Podcasts about Quality Control Music

BioDolapo Erinkitola is an established powerhouse in the film and entertainment spaces. With over20 years of experience, the Chicago native continues to create platforms for filmmakers andmusicians to display their creativity. In 2018, he created Dolapo E. Productions to helpfilmmakers breathe life into their projects. Some of Dolapo's most notable and criticallyacclaimed projects include Karen (BET's #1 Movie in 2021), Scheme Queens (Official selectionof the 2022 American Black Film Festival), The Sound of Christmas (BET's #1 Christmas film of2022), I Am John Gabbana (2022), and the highly anticipated Waterboyz (2024).Born to Nigerian immigrants, Dolapo, along with his nine siblings, was taught generosity and theimportance of serving others. Growing up in Ford Heights, IL and attending Bloom Trial HighSchool, Dolapo attended Morehouse College in Atlanta GA. After earning several academicdegrees and with an extensive career in medical field. Dolapo looked for ways to pour back intohis community, he focused on leadership development and joined several organizations alignedwith his focus. The former President of the 100 Black Men of American, North Atlanta chapterand member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc continues to hold mentoring close to his heart.His continued urge to challenge himself lead Dolapo to take a direct pivot from healthcaremanagement to artist management. Dolapo has worked alongside Quality Control Music andsupported several Grammy-nominated artists.Dolapo's entertainment accolades don't stop there: he is the Co-owner of Atlanta's #1 nightspot,Blu Lagoon Bar and Bistro, and Co-owner of Havana Lounge, another popular Atlanta nightspot.Dolapo's passion for creativity, authentic energy, and ambitious personality make him one of thefilm industry's most sought-after Executive Producers, and with a calm, yet ambitiousdemeanor, it's easy to see why Dolapo is on track to becoming one of Hollywood's mostsuccessful producers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.

EXECUTIVE FILM PRODUCER, BUSINESS MOGUL, AND PHILANTHROPIST Dolapo Erinkitola is an established powerhouse in the film and entertainment spaces. With over 20 years of experi-ence, the Chicago native continues to create platforms for filmmakers and musicians to display their creativity. In 2018, he created Dolapo E. Productions to help filmmakers breathe life into their projects. Some of Dolapo's most notable and critically acclaimed projects include Karen (BET's #1 Movie in 2021), Scheme Queens (Official selection of the 2022 American Black Film Festival), The Sound of Christmas (BET's #1 Christmas film of 2022), I Am John Gabbana (2022), and the highly anticipated Waterboyz (2023). Born to Nigerian immigrants, Dolapo, along with his nine siblings, was taught generosity and the importance of serving others. After earning several academic degrees and with an extensive career in pharmaceuticals, Dolapo felt unfulfilled. This feeling of unfulfillment evolved into a direct pivot from corporate management to artist management. Dolapo has worked alongside Quality Control Music and supported several Grammy-nominated artists. Dolapo's entertainment accolades don't stop there: he is the Co-owner of Atlanta's #1 nightspot, Blu Lagoon Bar and Bistro, and Co- owner of Havana Lounge, another popular Atlanta nightspot. Dolapo's passion for creativity, authentic energy, and ambitious personality make him one of the film industry's most sought-after Executive Producers, and with a calm, yet ambitious demeanor, it's easy to see why Dolapo is on track to becoming one of Hollywood's most successful producers. Thank you to my Sponsor @thehavanalounge Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-her-podcast/id1481123426 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0p2Aa10vWB6pIMQUn2Cgyu YouTube: / lifeherpodcast Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://anchor.fm/s/df9bebc/podcast/rss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeherpodcast/ Affiliate Disclosure: I may be an affiliate for products that I recommend or share. If you purchase those items through my links, I may earn a commission. You will not pay more when you use my links. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeherpodcast/message

On this (backlogged) episode of The Certified Platinum Show, the crew discussed new music from Smokepurpp, Beyoncé, Central Cee and more (10:21)... Dana gives us this week's “Sh!t We Don't Care About” including a segment on the MSCHF Red Boot phenomenon (31:51)... With The Grammys having been this week, the guys break down the events that occurred including an unfortunate backstage incident involving Quavo and Offset, the RIZZ being sprinkled on Adele throughout the night, and more (34:43)... The boys go over their Super Bowl XLVII predictions, including what they think will happen at Rihanna's halftime show (50:07)... P and Coach K have announced the sale of Quality Control Music (label home of Lil Baby, Lil Yachty, City Girls, Migos and more) to Hybe America, which is owned and operated by Scooter Braun (53:40)...For other stories that haven't been mentioned here, LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE. Certified Tracks (01:04:14): (KDOT) People - Libianca; (DANA) I'm Supposed To Die Tonight - 50 Cent; (MCDOWELL) Catch Me Outside - Ski Mask the Slump GodFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/certifiedplatinumshow/Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/certifiedpodReleased: February 20th, 2023http://www.certifiedplatinum.ca/disclaimer

The Bionic Six is back. With the Super Bowl coming up this weekend, the gang opens up this episode with their predictions for the Eagles & Chiefs matchup as well as their reactions to Billboard's Top-10 Halftime Performances (12:11). LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the NBA's all-time scoring list (22:07), HYBE America acquires Quality Control Music for $300 million (43:55), and Billboard/Vibe also wrap up their Top-50 Rappers of All-Time list (52:48). The XXXTENTACION trial is underway and Drake is ordered to sit for deposition (1:01:30), why the Grammy's missed on naming Beyoncé's “Renaissance” as Album of the Year (1:14:20), GloRilla's recent club appearance (1:28:33), Valentine's Day plans (2:08:48), + MORE! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP.: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks: Joe |  Secily - “Gah Damn” Ice | Kash Doll & Payroll Giovanni - “LEGIT” Parks | Marlon Craft - “Human First” Ish | Libianca - “People” Melyssa Ford | Little Dragon - “Water”

In Luv Wit A Stripper ft. Kollision - Big Homies House Ep. 123 #NFLPLAYOFFS #QUALITYCONTROLMUSIC #ATLANTARAPPERS  This week we had the KOLLISION on the show to discuss his new projects and dealing with baby Momma drama, being a rapper and Atlanta . We discussed how to deal with toxic baby mamas and if strippers need love too all this and more with your Homies.  This Weeks Homies Are: @kollision Listen To THE BIG HOMIES HOUSE AUDIO HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-homies-house/id1520022230 TIMESTAMPS  6:24 - Just Because My Heart Hates You, Doesn't Mean You Can't Get Smashed 11:33 - Women Will Use Their Kids To MANIPULATE Their Baby Daddy! 14:46 - A Man Should Have The Right To OPT OUT Of A Baby He Didnt Agree To 18:44 - We're Only Having Sex, You Don't Have Girlfriend Privilege! 21:27 - You Need To Cut All Your Cut Buddies OFF When You're In A New Relationship 25:24 - Strippers Need Love Too! 32:27 - Don't Invite That Woman Over If Your Crib Is Wack 36:03 - Just Because You're A Sneaky Link, Doesn't Mean You're A Side Piece  38:35 - Your Side Chick May Be More Loyal Than Your Main Girl  41:20 - Do You Pray For People You Fell Out With? 59:17 - Men's Me Too Movement 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, QUALITY CONTROL MUSIC, MIGOS , LIL BABY, CEO PEE, COACH K, KOLLISION, PHRESHY BRAND, YSL CASE, GUNNATELLO , GUNNA, YOUNG THUG , BMF, BLACK MAFIA FAMILY, BMF STARZ, 2023

Join hosts Kylo Ri, DJ Lloyd Willin', Deuce Touché, and David Roughin as they discuss the New MLK Monument in Boston, Nasty Cops, New Vedo, Lori Harvey and Franklin Saint, the 2023 Golden Globes, Kylo Ri's "Raise Your Hand", the NFL Playoffs, Lamar Jackson's Injury, and much more! #Blessthebottle Season 6 Episode 54 features an exclusive interview with Quality Control Music's LilCoach.. Tune in as he details his role in the development of Quality Control Music, his passion for Photography, building a brand, Quality Films, the importance of producing quality content, valuing patience, and much more! For all things PreGame Podcast visit www.livefromthepregame.com For exclusive content and experiences check out the PreGame Podcast on patreon by visiting http://patreon.com/thepregamepodcast DOWNLOAD. LISTEN. WELCOME TO THE PREGAME.

EP58 RIP Takeoff & Aaron Carter, Is Kanye Losing His Mind?, and Massive META Layoffs | Divij's Den follow Divij and Christian! SEO: Fans of the slain rapper Takeoff, a member of the hip-hop trio Migos who was shot and killed a week ago, will gather Friday to celebrate the 28-year-old's life and musical contributions. Born Kirsnick Khari Ball, Takeoff was killed Nov. 1 in a shooting outside a Houston bowling alley. A woman and another man were also wounded during the shooting. No arrests have been made. A celebration will be held at noon Friday in Atlanta's State Farm Arena, according to a news release from Quality Control Music and Motown Records. Free tickets will be available to Georgia residents through Ticketmaster. “Takeoff was one of the most influential names in modern music whose creativity left a profound impact on music and culture as we know it today,” read the release. Instead of flowers or gifts, the family is asking that people make donations to The Rocket Foundation, which aims to support programs using community-based solutions to stop gun violence, according to its website. The website says the foundation was established in honor of Takeoff. The 28-year-old Takeoff formed one-third of the Grammy Award-nominated trio Migos along with his uncle Quavo and cousin Offset from suburban Atlanta. Migos broke out nearly a decade ago with the 2013 hit “Versace,” which hit even greater heights in popularity though a Drake remix. Takeoff was the youngest of the Migos trio and often considered to be its most laidback member. Despite being more reserved, he did a lot of his talking through his rhymes. He had hoped to gain more respect for his lyrical ability through “Only Built for Infinity Links,” an album he released with Quavo just last month. Aaron's fiancée, Melanie Martin, tells TMZ ... "My fiancé Aaron Carter has passed away. I love Aaron with all my heart and it's going to be a journey to raise a son without a father. Please respect the privacy of my family as we come to terms with the loss of someone we love greatly. We are still in the process of accepting this unfortunate reality. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated." 4:03 PM PT -- The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department tells TMZ ... Aaron's house sitter found his body in the bathtub and called authorities. Aaron Carter has died ... TMZ has learned. The singer-turned-rapper and actor was found dead Saturday at his house in Lancaster, CA ... multiple sources tell us Aaron's body was found in his bathtub. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ they received a 911 call at 11 AM Saturday that a male had drowned in the tub. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... homicide detectives have been dispatched to the scene, but we have no information or evidence of foul play. It's standard operating procedure for homicide detectives to investigate such death scenes. Musical genius and fashion icon Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has recently made several inexcusable antisemitic remarks, made a mockery of the Black Lives Matter movement, said untrue things about George Floyd's murder, and harassed his ex-wife and her now ex-boyfriend. These words and actions hurt and anger lots of people. They also pose serious threats to the survivability of his brand. Today, Hollywood talent agency CAA dropped him from its client roster.

Takeoff's music label, Quality Control Music, has posted a statement to Instagram stating the rapper, given name Kirshnik Khari Ball, was killed by an errant gunshot during an early morning altercation outside Houston's 810 Billiards & Bowling on Tuesday.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-lockett/support

►Schirmchendrink Fresh Downloads can be downloaded in MP3 and WAV format using the Hypeddit link provided below◄ We're launching a new Schirmchendrink chapter today and proudly present our first ever Fresh Download, "Head in a Hoodie", courtesy of Zurich/Lucerne-based electronic music duo Contenance & Miles Away. "Head in a Hoodie" has already picked up serious heat with the crowd when played across many venues in Switzerland over the last year. The hype around the track increased when Contenance & Miles Away used it in their delicious Schirmchendrink mix "Espresso Martini" early 2022. The amount of track ID requests around this track became so many that we had to finally release it. The story behind "Head in a Hoodie" is one of those lucky incidents: while working on the beat, the two musicians felt that something is missing. Looking for inspiration, the guys ended up looking at random videos on youtube, checking out vocals. Suddenly, Drake and Lil Baby's ‚"Yes Indeed", came up. When they played the vocals to the beat of their track it just made click. "We were amazed! It was like the vocals were made for our beat. It matched perfectly. It was just that particular missing piece we were looking for!" says Simon, one half of Contenance & Miles Away. Miro adds: "Being fans of the artists and the original song, there was no doubt that our track has just turned into an edit or rework, although this was never the intention before. We are really happy with the track and we‘re glad that we could combine our love for both hip hop and electronic music in this one." Well, and we couldn't be happier to premiere our new Series on Fresh Download with this bomb! Cheers The Bartenders Original vocals by Lil Baby and Drake. Make sure to listen to their track 'Yes Indeed': https://open.spotify.com/track/6vN77lE9LK6HP2DewaN6HZ?si=e37fa66db01b4785 Contenance & Miles Away @contenance_milesaway www.facebook.com/Contenance.MilesAway www.instagram.com/contenance_milesaway Schirmchendrink @schirmchendrink www.facebook.com/schirmchendrink www.instagram.com/schirmchendrink Disclaimer: For non-commercial use. No Copyright infringement intended. All rights reserved by Quality Control Music, LLC, Lil' Baby, Drake. This is for fun promotional use only. No money is made on this.

Episode 83 - Oct. 18th, 2022 - What The Eff is Going On??? - Nothing but Updates from Past Podcast Topics & New Ones  - RIP Angela Lansbury  - RIP Mika Ben  - Brett Favre Update  - Kanye West x Drink Champs Interview  - The differences between Rap & Hip-Hop from KRS-One  - Vintage Acts Touring Overseas  - Virgil Abloh x LVMH x George Floyd x Kanye West  - The Howard Stern Story  - Kevin Hart x The Pivot Podcast  - Migos x Quality Control Music  - Swift On Demand x KSR Records  - Lyor Cohen Music Talk  - Hurricane Katrina x FEMA x George Bush x Kanye West  - Parler Social Media x Candice Owens x Kanye West  - Steph Curry x Under Armour Deal  - Fred Hampton x Rainbow Coalition x FBI  - R. Kelly “King of R&B” vs Usher x Chris Brown  - Global “Freedom of Speech” x Iran Protest  - Twitter  - Tumblr  - Mika Ben  - Carimini (Kai x Vayb)  - China Infiltration in the Caribbean  - Songs Of The Episode - MixedByKamillion x Lil Dev ft; Mr. Chicken “The Wave” & MixedByKamillion “Calling Your Name”  - TSU Surf RiCO  - Casanova RICO  - Jay-Z Past Life x American Gangster x Jay-Z “Ignorant S#it” x Drug Dealers Anonymous x Dope Boy LifeStyle  - Alex Jones Update from Episode 79  - Kodak Black Rant by @Ceddy55  - Kodak Black “Walk” vs Saucy Santana “Walk”   - Robin Thicke “Blurred Lines” vs Marvin Gaye “ Got To Give It Up”  - Ed Sheeran x Marvin Gaye x TLC x Traktor x Serato x DJ Shy  - Outkast “Speakerboxxx/The Love Below” - Mr. Beats YouTube  - Channel 5 Interview with Alex Jones  - The Weeknd x Drake Grammy Boycott  - Nicki Minaj “Super Freaky Girl” & Nicki Minaj vs Lady Gaga  - The Central Park 5  - Bill Russell  - Jeffrey Dahmer  - Songs Of The Episode - Ron Browz “Effing The Money Up” x P.Diddy ft; Bryson Tiller “Gotta Move On” *Ron Browz Remix*

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. 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Some of Atlanta's hottest influencers take center stage in The Impact Atlanta. Jayda Cheaves, Ari Fletcher, Quality Control and Motown Records artist Lakeyah, Dess Dior and Dionte “Tae” Gray star in the docuseries, premiering on BET+ on Wednesday (Oct. 5). The eight-episode series from eOne and Quality Films, the production imprint of Quality Control Music, highlights entrepreneurs and recording artists. Offset Some of Atlanta's hottest influencers take center stage in The Impact Atlanta. Jayda Cheaves, Ari Fletcher, Quality Control and Motown Records artist Lakeyah, Dess Dior and Dionte “Tae” Gray star in the docuseries, premiering on BET+ on Wednesday (Oct. 5). The eight-episode series from eOne and Quality Films, the production imprint of Quality Control Music, highlights entrepreneurs and recording artists. Offset vs. Migos . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anonymouslyloud/message

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I've admired the work QC (Quality Control Music) has been doing with Quality Films since the inception. What they are doing is really genius so getting the opportunity to talk to Quality Films' Director of Development, Kandace Brown, is super exciting to me. I have so many questions about their content and strategy and Kandace answered them. On today's episode we discuss:How Kandace got started in development (shows the power of relationships)The mission of Quality Films The thought behind the pitch for "Caresha, Please"The mission of QC Artist, Lakeyah's, upcoming documentary series on BET+Why it was important to tell Lil Baby's story now Her thoughts on the television industry How she takes care of herself The vision for Quality Films More information on Kandace: Kandace Brown: Director of Development for Quality Films. Runs development for the music label Quality Control Music's TV/Film production arm, overseeing the department's creative development roster for all platforms and across all content genres, including scripted film, television, and documentary, reality, formats, competition, podcasts and more.  Helping build and grow the department with content including “Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby” on Amazon Prime Video, the upcoming premium doc series “The Impact ATL” on BET+, and just wrapped production on the company's first two scripted films, “Waterboyz” and  a hybrid animated live-action movie “Takeover”, both starring Quavo of the hip-hop mega group the Migos. Previously, Kandace worked in scripted and non-scripted at Michael Strahan's SMAC Entertainment where she worked on Hip-Hop star Wiz Khalifa's Apple Music Doc “Behind The Cam” and Football legend Deion Sander's 30 For 30 on ESPN.  Prior to SMAC, Kandace was at BET Networks working in the original programming, music programming, and talent relations departments where she worked on the network's tentpoles including BET Awards, Black Girls Rock!, Social Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards and the Soul Train Awards. Additionally, she worked on the teams that shepherded ”The New Edition Story” and “The Bobby Brown Story” amongst others.

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TOXIC THERAPY  ft. DVSN - Big Homies House E:104 We are back with a full length episode with one of the hottest R&B acts out of the great white north, the homies from DVSN came and kicked it with us!!!!! We get into why R&B music is so toxic these days, does cheating mean you've fallen out of love, can women cheat without ALL PODCASTS AUDIO AVAILABLE HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-homies-house/id1520022230 This weeks Homies are @DVSN  TIMESTAMPS: 3:58 - Why Has R&B Music Gotten So TOXIC??? 6:46 - If You Cheat On Someone, Does That Mean You Don't Love Your Partner? 7:36 - Can Women Cheat And Not Attach Emotion To It? 10:22 - Do Women Cheat Better Than Men? 12:25 - Worst Cheating Story Ever? 15:15 -  Is Cheating Worse For Men Or Women? 22:21 - Why Do Women Lie To Their Man About How Good Their Sex Is?? 27:05 - Will You Let Wild Fetishes Scare You Off Your SoulMate? 31:18 - Is TOXIC CULTURE Ruining Modern Relationships ???? 35:27 - Would You Rather Your Partner Be Aggressive Or Leave? 39:36 - Is It Selfish To Expect A Man To Be Monogamous? 42:02 - Can You Love A Cheater, Out Of Cheating  44:06 - Do Women Settle In Relationships 46:02 - Have Newer Standards Made It Harder For Regular Men To Date? 49:22 - Are Women Wrong For Not Dating Broke Men? 51:46 - Could The Love Of Your Life Be Lost Because He's Broke? 55:53 - Should You Be Laid Up If Your Responsibilities Arent Taken Care Of? Big Homies House, The Big Homies House, Big Homie Kodaq, Big Homie Jojo, ATLANTA RADIO, ATLANTA, PODCAST, ATLANTA PODCAST, IHEARTRADIO, IHEARTMEDIA, CMG, Yo Gotti, GloRilla, Moneybagg Yo, FNF, Atlanta Radio, Atlanta Podcast, Iman Shumpert, Saweetie, Glitter Girl Gloss, Quality Control Music 

Time eluded us this week, but we gotta feed the streets regardless, so shoutout to BIG GLO, GLORILLA FOR KICKING IT WITH THE HOMIES THIS WEEK!!!! We talked about her newfound success, and whether she knew FNF was going to be as big as it was, we talk about which of her past lovers inspired FNF, where we are with the remix, and how she almost missed out on signing with Gotti's CMG label! ALL PODCASTS AUDIO AVAILABLE HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-homies-house/id1520022230 This weeks Homies are @GlorillaPimp  TIMESTAMPS: 1:18 - Did You Know FNF Was A Hit  1:47 - What Dude Inspired FNF? 3:20 - FNF Remix On The Way? 3:46 - Glo Rilla Speaks On Signing With Gotti  Big Homies House, The Big Homies House, Big Homie Kodaq, Big Homie Jojo, ATLANTA RADIO, ATLANTA, PODCAST, ATLANTA PODCAST, IHEARTRADIO, IHEARTMEDIA, CMG, Yo Gotti, GloRilla, Moneybagg Yo, FNF, Atlanta Radio, Atlanta Podcast, Iman Shumpert, Saweetie, Glitter Girl Gloss, Quality Control Music 

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Shoutout to Detroit's own Baby Money for coming on my show for an interview! Baby Money discussed his new album Easy Money, signing to Quality Control Music, and how he could have played pro basketball. He talked about his brother putting him onto Smack DVD Battle Raps, the rhymes that he wrote down from those battle raps, and finding out that his dad was a rapper. He got into knowing Babyface Ray, 42 Dugg, and Tay B growing up. He also talked about performing for the Detroit Pistons' G-League team, being called an old-soul, and why he felt as though Detroit artists were blackballed. Baby Money announced that he will be dropping new music soon. Stay tuned! Baby Money's new album Easy Money is available on all music platforms, including Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/easy-money/1606800172. Follow Baby Money on Instagram: @babymoney_ and Twitter: @moneyteam_baby Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax. Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html. Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html. MAD MAX Radio on Live 365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096. Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg.  Baby Money on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5CVV_rMfaA. 

Dazayah Walker is the Head of Investments at Quality Control Music, the label behind today's most trendsetting artists like Lil Baby and Migos, Dazayah. She maintains QC's investment portfolio, particularly within the startup space, which spans well beyond just music and entertainment. Being a 23-year-old venture capitalist is difficult as is. Now tack on being female and black? “It's been a journey”, as Dazayah Walker shares with us in this episode of the Trapital podcast.Dazayah's path to becoming a Venture Capitalist is as unorthodox as you'll find in the venture capital world, but she's stuck to the same principles that got her that opportunity to begin with — seeking out mentors, surrounding herself with a supportive community, and taking the learning process day-by-day. Before overseeing QC's investments, Dazayah worked on the music side for the label. She began as an intern for QC, and worked her way through the ranks at the same time QC was taking the music industry by storm. Not only is Dazayah breaking down doors, but she's also trying to leave them open for future aspiring VC's with similar unconventional backgrounds. As Dazayah continues to learn the ins and outs of venture capital, she plans on creating initiatives to educate others about the world she operates in. To hear Dazayah's future ambitions, plus everything else we covered in the show, reference the video chapters below: [0:00] Dazayah's goals with her role[2:13] Dazayah's Transition Into Venture Capital[5:29] What Is QC's Investment Thesis? [6:35] The Pros And Cons Of Involving QC Artists Into Investments[9:16] What Does Dazayah Look For In A Company Before Investing? [10:49] QC Investing Beyond Just Music and Entertainment [10:45] Dazayah's particular interest in Fintech[12:56] QC's and Dazayah's Involvement With Techstars[14:48] The Challenge Dazayah Faced Breaking Into The VC World[16:04] What Programs Have Helped Dazayah Adjust To The VC World? [17:40] What Was Behind QC's Investment Into Riff? [18:50] QC's Investment Portfolio Explained [20:00] “You Can Do This Too And This Is How”[23:30] Music-Wise, What Is Dazayah Most Excited About QC In Near Future?Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | SoundCloud | Stitcher | Overcast | Amazon | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSSHost: Dan Runcie, @RuncieDan, trapital.coGuest: Dazayah Walker, @dazayah   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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands-----------Dazayah Walker 00:00Finding success here and having a strong track record and proven portfolio and then be able to use that as a way to show people you can do this too, and this is how, let me show you how, let me be that person to help you understand and be a part of it.Dan Runcie 00:23Hey, 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. Today's episode is with Dazayah Walker, Head of Investments and the Operations Manager at Quality Control Music. This is an exciting role to have at a time like this. QC has been on a run the past few years and has really shaped what hip hop is sounded like, from artists like Migos, to City Girls, to Lil Baby, and then on the other side of this hip hop investing activity is growing faster than ever, and we're seeing more and more artists getting ICAP tables, getting involved with deals. So it's a really exciting time to have a role like this. I talked with Dazayah about what it's been like from her perspective, and representing and getting roles not just for QC as a firm, but for the artists that they represent, and how she has navigated the record label growing as fast as it has the past few years to venture capital landscape and how she's been able to navigate that and a whole lot more. Had a great conversation with her. Hope you enjoy it. Here's my chat with Dazayah Walker. All right, we got Dazayah Walker here today, who is the Head of Investments at Quality Control Music. Dazayah, welcome to the pod. Dazayah Walker 01:42Hello, I'm so happy to be here. Super excited. Let's do this. Dan Runcie 01:46Yeah, so one of the things that stuck out to me about you and your career, you had started as an intern at QC, and you've risen up the ranks there as the label as not just a record label, but as an entertainment company. And now with a corporate venture arm or brollies just continue to grow and expand. Dazayah Walker 02:05Yes. Dan Runcie 02:06Walk me through the steps. What was it like from when you started to where it is now, just with how fast things have been growing there? Dazayah Walker 02:13Yeah, it's been a great journey and experience for me, with this being my first job. There's been a lot of learning curves with that in itself. But it was definitely a privilege and a great opportunity to be able to see the growth of QC, because we've expanded in so many different ways since I started as an intern, and being able to be a part of that, witness that, learn from that I couldn't be in a better position. Dan Runcie 02:36And is there anything specific with the role that you have now that had drawn you to it or something specifically because I know you had started a bit more focused on operations? And then now we're obviously seeing much more on the investment side. But was there something about that opportunity that pulled you in? Dazayah Walker 02:52Yes, so getting to this side was definitely a path of, I would say divine ordering because me entering the opportunity at QC. Starting as an intern, I thought I just wanted to do music, work my way up to being a music industry executive. But as I became more in the groove, and learning more of the things that I like, things that I don't like, I really had to find my place. And when I discovered what venture capital was, because when I was at Spelman, I was an economics major. So I kind of have like, I've always been surrounded by that when I was in school, just the finance, track and everything like that. But me venturing into music was me following my passion or what I thought was my passion at that time. So when I discovered what venture capital was, it was actually kind of crazy to me that I hadn't learned about it when I was in school, considering the impact that Morehouse, our brother institution has, as far as their representation of black men in venture capital. It was just crazy to me that I was at an institution right across the street and had no idea that this industry even existed. So when I stumbled across VC and began learning about it, I just saw the opportunity for artists, athletes and entertainers to be involved and was curious as to why more people that look like us aren't represented in those spaces. So that's when you know, my research and dedication to being in this position really started. And then from there, you know, bringing that idea and really helped become what we're building today with quality Ventures has been amazing. Dan Runcie 04:26So talk to me about that piece about bringing this idea together. So was it you seeing the opportunity and seeing how much of a disconnect there was and then going into the team at QC to be like, hey, there's something big here and we have talent here that could be just as influential. Dazayah Walker 04:42Yes. So it was a moment where I had to really think about what legacy do I want to have, what value do I want to add, and being in this position, you know, I built relationships with, you know, our entire team. So I was somebody that, you know, they trusted and when I, you know, have something to say they were listening, and you know, they embraced any idea or anything that I had. So by, you know, telling them and showing them, you know, the opportunity that exists for us in this space, it was well-received. And now here we are deploying capital, making investments. And my goal is really for us to have that same little level of influence and impact that we have in music in the venture capital space, as well. So having that same strong presence and footprint in that industry, too.Dan Runcie 05:29So what does that thesis look like? What does that investment goal look like for QC specifically, because I'm sure it's more than just the financial aspect? There's the pitch and how it can help intersect and how the music itself and everything you're doing on the media and entertainment side can help with the venture opportunity too?Dazayah Walker 05:48Absolutely, so our biggest thing is adding value, adding strategic value. So for us being in a unique position of being that entity that defines culture and creates culture, I feel like we're uniquely positioned to leverage our artists and our athletes to really help grow these companies that we see as potential winners.Dan Runcie 06:11And are there ever any specific moments where folks are reaching out? And there's, of course, the interest in having QC on the cap table, but then people reaching out about specific artists, whether it's like, oh, well, we want to have City Girls on here, specifically, or we want to be able to have a Lil Baby on here? How has it been with that piece of advice, I'm sure that could be an interesting discussion, especially from your landscape with all of that. Dazayah Walker 06:35So that happens a lot as well. And it all boils down to seeing if the artist even aligns with what you're building. Because when you're working with early stage, or pre-seed stage companies, that may be the very first version of whatever they're building, there's so many more iterations yet to happen. And as the entity continues to grow, and transform, the artists that they thought may be ideal for what they're building as a representation may not be as they continue to, you know, redefine what it is that they're building. So yes, you know, we get opportunities all the time for our artists, which was another reason why, like the opportunity to bridge the gap and intersect music and technology was so evident and clear to me, you know, to pursue and to do, because those opportunities and those deals are always flowing. But really being in a position being someone that knows how to evaluate those opportunities, and educate, you know, the artist, or the athlete or whoever may be to let them know, like, this is why this is a good, you know, opportunity or something to look at and this is why it isn't.Dan Runcie 07:41I also imagine that there's likely people that may be reaching out because they may want just the exposure that may come right, they may be like, “Oh, well, if y'all invest can Lil Baby, give us a shout out for the product on some song. And I could see there being you know, some pushback on that, because obviously, you all would see the opportunity as being greater than that.” But how was that piece of it been? Because I know, I've heard similar from folks in the entertainment space when they're looking to have not just celebrities, but artists specifically on the cap table.Dazayah Walker 08:13Well, personally, I don't think a founder having that mindset is necessarily wrong because in the VC ecosystem now, capital isn't an issue. So getting the money having people to, you know, write a check for you isn't the hard part. It's actually once you get that money, how can you use that, you know, relationship that you now have to help build your company or grow whatever it is that you're building. So I feel like a founder having that perspective isn't necessarily a bad thing, because you want to have partners that can help you grow your company and add value in different ways. So if there is an opportunity for an artist, if it's something that they really love, you know, to be an ambassador for it, and to push it.Dan Runcie 08:58So when you're evaluating startups, and when you're evaluating artists, or not artists, founders, specifically, what are you looking for, like, what is your criteria set? And what are those things whether it's tangible or intangible that you're looking for that clears that over the hurdle to be like, Yes, this is what we want to invest in?Dazayah Walker 09:16So I would break it down into three things. The first thing I would say, what is the problem that you're trying to solve? Is this a problem that is unique to you and from like, or where you're from? Or is this a problem that is affecting a wide market of people? So first, understanding the problem, and if the solution that they're attempting to build is a solution for the greater good? The second thing is really understanding their team, like, who do you have helping you build this? What people do need a position to help you build it? And like how much traction Have you gotten so far. And the first, and I think the most important thing is the founder, when you're working with companies that are likely pre-revenue, maybe they have a very, very early version of their product, you're placing a bet on the founder. So knowing the type of person to look for, or the type of characteristics to look for in a founder, I think are very important. Somebody that is determined, somebody that is all in like willing to make the investment themselves because how do you expect me or someone to make an investment when you haven't even, you know, fully invested yourself in this in this idea? So I will say those are the top three things that I look at when I meet with founders and new companies.Dan Runcie 10:33That makes sense. And then in terms of the industries themselves, is there any type of sector that you're particularly looking for, or any other type of industry that you feel is most aligned with what QC or Quality Ventures is after?Dazayah Walker 10:49Yeah, so as a company, Quality Ventures isn't looking in specific industries and verticals. I know a lot of people think since you know, we have Quality Control Music, we're looking strictly at music-based companies and startups. And that's not necessarily true. Like I said, our whole thesis is really about us being in a position to add value. But for me, specifically, I really like looking at fintech companies, I think that Fintech is the next market to really boom so paying attention to the trends, paying attention to what people are saying, paying attention to what problems are they need to be solved. So for me personally, the industry of interest to me is fintech.Dan Runcie 11:28And what is it about fintech specifically that sticks out to you or interest you?Dazayah Walker 11:32I like it because I think it's time for a change as far as how money is viewed, how money is moved. Like I know, you probably have seen how crypto, everybody's talking about crypto, and preparation for the metaverse, like, all of those things are happening strategically. And by being aware of what's happening in fintech, you know how the money is moving what the future of money and finances look like. So that you can kind of put yourself in position to not only be educated about it but know how to make your next move when it comes to what the future looks like.Dan Runcie 12:05Right? That makes sense. And I think especially when you look more broadly at the definition of FinTech, and you look at companies like Coinbase, and you look at some of the partnerships that they've had with organizations like the NBA, or even the United Masters, there's clearly an alignment where even if it isn't in the quote-unquote, entertainment landscape, this touches so much. So that's why I think you see so many artists and companies in this space that want to tap into all these areas, even if they're not necessarily what you may think is in that industry. Dazayah Walker 12:38Exactly. Dan Runcie 12:39And with that, I mean, for you, I know that another partnership that QC has, at least on the investment side, from what I've seen is in Techstars Music, and I saw that you're a mentor there and that QC more broadly as a partner. So how has that experience been?Dazayah Walker 12:56It's been amazing. Just the Techstars music team in general have been a great like resource for us. So when the program, when we joined the program last year, we kind of were thrown in when things were already in motion, like they were already preparing for demo day, the companies in the cohort were already selected. But now I was able to be a part of the process of you know, picking the companies for the new cohort, being a part of like all the member meetings and the mentor meetings. So with me still being in a very early part of my career, I'm always looking for opportunities to learn and experience new things. And Techstars has been an amazing teacher for me. Just seeing things from that perspective, working with an accelerator, like working with founders and seeing them in that perspective has definitely helped me I feel like become a better venture capitalist, just seeing things from different angles and different perspectives. Because honestly, once I made the decision to transition into venture capital, I was a little discouraged because I am entering it through a very unconventional background. So any opportunity that I have to learn and observe and ask questions, it's been amazing, because it's been it's been a rough journey for me to be able to confidently say, this is what I'm doing. I know that I'm uniquely qualified to do that thing, and, you know, moving like that. So it's been a journey, Dan, I tell you,Dan Runcie 14:22I could imagine I mean, there are not many people that look like you that are doing this type of work. And when you compound that with what people already may assume is standard for what they expect for people working at, the type of company you work at that just compounds it further. I mean, what are some of the things that you had done early on to try to, you know, either break through that or try to navigate that the best, and I could only imagine how tough that could be at times.Dazayah Walker 14:50Yeah, I would definitely say reaching out to people asking questions, really being a sponge, absorbing as much information and knowledge as I can. Because making this pivot into an entire new industry is scary, because like, I built my network in my name and music. And now, I feel like making a career shift almost as still such an early point in my career was very, very scary. But some of those same like tactics and things that I did to be successful or reach the level of success that I had in music, I applied those same principles to me, you know, trying to achieve a level of success in venture capital. So really finding mentors and finding a community to learn from to be supported by and to be supportive of, and just taking things day by day. And knowing that every day is an opportunity to learn something new, and, you know, not taking opportunity for granted because I know I'm in a very unique and special position. And I'm grateful for the position that I'm in. So really showing people why I, you know, I'm deserving of the role that I've been placed in.Dan Runcie 16:04Definitely. And I also think, too, whether it's programs like HBCU, VC, and obviously, you representing that being an alum from HBCU them recognizing that this is a pipeline that not only is a challenge, but how can they help bridge that gap? And, you know, are there any specific organizations, whether it's like that or others that have been helpful for you as you've gone along this path?Dazayah Walker 16:26Yeah, so definitely HBCU BC, considering I was a fellow, that was an amazing program with amazing teachers, and I've really been able to, like tap into that community, which has been amazing. Another community that I'm really grateful for is Black VC and the Black Venture Capital Consortium, both of those organizations have been super supportive and welcoming of me. And it's things like that, that are very important for not even just me being a young black woman, but you know, being a person of color trying to enter another space that is male-dominated, white-male-dominated. So just having that comfort of knowing that there are people that support you and want to uplift you and see you do amazing things.Dan Runcie 17:11Yeah, definitely. I could see that for sure. I could see that. Well. Let's circle back quick. I do want to talk about some of the public investments that you've made. I know that Riff was one of them, that you all were in, was that one of them? Riff, yes. Okay. So what was the process like for that investment? What was it that attracted you about that company?Dazayah Walker 17:31Well, Riff isn't one that I necessarily, like found from the beginning and worked all the way to the point where we cut the check. But Riff has been an amazing company in our portfolio, I'm super excited for what they're building, just seeing them being disruptive and combining elements that we as consumers love, I'm really excited for the journey of Riff and being able to be a great partner to them, and just seeing them grow. And you know, being along that journey in that ride with them, but they're definitely building something amazing. And I'm excited for, you know, the masses to really, you know, tap into it, learn about it, and really get engaged with it.Dan Runcie 18:10Yeah, I can see that. Are there any that are public that you've worked on that you can talk more about?Dazayah Walker 18:17Yeah, so one of my favorite companies in our portfolio, which is actually one of the companies from the previous class of Techstars. It's called Faith. And this is one that I really, really loved. Because not only did our relate to like the platform, just to give you a little bit of background Faith is an app for fans. It allows fans to come together and really live within their fandom. And with me being a past fangirl, I immediately fell in love with what she was building. And the founder, she's a black woman, she's a solopreneur, which is a challenge in itself. So just seeing what she's built so far, the amount of traction that she's received, and just how far she has come has been super inspirational for me, you know, being involved, even in like the due diligence and saying, I think this is a great company, I think this is one that we really should pay attention to, to the point of us actually deploying capital to that company. That was super cool, and really amazing. And that's another company in our portfolio that I'm super excited about. And I feel like not only will my generation, like, enjoy the app, but the generation underneath me will as well, so…Dan Runcie 19:23Nice. That makes sense. Yeah. And I feel with apps like that in platforms. I mean, not only do you have the direct connection, but I'm sure you being able to have the connection to it. I mean, these are the type of things obviously it's still early stage, you know, but gets marked up you continue to have that influence over it and you never know where that could take you. I feel like that's kind of the exciting thing, especially for the people I talk to you that are that start their careers in VC, as opposed to the other way around the, you know, the folks that may have done something on the product side and then go into vc.Dazayah Walker 19:56Yeah, but my goal overall, really is to, you know, find my groove in this and really, you know, find success for myself and I define success within this space is being able to invest in companies, have exits, and you know, have a strong portfolio, so that I can get to the point where I'm able to educate and inform, because I feel like, part of the reason why a lot of artists, athletes, and entertainers, which is, you know, the people that I'm used to working with and being around, which is why I really strongly urge them to get into this space, and why I feel like I'm in the position, and the person to really do that work, is because they don't know, like, there's that kind of barrier. Like they may see things on social media of other artists that have invested in Gods, you know, there's money back, but really having someone there to educate them and be that bridge and that conduit from, you know, them being in the position and the level of influence, and you know, the reach that they have, and showing them and being that person to bring deals to them to help them leverage that so that not only are they able to, you know, be represented in this space, but build generational wealth for them and their families. Like that's the bigger picture. And that's the goal for me. And that's the work that I really want to do and look forward to doing. So finding success here and having a strong, like track record and proven portfolio, and then being able to use that as a way to show people you can do this too. And this is how, let me show you how, let me be that person to help you understand and be a part of it.Dan Runcie 21:32Yeah, that's powerful. Because I feel like especially for you or you're in your position now. There's a lot of people that I'm sure look at you being like, oh, Dazayah, how can we get in that? Like, how do you were able to, you know, connect those dots. And then you obviously, you know, I'm sure you feel like you're deep into yourself, you're learning as you're continuing to grow. But you know that in the near future, you will be able to have enough. And that can look like a number of things, whether that's a course or some other type of platform to just share and disseminate this information. Because not only is it important for people to hear it, it's important for people to hear it from people who you know, look like you they if you want to inspire, you know, especially if there's black women across the country across the world, I want to hear it, the more folks that could share their experience, the better that is.Dazayah Walker 22:16Absolutely, I agree 100%. Like, the more you know, the better position that you can put yourself in. And I just think it's a lack of knowledge, people just not knowing, like, what these things mean, how to get in on deals, how much to invest, like, there's so many layers to it. And I feel like if people were a bit more comfortable, they'd be more open and investing their money in other ways than the traditional stocks and bonds or, you know, how people see fit to save their money or invest their money, I should say. Dan Runcie 22:47Yeah, especially now I feel like we're seeing things like whether it's the accredited investor rule or other things just continuing to be challenged, we're gonna see more and more people investing the definition of an investor and who can get involved with things. As those barriers continue to lower, the options increase. And when that happens, it just provides more space for education. So yeah, you're definitely on the right track with all that stuff has ever said. 100%Dazayah Walker 23:13Thank you. That really means a lot. Thank you.Dan Runcie 23:16Yeah, well, um, I know that, you know, we've covered a lot in this. But before we let you go, I do want to get a quick take from you on what are you most excited for? What's coming through the QC portfolio for the rest of 2022? And I guess portfolio, that'd be more on the artists side. Specifically, what are you excited for on that front. Dazayah Walker 23:36I'm just excited for the continued growth of Quality Control as an empire. It hasn't even been 10 years that QC has been in existence. And for us to have made so much leeway, create so much history have so much impact within that 10-year window. I'm excited to see what the next five years look like for us. But even just in the next year, in the next 12 months, I'm excited to see the continued growth and effort of our team, like our team has grown dramatically. So if we were able to do and accomplish so much with such a small team, I'm excited to see what the next 12 months look like for our expansion and our growth and just everything to come and everything that we're building, publicly and silently. I'm just grateful for the position that I'm in and be able to be a part of that and even say those things. So the next year it's going to look like a lot of wins continued success and growth and expansion for all of us.Dan Runcie 24:38That's exciting. I feel like the past decade for QC has been incredible. I think it's so tough for indie labels to be able to have that type of run in the fact that they have says a lot. So I'm excited. I mean, as a fan of all of this, I'm excited to see what happened. But yeah, before we let you go, is there anything else you want to plug or let the Trapital audience know about?Dazayah Walker 25:00I should say this is great, Dan, I absolutely love what you're doing what you're building, you're spreading a message that needs to be heard by so many. And you're not only inspiring me, but you're inspiring people that you may not even know that you're touching. So keep doing the work that you're doing. This was awesome. Thank you so much.Dan Runcie 25:19Thank you. I appreciate that. Appreciate that. We'll do. Thanks, Dazayah.Dazayah Walker 25:23All right. Thank you, Dan.Dan Runcie 25:28 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 like the podcast that helps more people discover the show. Thank you in advance. Talk to you next week.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Quake and Veto discuss the passing of Drakeo the Ruler, Young Dolph's memorial and detectives trying to find the suspects still, Travis Scott trying to do good after Astroworld Festival incident, Quality Control Music is getting into TV production, Nas says he'd change 2 of his albums, Megan Thee Stallion continues to make boss moves, updates on Tory Lanez vs Megan Thee Stallion case, Jim Jones trolls Freddie Gibbs after their alleged fight, Future says he's bigger than Jay-Z in the streets, New Music, Albums Sales and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diversementalitypodcast/support

Episode 44 - Dec. 1st, 2021 - Grammys & The Screwed Up World - Travi$ $cott Astroworld  - Rap MoshPits vs Rock MoshPits  - Grammys Nomination(s) Reviews  - Is Taylor Swift the white Mary J. Blige?  - Album of The Year Grammy Review  - Esperanza Spalding winning Best New Artist of the Year (beating out Drake, Justin Bieber, Mumford & Sons)  - The difference between Record & Song of the Year for Grammy's - American Musical Awards Doja Cat beating Jazmine Sullivan (Confliction) - Difference between R&B x Progression R&B Album category  - Mir Pesos x Mir Fontane “Stuck Up” vs Cardi B. “Up”  - Grammy's Eligibility Requirements  - Rap Album vs Album of The Year (Kanye West “Donda)  - Jon Baste x India.Arie  - Kevin Hart “True Story” Netflix Review  - H.E.R. Damage Sample Here Albert  - Yebba x Drake Certified Lover Boy  - Guns x Pearl River, NY Gun Range & Shopping Plaza in Pearl River, NY  - Oxford High School (Oxford, Michigan)  - Ethan Crumbley School Shooter  - The difference between Cultures for Youth, Growing Up  - Otis Anderson Jr. killed by his father (Marvin Gaye similarities)  - Richard Sherman Situation  - @Ceddy55 Personal Story  - The Black Godfather of LA (Clarence Avant) wife Home Invasion Murder (Jacqueline Avant)  - Pop Smoke & Yung Berg Robbery Situation  - Nordstorm & LA, Cali robbery  - LeBron James gets 2 Fans removed from Indiana Pacers  - NFL Stars vs. Covid19  - Sports Talk: NFL News x NBA News  - Quality Control Music Dazayah Walker (The leader of there Investment Portfolio Manager & Operations Manager) of the Label  - DarkNET Drug Bust  - NHL Star Evander Kane back in the News  - Song Of The Episode: 6FO “Love You”  - Wise Guy Corner: The most valuable lesson learned from your parents? - Credit to @iamSoulTronik for the Background Sounds 

ABOUT THE PODCAST: On this platform, everyone is created equally while the titles go out of the door. It gives you a better understanding of what people need in order to succeed in whatever they are doing. Everyone has one thing in common and that's entertainment. EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this episode, I speak with Flawcee, a Mississippi native, the singer turned rapper and CEO of Flawcee Collections LLC. We spoke about the music scene growing up in Mississippi, having a female manager in her corner, and being signed to Quality Control Music. FOLLOW US: @SoHollywoodThePodcast @MissHollywood313 @Flawcee Want to be a guest on the show email me here! Video Link Here Click Here To Stay Up To Date --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sohollywoodthepodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sohollywoodthepodcast/support

ED DOLO tell us about his life in the music industry in his City and his come up and signing with you see wow on tour with Bankroll Freddie @hoodrock Jeremiah Marshall host

"But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves." James 1:22 All rights are credited to Quality Control Music; Motown Records; and Capitol Records

Episode 137 - "The Culture Deserves It" Feat. Ferrari Simmons & Su Solo Produced by: @iHandlebars with special guest: Quality Control Music's newest signee Lakeyah Danaee Topics: Being signed to one of the biggest record labels out, New Music, Relationships & more. The Baller Alert Show Featuring @FerrariSimmons @_SuSolo @iHandlebars ":The Culture Deserves It" IG: @balleralert Twitter: @balleralert Facebook: balleralertcom Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Lil Baby grew up in the same neighbourhood as Young Thug and the guys behind Quality Control Music. While his friends constantly encouraged him to get into the rap game, Baby had a different hustle. While he was born into poverty, Lil Baby found ways to collect some serious cash by robbing, selling drugs, and gambling. He fell into that life before even hitting puberty, but the consequences were severe. He got addicted to lean, lost a lot of people, and was in and out of prison from the age of 12. Then one day, something clicked, and Baby decided to turn his life around.

Welcome back to Mogul Money! In this episode Miles interviews influencer and fashion designer JaCarlos Harris as they talk his journey from being an Atlanta college student, to working with superstar record label Quality Control Music, and his new fashion brand "Boyfriend Material"! Shop Boyfriend Material: https://www.boyfriend-material.com/ Send all questions to @mogulmoneypod on Instagram, and Tweet your thoughts using the #MogulMoney on Twitter. Follow the show!: http://instagram.com/mogulmoneypod http://twitter.com/MogulMoneyPod http://facebook.com/MogulMoneyPod http://mogulmoneypod.com About the Show: Serving as the first official production of BHCO Media, MOGUL MONEY explores the road to building an empire. The podcast's aim is to showcase the nuance of entrepreneurship in the digital space and the errors that come with creating solidified legacies for future generations. The show's concept, created by Miles Brazan-Harmon, who will also serve as host, interviewing current entrepreneurs in fields such as fashion, music, business, & finance, while also tracking the moves of already established moguls. Brazan-Harmon will offer an in depth analysis into his own wins & setbacks leaving listeners with lessons to use on their own journeys. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mogulmoney/support

Chad “C-Note” Roper is not only a Grammy nominated vocal producer, songwriter and engineer, but also an outstanding motivational coach and entertainment official, with a vision that stops nothing short of achieving the best! As the CEO and Chief Brand Officer of Big Sound Musick, it is his personal mission to operate over a wide spectrum of creative music platforms. After graduating with high regards earning a Bachelors of Science Degree in Chemical Industrial Engineering from Florida A & M University, his life long passion for music and entrepreneurial drive kicked in. He got his start engineering & vocal producing for hit songwriter/producer Rico Love in 2006. Within his premiere year, Roper diligently worked with some of the music industries most wanted artists and producers. Talent included: Jamie Foxx, Michelle Williams, Girlicious, Menudo, Rodney Jerkins, Soundz, Jacob Latimore, Anastasia and Danity Kane. One of his greats accomplishments was starting his nonprofit organization #DreamsNeverExpire! He did a 13-city tour speaking to young people in middle schools, high schools, colleges & universities across the country. Roper spent most of 2016 executive producing Stellar Award nominated gospel artist Pastor Marlon Lock's Album Unleashed. In 2017, he worked with his long time friend Rico Love on new projects for Usher, Gucci Mane, Tammy Rivera & TXS just to name a few. In 2019, he added a management division to Big Sound Musick. It's first signee, Lakeyah Danaee was signed to Atlanta based power label Quality Control Music in August of 2020. Roper continues to make his mark in the music industry & in the world with each artist he helps reach his or her full potential or student he inspires. His motto is, “A legacy is not what you leave for people, but what you leave in people. #DreamsNeverExpire!” Follow Chad Roper at: https://www.instagram.com/chadcnoteroper/ Follow Camille at: https://camillekauer.com/ #theespotwithcamille #camillekauer #chadroper #cnote #estelle #michellewilliams #rihanna #tamarbraxton #danitykane #brandy #backstreetboys --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/camillekauer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/camillekauer/support

Within this episode of Mic Check One Two Episode 12 the cast speaks on many circulating relevant topics within entertainment such the Megan & Tory Lanes scandal, Tamar Braxton being in the hospital due to a suicide attempt, "Marlo" a Quality Control Music artist was gunned down in Atlanta and murdered, The Migos and Quality Control's Legal Counsel are gearing up for a messy legal battle regarding "Legal Counsels Compensation", Jada & Will find themselves "Entangled" within August Alsina andRick Ross's new single "Entanglement" and that's just some of the news within Hip-Hop Culture this week and on the other hand within the Entertainment of Pop Culture and National Relevant News things only get messier. This week Trump and Dr. Fauci are steady going at it in front of the entire country as the two disagree on the mortality rate within the U.S.'s response to Covid-19, Kanye West embarasses himself andhis entire family while in North Charleston for his first campaign rally and so much more. Thank you all for your Love & Support during this time and make sure that you follow the show on all platforms: Instagram Twitter FaceBook Apple Radio Spotify Breaker Pocket Reader Anchor Overcast Follow us @_miccheck_one_two and the cast also: Jay O'Neal @_oneal_ Courtney Amein @courtney_amein --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/miccheckonetwo/support

CMU’s Andy Malt and Chris Cooke review key events in music and the music business from the last week, including Migos suing their former layer over claims that he “robbed” and “cheated them out of millions of dollars, and Billboard’s amazing ability to make some seemingly simple updates to its chart rules incredibly complicated. SECTION TIMES 01: Migos sue their lawyer (00:04:31) 02: Billboard updates its chart rules (00:14:36) STORIES DISCUSSED THIS WEEK • Migos accuse their longtime lawyer of betrayal and incompetence, sue for millions (https://completemusicupdate.com/article/migos-accuse-their-longtime-lawyer-of-betrayal-and-incompetence-sue-for-millions/) • Quality Control Music boss responds to Migos lawsuit (https://completemusicupdate.com/article/quality-control-music-boss-responds-to-migos-lawsuit/) • Billboard updates album bundle rules (again), and cuts off CD single chart boost ruse (https://completemusicupdate.com/article/billboard-updates-album-bundle-rules-again-and-cuts-off-cd-single-chart-boost-ruse/) ALSO MENTIONED • MMF launches Third Edition of Dissecting The Digital Dollar (https://completemusicupdate.com/article/mmf-launches-third-edition-of-dissecting-the-digital-dollar/) • Watch Chris’ short presentation from the ‘Digital Dollar’ launch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Syco9Qf2D_c&t=5s) • Read Chris’ short presentation from the ‘Digital Dollar’ launch (https://medium.com/@chrisunlimited/digital-dollar-five-years-on-ca95947c3590) • Switched On Pop – Rosie: Investigating a Crime at the Heart of the Music Industry (https://switchedonpop.com/episodes/rosie) MORE FROM CMU • Buy the new Dissecting The Digital Dollar on Amazon (https://amzn.to/38kwzlb) • Sign up to receive the CMU Daily news bulletin (https://completemusicupdate.com/signup/)

Office Hours’ Ernest Wilkins came through to talk about challenger brands in hip-hop, why they exist, our respective articles on No Limit and Quality Control Music, and what we expect for the future. Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | SoundCloud | Stitcher | YouTube | Overcast | RSS Host: Dan Runcie, @RuncieDan, trapital.co Guest: Ernest Wilkins, @ernestwilkins, officehours.substack.com Link:  How No Limit Became Hip-Hop’s Challenger Brand - Ernest Wilkins (in Trapital) How Quality Control Music Took Over Atlanta - Dan Runcie (in Office Hours) Hip-hop’s influence continues to grow. Learn how it impacts your business. Join the execs, CEOs, and moguls who read Trapital: trapital.co

Art, Chip and Sette waste no time jumping right into the recap of Super Bowl weekend starting with the game, commercials and half time show. We get into Jay-Z's recent interview with the New York Times and relationship with the NFL. We dive into Wayne's comments on not knowing who TDE or Quality Control Music are. Lakers first game after Kobe. Mase vs Diddy. Should a woman have sex with a man who takes her on vacation? We really have fun with that one. This episode has some really good topics and is very entertaining!!! www.CantKnockThePod.com

Special Guests: Moni Luv & Gemini Luv WOTD (Word Of The Day): MIMESIS the imitative representation of nature and human behavior in art and literature> Art Imitates Life> Life imitates Art Kidnapping epidemic: How all these bodies getting snatched under the radar? Why is it being underreported? Does the RACE CARD have anything to do with it? Sex trafficking & Organ Harvesting? Juice World's death, R.I.P. JuiceWorld, MIMESIS>Life imitating art, These Rappers are dying mad young. Is this part of a conspiracy or is this manifestation of lyrics "Life and Death are in the power of the tongue" Lira Galore seeking $15 Mill from Pierre "P" Thomas CEO of Quality Control Music for allegedly being physically abusive with her during her pregnancy. WTF?! Where's her protection? Who has her back? And why he still walking around so comfortable and free? Like Really: Host Eva Stush and TDS Guests: Moni & Gemini Luv share their "Like Really" >>Gemini: Ppl who say they wanna help you, but really don't>>Moni: Ppl who owe you money, but living their best life and yet to pay you back>> Eva Stush: Missouri teacher put on administrative leave for "slave trade" homework assignment Moon Phase: Waning Moon (now in Leo) Great for gratitude and banishing 3 Card Reading: Goddess Oracle Deck Eargasm: What you listenin' to? What's in your playlist? Hear What New Jams we listening to It's Lit! Dope Ass Literature. What you readin' tho?! Send Off: "SPEAK LIFE...NOT DEATH" Twitter/IG: @TALKDATSH_T FB: @TALKDATSHITPODCAST #TDS #TALKDATSHIT #TALKDATSHITPODCAST Email: talkdatshitpodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eva-stush/message

The Concert Crew welcomes recording artist, actor, entrepreneur and humanitarian Dappa to the podcast. The fellas and Dappa discuss his new Thanks For Nothin album, his childcare center, acting career, community service, the state of hip hop and much more. Also, the Concert Crew review new music from Bas, PJ Morton, Kur, Dame D.O.L.L.A., Quality Control Music and Snoop Dogg... #ConcertCrew #Podcast #Dappa #ThanksForNothin #YoungWithOptions #Philadephia #Philly #Childcare #Actor #Humanitarian #Entrepreneur #HipHop #Rap #Podcasting #PodcastLife #Bas #PJMorton #Kur #DameDOLLA #QualityControlMusic #SnoopDogg

A PLEASURE HAVING LIL BABY BACK IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, BUT THIS TIME HE'S JOINED BY QUALITY CONTROL'S COACH K AND PEE! HOW DID THESE TWO RECRUIT SOME OF THE BIGGEST TALENT IN HIP HOP INCLUDING MIGOS, LIL YACHTY AND LIL BABY? IT'S A STORY YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS RIGHT HERE IN BIG BOY'S NEIGHBORHOOD! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

August 8, 2019 -- We have your phonetaps courtesy of Mr. Luther Luffeigh! First, "Jamaican Hotel Reservation", then "Tiki Tanaka Camp Sliders" First, Luther calls to book a room for a nudist colony convention. He starts explaining how he got involved in being a nudist.  Then, Luther calls a youth center to set up a visit for Japanese baseball “legend” Titi Tanaka. The man on the phone won’t let Titi come to the kids. Quality Control Music, including Lil Baby, Pee and Coach are The BIG Interview, and the Neighborhood discusses having it your way when dating, plus Natalia with the News, Ani's #HipHop and more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Jordan Hollywood is one of the newer faces of the powerhouse Quality Control Music which houses superstar group Migos and manages Cardi B!  He sits down with me and discuses the challenges he's faced thus far in his career, being compared to Post Malone & what he's got planned for the future! Follow me @AutumnJoiLive 

What's good HipHop Heads! Here with a throwback album review. This time on Migos' "Rich N**ga Timeline". This one was voted by popular demand at the time, we were hesitant to do it but we did it anyways. Looking back at it, I don't agree with everything that I said but this was how I felt about the project at that time. With that being said, I hope you guys enjoy the video. "Rich N**ga Timeline" is the 3rd Studio Mixtape by Atlanta Rap Group Migos. It was released on November 5, 2014 by Quality Control Music & 300 Ent. It consists of 18 tracks & contains no features. This is what we have to say about it... Filmed & Edited by | Xound Visuals | Stream Migos' "Rich N**ga Timeline": Datpiff: https://www.datpiff.com/Migos-Rich-Ni... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0ty5iw... Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/ric... Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/music/a... Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/album/37757675 Video: https://youtu.be/Kj_1Zaz89ic HipHop Xertified:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopxertified/ TW: https://twitter.com/HipHopXertified Esteban Xound: Social : IG : https://www.instagram.com/esteban_xound FB : https://www.facebook.com/estebanxound TW : https://www.twitter.com/esteban_xound

The Steven "Stevo" Dingle Episode Patchwerk Recording Studios presents The IdOMUSIC Podcast... In this episode Sammy sits down with Steven "Stevo" Dingle to talk about growing up ATLANTA, putting numbers on the board, and being part of Quality Control Music.

"Ice Tray" diss track aimed at Joe Budden off the Quality Control Music compliation project Quality Control: Control the Streets Vol.1.

Pour ce numéro #15 de Maudit DJ, Radio Rectangle accueille fièrement Frédéric Platéus aka Rec(to), artiste contemporain reconnu et culte, originaire de Liège et figure historique de la scène Graffiti belge. Fred nous a conconcté ici une playlist magnifique, brassant classiques et découvertes, comme - par exemple - cette fantastique version orchestrale du I'm Bound to Pack it Up des White Stripes, magistralement réarrangée par Joby Talbot (ex-Divine Comedy) et le producteur Richard Russell (boss du fameux label briton XL Recordings) sous le nom de Aluminium.Merci Fred !Tracklist :01. Alain Goraguer : Le Bracelet | La Planète Sauvage (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Pathé, 1973)02. Aluminium : I'm Bound to Pack it Up | Aluminium (XL Recordings, 2006)03. Dusty Springfield : Son Of A Preacher Man | Dusty In Memphis (Philips, 1969)04. Group Home : Stupid MF's | A Tear For The Ghetto (Replay Records, 1999)05. Narada Michael Walden : The Dance Of Life | The Dance Of Life (Atlantic, 1979)06. Migos : YRN | Young Rich Niggas 2 (Quality Control Music, 2016)07. Althea & Donna : Uptown Top Ranking | Uptown Top Ranking (Virgin, 1978)08. Ennio Morricone : My Name Is Nobody | Il Mio Nome E' Nessuno (General Music, 1978)09. Wonderful Broken Thing : Girls Guys and Trains | Looking For Mike Lookinland (Long Live Crime Records, 2006)10. Patife Band : Teu Bem | Corredor Polonês (WEA Records,1987)11. Kool Keith : Sexual Intruder | The Personal Album (Kool Keith Enterprises, 2004)12. Sir Menelik AKA Cyclops 4000 : Terror Works | Space Cadillac Remix b/w Terror Works / Game Time (Rawkus, 1999)13. Monster Island Czars : Take Control | Escape From Monsta Island ! (Metal Face, 2003)14. The White Boys (feat. Dirt Nasty, Andre Legacy & Beardo) : What Am I Doing With My Life (Shoot to Kill Music, 2014)15. Roxy Music : Trash | Manifesto (Polydor, 1979)16. Joe Walsh : In The City | The Warriors (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (A&M Records, 1979)

Pour ce numéro #15 de Maudit DJ, Radio Rectangle accueille fièrement Frédéric Platéus aka Rec(to), artiste contemporain reconnu et culte, originaire de Liège et figure historique de la scène Graffiti belge. Fred nous a conconcté ici une playlist magnifique, brassant classiques et découvertes, comme - par exemple - cette fantastique version orchestrale du I'm Bound to Pack it Up des White Stripes, magistralement réarrangée par Joby Talbot (ex-Divine Comedy) et le producteur Richard Russell (boss du fameux label briton XL Recordings) sous le nom de Aluminium. Merci Fred ! Tracklist : 01. Alain Goraguer : Le Bracelet | La Planète Sauvage (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Pathé, 1973) 02. Aluminium : I'm Bound to Pack it Up | Aluminium (XL Recordings, 2006) 03. Dusty Springfield : Son Of A Preacher Man | Dusty In Memphis (Philips, 1969) 04. Group Home : Stupid MF's | A Tear For The Ghetto (Replay Records, 1999) 05. Narada Michael Walden : The Dance Of Life | The Dance Of Life (Atlantic, 1979) 06. Migos : YRN | Young Rich Niggas 2 (Quality Control Music, 2016) 07. Althea & Donna : Uptown Top Ranking | Uptown Top Ranking (Virgin, 1978) 08. Ennio Morricone : My Name Is Nobody | Il Mio Nome E' Nessuno (General Music, 1978) 09. Wonderful Broken Thing : Girls Guys and Trains | Looking For Mike Lookinland (Long Live Crime Records, 2006) 10. Patife Band : Teu Bem | Corredor Polonês (WEA Records,1987) 11. Kool Keith : Sexual Intruder | The Personal Album (Kool Keith Enterprises, 2004) 12. Sir Menelik AKA Cyclops 4000 : Terror Works | Space Cadillac Remix b/w Terror Works / Game Time (Rawkus, 1999) 13. Monster Island Czars : Take Control | Escape From Monsta Island ! (Metal Face, 2003) 14. The White Boys (feat. Dirt Nasty, Andre Legacy & Beardo) : What Am I Doing With My Life (Shoot to Kill Music, 2014) 15. Roxy Music : Trash | Manifesto (Polydor, 1979) 16. Joe Walsh : In The City | The Warriors (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (A&M Records, 1979)

Music video by Offset performing Truck Loads. (C) 2017 Quality Control Music, Capitol Records and Motown Records

Depuis au moins 2 ans, l’actualité de Migos ne nous intéressait plus vraiment. Et voilà qu’en 2017, Quavo, Takeoff et Offset, ceux qui travaillent en famille, reviennent avec leur album Culture et livrent certainement le meilleur projet de leur carrière. Les trois personnalités sont maintenant complémentaires, on retrouve un équilibre entre rythmique, mélodie, et attitude sagement distillé sur 13 titres.Animé par Mehdi Maizi avec Raphaël Da Cruz et Aurélien Chapuis et Nicolas Pellion[EMISSION RÉALISÉE EN PARTENARIAT AVEC NOISE LA VILLE]RÉFÉRENCES CITÉES DANS L’ÉMISSIONBad and Boujee (Migos ft. Lil Uzi Vert, Culture, Quality Control Music, 2017), 56 Nights (Future, A1 Recordings Freebands, 2015), DS2 (Future, Epic Records, 2015), Deadz (Migos ft. 2 Chainz, Culture, Quality Control Music, 2017), Young Jeezy, Bando (Migos, Y.R.N., Quality Control Music, 2013), Beyoncé, Lil Uzi Vert, Drake, Travis Scott, Young Thug, Big Sean, Versace (Migos, Y.R.N., Quality Control Music, 2013), Hannah Montana (Migos, Y.R.N., Quality Control Music, 2013), Jay Z, DJ Khaled, Rae Sremmurd, T-Shirt (Migos, Culture, Quality Control Music, 2017), Both (Gucci Mane ft. Drake, The Return of East Atlanta Santa, Atlantic Records, 2016), Chris Brown, Usher, J.Cole, 21 Savage, Zaytoven, Big on Big (Migos, Culture, Quality Control Music, 2017), Chicken Talk (Gucci Mane, Definition of Wop, Familial Territory, 2015), Black Beatles (Rae Sremmurd ft. Gucci Mane, SremmLife 2, Interscope Records, 2016), Travis Porter, 300 Entertainment, Lyor Cohen, Def Jam Recordings, Look At My Dab (Migos, Back To The Bando, Quality Control Music, 2015), Fetty Wap, PNLCOUPS DE COEUR ET RECOMMANDATIONSAurélien Chapuis : un remix de Bad Boujee par Monte Booker, Rain drop Drop top, disponible sur son Soundcloud. Et l’album Portrait in Two de Chris McClenney, géni instrumentiste aux influences variées.Nicolas Pellion : la mixtape Two Zero One Seven de Chief Keef, le père de tous les jeunes rappeurs d’aujourd’hui.Raphaël Da Cruz : la rappeuse Versailles The Everything, originaire de Floride qui alterne entre chant soyeux et flow épileptique. Son dernier E.P Two:AyEm date de juin 2016. Elle avait notamment collaboré avec le producteur français Dtweezer il y a quelques années.CRÉDITSEnregistré le 26 janvier 2017 à l’Ourcq Blanc. Production : Binge Audio. Direction de production : Joël Ronez. Chargé de production et d’édition : Elsa Neves. Direction générale : Gabrielle Boeri-Charles. Moyens techniques : Binge Audio / L’antenne Paris. Réalisation : Sébastien Salis. Générique : extrait de "Tyra Banks" de Nodey (Atrahasis EP) par Nodey. NoFun est une production du réseau Binge Audio www.binge.audioPOUR ASSISTER AUX ENREGISTREMENTSPour assister à notre prochain enregistrement en public à L'antenne Paris, rendez-vous sur notre page bingeaudio.eventbrite.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staylo gang was at full strength for episode 9 of SZN 2. The usual suspects Els and Don Shawn were joined by special guest Quality Control signee Jayaire Woods. We got into the story of Jayaire signing his deal, going on tour with labelmate Lil Yachty, the realness of southern hospitality, where he would say he found his own sound, and also favorite place to get chicken amongst other things. The episode was a instant fav amongst the StayLo Gang and we hope yall enjoy it too. S/o Quality Control Music for having Jayaire stop thru. Thank you. StayLo.