to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:'Well known' athlete intervened as Diddy groped young man at Ciroc vodka party, lawsuit claims | Daily Mail Online
Sean "Diddy" Combs has collaborated with many influential figures in the music industry over the years. Here's an update on some of his closest music industry associates:L.A. Reid: The music executive and co-founder of LaFace Records has been accused of sexual assault by former music executive Drew Dixon. Despite denying the allegations, Reid's motion to dismiss the lawsuit was denied in 2024, allowing the case to move forward.Russell Simmons: The Def Jam co-founder has faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including a lawsuit filed in late 2022. Simmons has denied these claims and has been living in Bali, Indonesia, amid ongoing legal battles.Suge Knight: Co-founder of Death Row Records, Knight has been imprisoned since 2018 after a fatal hit-and-run. While serving his sentence, he continues to speak out about the music industry, often criticizing other executives and artists.Jay-Z: A prominent figure in the music and business worlds, Jay-Z has faced criticism for remaining silent about Combs' legal troubles. He has not commented publicly on the allegations.In this episode, we take a look at what some of the other moguls in the music indsutry who acted as mentors to Diddy are up to these days and how they are all facing their own legal issues.(commercial at 12:52)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Powerful pals – where is Sean 'Diddy' Combs' music industry inner circle now? | Fox NewsAccording to a lawsuit, Combs allegedly sexually assaulted a Los Angeles businessman during a Cîroc Vodka party in 2022. The businessman claimed that Combs made inappropriate advances and assaulted him during the event. An athlete, who was present at the party, reportedly intervened during the alleged assault.This allegation is part of a series of accusations against Combs, with multiple individuals coming forward with claims of sexual assault and misconduct. Combs has denied these allegations, and his legal team has stated that he intends to defend himself against these claims..Let's dive in!to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:'Well known' athlete intervened as Diddy groped young man at Ciroc vodka party, lawsuit claims | Daily Mail Online
Sean "Diddy" Combs has collaborated with many influential figures in the music industry over the years. Here's an update on some of his closest music industry associates:L.A. Reid: The music executive and co-founder of LaFace Records has been accused of sexual assault by former music executive Drew Dixon. Despite denying the allegations, Reid's motion to dismiss the lawsuit was denied in 2024, allowing the case to move forward.Russell Simmons: The Def Jam co-founder has faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including a lawsuit filed in late 2022. Simmons has denied these claims and has been living in Bali, Indonesia, amid ongoing legal battles.Suge Knight: Co-founder of Death Row Records, Knight has been imprisoned since 2018 after a fatal hit-and-run. While serving his sentence, he continues to speak out about the music industry, often criticizing other executives and artists.Jay-Z: A prominent figure in the music and business worlds, Jay-Z has faced criticism for remaining silent about Combs' legal troubles. He has not commented publicly on the allegations.In this episode, we take a look at what some of the other moguls in the music indsutry who acted as mentors to Diddy are up to these days and how they are all facing their own legal issues.(commercial at 12:52)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Powerful pals – where is Sean 'Diddy' Combs' music industry inner circle now? | Fox NewsAccording to a lawsuit, Combs allegedly sexually assaulted a Los Angeles businessman during a Cîroc Vodka party in 2022. The businessman claimed that Combs made inappropriate advances and assaulted him during the event. An athlete, who was present at the party, reportedly intervened during the alleged assault.This allegation is part of a series of accusations against Combs, with multiple individuals coming forward with claims of sexual assault and misconduct. Combs has denied these allegations, and his legal team has stated that he intends to defend himself against these claims..Let's dive in!to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:'Well known' athlete intervened as Diddy groped young man at Ciroc vodka party, lawsuit claims | Daily Mail OnlineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has collaborated with many influential figures in the music industry over the years. Here's an update on some of his closest music industry associates:L.A. Reid: The music executive and co-founder of LaFace Records has been accused of sexual assault by former music executive Drew Dixon. Despite denying the allegations, Reid's motion to dismiss the lawsuit was denied in 2024, allowing the case to move forward.Russell Simmons: The Def Jam co-founder has faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including a lawsuit filed in late 2022. Simmons has denied these claims and has been living in Bali, Indonesia, amid ongoing legal battles.Suge Knight: Co-founder of Death Row Records, Knight has been imprisoned since 2018 after a fatal hit-and-run. While serving his sentence, he continues to speak out about the music industry, often criticizing other executives and artists.Jay-Z: A prominent figure in the music and business worlds, Jay-Z has faced criticism for remaining silent about Combs' legal troubles. He has not commented publicly on the allegations.In this episode, we take a look at what some of the other moguls in the music indsutry who acted as mentors to Diddy are up to these days and how they are all facing their own legal issues.(commercial at 12:52)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Powerful pals – where is Sean 'Diddy' Combs' music industry inner circle now? | Fox News
Sean "Diddy" Combs has collaborated with many influential figures in the music industry over the years. Here's an update on some of his closest music industry associates:L.A. Reid: The music executive and co-founder of LaFace Records has been accused of sexual assault by former music executive Drew Dixon. Despite denying the allegations, Reid's motion to dismiss the lawsuit was denied in 2024, allowing the case to move forward.Russell Simmons: The Def Jam co-founder has faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including a lawsuit filed in late 2022. Simmons has denied these claims and has been living in Bali, Indonesia, amid ongoing legal battles.Suge Knight: Co-founder of Death Row Records, Knight has been imprisoned since 2018 after a fatal hit-and-run. While serving his sentence, he continues to speak out about the music industry, often criticizing other executives and artists.Jay-Z: A prominent figure in the music and business worlds, Jay-Z has faced criticism for remaining silent about Combs' legal troubles. He has not commented publicly on the allegations.In this episode, we take a look at what some of the other moguls in the music indsutry who acted as mentors to Diddy are up to these days and how they are all facing their own legal issues.(commercial at 12:52)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Powerful pals – where is Sean 'Diddy' Combs' music industry inner circle now? | Fox NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has collaborated with many influential figures in the music industry over the years. Here's an update on some of his closest music industry associates:L.A. Reid: The music executive and co-founder of LaFace Records has been accused of sexual assault by former music executive Drew Dixon. Despite denying the allegations, Reid's motion to dismiss the lawsuit was denied in 2024, allowing the case to move forward.Russell Simmons: The Def Jam co-founder has faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including a lawsuit filed in late 2022. Simmons has denied these claims and has been living in Bali, Indonesia, amid ongoing legal battles.Suge Knight: Co-founder of Death Row Records, Knight has been imprisoned since 2018 after a fatal hit-and-run. While serving his sentence, he continues to speak out about the music industry, often criticizing other executives and artists.Jay-Z: A prominent figure in the music and business worlds, Jay-Z has faced criticism for remaining silent about Combs' legal troubles. He has not commented publicly on the allegations.In this episode, we take a look at what some of the other moguls in the music indsutry who acted as mentors to Diddy are up to these days and how they are all facing their own legal issues.(commercial at 12:52)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Powerful pals – where is Sean 'Diddy' Combs' music industry inner circle now? | Fox News
In this captivating interview, Tony takes us through his early life, sharing heartfelt stories about his upbringing and the pivotal moments that led him into the music business. Discover how renowned producers Tim and Bob played a crucial role in Tony's career, connecting him with industry giants LA Reid and Pebbles at LaFace Records. Tony delves into the creation of his groundbreaking debut album and the story behind his timeless hit song, "Nobody Knows." Don't miss this insightful and inspiring conversation with Tony Rich as he reflects on his rise to fame and the experiences that shaped his musical journey.
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Born Cory DeWayne Robinson January 23 1975, This self produced arsenal of talent has been compared to the stylings of great artists' like Usher, Donell Jones, Ginuwine, Sam Cooke, Terence Trent Darby and Musiq Soul child just to name a few. By the pairing up of urban beats, clever arrangements and smooth but sometimes raspy soulful lyrics, Cory comes with the type of sound that one can only call nothing but absolute genius. Cory first set off to join the ranks of some of the industries tightest urban R&B artist, He was scouted and signed to the Hawaiian based Record label “Homeless Records” from which brought him notable exposure and a number of head nods from labels such as "LaFace Records". With the album “Tell me” Robinson was seen in various performances including his first national televised competition where he was challenged by American Pop and R&B singer songwriter “Neyo” on MTV's prelude to American Idol called the “The Cut” (then hosted by TLC's Lisa "Left eye" Lopez), while also been chosen to open for artist such as Brian McKnight. Cory's first independent project "The Lady disk" gave us just a taste of the vibe Cory Robinson could bring to the industry. With its cool and sometimes seductive way of story telling, the lyrics seem to jump out of the speakers and into your imagination.
Spreading R&B/Soul Music and a Good TimeThough Voice King Kendrick was Born and raised in Rock Hill, South CarolinaAs a youth, King Kendrick grew up singing in the church choir with his mother and began performing in talent shows. Shortly after graduating high school, he had an opportunity to audition for LaFace Records in collaboration with the singing group he was a member of. Years later King Kendrick branched out to become a solo artist. After years of attempting to break into the music industry full-time, he released his first Southern soul music single in July of 2022. King Kendrick will present a catalog of several distinguished R&B soulful melodies. In this showcase presents Kendrick's new album called "Carolina Boogie" which also includes new releases on the album "Southern Soul Woman" and "Side Piece"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ladydiva-live-radio--2579466/support.
Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz In this electrifying episode of the We Sound Crazy podcast, we sit down with A&R Legend, Headlining DJ, and GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter, Kawan "KP" Prather. KP's career is a masterclass in versatility, with accomplishments spanning from his days as a pioneering member of the Dungeon Family to becoming an influential A&R executive and producer for the likes of John Legend, Kendrick Lamar, and countless others. Coming up in LaFace Records and being mentored by the likes of L.A. Reid and Perri "Pebbles" Reid, KP has learned the ins and outs of the music industry, the skill set and craft of speaking to creatives, and how to hone his talent into the powerhouse he is today. Known for his keen ear and visionary talent scouting, KP has been instrumental in shaping the careers of iconic artists like OutKast, Usher, and T.I. From his early beginnings in Atlanta's vibrant music scene to his executive roles at LaFace, Sony, and Def Jam, KP's impact on the industry has brought value to countless careers and organizations. Tune in and discover how KP's passion for music and his relentless drive has made him a cornerstone of contemporary hip-hop and R&B. Don't miss this deep dive into the mind of one of music's most influential figures! We Sound Crazy is your backstage pass to all things music and culture. Special thanks to our We Sound Crazy team! Director: John Dierre Camera Op: James Hart, Kenny Cochran, John Dierre Editing: Aaron Walton Producer: Michael "Roux" Johnson Assistant: Brittany Guydon, Brandon "B Dub" Walker Talent Producer: Isaac M. Hamm III Production Assistant: Brandon "B Dub" Walker Photography: Ahmeer Holt Security: Reggie Carswell, Troy Brumfield, Tony DeWitt Thank you to all of our listeners, as well as our partners at Visit Music City. Special thanks to Kawan "KP" Prather! Subscribe to We Sound Crazy on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere you get your favorite podcast. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok! Follow We Sound Crazy on Social Media: ~ Facebook: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscfacebook ~ Instagram: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscinstagram ~ Twitter: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wsctwitter ~ TikTok: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wsctiktok ~ Email: https://ffm.link/wsc-signup Subscribe to We Sound Crazy on YouTube: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscyoutube-subscribe Visit the official We Sound Crazy website: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/officialwebsite #WeSoundCrazy #KawanPrather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Programa de actualidad con información, formación y entretenimiento conectando directamente con los oyentes en La Diez Capital radio. Dirigido y presentado por Miguel Ángel González Suárez. www.ladiez.es - Informativo de primera hora de la mañana, en el programa El Remate de La Diez Capital Radio. 📻 La Aemet actualiza su previsión de cara al puente de mayo: este será el tiempo que hará en Canarias. Las Islas registrarán las temperaturas más altas del país. Hoy se cumplen 793 días del cruel ataque e invasión de Rusia a Ucrania. Hoy es viernes 26 de abril de 2024. Buenos días Ucrania, Gaza e Israel. Día Mundial de la Propiedad Intelectual. El 26 de abril se celebra el Día Mundial de la Propiedad Intelectual, una efeméride decretada por la ONU en el año 2000 a través de la Organización Mundial de la Propiedad Intelectual (OMPI), con el objetivo de divulgar la función que tienen los derechos de propiedad intelectual y con ello valorar y fomentar la innovación y la creatividad. La propiedad intelectual es una disciplina de orden jurídico, la cual protege todas las innovaciones y creaciones artísticas, literarias y científicas, que pueden ser tangibles o intangibles. Incluye nombres, símbolos e imágenes utilizados a nivel comercial. Quedan protegidos todos los derechos de aquellas personas vinculadas al mundo de las artes, de la interpretación, productores y a la radiodifusión. Con ello se pretende evitar que cualquier obra creativa sea objeto de plagio y en caso de suceder, se apliquen las sanciones pertinentes. Distintos tipos de propiedad intelectual Los Derechos de Autor Se refiere al trabajo creativo de las personas en las distintas disciplinas como el arte, la literatura, la pintura, el cine, la publicidad: obras musicales y audiovisuales, obras literarias (libros, revistas y publicaciones), fonogramas, entre otros. Las Marcas Son de suma importancia, ya que se relacionan con el sello original que identifica un determinado producto o servicio: logotipos, nombres, slogans, sonidos, colores. Las Patentes Es un documento expedido que otorga derechos exclusivos de una obra o invención a su autor, impidiendo a terceros su venta y comercialización: productos, herramientas, métodos, aparatos. Los Diseños Industriales Están relacionados con todos los modelos industriales que se crean de los productos, interfaz gráfica de aplicaciones, entre otros. 1478 En la península italiana ocurre la conspiración de los Pazzi. 1828 Rusia declara la guerra a Turquía por una supuesta violación del Tratado de Ackermann. 1860 Se firma la paz en Tetuán que pone fin a la Guerra de África entre España y Marruecos. 1903 En la ciudad de Madrid (España) se funda el Club Atlético de Madrid. 1942 En Honkeiko (China), fallecen 1500 mineros en uno de los peores desastres mineros. 1986 En la central de Chernóbil (Ucrania) se produce el mayor accidente nuclear de la Historia. 1989 se transmite en Japón el primer episodio de la exitosa serie de anime, Dragon Ball Z. 2005 En Siria se retira la última de sus guarniciones militares del Líbano, poniendo fin a 29 años de ocupación militar del país. Patrocinio del santo de cada día por gentileza de la Casa de las Imágenes, en la calle Obispo Perez Cáceres, 17 en Candelaria. santos Isidoro de Sevilla, Basilio, Pedro y Cleto. "Europa puede morir", advierte Macron, que pide más unidad y soberanía de la UE en un discurso histórico. Los líderes políticos recuerdan los altibajos del mandato al caer el telón del Parlamento Europeo. La Fiscalía de Madrid recurre la decisión del juez de abrir diligencias contra Begoña Gómez. La posible dimisión de Pedro Sánchez como presidente de España divide a políticos y ciudadanos. El PSOE llama a la movilización para apoyar a Sánchez: "Se han traspasado todos los límites". Feijóo acusa a Sánchez de provocar "bochorno internacional" por su “supervivencia política”: "No está a la altura". Ángel Víctor Torres muestra su apoyo a Pedro Sánchez y lamenta los ataques a su familia. Los organizadores del 20A convocarán, ante la falta de respuesta política, nuevas movilizaciones. Tachan de decepcionante que no se acepte una moratoria que prohiba más plazas turísticas -incluido de vacacional- ni limitar la compra de casas por extranjeros. Más de la mitad de los pisos turísticos subirán precios a lo largo de este año. La amenaza de la nueva ley hace que los pisos turísticos se disparen cerca de un 40% en Canarias. Entre 2015 y 2023 se otorgaron cerca de 40.000 licencias. En los últimos 10 meses han aparecido 15.300 nuevas viviendas vacacionales. Cientos de personas en la sentada pacífica de La Laguna exigen la paralización de las obras de la Tejita y Cuna del Alma. Los asistentes han respaldado con firmeza a quienes luchan por proteger Canarias La sanidad privada en Canarias cuenta con el 68% de los hospitales canarios. Sus centros realizaron el 47% de las operaciones en 2023, el 40% de las urgencias y el 34% de altas; hay 477.578 seguros privados. El sector sanitario privado cuenta en Canarias con 23 hospitales (el 68% del total de la comunidad) y 2.344 camas (35%). El desembolso en conciertos alcanza los 296 millones de euros sobre un gasto público de 4.098 millones, lo que representa el 7,2% del aporte público. Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik es el álbum de estudio debut del dúo estadounidense de hip hop Outkast, publicado el 26 de abril de 1994 por Arista Records y LaFace Records. Tras entablar amistad dos años antes, los raperos André 3000 y Big Boi se dedicaron a grabar música como dúo y trabajaron con el equipo de producción Organized Noize, lo que les llevó a firmar un contrato discográfico con LaFace. - Sección de actualidad con mucho sentido de Humor inteligente en el programa El Remate de La Diez Capital radio con el periodista socarrón y palmero, José Juan Pérez Capote, El Nº 1. - Sección en el programa El Remate de La Diez Capital radio con Director de Capital Radio Gran Canaria, Pepe Rodríguez.Nos dice adios Pedro Guerra el director del Digital Tiempo de Canarias y el piloto de rallys tinerfeño, Ulises Lorenzo. Hablamos de la Ecotasa y la manifestación del 20A. Conocemos la situación de la UD Las palmas y el Guaguas en el titulo de Liga. Y cerramos con la Fiesta del Queso en Santa María de Guía y las fresas en Valsequillo. - Entrevista en el programa El Remate de La Diez capital radio al Director de Radio Gigante en Tenerife, Manolo Jiménez. A la vez conocemos que es un fans del rey Elvis Presley. - Callejeando con Cleo Costa, corresponsal de la tv brasileña en España. ✅Salón Gourmet 2024, el mayor evento dedicado a los productos de delicatessen de Europa Entre el 22 y el 25 de abril se celebró lo mejor de la gastronomía mundial en la 37a edición del Salón Gourmets, la Feria Internacional de Alimentación y Bebidas de Calidad en el recinto de ferias, Ifema (Madrid). El Salón Gourmets se ha convertido en la mayor referencia para los profesionales de la gastronomía a nivel nacional e internacional, atrayendo restaurantes, hoteles, empresas de distribución, catering y comercio especializado. En la edición desde el año fue un éxito, con 1980 expositores, +55.000 productos, +1.300 novedades, y un total de 106.923 visitantes profesionales y un volumen de negocios de +1. Millón de euros. ✅El Día Internacional del Libro es una conmemoración celebrada cada 23 de abril a nivel mundial Su objetivo es fomentar la lectura, la industria editorial y la protección de la propiedad intelectual por medio del derecho de autor. Desde 1988, es una celebración internacional promovida por la UNESCO. En Madrid se lleva a cabo diferentes actividades gratuitas, las cuales se distribuirán en diferentes distritos, bibliotecas y librerías de Madrid, como: ▪️Actividades en los distritos III Feria del libro en Arganzuela ▪️Una casa para siempre en un Centro Sociocultural de distrito. ▪️Día del Libro en las Bibliotecas del Ayuntamiento de Madrid. ▪️Noche de los Libros La Noche de los Libros vuelve a Madrid con el lema Una casa para siempre, que hace referencia al modo que habitamos el mundo y nuestra intimidad y refugio en él. ▪️Día y Noche de los Libros en los Espacios de Igualdad. Este 2024, participan más de 100 librerías, 135 instituciones, 120 bibliotecas y espacios culturales. Habrá más de 560 actividades en toda la Comunidad de Madrid. ✅ 59ª edición de Casa Decor: la gran Exposición de diseño, interiorismo y arquitectura que permanecerá abierta del 11 de abril al 26 de mayo. Casi un centenar de profesionales, con la colaboración de más de 150 empresas participantes, han transformado el Palacio de la Trinidad y proyectado los 46 espacios de esta edición que se distribuyen en tres ubicaciones diferentes: Jardines, Pabellón de Invitados y Palacete. Dirección: Palacio de la Trinidad, una preciosa finca situada en la calle Francisco Silvela, 82.
Informativo de primera hora de la mañana, en el programa El Remate de La Diez Capital Radio. 📻 La Aemet actualiza su previsión de cara al puente de mayo: este será el tiempo que hará en Canarias. Las Islas registrarán las temperaturas más altas del país. Hoy se cumplen 793 días del cruel ataque e invasión de Rusia a Ucrania. Hoy es viernes 26 de abril de 2024. Buenos días Ucrania, Gaza e Israel. Día Mundial de la Propiedad Intelectual. El 26 de abril se celebra el Día Mundial de la Propiedad Intelectual, una efeméride decretada por la ONU en el año 2000 a través de la Organización Mundial de la Propiedad Intelectual (OMPI), con el objetivo de divulgar la función que tienen los derechos de propiedad intelectual y con ello valorar y fomentar la innovación y la creatividad. La propiedad intelectual es una disciplina de orden jurídico, la cual protege todas las innovaciones y creaciones artísticas, literarias y científicas, que pueden ser tangibles o intangibles. Incluye nombres, símbolos e imágenes utilizados a nivel comercial. Quedan protegidos todos los derechos de aquellas personas vinculadas al mundo de las artes, de la interpretación, productores y a la radiodifusión. Con ello se pretende evitar que cualquier obra creativa sea objeto de plagio y en caso de suceder, se apliquen las sanciones pertinentes. Distintos tipos de propiedad intelectual Los Derechos de Autor Se refiere al trabajo creativo de las personas en las distintas disciplinas como el arte, la literatura, la pintura, el cine, la publicidad: obras musicales y audiovisuales, obras literarias (libros, revistas y publicaciones), fonogramas, entre otros. Las Marcas Son de suma importancia, ya que se relacionan con el sello original que identifica un determinado producto o servicio: logotipos, nombres, slogans, sonidos, colores. Las Patentes Es un documento expedido que otorga derechos exclusivos de una obra o invención a su autor, impidiendo a terceros su venta y comercialización: productos, herramientas, métodos, aparatos. Los Diseños Industriales Están relacionados con todos los modelos industriales que se crean de los productos, interfaz gráfica de aplicaciones, entre otros. 1478 En la península italiana ocurre la conspiración de los Pazzi. 1828 Rusia declara la guerra a Turquía por una supuesta violación del Tratado de Ackermann. 1860 Se firma la paz en Tetuán que pone fin a la Guerra de África entre España y Marruecos. 1903 En la ciudad de Madrid (España) se funda el Club Atlético de Madrid. 1942 En Honkeiko (China), fallecen 1500 mineros en uno de los peores desastres mineros. 1986 En la central de Chernóbil (Ucrania) se produce el mayor accidente nuclear de la Historia. 1989 se transmite en Japón el primer episodio de la exitosa serie de anime, Dragon Ball Z. 2005 En Siria se retira la última de sus guarniciones militares del Líbano, poniendo fin a 29 años de ocupación militar del país. Patrocinio del santo de cada día por gentileza de la Casa de las Imágenes, en la calle Obispo Perez Cáceres, 17 en Candelaria. santos Isidoro de Sevilla, Basilio, Pedro y Cleto. "Europa puede morir", advierte Macron, que pide más unidad y soberanía de la UE en un discurso histórico. Los líderes políticos recuerdan los altibajos del mandato al caer el telón del Parlamento Europeo. La Fiscalía de Madrid recurre la decisión del juez de abrir diligencias contra Begoña Gómez. La posible dimisión de Pedro Sánchez como presidente de España divide a políticos y ciudadanos. El PSOE llama a la movilización para apoyar a Sánchez: "Se han traspasado todos los límites". Feijóo acusa a Sánchez de provocar "bochorno internacional" por su “supervivencia política”: "No está a la altura". Ángel Víctor Torres muestra su apoyo a Pedro Sánchez y lamenta los ataques a su familia. Los organizadores del 20A convocarán, ante la falta de respuesta política, nuevas movilizaciones. Tachan de decepcionante que no se acepte una moratoria que prohiba más plazas turísticas -incluido de vacacional- ni limitar la compra de casas por extranjeros. Más de la mitad de los pisos turísticos subirán precios a lo largo de este año. La amenaza de la nueva ley hace que los pisos turísticos se disparen cerca de un 40% en Canarias. Entre 2015 y 2023 se otorgaron cerca de 40.000 licencias. En los últimos 10 meses han aparecido 15.300 nuevas viviendas vacacionales. Cientos de personas en la sentada pacífica de La Laguna exigen la paralización de las obras de la Tejita y Cuna del Alma. Los asistentes han respaldado con firmeza a quienes luchan por proteger Canarias La sanidad privada en Canarias cuenta con el 68% de los hospitales canarios. Sus centros realizaron el 47% de las operaciones en 2023, el 40% de las urgencias y el 34% de altas; hay 477.578 seguros privados. El sector sanitario privado cuenta en Canarias con 23 hospitales (el 68% del total de la comunidad) y 2.344 camas (35%). El desembolso en conciertos alcanza los 296 millones de euros sobre un gasto público de 4.098 millones, lo que representa el 7,2% del aporte público. Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik es el álbum de estudio debut del dúo estadounidense de hip hop Outkast, publicado el 26 de abril de 1994 por Arista Records y LaFace Records. Tras entablar amistad dos años antes, los raperos André 3000 y Big Boi se dedicaron a grabar música como dúo y trabajaron con el equipo de producción Organized Noize, lo que les llevó a firmar un contrato discográfico con LaFace
Today, Camille and Missy are getting into some jams from the legendary recording label, LaFace Records! Founded by Antonio LA Reid and Kenneth Babyface Edmonds, this label helped to define 90s R&B! If you're listening on Spotify, be sure to respond to the poll and answer the Q&A for this episode. We may decide to publish your response for all listeners to see! Here's where you can listen to the songs we mentioned in today's episode!
In this captivating episode of "The Journey," host Larry Robinson engages in an enlightening conversation with Toree Dabney, a resilient entrepreneur from North Memphis. His journey is a tapestry of diverse career transitions, starting with his early days as an intern at LaFace Records. Here, he had the unique opportunity to influence the music industry by being part of the process that selected hit singles for artists like Usher. Toree's narrative then takes us through various roles, including a stint as a police officer and a pivotal move into the construction industry as a commercial general contractor. He openly discusses a major turning point in his life – a life-threatening health scare that tested his resilience and altered his perspective on life and success. Through it all, Toree maintains a philosophy of perseverance and adaptability, proving that with determination and a willingness to evolve, one can overcome any obstacle and achieve greatness.
In anticipation of Usher's Super Bowl Halftime performance on Sunday, we're re-sharing our episode on him from September 2022. Music writer and Assistant Professor at Syracuse University, Rawiya Kameir, is back on the show to discuss the career and confessions of the great Usher. DJ Louie and Rawiya break down Usher's musical origins singing in the church, the failed boy band he fronted in the early ‘90s, Nu Beginnings, and how his deal with the storied LaFace Records and subsequent “flavor camp” with Sean “Puff Daddy' Combs set the stage for his self-titled debut record in 1994. They then dive into his breakthrough sophomore album, 1997's My Way, how it solidified Usher's persona as a smooth, sensitive, emotionally-conflicted lover boy as well as one of the most dexterous R&B singers of his generation, its blockbuster follow up, 2001's 8701, which furthered Usher's thematic fascination with the complexities of and distress caused by love and sex and of course, his magnum opus, 2004's Confessions, a hit-packed concept album about the aftermath of infidelity that sold over 20 million copies worldwide and stands today as Usher's signature artistic and commercial achievement. Next, Louie and Rawiya debate Usher's latter period output, from swings at trendiness on 2008's Here I Stand and 2010's Raymond Vs. Raymond to more rewarding experiments on 2012's Looking 4 Myself and 2016's Hard II Love. Finally they rank Usher in the official Pop Pantheon.Check out Louie's Usher Essentials Playlist on SpotifyJoin Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and MoreShop Merch in Pop Pantheon's StoreCome to Gorgeous Gorgeous LA on 2/17 at Los GlobosCome to Gorgeous Gorgeous NYC on 3/8 at Sultan RoomFollow Rawiya Kameir on TwitterFollow DJ Louie XIV on InstagramFollow DJ Louie XIV on TwitterFollow Pop Pantheon on InstagramFollow Pop Pantheon on Twitter
Det här är berättelsen om den skönsjungande talangen från Atlanta som blev en av 00-talets största artister, och som 2024 gör halvtidsshowen på Super Bowl. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Atlanta, tidigt 90-tal. Inne i det avskalade styrelserummet på LaFace Records sitter skivbolagets vd L.A. Reid och väntar. Han har lovat sin brorsa att han ska lyssna på en kille som brorsan sett på en talangjakt, men L.A. Reid är inte särskilt taggad. Usher Raymond IV har smilgropar och glittrande ögon, och trots att hans livs viktigaste framträdande väntar verkar han knappt nervös när han kliver in i rummet. Skivbolagsbossen kan inte undgå att imponeras av hans lugn. När han får se vilken låt Usher har valt, inser han att den aspirerande artisten framför honom också har självförtroende. Boyz II Men's smöriga R'n'B-ballad End of the road är inte bara årets största hit, det är också en låt L.A. Reid har varit med och skapat.Vd:n stoppar ner CD:n i skivspelaren och trycker på play, men så fort Usher börjar sjunga får han en idé. Han trycker på stopp och frågar om det är okej att han tar in lite fler folk i rummet. Så öppnar han dörren och ropar in några av sina kvinnliga anställda. När de är på plats drar han igång låten igen. Om L.A. Reid tror att det här ska få den självsäkra talangen ur balans, så tar han fel. Usher förstår direkt vad vd:n är ute efter och provsjungningen förvandlas i ett slag till en serenad. Usher söker ögonkontakt, han går ner på ett knä och får de vuxna kvinnorna att rodna. L.A. Reid konstaterar nöjt att hans nya stjärnskott har precis den sortens sex appeal som han är ute efter.När låten är slut vänder sig Usher om och möter sin mammas uppmuntrande blick -Usher Raymond IV är nämligen bara 14 år gammal.Medverkande: Katia Mosally och Margret AtladottirProgrammet är gjort av Joanna Korbutiak i januari 2024Producent var Anna JohannessenExekutiv producent Lars TruedsonSlutmix Fredrik NilssonProgramledare Siri HillLjudklippen i programmet kommer från intervjuer i Bullen (SVT, 1998), P3 Soul (Sveriges Radio, 2002), Oprah Master Class (2017), Howard Stern (2016), Monica Pearson One on One (Atlanta News First, 2022), The Music Factory (MTV Networks International, 1997), Live with Regis & Kelly (ABC studios, 2002), Oprahs Next Chapter (2012) och framträdanden från Soul Train Music Awards (2005), Star Search (1992), Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration (CBS, 2001) och youtubekontona Candido Osorio, Justin Bieber och Stung By the Bee.
Artist King Kendrick is spreading Soul music & Good times thru Voice King Kendrick - aka King Sr. Born in Rock Hill, South Carolina . King Kendrick's role models were singers like James Brown who was also born in South Carolina, Usher, King George, Micheal Jackson, Montel Jordan, Calvin Richardson, and Ann Eebles. Following the lead of such vocal trailblazers, the talented songster is on his way. As a youth kingkendrick grew up singing in the church choir with his other then soon after began performing in talent shows. Shortly after graduating high school, he had an opportunity to audition for LaFace Records in collaboration with the singing group that he was a member of at the time. Years later King Kendrick branched out on his own to become a solo artist. After years of attempting to break into the music industry full-time, he released his first Southern soul music single in July of 2022. During the process of trying to discover his signature style of voice and genre, he released several R&B albums. Now, finding his staple, he will present a catalog of several distinguished R&B soulful melodies. Some of King Kendrick's live on-stage performances include: the Foster Festival in Dothan, AL-Juneteenth celebrations in Troy, AL and York, SC- Troy festival in Troy, AL- Tuskegee Festival in Tuskegee, AL- The Ranch in Wetumpka, AL and more. Support the showMusic Artist interview
Interview by Spitty / spittywill We recently connected with the legendary DJ Toomp for an exclusive, in-depth “Off The Porch” interview! During our sit down he talked about Atlanta becoming the entertainment capital for the South, learning how to sing when he was 8 years old, the skate culture in the Atlanta during the 80's, people in the streets influencing fashion, his thoughts on the Ja Morant situation being inspired by rap culture, jumping off the porch after he graduated high school, going on his first tour with MC Shy D, explains how he got the name Toomp, his father having to do time when he was growing up, working on Shy D's second album in Miami, the Miami culture at the time, bringing Miami bass music to Atlanta, reveals how he locked in with Uncle Luke & 2 Live Crew, DJing for Poison Clan, rap being censored with parental advisory stickers on records, explains how he locked in with T.I., recalls their first studio session together, T.I. getting his first deal with LaFace Records, recording T.I.'s first album ‘I'm Serious', working with Lil Jon “Get Crunk”, producing Kanye's “Can't Tell Me Nothing” that sampled Jeezy, having 3 placements on “Graduation', artists from all over working with him, explains why he never had a producer tag, working on an instrumental album, wanting to do a Verzuz against Drumma Boy, upcoming placements, his thoughts on artists selling their catalog, streaming not paying artists enough, his thoughts on A.I. for music, always embracing new technology, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Artist King Kendrick is spreading Soul music and good times through Voice King Kendrick - aka King Sr. Born in Rock Hill, South Carolina. King Kendrick's role models were singers like James Brown who was also born in South Carolina, Usher, King George, Micheal Jackson, Montel Jordan, Calvin Richardson, and Ann Eebles. Following the lead of such vocal trailblazers, the talented songster is on his way. As a youth kingkendrick grew up singing in the church choir with his other then soon after began performing in talent shows. Shortly after graduating high school, he had an opportunity to audition for LaFace Records in collaboration with the singing group that he was a member of at the time. Years later King Kendrick branched out on his own to become a solo artist. After years of attempting to break into the music industry full-time, he released his first Southern soul music single in July of 2022. During the process of trying to discover his signature style of voice and genre, he released several R&B albums. Now, finding his staple, he will present a catalog of several distinguished R&B soulful melodies. Some of King Kendrick's live on-stage performances include the Foster Festival in Dothan, AL-Juneteenth celebrations in Troy, AL and York, SC- Troy festival in Troy, AL- Tuskegee Festival in Tuskegee, AL- The Ranch in Wetumpka, AL and more.
Shanti Das talks her career as a former music exec where she worked at labels such as LaFace Records, Sony, Columbia and helped artists like OutKast, TLC, Usher & Prince just to name a few. After losing her friend to suicide and being confronted with her own suicidal thoughts. Shanti left her dream job to fight for mental wellness by creating a nonprofit 'Silence the Shame.' Along with her new found purpose in life Shanti created her new podcast, The MIBO Show, a platform that focuses on mind and body wellness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
B. Cox and Domo fondly recollect on Toni Braxton's classic self-titled debut album as it turns 30. The Maryland native, who started in an R&B group with her now famous sisters, made her name first known after her standout performances on the wildly popular Boomerang Original Soundtrack the previous year with her debut on "Love Shoulda Brought You Home" and "Give U My Heart" featuring Babyface. Signed to LaFace Records, she began recording her debut album under the tutelage of Babyface and Antonio "LA" Reid as well as a group of dedicated writer and producers in what would be the young label's biggest project yet.The anticipation over Braxton, her smooth contralto voice with dynamic range that brought her immediate comparisons to Anita Baker, her look and the anticipation over what her debut album was overwhelming. The album was released not long after her first single "Another Sad Love Song", which reached the Top 10 of the Billboard R&B and top 100 charts. The next single, the mega ballad, "Breathe Again" was an even bigger hit, charting in the top five of both charts as well. The next two years would see the R&B radio stations littered with her singles from this album as she became superstar within the genre.The album garnered Braxton three Grammys for Best New Artists (1993) and back to back wins for Best R&B Vocal Performance (1994, 1995). She also won two American Music Awards in 1994 and another in 1995. The album has been RIAA certified 6 times platinum and has sold 10 million copies worldwide and is credited with making Braxton a choice solo act in the R&B genre for the rest of the decade.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: Toni Braxton's Eponymous Debut Album 'Toni Braxton Turns 30 | Album Anniversaryhttps://albumism.com/features/toni-braxton-eponymous-debut-album-anniversaryBET: Five Reasons Why Toni Braxton's Debut Is Still A Classic 30 Years Later https://www.bet.com/article/n25br0/five-reasons-why-toni-braxtons-debut-album-is-still-a-classic-30-years-laterShondaland: Classic Rewind-30 Years of 'Toni Braxton'https://www.shondaland.com/inspire/a44477970/classic-rewind-30-years-of-toni-braxton/Toni Braxton's Debut Turns 25: Ranking All Of The Trackshttps://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/toni-braxton-debut-ranking-tracks-8465382/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
BEER GOGGLES FT. ANTONIO REID JR - Big Homies House Ep. 143 #LAReid #BighomiesHouse #podcast We have music exec, Antonio Reid in for the show to discuss being a baller in the industry, evading scandalous women with devious intentions, and whether or not being intimidated by fine women makes you INSECURE!!!! All This AND MORE! AUDIO AVAILABLE HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-homies-house/id1520022230 This Weeks Guest: @antonioreidjr TIMESTAMPS 3:00 - Zion? 11:29 - Don't Limit Me Babe 19:06 - Should Men Pay Rent Off Rip? 29:30 - Why Do You Want GF Treatment Without Commitment 35:10 - I Want A Hustler ! 38:36 - Whats EXCLUSIVE? 43:10 - Men Arent Suckers Anymore! 44:50 - Men Are INSECURE? 48:17 - Can A Woman BEAUTY Be Intimidating ? 47:14 - Can An Ex Make You Insecure? 49:23 - Get You Some Money Big Homies House, The Big Homies House, Big Homie Kodaq, Big Homie Jojo, ATLANTA RADIO, ATLANTA, PODCAST, ATLANTA PODCAST, IHEARTRADIO, iheartatlanta, iheartpodcasts, Big Homies House, LA Reid, LaFace Records, Antonio Reid, Zion Williamson, Dating, Atlanta Dates, Dating In Atlanta
Singer-songwriter Kendrick Pratt Sr's soul music infuses smooth R&B vocals, blues, and gospel harmonies into Southern soul music- creating a unique brand of conscious music and soulful good times that uplifts and touches the soul of the listeners. King Sr's upcoming single, Friday, EP Grown Man "Party on the Weekend" will be followed up by a second single, Love guaranteed to bring sensuality and romance. Background Born and raised in Rock Hill, South Carolina - home of football USA- King Sr role models were singers like James Brown; who was also born in South Carolina, Usher, King George, Micheal Jackson, Montel Jordan, Calvin Richardson, Ann Peebles, and Sir. Charles Jones. Following the lead of such vocal trailblazers, the talented songster is on his way. As a youth, King Sr grew up singing in the church choir with his mother-then soon after began performing in talent shows. Shortly after graduating high school, he had an opportunity to audition for LaFace Records in collaboration with the singing group that he was a member of at the time. Years later King Sr branched out on his own to become a solo artist. After years of attempting to break into the music industry full-time, he released his first Southern soul music single in July of 2022. While trying to discover his signature style of voice and genre, he released several R&B albums. Now, finding his staple, he will present a catalog of several distinguished soulful melodies.
Were back with Dem Vinyl Boyz this week and were diving into the debut album of Atlanta's most iconic rap group, OutKast. Their debut album "Southernplayalisticadillacmizik" released April 26, 1994, was largely influential in the Atlanta rap scene and helped distinguish Southern hip hop as a credible hip hop scene during East Coast and West Coast hip hop's market dominance at the time. "Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik" incorporates analog elements such as Southern-styled guitar licks, languid soul melodies, mellow 1970s funk grooves, digital hip hop production elements such as programmed snare beats, booty bass elements, including Roland TR-808 clave rhythms, and old school hip hop elements, including E-mu SP-1200-styled drums and turntable scratches. Wanting to make a statement about urban life as an African American in South Atlanta, OutKast wrote and recorded the album as teenagers and addressed coming of age themes with the album's songs. "Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik" charted at number 20 on the Billboard 200 and was eventually certified Platinum in the United States, denoting one million copies sold. After the album was certified platinum, LaFace Records gave Outkast more creative control and advanced money for their 1996 follow-up album ATLiens, which some consider to be an all time classic. Vibe Magazine included the album on a 2004 list of "51 Essential Albums "that represent" a generation, a sound, and in many cases, a movement", writing that OutKast, determined the South had something to say, and after emerging from the Dungeon production lab, they said it all, sometimes sang it all—pointedly, funkdafied, and putting on absolutely no East Coast pretense. Classic." Thanks for tuning in to Dem Vinyl Boyz, like and subscribe!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, we'll be taking a trip down memory lane and revisiting one of the most iconic girl groups of all time - TLC. In this episode, we'll explore the group's journey to fame, starting with their debut album "Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip." We'll then dive into their second album "CrazySexyCool," which sold over 10 million copies in the US alone and included hits like "Creep," "Waterfalls," and "Red Light Special." We'll also discuss their third album "FanMail," which featured the hits "No Scrubs" and "Unpretty."We'll also delve into some of the trials and tribulations that the group faced, including Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes' legal troubles and their issues as a group with their management team and LaFace Records. Despite the hardships, TLC left a mark on the music industry and popular culture. Join us as we celebrate the music, fashion, and legacy of TLC, and explore how their impact continues to resonate today.When you're done with the episode, head over to troypodcast.com for a playlist and links to some of the things that we referenced. Also, follow us on the 'gram & the bird, @TROYPodcast for updates!If you enjoy the content that we're making and you're looking for ways to support our independent podcast, please leave us a 5 star rating or review while you're here. You can also drop a few coins in our tip jar here: https://ko-fi.com/troypodcast if you're feeling generous. Spreading the word about the show to your friends and family helps too. But however you choose to support, know that it is greatly appreciated as always. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Watch on YouTube: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wsc-omarion-beingunbothered While on his 'Unbothered Book Tour', we catch up with the R&B superstar Omarion at the National Museum of African American Music to discuss his book 'Unbothered: The Power of Choosing Joy'. With so much mental unrest in the world, what a timely conversation. Make sure to check out the interview on YouTube as well which features a full sound bath session. Just a sample of what Omarion is offering. Additionally, our co-hosts talk about Omarion's life in music such as coming close to being signed to LaFace Records with his boy group BTK, not letting fear stop him from creating his legacy, understanding your purpose, and so much more. Subscribe to We Sound Crazy on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere you get your favorite podcast. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok! Thank you to all of our listeners, as well as our sponsors, The National Museum of African American Music and Visit Music City. Follow We Sound Crazy on Social Media: ~ Facebook: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscfacebook ~ Instagram: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscinstagram ~ Twitter: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wsctwitter ~ TikTok: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wsctiktok Subscribe to We Sound Crazy on YouTube: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscyoutube-subscribe Visit the official We Sound Crazy website: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/officialwebsite Click the links below and get Omarion's new book 'Unbothered: The Power of Choosing Joy' today! AMAZON - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063119188/keywords=self%20help%20books?tag=hcads-20 B&N - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063119188/keywords=self%20help%20books?tag=hcads-20 Website landing page - https://omarionworldwide.com/pages/unbothered-the-power-of-choosing-joy Downloadable promotion video: https://vimeo.com/748401151/4a64342f21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J. Valentine are joined by the legendary Singer, Songwriter and Record Mogul, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds. Babyface has written and produced over 26 number-one R&B hits throughout his career and has won 12 Grammy Awards. Today he takes us back to Indiana where he began writing songs, breaking into the industry, writing mega-hits, and creating LaFace Records. Listen and enjoy! Follow The Podcast: Tank: @therealtank J Valentine: @JValentine Podcast: @RnbMoneyPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The dominance of Atlanta's hip-hop scene has been discussed often, but not in the way Joe Coscarelli covered it in his new book, Rap Capital. Joe, a New York Times music reporter since 2015, spent four years and interviewed over 100 sources to get the contemporary story about Atlanta's culture-defining music scene.Characters are what move the story forward in Joe's book, not discography, record sales, or cultural relevance. Lil Baby is featured prominently, as is his mom. Joe's relationship with the hit rapper dates back to 2017 when Lil Baby was still a mixtape artist. Another recurring character is Quality Control Music's Kevin “Coach K” Lee, who has deep-rooted ties with the city's most well-known artists across eras.Joe came onto the show to take us through the book's journey — both for him to write it and the characters themselves. Here's what we covered:[2:40] How the book came together and finally clicked[6:42] Role of Quality Control's Coach K in Atlanta story[10:11] Lasting effects of pandemic on music industry[12:38] Which era of Atlanta hip-hop to focus on? [14:09] How streaming helped launch Atlanta rap into the mainstream[16:10] Building trust with his sources despite racial differences[18:10] Did Joe receive any pushback while reporting?[20:19] Evolution key to Atlanta rap's longevity [25:05] Adapting Rap Capital into a movie[29:45] The crumbling of mainstream culture Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | SoundCloud | Stitcher | Overcast | Amazon | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSSHost: Dan Runcie, @RuncieDan, trapital.coGuests: Joe Coscarelli, @joecoscarelli 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 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] Joe Coscarelli: I wanted to tell the story through characters, through people, not just, you know, you can run down the discography of all the amazing Atlanta musicians, right? You can go through the label history, read the reviews. But I always want to sort of pull back like, who's behind these people? Who's behind that person? So that's why I think, you know, mothers were huge, fathers, you know, friends, people who are around these artists growing up, I wanted them to be human characters, and I wanted the side characters to be as big of a part as the famous people 'cause I think they're as crucial to the equation. [00:00:30] 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. [00:00:58] Dan Runcie: Today's guest is Joe Coscarelli. He's the author of Rap Capital: An Atlanta Story, and he's a culture reporter at The New York Times. And this book that he wrote, Rap Capital, I cannot recommend it enough. If you listen to this podcast, if you read the newsletter, if you watch any of the clips from our conversations or any of the posts on social media, this book is made for you. It's a street-level epic about the most consequential music culture today, Atlanta Rap. Joe put so much thought and care into how the book came together and tying everything from the Atlanta murders that happened decades ago and how that shaped the rap culture and the broader culture for black folks in Atlanta that we see today, and how that led to someone like Lil Baby, how that led to someone like Coach K having such an influence over hip hop music and the culture for decades now. This book was a great opportunity as well to have a trip down memory lane. A lot of us understand how influential Atlanta's been, but it was great to have it be told from a unique way. We also talked about broader trends happening in the streaming era right now in music, what a movie or film or TV show adaptation could look like for Rap Capital, and more. Here's our conversation. Hope you enjoy it. All right. Today we had Joe Coscarelli, the author of Rap Capital: An Atlanta story and read the book, really enjoyed it, and I got to ask because I was going through the synopsis and you said this was four years in the making, and I got to imagine with a book like this, there was some point when things started to click in that four-year process. When did you feel like things were coming together for you? [00:02:40] Joe Coscarelli: So I knew that there was a book in this stuff because I had done a handful of stories through my day job at The New York Times about Atlanta. I started this beat in late 2014. So., You know, my first couple years on the job, streaming was really taking over and specifically rap music and streaming. So I just found myself over and over again talking to the same group of people, right? I did a Migos Story, did a QC story that featured Lil Baby, one of his first interviews. I wrote about Drew Findling who's a lawyer in the book that's all over the news these days in various capacities. So I knew from those stories that there was something here. But I didn't know what it was going to be. I knew I wanted to not just tell a history, but follow characters in real-time as they tried to make it. That's something I always want to do in my work. You know, so my favorite art ever is like Hoop Dreams or a music documentary like Dig!, which follows two bands across a long period of time. One of them makes it, one of them doesn't make it. That's always what I want to bring to my reporting is this idea of a journey, right? And it doesn't even matter what the destination is, but following, specifically artists and musicians as they're trying to make something out of their lives, that to me, is just a timeless tale, right, of ambition and dreams, and so I knew I had a handful of characters that I wanted to go on this trip with, but I didn't really know how it tied into the broader story of Atlanta until a real marathon brunch interview with Lil Baby's mother, Lashawn. He was, you know, he and I had a rapport at that point. I'd interviewed him a few times. I did talk to a lot of people around him, and he was kind enough to set me up directly with his mom. And, you know, we sat down at a brunch place outside of Atlanta. And, you know, she said, I asked him, I asked Dominique, her son, we're like, what do I tell him? And he told her tell him everything. And she really did, her whole life story became part of the book, especially the foundation of the book, in the first part. And she had such an incredible life on her own. You know, I hope she writes a memoir someday. But when I learned really that she had been friends in school with an early victim of the Atlanta child murders, which were happening on the west side of Atlanta in the late seventies, early eighties, that she had a firsthand relationship to that historical event that I feel like really left its mark on the city. And she was open. She said it sort of affected the kind of mother that she became, and I think ultimately helped set Dominique, Lil Baby, on his path. And all of that could be traced to, like, something she went through as a kid that also spoke more broadly to Atlanta and the way it has developed socially, politically, culturally, especially Black Atlanta over the last 40, 50 years. So that was a real breakthrough moment for me, and I knew that I could start with her story, which in many ways was also the story of Atlanta in the last, you know, half a century. [00:05:30] Dan Runcie: And in reading that first piece, too, I could see how much care and thought was put into it from your perspective of going through what happened with those murders and then how that traces directly to someone like Lil Baby because it's hard to tell the story of Atlanta hip hop without doing all of that. And that's something that I think is often missing with so much of the discussion about Atlanta's run, which is why I feel like your book does stand as its own and is able to have a unique voice and perspective on this.[00:05:58] Joe Coscarelli: I appreciate that. Yeah, I wanted to tell the story through characters, right, through people, not just, you know, you can run down the discography of all the amazing Atlanta musicians, right? You can go through the label history, read the reviews. But I always want to sort of pull back like, who's behind these people? Who's behind that person, you know? So that's why I think, you know, mothers were huge, fathers, you know, friends, people who are around these artists growing up, I wanted them to be human characters, and I wanted the side characters to be as big of a part as the famous people 'cause I think they're as crucial to the equation. [00:06:31] Dan Runcie: And of course, Lil Baby is one of the central characters. Another one is Coach K, who's one of the folks leading up Quality Control Music. Why was it important for him to be a central character in this too? [00:06:42] Joe Coscarelli: So Coach K is amazing because you can tell basically the last 30 years of rap music only through his career, right? When I said I wanted to be able to trace characters back through the years to artists and eras, like, Coach has seen it all, right? This is a man who was passing out Church fans to promote Pastor Troy and the congregation in the mid-nineties. Then he goes from that to representing all these producers who were, you know, crucial to founding the trap sound, someone like Drama Boy. And then he's working with Young Jeezy, right, as the Snowman mythology takes over and, you know, Def Jam South and the explosion of trap music on a national scale. Coach is behind that, right? You know, there's a moment I talk about in the book where they put the commercial on the radio right, in Atlanta, when the Jeezy's mixtapes, Trap or Die are coming out, right, and it's All Traps Closed today, like National Holiday, you know, like these are the things that Coach was cooking up behind the scenes. Then he works with Gucci Mane, right, who was blood rivals with Jeezy. And then that brings you up to the present day, and in 2013, he and P, his partner Pierre Thomas, they founded Quality Control, and then they have Migos, right, and then they have a Lil Yachty, and then they have Lil Baby. And through Coach K, you could talk about every single one of those careers and so many more that he was on the periphery of, even if he wasn't the main executive or manager involved. So I just think, you know, there's nobody more crucial to that ecosystem at this moment and through the last couple of decades than Kevin Lee, Coach K. [00:08:14] Dan Runcie: Yeah, and I think one of the things that stands out about their run, too, is that it wasn't just one artist and they faded and rose with that artist. And I think that's what we've seen a lot in the streaming era, frankly, from a lot of the record labels that have rose up. They had the runs, and even when one star started to fade from a group that was the hottest group in the moment, they had others that came through, and you're seeing that infrastructure. I feel like that's one thing that sets them apart from a lot of the others at this moment. [00:08:42] Joe Coscarelli: Totally. For them, it's all about artist development, right? Like, I remember being around them in the office, you know, in late 2017 and they were talking about whether they should have gone after Bhad Bhabie, you know, the Cash Me Outside girl. And like they would see little things pop up and think like, oh, should we get in on that viral moment? And then they would be like, No, that's not what we do. We build artists, we build careers, we build brands. And something that's so special about Quality Control and why they were able to, you know, be the backbone of this book is because they are invested in that sort of old school Motown-esque record business thing of I'm going to pluck someone who might not even think they're a musician, and we're going to believe in them, and we're going to back them, and we're going to build it from the ground up, right, and we're going to build it Atlanta first. Whereas so much in the viral marketing, streaming world of today is going top-down, right? It's a TikTok hit, then it's a major label deal, and this person's probably never even played a show before. They're still very invested in the grassroots bottom-up approach, and I think that's worked for them so many times now that the playbook is, you know, you can't deny it.[00:09:48] Dan Runcie: Yeah, and I think that also that goes with something that I've seen you talk about even outside of the book as well, just some of the challenges that a lot of the artists and labels have right now in terms of now that the pandemic has, at least in this stage that we're in right now, there's still some lasting effects in terms of how that's shaping the charts, how that's shaping how music's released. What have you been seeing there from that perspective? [00:10:11] Joe Coscarelli: I mean, you know, a lot of people have been writing this year, yourself included, about the sort of stagnancy of the charts, how, you know, there aren't a lot of new breakout hits, especially in rap music, which had been so dominant for the last decade, essentially, as things started to move online and towards streaming. And I think you're right that a lot of that is pandemic hangover, right? Like, people were not outside like they used to be. Artists were not sort of feeling that energy, that creative energy. They were creating often, like, in a little bubble. I'm sure you get projects like a Beyoncé's RENAISSANCE that comes out of that pandemic moment and maybe speaks to some people's hopes and dreams for what the next few years will be, a little freer. But you don't have any chance for that sort of grassroots development, right? So we saw a lot of things come off of TikTok, but as I was getting at, like, those people, they haven't had the opportunity to touch their fans, right, to speak to the sort of ground swell of support. So you get a lot of things that feel fleeting and then you have something massive, right? Bad Bunny or like Morgan Wallen that's just like lodged up there at the top of the charts 'cause I think those guys had a fully formed thing going into the pandemic and were able to ride it through. You know, when you think about a lot of rap, especially regionally, that's bubbling now, there's a lot of drill, right? Like, you think of the stuff coming out of Brooklyn and the Bronx and that sound traveling all over the country. And I think, you know, since Pop Smoke, we haven't really had a sort of mainstream emissary for that sound. And it is such a local, such a hyper-local, such an underground phenomenon that you haven't really had someone translate it for the mainstream, you know, maybe that's going to be Ice Spice, maybe that's going to be Fivio Foreign, and like, you know, maybe it's going to be someone younger. But I think we're still waiting, right, for what that next wave, especially in rap, is going to be. You see the sort of sun may be setting on the trap era that's described in the book in the rise of drill as the default of what a rap song sounds like, but again, that hasn't really crossed over quite yet. [00:12:11] Dan Runcie: Yeah, it's been fascinating just to see how the streaming era has shaped things, specifically with how much you focused on it in the book. And with a topic like Atlanta hip hop, there are likely so many sectors that you could have dove in on, and of course, Lil Baby being a central figure did lend itself to the streaming era. But how did you decide which era to focus on? Because there's so many time spans that you probably could have done and equally deep dive on.[00:12:38] Joe Coscarelli: I always knew I wanted to tell a contemporary story, right? Like, I'm more of a reporter than I am a historian. So I'm not a musicologist, I'm not a music critic. You know, I've never really written criticism in terms of album reviews or show reviews, things like that. So I knew I wanted to be able to witness as much as I could firsthand and write about that because that's what I love to do in my work, getting back to this idea of, you know, being a fly on the wall for someone's journey, for someone's rise, for someone's fall even. So it was always going to be contemporary, right? And I feel like you have to tell a little bit of the history, right? You have to talk about Freaknik, you have to talk about OutKast, and the Dungeon Family, and LaFace Records, and So So Def to be able to get to this moment. But I think for me, like, I'm not someone who writes about music nostalgically. Sure, I love the stuff I grew up on, but I'd rather look forwards than backwards. And I think, character-wise, I just want to stay with the cutting edge, right? I want to see what's next. I want to see who's changing things, who's, you know, who's moving things forward. And that's just what I seek out in my life and in my job. So I think it was always going to be as contemporary as possible. [00:13:46] Dan Runcie: Yeah, that makes sense. I think that streaming also allowed us to see more growth from the areas that I think, in a lot of ways, were a bit held back from gatekeepers controlling everything. And I think Atlanta's a perfect example of that, even though they had the massive rise, you know, nineties, early 2000s, it went to another level this past decade. [00:14:09] Joe Coscarelli: Yeah. And I think you know that sort of in-between time, right, when you think about post-Napster and file sharing, post-CD crash in the early 2000s. But pre-streaming, like, a lot of what became the go-to playbook for streaming was happening in the underground mixtape scene, especially in Atlanta and in the South. And you think of things like DatPiff or you know, sites like that where free mix tapes were coming out and it was all about quantity, right, in a way that really set these artists for the streaming era, right? You think of Lil Wayne's mixtape run, Gucci's mixtape run, and then Future's mixtape run. It was just about music, music, music, music. And so Migos sort of got in at the tail end of that and they released, you know, whatever it is, 5, 7, 10 mixtapes before they put out a proper debut album. And then when they finally hit with something like Culture, their second proper full length, the world had finally caught up to them and the rest of the Atlanta artists. And yet there's this whole group in between that gets left behind, right? Like, I'd love to read a book about Travis Porter and Rich Kidz and you know, these Atlanta rappers who are really, like, laying the groundwork for a lot of this, even like Rocko or you know, early career Future. Like these guys, I think if they would've come out once Spotify was as big as it is now, they would've been huge national and international stars. And instead, they sort of get caught in this in-between zone. So, you know, I think, I love to see when art lines up with the technology of the moment, and I think these Atlanta rappers were in the perfect place at the perfect time to take advantage of that explosion. [00:15:39] Dan Runcie: Yeah, I agree. And then even reading it too, and thinking about this conversation we're having, so much of you framing this as you're a reporter, you're capturing what's happening contemporary, and given the insights and the things that people are sharing with you, the amount of trust that you were needed to develop with them, and we talked a lot about the aspect of race and how that plays in. How did you navigate that yourself as a white man and trying to tell this black story and making sure that you're capturing it in the best way possible? [00:16:10] Joe Coscarelli: Yeah. You know, obviously, I thought about this a lot in the reporting, in the conception of the book, and certainly in the writing and the editing. I think the job of any journalist, right, is to be like a respectful, humble, open-minded guest in other people's worlds, right, and to be well aware of what you know and what you don't know. Like, that goes for when I'm interviewing a female artist, a trans songwriter, reggaeton star. I think, like, to navigate spaces where you're not an insider, like, it's best to come prepared and engaged and curious. Like, I did my research, I knew what I was talking about to the extent that I could, but I also was eager to, like, defer to people who are the experts, right? I made sure that everyone from artists to managers, family members, like, they knew that I wanted to take whatever platform I had with the book and with my work at The New York Times, and sort of take their work seriously to shine a light on it, and recognize it as important as it is, right, this cultural product that has this immense influence and impact. So I wanted to really preserve these moments to the best of my ability for the history books. And I think that my subjects got that right away. You know, I don't think it took a lot of time for them to spend with me to see that I was really dedicated in that mission, that I was going to be respectful of their time and space, interested in the work that they were doing and the lives they were living. And then, like, your credibility travels, right? One person can vouch for you with another, you know, with a collaborator, with a family member. And I just wanted to just defer to them and their experiences. And I think I took that with me in the writing of the book. You know, of course, there's analysis, there's observation, but I really wanted people to speak for themselves. The book is very quote-heavy. I really wanted to capture people as they are, do an accurate portrayal of what it is they've been through. Hopefully, I think the quality speaks for itself. But I wanted to, you know, give these people whatever, spotlight, whatever platform I can offer. And then tell the truest version of how they relate it to me. [00:18:03] Dan Runcie: Yeah, I think that's the best and the most fair way to do it. Along the way though, did you receive any pushback or any type of challenge as you were doing this?[00:18:10] Joe Coscarelli: There's very little. I think I'm fortunate enough to, you know, have an institution like The New York Times behind me. I think, you know, people take that name seriously. It opens a lot of doors, whether or not I was a good reporter. And I think when you can open the door and then when you show up, and you're thorough, and you're accurate, you know, I'd written a lot about these people before the book, I think that the trust just grows and grows. And I was also finding people really at the beginning, right, of their careers in a lot of cases, like Lil Baby, like, you know, he may not be able to spell my last name, but he knows that I was that guy with him listening to his mixtape tracks as they were deciding what was going to be on, you know, his second, his third mixtape. And he's seen me for years along the way, supporting that journey, you know, engaging with the work, like I said. And, you know, meeting people at the beginnings of things, they remember, right, who was there with them and who was supportive and who got it. And I think that that went a long way for me with my subjects. I think the other thing is like, you know, in the music industry, whether it's rap, you know, southern rap, regional street rap, like, there's always a white guy around, you know. I talk about this in the book, whether it's a dj, a producer, a manager, you know, this is a trope, this is a tradition. And I think, you know, sometimes it goes well, sometimes it goes poorly. But I try to always be above board and respectful in my dealings. But I think, you know, when you're riding around in Atlanta, with a rapper and you look like I do, you know, someone's just going to assume that I'm either from the label or I'm from The FADER, you know, something like that.[00:19:41] Dan Runcie: Exactly. Exactly. But no, I think that, given this, as you mentioned, yeah, there's plenty of precedent for people having done this before. And yeah, I think the care that you bring into it with the book is clearly shown. And thinking about that, as you mentioned, just you driving around Atlanta, getting a feel for the vibe of the city and everything else, spending so much time there, how do you feel about the run that Atlanta's currently having and how this will continue? Because I think that like anything, people are always thinking of what is the next thing. How long does this last? We, of course, saw the east and west coast rise and fall. What do you feel, like, the next decade or so it looks like for Atlanta in hip hop? [00:20:19] Joe Coscarelli: I mean, the thing that's been so amazing about Atlanta, the reason it can be the subject of a book like this is because every time you would think it was over, they would just come up with a new thing, right? So like, you know, you think back to OutKast, you think back to So So Def, you know, you have the run of Ludacris, who becomes, you know, this crazy mainstream success story, you have Gucci, and Jeezy, and the rise of trap, and T.I., you know, becomes this huge crossover star. And then you think that that's over. And then you have crunk, and you have Lil Jon, and you think that's over. And then here's comes Waka Flocka Flame coming up from under Gucci, you know. Even someone like Gucci, he's helped birth three, four micro-generations of Atlanta rappers. And, you know, someone like Young Thug comes out and you're like, oh, like, this is too eccentric. This is never going to happen, right? Like, this is only for the real heads, only for people listening underground, and then all of a sudden he's on SNL, right? And he's in Vogue. And just over and over again, you have these guys sort of breakthrough with something that seems like it's too outre. It's too avant-garde. You know, even Migos and their sort of like punk repetition, you know, people heard Bando and said like, oh, this is annoying. Like, this is going nowhere, and then all of a sudden the whole radio sounds like that. So there's a part of me that does feel like, you know, this book is sort of capturing a contained era, right? The first 7, 8, 9, 10 years of streaming and the intensity and the tragedy of the YSL indictment. Like, maybe that's a hard stop to this era. But I think you can never count Atlanta out, right? So like, you might not know exactly what's coming next, but there's always more kids like this, like coming up with something new, taking what came before them, putting like a twist on it, and then all of a sudden it's on the radio, right? So like, even me, like, I see like a real post-Playboy Cardi, you know, sort of experimental streak in a lot of these rappers. I think there's some drill influence coming into Atlanta. And I don't think the next generation has really revealed itself yet, but I'm very confident that based on the infrastructure that's there, based on the amount of talent, the artists who call it home, both from there and not, like, I really think there'll be another wave, and there's just always another wave, in a way that even New York, you know, has struggled to bring the championship belt back that many times, you know? But I think, you know, Atlanta's regeneration has always been sort of its calling card. [00:22:41] Dan Runcie: Yeah, and I think one of the things that stands out about Atlanta too, and this is a bit of a sad way to frame it, but they've been able to withstand the jail time or the charges that happen for a lot of the rappers that are in their prime. Of course, we saw that happened with the West Coast in the nineties, Death Row, and you know, everything with Suge Knight and Tupac. I think we saw that a bit with the East Coast as well. But Atlanta, unfortunately, whether it's T.I., Gucci, like, a lot of them have served time, but the city still has been able to still thrive in hip hop because there was always someone else coming through. And I think even more recently now with Gunna and Thug, dealing with the RICO case and everything, who knows how that'll end up. But I think the difference for them and the city now as opposed to other areas is that even if you know, let's say that they may not be able to make music or this hinders their rise, there are other folks that can continue to have the city continue to rise up in the music around it.[00:23:38] Joe Coscarelli: Yeah, and I think so much of this music, right, the music that's come out of Atlanta in the last 30 years, like, it comes from struggle, right? It comes from necessity. And the things you're describing, whether it's, you know, violence, death, you know, the criminal justice, the weight of the state on these young black men, mostly. And they do tend to be men, especially in this scene, though that's changing too. You know, I think when people feel backed into a corner, like, art can come from that, right? So whether it's YSL directly or it's the people, they influence, the people from their neighborhood who are going to fill that void. I think, you know, the people hear the urgency in this music, right? They hear the, whether it's the joy or the pain, you know, there's a lot of feeling here. And I think, yeah, the tough times, people bounce back out of that. And trap is so much about that in general that I think it'll just continue to happen.[00:24:29] Dan Runcie: Definitely. And in the beginning of this conversation, you talked a little bit about how Hoop Dreams and that type of story was definitely an inspiration, and of course, that was nearly a three-hour long movie, if I remember correctly, the timeframe there. In terms of this book, already reading it, maybe through the first few chapters, I was like, oh, this is going to get turned into some type of TV or series or a movie or something like that. I could already see that happening. Was that in the back of your mind as you were thinking about what this could look like? Obviously, I'm sure you're so focused on the book, but were you, as you're thinking about the inspiration, were you thinking about multimedia adaptations? [00:25:05] Joe Coscarelli: You know, I wasn't as much as I should have been, right? Otherwise, I would've been recording my audio better to turn it into a podcast, to then turn it into a doc series or whatever it is. I'm very much like a print writer, right? Like, I'm a newspaper reporter. I don't even think about images really as much as I think about words. And yet, like, so much of my influence, like, you know, Hoop Dreams was always the sort of the north star of this, but, like, I'm a huge consumer of television and film and stories of all kinds. So I knew I wanted the scope of the story to at least have that potential, right, to feel grand, to feel cinematic, to feel like it was about a time and a place and characters, which I think, you know, is often easier to do in a visual medium. So I had it in mind. But I was really too focused on just getting the words down on the page and getting the material I needed. I hope you're right and that now that this thing exists, right, this big book, like you said, Hoop Dreams is a three-hour movie, and this is like the book equivalent of a three-hour movie. It's almost 400 pages, so it has that sort of epic quality. And I think there is, you know, hopefully, more to mine there, not necessarily in recreating the stories that I've already captured, but in that essence, in that spirit and the way that Atlanta sort of goes in waves and goes in cycles. I hope there's a way to be able to capture that visually as well. [00:26:23] Dan Runcie: If you could handpick any director you would want to lead a project on Rap Capital who'd you pick?[00:26:29] Joe Coscarelli: Oh, man. All time. I mean, that's a tough one. Look, I mean, what Donald Glover and Hiro Murai have done with their Atlanta series, you know, it's much more surreal than this. It's fictionalized, but the parts of it that are based, you know, more on earth and more in the music industry, like, are just captured so well. I think, Hiro, as a director specifically, was able to, you know, all the aerial shots, like the highways, the roads, the woods, like that version of Atlanta is really seared in my mind. And, you know, I know they've done their version, but I think there's more to do. But then there's like the younger generation, right, of video directors and stuff that I'm just waiting to be able to see their worlds on a larger scale, you know, someone like Spike Jordan or someone like Daps who have their hand in, or, you know, Keemotion, like people who have their hand in a lot of the visual representation of this music on YouTube. And I think I would love to see what they would do, right? I would love to see the present-day music video directors' version of Belly, right, in Atlanta. Like, Belly, one of my favorite, you know, top five favorite movies ever, and has that sort of that music video quality to it in a lot of ways, but then blown up for the big screen. Like, I want some of those guys to have a canvas like that to paint on. [00:27:42] Dan Runcie: Yeah, that's a good answer because I think that, especially the Hiro one, because I think that Atlanta, as a TV show, does capture so much of it. And you're right, the episodes that are set in earth and not the surreal, you know, messages. But yeah, the ones that are set in earth do capture a lot of the intricacies about the music industry and I think the reality, which is I think something you do in the book as well. I also think that some of the newer music video directors, too, just given the world that they're capturing, do so much of that well, too, and I think having that is key because, of course, some of the more established names have a picture of Atlanta, but it may be more relevant to that, you know, LaFace era of Atlanta, which, while very impactful, isn't what your book is about.[00:28:27] Joe Coscarelli: Yeah, I think there's a new wave, right, and the people who are responsible for the iconography of this wave. You know, even the crazy run of Young Thug videos, I think the director Be EL Be, is that his name? You know, just super, super surreal sort of dream world stuff. But I want to see what those guys can do with the present day, given the budgets, you know, if they were given a Hollywood-size budget instead of a rap video-size budget.[00:28:53] Dan Runcie: Well, I will definitely be keeping an eye out for that because I feel like it's one of these inevitable things and it'll be fun to watch for sure. [00:28:59] Joe Coscarelli: Fingers crossed. Yeah. [00:29:00] Dan Runcie: Yeah. All right. Well, before we wrap things up, I do want to go back to one thing about the music industry because you had tweeted something out, I forget how long ago it was, but Punch from TDE had, shoutout to Punch, he had asked a question about when did the personalities become bigger than the music, and you had responded and said, well, there's some nuance here. Look at someone like Rod Wave who is, you know, selling multiple times more than someone like Megan Thee Stallion. And I think Rod Wave is someone that, unless you know the music, you're not necessarily tapping in, versus Megan who's someone that's performing at all the big award shows and has a lot of the big features, how do you make sense of that dichotomy between those examples and maybe what it says about where we are in the industry and how to make sense of it?[00:29:45] Joe Coscarelli: I think there's just been a real crumbling of the monoculture, right? Like, before. You would expect, if somebody had a number one hit, if somebody had a number one album, everyone would know who they were, right? I would know, you would know, your mom would know, my grandma would know. They would at least have some vague idea, right, of who Shania Twain was, or you know, Katy Perry, whoever it may be, even Ed Sheeran, to name one of the last, I think, monoculture stars. Whereas today everything is so fragmented, right? You write about this in your newsletter, whether it's streaming TV or movies or music, like, everything finds its own little audience, and it's sometimes it's not even that little, you know. Jon Caramanica, the pop music critic here at the Times, and I collaborated on a piece, you know, I think probably almost four years ago at this point, saying like, your old idea of a pop star is dead. Your new idea of a pop star is, you know, it's Bad Bunny. It's BTS. It's Rosalía who's not selling a ton of albums, but can pack out two shows at Radio City Music Hall without saying a word of English, basically, you know. And people are finding these artists on their own, right? You think of NBA YoungBoy, another one who's like, basically, the biggest rap artist we've had over the last five years, and he gets no radio play. He's never been on television, he's never played SNL. He has, you know, maybe one magazine cover, national magazine cover in his past, that happened when he was, you know, 16, 17 years old. And yet, like the numbers on YouTube are bigger than Ariana Grande's, for instance, you know. So I think these audiences have just splintered. And there are a few people who permeate, right, personality-wise, you know, Megan Thee Stallion or whatever. But often the music is somehow divorced from that, right? Like, I think there's far more people who know these next-generation stars from being in commercials or, you know, Bad Bunny in a Corona commercial or whatever it is, then can sing one of their songs word for word. And I think that's fine. You know, I think that a lot of artists have found freedom in that, right? I keep coming back to artists who sing in Spanish primarily. Like, before I would be that to cross over, you had to change, right? You had to start singing in English, at least somewhat, like a Shakira or whatever it is. But now, that's no longer a prerequisite because your audience is going to find you on Spotify, they're going to come to your shows, they're going to buy merch. And even if you're not getting played on Z100 or, you know, Top 40 radio, you can still have as much of a footprint. It's just not in that same everybody knows the same 10 people way, you know? [00:32:10] Dan Runcie: Yeah. I think that the fact that someone like Bad Bunny has an album that's not in English, that has been on the top of the US charts for, what, 30%, 40% of the weeks of the year is incredible. [00:32:24] Joe Coscarelli: Yeah. Yeah. And you know, I think that he is a celebrity, right, he is in films, he's in Bullet Train, he's in commercials, whatever. But I still think if you, you know, maybe it's different in New York, but if you went on the street and you asked, you know, your average 42-year-old white woman who Bad Bunny was, or to name a Bad Bunny song, it might not happen. But he's still selling out Yankee Stadium, you know, so it's this weird give and take of, like, what makes a hit these days, what makes a superstar. I think, you know, to bring it back, like, Lil Baby is in this boat too. Like, he's as close to, we have, I think, in the new school as a mainstream superstar, right, headlining festivals, you know, he's performing at the World Cup. He is sponsored, you know, Budweiser sponsors him. He's in, you know, all sorts of commercials, and he is really moved into that upper echelon. But he is still not a celebrity, right, in the way that a 50 Cent or a Jay-Z is to everyone. But he is to a certain generation. So it'll be interesting to see if he can sort of push past that last barrier and become a household name. But he doesn't need it, right? He doesn't have to be a household name to be the biggest rapper in the country. [00:33:28] Dan Runcie: Right. I think the part that I'm really fascinated by, too, is how this separation of, yes, you can be someone that is more known for personality than music, how that will translate to the labels they're assigned to, which of course are in the business of people actually streaming and listening to your music, and they're not necessarily in the business of selling personality or selling brand deals, right? Like, they're not getting the Pepsi deals or they're not, like, that's Pepsi doing that, you know what I mean? So it'll be interesting to see what that looks like 'cause obviously I know that there are legal challenges and transgressions with maybe why someone like a Rod Wave or like an NBA YoungBoy may not be getting asked to perform at the Grammy's, right? Like, I think that's pretty easy to understand. Or even someone like a Summer Walker who I think that does very well from a streaming perspective, but I think, you know, personally, just isn't the personality type to want to be all out there, right? [00:34:21] Joe Coscarelli: Yeah, has no interest in being a celebrity, but I think it's almost healthier, right, for some of these artists to be able to say, like, I've seen what happens on the fame side, and I don't want that part. I just want to make my music and play for my fans. Like, I think that's becoming maybe more and more of a possibility, where you can speak directly to your fans and not have to play the game, right, with the gatekeepers that might not actually be turning into anything at this point other than mind share. So, yeah, there's a lot of different kinds of stardom right now, and I think, like, the cult star, the, like, mass cult star, Tyler, the Creator, you know, the way he built up his career. You've written about this over so many years. Like, he doesn't have a smash hit, he doesn't have an Old Town Road, you know, or a Call Me Maybe, or whatever it is. He doesn't have that defining record or pop cultural moment. He just has years and years and years of solid growth, and people respond to that, and that you can pack arenas on that just as easily as you, and maybe even more effectively than you can on the back of one or two massive hits.[00:35:25] Dan Runcie: Yeah, definitely. Yeah, definitely now, for sure. It'll be fascinating to watch and I'll be looking out for your continued reporting and thoughts on this, yeah, such a fascinating time in the industry. But Joe, it's been a pleasure, man. Hey, if anyone listening, if you are a fan of this podcast, believe me, this is a book. I can't recommend it enough. You'll enjoy it. But Joe, for the folks listening, where can they get Rap Capital? [00:35:47] Joe Coscarelli: Rap Capital: An Atlanta Story, out October 18th, available wherever books are sold, Amazon, Barnes & Noble. Get an audiobook, should be out soon at your local bookstore. Yeah, hopefully, you'll be able to find it. Rap Capital. Thanks so much for having me. [00:36:00] Dan Runcie: Awesome. Thanks for coming on and great work again. [00:36:02] Joe Coscarelli: It was really fun. Thanks. [00:36:03] Dan Runcie: Really good.[00:36:04] Dan Runcie: If you enjoyed this podcast, go ahead and share it with a friend. Copy the link, text it to a friend, post it in your group chat, post it in your Slack groups, wherever you and your people talk, spread the word. That's how Trapital continues to grow and continues to reach the right people. And while you're at it, if you use Apple podcast, go ahead, rate the podcast. Give it a high rating and leave a review. Tell people why you liked the podcast. That helps more people discover the show. Thank you in advance. 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Music writer and Assistant Professor at Syracuse University, Rawiya Kameir, is back on the show to discuss the career and confessions of the great Usher. DJ Louie and Rawiya break down Usher's musical origins singing in the church, the failed boy band he fronted in the early ‘90s, Nu Beginnings, and how his deal with the storied LaFace Records and subsequent “flavor camp” with Sean “Puff Daddy' Combs set the stage for his self-titled debut record in 1994. They then dive into his breakthrough sophomore album, 1997's My Way, how it solidified Usher's persona as a smooth, sensitive, emotionally-conflicted lover boy as well as one of the most dexterous R&B singers of his generation, its blockbuster follow up, 2001's 8701, which furthered Usher's thematic fascination with the complexities of and distress caused by love and sex and of course, his magnum opus, 2004's Confessions, a hit-packed concept album about the aftermath of infidelity that sold over 20 million copies worldwide and stands today as Usher's signature artistic and commercial achievement. Next, Louie and Rawiya debate Usher's latter period output, from swings at trendiness on 2008's Here I Stand and 2010's Raymond Vs. Raymond to more rewarding experiments on 2012's Looking 4 Myself and 2016's Hard II Love. Finally they rank Usher in the official Pop Pantheon. Check out Louie's Usher Essentials Playlist on SpotifyJoin the Pop Pantheon Discord!Follow DJ Louie XIV on InstagramFollow DJ Louie XIV on TwitterFollow Pop Pantheon on InstagramFollow Pop Pantheon on TwitterFollow Rawiya Kameir on Twitter
In episode 5 of Couched in Color, Dr. Alfiee celebrates the comeback/reinvention of Shanti Das and her “Silence the Shame” mission. Shanti, well known in the entertainment industry for her work with some of music's top talent –like OutKast, Usher, Prince, TLC, Toni Braxton, and Erykah Badu, to name a few–shares a different type of success in this intimate interview. Shanti tells the story of the night she contemplated suicide, with pills nearby, and ended up reaching out for help. That night changed her life forever, as she was redirected to self-care and to teach others the same, especially encouraging others to open up about their mental health challenges. “That I am here is a blessing from God and I don't take that for granted,” Shanti shares. Hence, starting with a hashtag of the name, she founded Silence the Shame, a non-profit foundation dedicated to eliminating mental health stigma, reducing health disparities, and improving rates of suicide among vulnerable populations. Through community conversations, compelling content, and culturally responsive programs, the foundation aims to normalize the conversation, peel back the layers of shame, and promote mental wellness for vulnerable and disparate population groups, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer or Questioning (LGBTQ+), individuals in high-stress jobs, older adults and those living in rural communities. Silence the Shame has received a prestigious award, national recognition and global awareness as a mental health movement. The beginnings: Looking back at her young life, Shanti says she was “introduced to mental health as a baby.” Her father died by suicide when she was seven months old, leaving her mom alone to raise her and two older siblings. Now, as an adult, who has faced her darkest moments and continues to heal, she shares her “toolkit” of resources that helped her move forward. Combining her faith journey with therapy is key, as is having a life coach, being outdoors, and traveling. Topics covered in this interview:–Walking away from a half-million-dollar per year job, with a corner office, and life on “the red carpet” supporting music celebrities. –Balancing the faith journey, that is often so important to people of color, sometimes exclusively, with the benefits of therapy. – Expanding Silence the Shame to include more major events such as the second annual, My Life is a Gift: Suicide Awareness Summit, on Sept. 14, 2022 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., livestream online and limited in-person seating at The Gathering Spot in Atlanta, GA: https://silencetheshame.com/mlg-suicide-awareness-summit/my-life-is-a-gift-suicide-awareness-summit.html –The event is geared to youth and young adults, with a performance by a young rapper. It also will feature “an authentic hybrid opportunity of youth and young adult lived experience,” behavioral health and suicide prevention professionals, and family support. –A pilot “campus ambassadors program” at colleges. –May 1st being declared “Black Children's Mental Health Day” in the state of Georgia, and wanting to spread that concept to other states. –The launch of her new mind- body related company. Dr. Alfiee: “I'm so grateful that you're still here. And that night when you almost weren't going to be here anymore, that God put the right people in your place and in your space, and that you had that hotline to call.” Quoting one of her mentors, Dr. Alfiee commends Shanti for “turning learned helplessness to learned helpfulfuness.” Background on Shanti Das | Founder of Silence the Shame non-profit; accomplished entertainment industry veteran Shanti is an accomplished entertainment industry veteran (for more than 25 years), speaker, author, and philanthropist. Her music industry career (from intern to executive vice president) included positions at Capitol Records, LaFace Records, Columbia Records, Sony Urban Music and Universal Motown where she worked directly with some of music's top talent like OutKast, Usher, Prince, TLC, Toni Braxton, Erykah Badu, and more. As a result of Shanti's extensive community work in the 2000 decade, she established her own nonprofit, The Hip Hop Professional Foundation, Inc. The foundation was later rebranded under the name Silence the Shame, Inc., which received global awareness and has become a commonly used hashtag to normalize the conversation in America. Shanti's foundation curates community conversations, offers wellness training, creates content and broadens awareness and education around mental health and wellness. In 2019, Silence the Shame was awarded one of five awards by the American Psychiatric Association Foundation for advancing minority mental health. Shanti has suffered from depression/anxiety over the years and has also experienced loved ones affected with mental health disorders. In addition to running her nonprofit, Shanti is a public speaker. She has presented live at companies/universities sharing her inspiring story and is now also facilitating virtual webinars around mental wellness with licensed mental health clinicians. Companies include: Warner Chappell Publishing, National Geographic, SB Projects, Translation agency, NBA, Sony ATV, EA Sports, LVMH, Sony Music UK, Warner Media, Warner Music Group, Def Jam records, Freddie Mac, Dillard University, Syracuse University, Alabama A&M and more. Awards and Honors: 2019- Shanti was named a Top Changemaker in the World (#7 out of 100) by a UK publication called The Big Issue! 2019- The American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP) has named Shanti Das as the recipient of the 2019 Media Award for Silence the Shame. 2020- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) awarded Shanti Das their 2020 Multicultural Award. 2020- Named an ESSENCE Magazine Essential Hero in Mental Health. 2021- Culture Creators Health and Wellness Award. EVENT: My Life is a Gift: Suicide Awareness Summit Sept. 14, 2022 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Livestreaming & limited in-person seating at The Gathering Spot in Atlanta, GA Follow Shanti Das: Website: https://www.shantidas.biz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shantidas404/ Silence the Shame: Website: https://silencetheshame.com Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/silencetheshame/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SilenceThShame Podcast: https://silencetheshame.com/podcast.html Follow Dr. Alfiee: Website: https://dralfiee.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralfiee Twitter: https://twitter.com/dralfiee Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dralfiee/ Website: https://dralfiee.com Find out more about the AAKOMA Project here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvTKmYKi24I Season 3 Produced By: https://socialchameleon.us More Couched in Color: https://dralfiee.com/podcast Music Produced by: Mark “King” Batson (Superproducer of your favorite artists and Grammy award-winner for albums with Eminem and Beyoncé)
In episode 5 of Couched in Color, Dr. Alfiee celebrates the comeback/reinvention of Shanti Das and her “Silence the Shame” mission. Shanti, well known in the entertainment industry for her work with some of music's top talent –like OutKast, Usher, Prince, TLC, Toni Braxton, and Erykah Badu, to name a few–shares a different type of success in this intimate interview. Shanti tells the story of the night she contemplated suicide, with pills nearby, and ended up reaching out for help. That night changed her life forever, as she was redirected to self-care and to teach others the same, especially encouraging others to open up about their mental health challenges. “That I am here is a blessing from God and I don't take that for granted,” Shanti shares. Hence, starting with a hashtag of the name, she founded Silence the Shame, a non-profit foundation dedicated to eliminating mental health stigma, reducing health disparities, and improving rates of suicide among vulnerable populations. Through community conversations, compelling content, and culturally responsive programs, the foundation aims to normalize the conversation, peel back the layers of shame, and promote mental wellness for vulnerable and disparate population groups, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer or Questioning (LGBTQ+), individuals in high-stress jobs, older adults and those living in rural communities. Silence the Shame has received a prestigious award, national recognition and global awareness as a mental health movement. The beginnings: Looking back at her young life, Shanti says she was “introduced to mental health as a baby.” Her father died by suicide when she was seven months old, leaving her mom alone to raise her and two older siblings. Now, as an adult, who has faced her darkest moments and continues to heal, she shares her “toolkit” of resources that helped her move forward. Combining her faith journey with therapy is key, as is having a life coach, being outdoors, and traveling. Topics covered in this interview:–Walking away from a half-million-dollar per year job, with a corner office, and life on “the red carpet” supporting music celebrities. –Balancing the faith journey, that is often so important to people of color, sometimes exclusively, with the benefits of therapy. – Expanding Silence the Shame to include more major events such as the second annual, My Life is a Gift: Suicide Awareness Summit, on Sept. 14, 2022 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., livestream online and limited in-person seating at The Gathering Spot in Atlanta, GA: https://silencetheshame.com/mlg-suicide-awareness-summit/my-life-is-a-gift-suicide-awareness-summit.html –The event is geared to youth and young adults, with a performance by a young rapper. It also will feature “an authentic hybrid opportunity of youth and young adult lived experience,” behavioral health and suicide prevention professionals, and family support. –A pilot “campus ambassadors program” at colleges. –May 1st being declared “Black Children's Mental Health Day” in the state of Georgia, and wanting to spread that concept to other states. –The launch of her new mind- body related company. Dr. Alfiee: “I'm so grateful that you're still here. And that night when you almost weren't going to be here anymore, that God put the right people in your place and in your space, and that you had that hotline to call.” Quoting one of her mentors, Dr. Alfiee commends Shanti for “turning learned helplessness to learned helpfulfuness.” Background on Shanti Das | Founder of Silence the Shame non-profit; accomplished entertainment industry veteran Shanti is an accomplished entertainment industry veteran (for more than 25 years), speaker, author, and philanthropist. Her music industry career (from intern to executive vice president) included positions at Capitol Records, LaFace Records, Columbia Records, Sony Urban Music and Universal Motown where she worked directly with some of music's top talent like OutKast, Usher, Prince, TLC, Toni Braxton, Erykah Badu, and more. As a result of Shanti's extensive community work in the 2000 decade, she established her own nonprofit, The Hip Hop Professional Foundation, Inc. The foundation was later rebranded under the name Silence the Shame, Inc., which received global awareness and has become a commonly used hashtag to normalize the conversation in America. Shanti's foundation curates community conversations, offers wellness training, creates content and broadens awareness and education around mental health and wellness. In 2019, Silence the Shame was awarded one of five awards by the American Psychiatric Association Foundation for advancing minority mental health. Shanti has suffered from depression/anxiety over the years and has also experienced loved ones affected with mental health disorders. In addition to running her nonprofit, Shanti is a public speaker. She has presented live at companies/universities sharing her inspiring story and is now also facilitating virtual webinars around mental wellness with licensed mental health clinicians. Companies include: Warner Chappell Publishing, National Geographic, SB Projects, Translation agency, NBA, Sony ATV, EA Sports, LVMH, Sony Music UK, Warner Media, Warner Music Group, Def Jam records, Freddie Mac, Dillard University, Syracuse University, Alabama A&M and more. Awards and Honors: 2019- Shanti was named a Top Changemaker in the World (#7 out of 100) by a UK publication called The Big Issue! 2019- The American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP) has named Shanti Das as the recipient of the 2019 Media Award for Silence the Shame. 2020- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) awarded Shanti Das their 2020 Multicultural Award. 2020- Named an ESSENCE Magazine Essential Hero in Mental Health. 2021- Culture Creators Health and Wellness Award. EVENT: My Life is a Gift: Suicide Awareness Summit Sept. 14, 2022 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Livestreaming & limited in-person seating at The Gathering Spot in Atlanta, GA Follow Shanti Das: Website: https://www.shantidas.biz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shantidas404/ Silence the Shame: Website: https://silencetheshame.com Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/silencetheshame/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SilenceThShame Podcast: https://silencetheshame.com/podcast.html Follow Dr. Alfiee: Website: https://dralfiee.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralfiee Twitter: https://twitter.com/dralfiee Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dralfiee/ Website: https://dralfiee.com Find out more about the AAKOMA Project here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvTKmYKi24I Season 3 Produced By: https://socialchameleon.us More Couched in Color: https://dralfiee.com/podcast Music Produced by: Mark “King” Batson (Superproducer of your favorite artists and Grammy award-winner for albums with Eminem and Beyoncé)
The third and final part of LA Reid's epic QLS interview covers the founding of LaFace Records and some rarely discussed history surrounding OutKast and TLC. LA also looks at his time leading Def Jam and identifying Rihanna and Kanye West as the label's new stars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
B. Cox welcomes back in Charlee D of the Word To The Mutha Podcast to the show to review the original soundtrack to the black romantic comedy Boomerang. The film starring an all-star cast of Eddie Murphy, Halle Berry, Robin Givens, David Alan Grier, Martin Lawrence, Chris Rock and the late Eartha Kitt and John Witherspoon, was a huge hit grossing over $160 million in the summer of the 1992.The film was accompanied by an equally powerful all-star soundtrack released on LaFace Records. The album was executive produced by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Antonio "LA" Reid and featured contributions from artist such as Boyz II Men, PM Dawn, Johnny Gill, TLC, A Tribe Called Quest and the introduction to an artist the public would be very familiar with over the coming years -- Toni Braxton.The soundtrack featured a few classic singles: the mega hit by Boyz II Men "End Of The Road", which broke a Billboard Hot 100 record for consecutive weeks at #1, "Love Should Have Brought You Home Last Night" by Toni Braxton, and "I'd Die Without You" by hip-hop/R&B group PM Dawn.Visit Charlee D and the Word To The Mutha Podcast!https://wordtothemutha.podbean.com/Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Onlinewww.vaultclassicpod.comSupport The Vault Classic Music Review on Buy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/vaultclassicpodShow NotesAlbumism: 100 Greatest Soundtracks of All-Time-Boomeranghttps://albumism.com/lists1/100-greatest-soundtracks-of-all-time-boomerangWord To The Mutha Podcast: Ep. 20-Boomeranghttps://wordtothemutha.podbean.com/e/epi-20-the-boomerang-soundtrack/The BoomBox: Love Shoulda Brought You Home https://theboombox.com/love-shoulda-brought-you-home-the-slick-sophisticated-rb-of-the-boomerang-soundtrack/EurWeb: Babyface Remembers The Natural Evolution of "Boomerang"https://eurweb.com/2017/11/30/babyface-remembers-natural-evolution-boomerang-soundtrack/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
This week hosts Nate Wilcox, Eugene S. Robinson and Alexei Auld look at the birth of the Atlanta hip-hop scene from the early commercial breakthroughs of Jermaine Dupri with Kriss Kross and LaFace Records with TLC to the emergence of Outkast and Goodie Mob.Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts.Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview?Follow us on Twitter.Follow us on Facebook.
This week hosts Nate Wilcox, Eugene S. Robinson and Alexei Auld look at the birth of the Atlanta hip-hop scene from the early commercial breakthroughs of Jermaine Dupri with Kriss Kross and LaFace Records with TLC to the emergence of Outkast and Goodie Mob.Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts.Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview?Follow us on Twitter.Follow us on Facebook.
Couldn't be happier to have Nick back in studio this week as we delve into Rick's personal blind spot, old school hip hop. Comedian and rap aficionado Ato Diaba Walker swings by the show to help educate us about one of rap's most influential groups, Outkast, and their 1996 album ATLiens. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, ATLiens (or AT-Liens) is a time capsule of mid 90s hip hop. Pronounce it any way you want, this album is a chill banger full of buttery flows and great beats, and is top to bottom an entire dang mood. Ato also divulges his microdosing schedule, Rick recounts a time he almost died on a ride, and we pay homage to the discman. Rick was completely out of his element here, so thank the gods Nick is back for this episode of Spin Doctors! Thanks to Pale Blue Dot for our theme For You... ATLiens is © Outkast and LaFace Records available under CC BY-NC 2.5 Follow us on IG and Twitter @spindocpod Questions? Criticisms? Comments? Email spindoctorspod@gmail.com
"Stop Spending 100% of Your Time on 10% of Who You Are" A zoom call interview with the incredible Sheri Riley. Servant, Wife, Mother, Life strategist, author and former Senior Director of Marketing at LaFace Records! We're talking about accepting responsibility, embracing life's inevitable transitions and making peace the new success. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gmamthepodcast/support
The Atlanta Story podcast features meaningful stories of Atlanta's builders, creators, and entrepreneurs. In this episode Jon Birdsong sits down with DL Warfield, Founder of Goldfinger Creative. DL is a critically acclaimed creative designer and artist. After earning his degree in Painting from Washington University, he started his early career for Edison Brothers Stores as an intern and worked his way up to Product Developer and designer. Tommy Boy Records loved his work and he soon wore the role of Head Designer for their clothing line. From Tommy Boy Records he evolved from New York to Atlanta as the Art Director of L.A. Reid's, La Face Records. While there he collaborated with some of his favorite artists including Usher, TLC, Outkast, and Pink. Since 2001, DL has run his own firm Goldfinger Creative and makes art. In this episode we talk about how to get creative, what lessons he learned in the music industry, and how to stay focused on the craft. The Atlanta Story is put together by the folks at Atlanta Ventures -- and we can't wait to share some of the personalities behind the brand. Atlanta Ventures invests in entrepreneurs through community, content, and capital -- most notably through our Studio with companies like Greenzie and Intown Golf Club. We believe the best entrepreneurs learn from other great artists in different fields. In this episode, we discuss… You've shared that going to Tommy Boy Records was the most important career decision in your life. Elaborate.” (02:51) “When businesses tell employees “stay in your lane” how does one expand that lane?” (05:07) “Did Tommy Boy Records find you or did you find them?” (06:24) “At what stage did you join Tommy Boy Records?” (08:24) “What's step one of creating a clothing line?” (10:08) “How does one provide the depth and story lines today of a brand in the transaction ecommerce world? (12:15) “What were the biggest lessons learned while at Tommy Boy?” (13:48) “How did you and LaFace Records get connected?” (16:01) “You move from New York to Atlanta. Tell us about that experience?” (20:20) “What does a young Creative Director at a legendary record label do to start out?” (21:32) Talk to us about some of your first projects. (24:32) “What was the culture of LaFace?” 25:45 “Walk us through how you created the album cover for Outkast's iconic ATLiens?” (28:02) After all the hard work is complete and the entire creative package is done, how do y'all celebrate? (30:40) What's Andre 3000 up to? (32:01) Share more about how you approached TLC's FanMail album. (34:35) “How did you go about getting your first paying customers on the Goldfinger Creative front?” (37:21) “What's your advice to creatives who want to take the leap full time?” (40:42) How do prioritize your day as an artist vs. the entrepreneur? (42:45) How do you maintain your desire to succeed? (49:35) How do you become a good father? (52:01) How do people find more about your art work? (54:07) Why Atlanta and what has Atlanta done for you? (56:10) Resources discussed in this episode: Napoleon Hill: Think and Grow Rich How you can get involved: Visit atlantaventures.com/studio if you're interested in learning more about Atlanta Ventures and the Studio. Where you can find us: Website: www.atlstory.com Twitter: @theatlantastory Instagram: @theatlantastory YouTube: Here Subscribe to the newsletter here.
Daryl Simmons attended North Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana together with future Pop and R&B producer-songwriter-singer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds. The duo would write songs at each other's homes on a consistent basis. With the success of “Two Occasions”, the trio began working with outside artists such as Pebbles, Sheena Easton, The Whispers, Paula Abdul, Karyn White, Johnny Gill and Bobby Brown.Reid and Edmonds relocated to Atlanta in 1989, to form their own company, LaFace Records. The duo was joined by Simmons and together they discovered, signed and produced their own artists such as Toni Braxton, TLC, Usher, Damian Dame and OutKast. In 1991, Simmons co-wrote and co-produced Boyz II Men's most successful song to date, “End of the Road”, from the Eddie Murphy movie, Boomerang. The song garnered a Grammy Award in 1992 for “Best R&B Song”. “End of the Road” topped the charts from August 15 through November 7, 1992, setting a record for most weeks at number one with 13 weeks, beating Elvis Presley's 11-week hold with "Hound Dog" and "Don't Be Cruel". Presley's record had stood 36 years.Simmons, Edmonds and Reid collaborated again with Whitney Houston on The Bodyguard soundtrack (since 1990's album "I'm Your Baby Tonight"), which went on to sell more than 45 million albums worldwide. The trio also worked with Michael Jackson on his Dangerous album. Although the trio's songs didn't make it into the album's final cut, Simmons enjoyed working with Jackson and deems it an “amazing experience”.In 1994, Edmonds released the solo album, “For the Cool in You”. Simmons was a major contributor to this triple platinum album. Edmonds collaborated with Simmons on Aretha Franklin's, "Willing to Forgive" which reached no. 5 on the R&B charts, and Mariah Carey's “Never Forget You” which peaked at number 7. Simmons and Edmonds also penned Tevin Campbell's smash hit, “Can We Talk”.In the mid ‘90s as the trio's collaborative efforts began to slow, Simmons formed his own company, “Silent Partner Productions”. Simmons built a state-of-the-art recording studio and began working on solo projects. He wrote and produced a Top 10 Pop hit for Monica with “Why I Love You So Much” (#3 R&B). Simmons also produced and co-wrote Dru Hill's “In My Bed”. "In My Bed" was a number-one platinum-selling R&B single by R&B group Dru Hill. It is the second single from their eponymous debut album. The single spent three weeks at number-one on the US R&B chart and peaked at number four on the US pop chart. Simmons followed this hit with a ballad from the same Dru Hill album, “Never Make a Promise”. The single spent four weeks at number one on the US R&B chart and peaked at number seven on the US pop chart.Other notable productions include songs and production for Elton John, Destiny's Child, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Mýa, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Lionel Richie, Dru Hill, Kevon Edmonds and 98 Degrees, amidst many, many more!Website: http://www.darylsimmons.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daryllsimmons/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarylSimmonsMusic
The Atlanta Story podcast features meaningful stories of Atlanta's builders, creators, and entrepreneurs. In this episode Jon Birdsong sits down with Mike Jordan, Editor In Chief of Hypepotamus. In today's episode we have Mike Jordan, writer and editor. Over his 20 year career Mike has been published in The Wall Street Journal, Playboy, Rolling Stone, Atlanta Magazine, Creative Loafing, The Huntsville Times and much more. Born in Nashville, raised in Huntsville, Alabama, A Morehouse Man, husband, girl dad, today, he stays busy as Editor-In-Chief for Hypepotamus. In this episode we talk about the current media landscape, working in startups, the Black Lives Matter movement today and beyond, his time at LaFace Records, and what's it like having a famous family member. The Atlanta Story is put together by the folks at Atlanta Ventures -- and we can't wait to share some of the personalities behind the brand. Atlanta Ventures invests in entrepreneurs through community, content, and capital -- most notably through our Studio with companies like Greenzie and Intown Golf Club. We believe the best entrepreneurs learn from other great artists in different fields. In this episode, we discuss Mike has written for the AJC, Creative Loafing, and several other local outlets, what are his thoughts on the current state of local, civic-minded media and where does he see it and technology evolving? (2:50) If you're a journalist starting today, Mike shares what steps and guidance he has for someone coming out of the gate in 2020. (5:25) Mike has a unique background starting as an intern at LaFace Records. What did he learn at LaFace that he brings to the art he creates today? (7:15) Mike shares about the Wall Street Journal. (9:30) What's currently missing in Atlanta's media? (12:45) What is Canopy? (15:50) In his current role at Hypepotamus, Mike covers several aspects of technology, but before this, Mike shares how he also led a team and owned and expanded a market for Thrillist. What is the difference between working in a startup and covering them? (19:50) The growth projections of Atlanta are pretty insane right now and looking at the housing market, there doesn't seem to be any slow down, if anything, maybe an uptick of home buyers from New York, California. How does Atlanta grow responsibly over the next 20 years and maintain its culture and identity? (30:00) How does the Black Lives Matter movement continue momentum and make real progress over the next 5 year and 10 years? (35:10) Next, we talk about Mike's family. His father is a retired Air Force General, highly respected, and performed a real service to our nation. What are some of the lessons he learned growing up in a military family? (41:40) Mike shares what it's like to have Sidney Poitier as a Godfather. (46:18) What trends does Mike see in Atlanta that no one is talking about? (50:10) Why Atlanta and what has Atlanta done for you? (52:52) Resources discussed in this episode: Hypepotamus: https://hypepotamus.com/ Ashish Mistry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishmistry/ Canopy Atlanta: https://canopyatlanta.org/ Max Blau - Atlanta-based Journalist Thrillist: https://www.thrillist.com/atlanta How you can get involved: Visit atlantaventures.com/studio if you're interested in learning more about Atlanta Ventures and the Studio. Where you can find us: Website: www.atlstory.com Twitter: @theatlantastory Instagram: @theatlantastory YouTube: Here Subscribe to the newsletter here.
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