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Send us a textWe celebrate the legacy of So So Def Recordings, the influential label founded by Jermaine Dupri that shaped hip-hop and R&B through the 90s and 2000s. They dive deep into their personal connections with the music while ranking the label's most iconic songs, albums, and artists.• Top SoSoDef songs including Escape's "Who Can I Run To," Jagged Edge's "Where The Party At," and Anthony Hamilton's "Charlene"• Debate over what technically counts as SoSoDef music versus Jermaine Dupri productions• Recognition of Bow Wow's massive impact on the label's success and commercial reach• Appreciation for Da Brat as a pioneering female rapper essential to So So Def's identity• Discussion of overlooked classics like Bone Crusher's "Never Scared" and Ghost Town DJs' "My Boo"• Acknowledgment of JD's production genius extending beyond his label to artists like Mariah Carey and UsherCheck out our other podcasts in the Mixed Vibes Media family including From My Perspective dropping every Friday for your sports needs!Youtube to https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPIs6Ko7BCc9l5jlE5AbAUqZ0gAOhmuq- https://mixed-vibez-drip.printify.me/

Jan Dan is a stage name that was derived from the first part of his given name, Najee spelled backward, and the first letters of his last name, Daniels. Jan Dan's mom, Fundisha, is a singer and songwriter. She landed a record deal with Jermaine Dupri's company, So So Def, and moved Jan Dan and his siblings to Atlanta when he was just 10 years old. Besides his mom, his uncle, LaShawn, was a Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer and one of Jan Dan's biggest inspirations. Unfortunately, LaShawn died in a tragic car accident in 2019, which left Jan devastated. Although music was something he loved, Jan Dan wasn't ready to pursue music full-time after high school. He went the safer route and enrolled in culinary school. Over the years he became more confident in his musical abilities and pushed fear aside. Remembering what his uncle told him before he passed, Jan Dan shifted his focus to music to build upon his family's legacy. He has been writing, recording and producing, sometimes even writing with his wife, Nicole. They are expecting their first child soon, and Jan Dan feels this is the best time as any to go full force into his passion.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Jan Dan is a stage name that was derived from the first part of his given name, Najee spelled backward, and the first letters of his last name, Daniels. Jan Dan's mom, Fundisha, is a singer and songwriter. She landed a record deal with Jermaine Dupri's company, So So Def, and moved Jan Dan and his siblings to Atlanta when he was just 10 years old. Besides his mom, his uncle, LaShawn, was a Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer and one of Jan Dan's biggest inspirations. Unfortunately, LaShawn died in a tragic car accident in 2019, which left Jan devastated. Although music was something he loved, Jan Dan wasn't ready to pursue music full-time after high school. He went the safer route and enrolled in culinary school. Over the years he became more confident in his musical abilities and pushed fear aside. Remembering what his uncle told him before he passed, Jan Dan shifted his focus to music to build upon his family's legacy. He has been writing, recording and producing, sometimes even writing with his wife, Nicole. They are expecting their first child soon, and Jan Dan feels this is the best time as any to go full force into his passion.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

"From Beats to Business: Jeremy Hasselwood's Rise from Rap Star to Digital Marketing Mogul" on The CJ Moneyway Show is an inspiring episode that explores the multifaceted career of Jeremy Hasselwood. From his early days as a rap star to becoming a two-time best-selling author and a leading figure in digital marketing, Jeremy shares his incredible journey of reinvention and success. Listeners will gain valuable insights into his transition from music to marketing, the challenges he overcame, and the strategies that led to his remarkable achievements. Tune in to hear Jeremy's story of creativity, resilience, and business acumen. #podmatch, ##JeremyHasselwood #DigitalMarketing #Entrepreneurship, #SuccessStory, #BeatsToBusiness, #CJMoneyway, #CJMoneywayshow, #podcast, #podcaster, #newepisode, #youtube, #ATL, #rappers, #rapmusic, #outkast, #SoSoDef, #books, #author #bestseller https://s3.amazonaws.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/sites/15064/themes/2361879/downloads/fe2d62-4066-f43a-44bb-084c0d4de10_Finding_Your_Edge_Jeremy_Haselwood_Chapter_1.pdf?https://www.joinpodmatch.com/cjmoneyway3206https://www.thecjmoneywayshow.com/https://amzn.to/3WnTTYxhttps://www.podmatch.com/member/1711098680446915345315030https://myw.tf/3qu8kzduhttps://www.myworld.com/joinforfree?redirect_uri=https%3a%2f%2flink.myworld.com%2fdynamic%2fKi4BZ1HAJ6k1WfpKASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-c-j-moneyway-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We made it to 100 Episodes! Thanks to everyone that has supported the show over the past 2 years. Maestro Harrell has had an amazing career. Origionally from Chicago he was featured in the famoue Be Like Mike Gatorade commercial as a child. Maestro is jack of all trades and was even signed to So So Def during the Bow Wow years, and then he was on what is considered of the greatest shows of all time The Wire. Maestro has done and seen so much, and still remains very down to earth. This is another fun one.follow the discussion on discord get exclusive videos and content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode of Community Spotlight, brought to you by The Bro Code Platform, we are honored to have the legendary DJ NABS as our guest. Dive deep into the rich legacy of Hip Hop with a pioneer who has witnessed and shaped its evolution. DJ NABS is a renowned DJ, producer, and Hip Hop icon whose career spans several decades. Rising to fame in the early days of Atlanta's 97.5 radio station, he quickly became a household name in the Hip Hop community. DJ NABS's talents caught the attention of Jermaine Dupri, leading him to join the iconic So So Def Records. His remarkable skills earned him the opportunity to tour with the legendary Michael Jackson, further cementing his status as a Hip Hop trailblazer. Episode Highlights: The Legacy of Hip Hop: DJ NABS shares his insights on the enduring impact of Hip Hop culture and its evolution over the years. Early Days of 97.5: A nostalgic look back at the beginnings of Atlanta's 97.5 radio station and its role in shaping the Hip Hop scene. So So Def Records: Discover DJ NABS's journey with So So Def, working alongside Jermaine Dupri and other notable artists. Touring with Michael Jackson: Hear firsthand accounts of DJ NABS's unforgettable experiences touring with the King of Pop. New Music and Projects: Get the scoop on DJ NABS's latest music releases, upcoming documentary, and exciting tour plans. Join us for an engaging and inspiring conversation with DJ NABS, a true Hip Hop legend. Don't miss out—make sure to like, share, and comment. Follow us on YouTube and Spotify for more incredible content. We All We Got! We indeed make ANY room BETTER! Bro Code Media Team - We Provide the Following Services:

In our Season 6 finale, B. Cox is joined by Mac from MacTasticTV to review Chicago lady emcee Da Brat's debut album Funkdafied as it turns 30. Hailing from the west side of "The Chi", Da Brat got her chance at a deal when she won a Chicago rap contest and met the teen group Kriss Kross, who were signed to Jermaine Dupri's So So Def record label based in Atlanta. At the urging of the group, Dupri listened to her music and signed her to a deal.The debut album, produced entirely by Dupri, is packed with funk based beats driven by heavy bass lines and punctuated by Da Brat's sharp witted rhymes and barbs on record. The short album was carried by two popular radio singles: The title track "Funkdafied" featuring Dupri and "Give It To You".The public took to Da Brat and what she had to offer. The album went platinum making her the first solo female emcee to achieve that feat, setting the stage for the rest of the decade and other female counterparts who would follow in her footsteps. It is also the first major rap album from a rap artist from Chicago that broke into mainstream success.Follow MacTasticTV on YoutubeFollow MacTasticTV on IGMacTasticTV LinkTreeVisit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Onlinewww.vaultclassicpod.comBuy Exclusive The Vault Podcast Merchandise!www.vaultclassicpod.com/storeSupport The Vault Classic Music Reviews on Buy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/vaultclassicpodBuild Your Own Amazing Podcast Website In Less Than 5 Minutes!https://www.podpage.com/?via=ivecre8Show NotesMedium: Revisiting Da Brat's Groundbreaking 'Funkdafied'https://medium.com/micro-chop/revisiting-da-brats-groundbreaking-funkdafied-3d618b603dcbAlbumism: Celebrating 30 Years of Da Brat's Debut Album 'Funkdafied'https://albumism.com/anniversaries/da-brat-funkdafiedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vault-classic-music-reviews-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're kicking off our SXSW 2024 coverage with a serious bang! Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told (streaming now on Hulu) is a documentary about the epic Atlanta street party (aka the "Black Woodstock") that took place in the 80s and 90s, and put Atlanta on the map as the epicenter of Black culture.This interview has a virtual lineup of heavy hitters, including EP/participant/hip-hop legend Jermaine Dupri, EP/participant/rapper/King of Freak Uncle Luke, EP/director P Frank Williams, and  Showrunner Geraldine Porras. We discuss the cultural significance of Freaknik, the party's original student organizers who never expected what it would turn into, revisiting classic hip-hop hits from the 90s, and what the next generation of hip-hop artists can learn from Freaknik's legacy.Follow Geraldine Porras on IGFollow P Frank Williams on IGFollow Jermaine Dupri on IGFollow Uncle Luke on IGSupport the showThanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have reached 10 years, recorded 700+ episodes, and won Best of the Bay Best Podcast in 2022 and 2023 without your help! -- Be well, stay safe, Black Lives Matter, AAPI Lives Matter, and abortion is normal. -- Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage! Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram & Facebook Listen every Tuesday at 9 - 10 am on BFF.FM

This week, we are talking about Lil Jon. There is much more than meets the eye or ear to Lil Jon. If you know Lil Jons' public personality, you know it's loud and in your face, and WHAT?! HUH?!? OKAY!!! Lil Jon brought the hip hop world Crunk. Lil Jon brought so much energy to hip hop, but before he was an artist, he was a DJ, then Jermaine Dupri created So So Def and Lil Jon became the VP of A&R. I haven't even hit the tip of the iceberg that is Lil Jon. Check out this episode. Thank you and have a great day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drew-curry/support

On this week's episode of The R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J Valentine sit down with legendary Bryan-Michael Cox. The episode starts off discussing Bryan's early days growing up in Houston and being surrounded by music from a young age.  Bryan got his start playing piano at church, inspired by his friend Raymond Angry's incredible talent. He began making beats on a Yamaha keyboard in his teens. After connecting with producer Greg Curtis, Bryan started working with artists like Destiny's Child on early demos. His career soon took off working with Jermaine Dupri and So So Def artists like Jagged Edge. They discuss Bryan's process and influences at the time as well as working with Usher on Confessions. Bryan shares stories behind big hits like Burn, Confessions Pt 2, Let's Get Married and more. The episode is a masterclass from one of the greatest songwriters and producers in R&B history. Bryan offers invaluable lessons about artistry, collaborations, longevity and what it takes to make classics. His catalog is untouched and this conversation highlights his genius. Enjoy Bryan-Michael Cox on The R&B Money Podcast   Extended Episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RnBMoneyPodcast Follow The Podcast: Tank: @therealtank   J Valentine: @JValentine Podcast: @RnbMoneyPodcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello world, in this episode the kings discuss Drakes newley released album "For All The Dawgs" and give their review on the album. Also they discuss the Bet HipHop Awards that took place just a week ago. Also the kings share there thoughts on a possible Versus between BadBoy and SoSoDef. Then they dive in to the current state of Philadelphia following the recent headlines of the city. Until next time family hope you enjoy and share the podcast and episode.

Finishing off Hispanic Heritage Month we have the ultra talented Mario Nolasco as our special guest. He is the founder & visionary behind Interval Films. This young man is also a musician & much more. His resilience is of much inspiration, a story that you must hear.  Plus we think it may be time to cancel Jada Pinkett (sometimes Smith lol). This lady seems to be going above and beyond in trying to embarrass Will Smith even further. We'll give you our thoughts! Zach Efron is back, looking like a live action He-Man in his latest movie "Ironclaw". This movie looks great! We'll break down the trailer. Also the BET Awards just went down & So So Def led by Jermaine Dupri stole the show! Plus That Mexican OT is leading the pack of Texas Mexican rappers making his BET Cypher debut...He was definitely the highlight in this year's Cypher! All of that plus more! Time to sip some tea with Joey and Marie!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember the white tee era? you had to be there!!! SoSo Def and JD didn't miss.

It is Hump Day on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast. On this episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast the crew will be talking about Swizz Beats and Timbaland being recipients of the Rock the Bells Cultural Awards at the BET Hip-hop Awards. The award show will be aired on October 10th. The RSMS Crew's very own Da Brat was on stage for the BET Hip-Hop Awards repping So So Def. Anthony Mackie, who is best known from the Marvel Universe, refused to take a picture with a young fan in New Orleans. The grandmother went over to Mackie to ask if her grandson could get a picture and he said no again. People were upset with Mackie not taking the picture with the boy. There has been a mass shooting at Morgan State University, in Baltimore, MD. It is Homecoming week at Morgan State and the shooter is still at large. Also, R&B singer Muni Long joins The RSMS Crew to talk about her new music and more. All of that and much more funny on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Seales dives into a variatey of topics and current events today from a Federal Appeals court decision blocking a venture capital fund from awarding funding to Black women-led businesses to President Biden signing the Stopgap Bill to prevent a government shutdown. The episode also features the release of a new music video by Andre 3000 and Big Boi, offering a nostalgic look back at hip-hop's evolution and celebrates the 30th anniversary of So So Def which is being honored during the 2023 BET Hip hop Awards. Furthermore, talks resume between striking actors and studio representatives after a two-and-a-half-month strike by the SAG-AFTRA union. The passing of Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein is also noted, acknowledging her remarkable three-decade tenure on Capitol Hill. Throughout the episode, Amanda Seales engages with listeners through phone calls, celebrates birthdays like Sting's, and explores language by highlighting the addition of 690 new words to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. FOLLOW ALONG AS WE COVER:     (05:24) - A Federal Appeals court blocked a venture capital fund from moving forward with a program that awards funding to businesses run by Black women. (11:01) - A man has been indicted for the murder of Tupac Shakur. (16:14) - 60 Second Headlines: President Biden signed the Stopgap Bill into law to avert a government shutdown passed by Congress just hours ahead of the deadline when funding for federal agencies was set to run out. Federal student loan borrowers will be required to pay their monthly student loan bills starting this month. This year's “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2023 will honor the 30th anniversary of iconic record label So So Def with star-studded performances from Jermaine Dupri, as well as Bone Crusher, Bow Wow, Da Brat, Dem Franchize Boyz, Ludacris, and more. Talks are set to resume today between striking actors and studio representatives, two-and-a-half months after the SAG-AFTRA union went on strike. Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein, whose three decades on Capitol Hill made her the longest-serving female senator in history, has died at age 90. (18:58) - We'll go to the phone lines… 1855 Amanda 8 (22:01) - Happy Birthday Sting! (25:44) - Merriam-Webster Dictionary has added 690 new words. (29:54) - SIMONE BILES DOES IT AGAIN! #WorldGymnastics (34:51) - The Big Up Let Down… Big Up To the Writers. The sign on the door let us down… #AlarmGate (40:06) - We're taking your phone calls… 1 855 Amanda 8 (41:27) - It was on this day in 1950, that the comic strip, “Peanuts” by Charles Schulz was first published. It featured Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the gang… and he was paid $90 for his first month of Peanuts Comic Strips. (44:48) - According to the Ohio Attorney General's Office's missing children website, a total of 1,072 children have been reported missing so far in 2023 from the Cleveland-Akron area. (49:35) - Andre 3000 & Big Boi, released a new music video for their song, "SpottieOttieDopaliscious" this past Friday. #HotBarz (55:05) - Amanda reminisces about Hip Hop back in the day… Plus, Small Doses… Side Effects of Nice Guys. (1:00:40) - We're always taking your phone calls… 1 855 Amanda 8 (1:02:04) - Word of the day… Grok (1:07:50) - Politicians Say the Smartest Things… Rep. Jasmine Crockett (1:11:52) - Thanks for listening to the Amanda Seales Show!   FOLLOW THE SHOW ON ALL SOCIALS: @Sealessaidit @Amandaseales @Jeremiahlikethebible If You Have A Comment Leave Amanda A Message At 1 855-Amanda-8 That's 1-855-262-6328See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Future Robots...ttys Timestaps Bad Boy vs So So Def!? (00:48)...Growth (Origins of the Podcast)!? (05:00)...Social Media Boldness!? (08:28)...Quick Hittas!? (13:31)...School Daze!? (21:38)...Younger Generations (Are We Doomed)!? (39:10)...Lab Grown Meat!? (51:10)...Slow Burn (Clearance Thomas)!? (57:05)...Sell Out (What Would It Take)!? (59:40)......Affirmative Action Dismantled!? (01:14:45)......KeKe Palmer Energy (Usher)!? (01:19:25)... Jonah Hill Message!? (01:31:12)...Ja Morant Suspension!? (01:42:40)...What Can Men Do To Protect Women!? (01:50:35)...The Systems!? (Stop Feeding) (02:00:00)...Killer Mike Album Review!? [Politics] (02:25:25)...Grifters!? (Men Stand Up) (02:31:00)...Nice vs Respect!? (02:43:10)...just an interpretation of the situation. The answers to these & more on Season II of The Session: 2 G's & a Pod w/ a side of K:SO. Episode 40: Full Circle by: @JevileMartinez & @Mic_Se7en & @ijs_kd @WendyAntoine5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dear-future-robots/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dear-future-robots/support

New single releases from Earl Sweatshirt and Freddie Gibbs will be highlighted in ‘Bar Time'. Giving ‘Flowers' to So So Def's CEO Jermaine Dupri. Waka Flocka collaborates with NBA's Atlanta Hawks, and Megan Thee Stallion partners up with Cash App. During ‘Compare & Contrast', we headline 2 rap artists from Atlanta. Stay tuned for ‘Returning To The Capsule'.

Jermaine Dupri is the reason for so much good music coming out of the south from the early 90's and beyond. I felt the need to celebrate some of the classic records he created with the plethora amount of artists who he help shape. This mix is how I give Jermaine Dupri his flowers for his influence on Hip Hop & R&B music.So So Def ... "Y'all Know What This is"Presented by: DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ 

Amanda Seales discusses various topics on her show podcast including the soaring funds of ex-marine Daniel Penny, who was charged over Jordan Neely's death.  ALSO, Jermaine Dupri's explanation of why Latto wasn't successful under So So Def.  ALSO, THE SHOW FOLLOWED UP ON the recent development of criminal charges being dropped on Colorado ranchers. Florida is also currently investigating a teacher for showing Disney in class, and Sherri Sheppard reflects on her painful years at The View.  LISTEN LAUGH AND LEARN WITH THE AMANDA SEALES (02:22) BLACKURATE NEWS: Ex-Marine Daniel Penny, Funds Soar To $2m In A Day After Ex-Marine Was Charged Over Jordan Neely's Death (06:59) Jermaine Dupri Talks About The Success Of Latto And Whether Vulgar Lyrics Played A Part (12:03) Amanda In The Comments (16:13) 60 Sec Headlines (17:57) BLACKURATE NEWS: Update On The Criminal Charges Against Black Colorado Ranchers  (24:20) Anita Baker Beefing With Babyface (28:57) :20 THE BIG UP/LET DOWN (33:27) BLACKURATE NEWS: Florida Is Investigating A Teacher For Showing A Disney Cartoon Movie In Class (43:41) Sherri Shepherd Reflects On Very Painful Years Co-Hosting The View (48:53) Group Chat: No Two Children Are Raised The Same (54:16) How Black Do You Feel? (58:38) Politicians Say The Darndest Things FOLLOW THE SHOW ON ALL SOCIALS: @sealessaidit @amandaseales @djnailz If you have a comment leave Amanda a message at 1 855-AMANDA-8 that's 1-855-262-6328See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 185 - Heavy LiftingFirst lookout for #OFFTHEDOME . Who do you think did “Heavy Lifting” on a song? Your favorite 3 songs (Non Rap)?Topics Discussed-Jonathan Majors Fallout-Marques Houston Stands on Decision-Justin Timberlake new album?-Usher wants to perform @ Super Bowl-So So Def Anniversary Festival-Fantastic Four Casting-Anthony Mackie calls Marvel RacistOS Song of The WeekJohnnie's Pick - Armani White x Denzel Curry - CoatedRalph's Pick - Rick Ross Feat. The Lox x Fat Joe - The GamePlease Enjoy on All Major Platforms and OverSatThePod.Com. Please Comment, Rate , and Subscribe.

Episode 185 - Heavy LiftingFirst lookout for #OFFTHEDOME . Who do you think did “Heavy Lifting” on a song? Your favorite 3 songs (Non Rap)?Topics Discussed-Jonathan Majors Fallout-Marques Houston Stands on Decision-Justin Timberlake new album?-Usher wants to perform @ Super Bowl-So So Def Anniversary Festival-Fantastic Four Casting-Anthony Mackie calls Marvel RacistOS Song of The WeekJohnnie's Pick - Armani White x Denzel Curry - CoatedRalph's Pick - Rick Ross Feat. The Lox x Fat Joe - The GamePlease Enjoy on All Major Platforms and OverSatThePod.Com. Please Comment, Rate , and Subscribe.

Pour ce troisième épisode de la saison R&B, on a décidé de parler de Jermaine Dupri, l'un des plus gros plus producteurs et compositeurs R&B, qui lui aussi, a énormément contribué à populariser le R&B. Connu dans un premier temps pour avoir produit le duo Kriss Kross, Jermaine Dupri a toujours eu un penchant pour le R&B. D'abord, en produisant le groupe Xscape au sein de son label So So Def et Jagged Edge et par la suite, contribuant aux carrières de Usher, Mariah Carey, Monica et bien d'autres. Marc et Denzel Macintosh nous présentent de manière passionnelle comment Jermaine Dupri a marqué la musique à sa manière.  Hosts : Marc & Denzel Macintosh Monteur : Emmanuel Sabathé Prod by Denzel Macintosh Production : Playose.com         Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy On this week's episode of We Sound Crazy, we speak with the LaTocha Scott from the legendary R&B group, Xscape! Journey with us as we travel down memory lane as LaTocha shares on everything from the beginning of Xscape, singing to So So Def and working with Jermaine Dupri and Mariah Carey to meeting the iconic Whitney Houston. LaTocha haves fun with the co-host, Phillionaire, Tamone, Claude, and Chuck, and shares the importance of cleansing her palate as she introduces the world to her new spiritual album, 'The Invitation: A Conversation with God'. Of course we had to clear the air on the reality TV star's experiences on R&B Divas as well as the new BRAVO show, Queens of R&B. This is definitely one that you don't want to miss out on.  Special thanks to our We Sound Crazy team! Videography: Travis Flynn, Joey Woodruff Video Editing: Travis Flynn Producer: Michael "Roux" Johnson Assistant: Brittany Guydon Intern: Montez Freeman Grooming for Phillionaire & Tamone Bacon: Delvin "Redd The Barber" Washington Special thanks to Made Girl & Motown Gospel. Thank you to all of our listeners, as well as our sponsors, The National Museum of African American Music and Visit Music City. Subscribe to We Sound Crazy on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere you get your favorite podcast.  Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok! Follow We Sound Crazy on Social Media: ~ Facebook: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscfacebook ~ Instagram: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscinstagram ~ Twitter: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wsctwitter ~ TikTok: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wsctiktok ~ Email: https://ffm.link/wsc-signup Subscribe to We Sound Crazy on YouTube: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscyoutube-subscribe Visit the official We Sound Crazy website: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/officialwebsite #WeSoundCrazy #LaTocha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ne-Yo's divorce is final and you won't believe how much money he's dishin' out to his ex! Plus, Jeffree Star dating an NFL player has the wives mad, and Pete Davidson and Jermaine Dupri's new hairstyles are So So Def. Tune in to today's Dish Nation as we welcome our girl Tamar Braxton Her as an official host! 

Jermaine Dupri and Curren$y are a match made in hip-hop heaven. Two years ago, the duo connected after Spitta paid homage to the So So Def founder on his album, Collection Agency. Now the pair are releasing their debut EP, For Motivational Use Only Vol. 1. In their inaugural interview, the twosome speak on their highly anticipated project, relationship, legacies, and much more! It's the SoSo Jets, fools! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soooo listen…we was supposed to talk about the fake battle between So So Def and Bad Boy but you all should know how things go by now

Krys has a water, Doyin has a Bridal. This week, we. discuss 2Chainz new gig as creative director, the So So Def & Bad Boy versus and Joe Biden's federal pardon of simple marijuana possession. For our someone/something, we settle the debate on outside clothes and the bed. And for our Pour Life Decision, we share ways to love your vagina the way it is. Pour up and tune in Episode Notes: Love Your Vagina - https://www.xonecole.com/10-things-your-vagina-wishes-you-would-do-more-often/?rebelltitem=10#rebelltitem10 Drink recipe - https://www.cocktailbuilder.com/recipe/carolina-vagina Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com | hello@pourlifedecision.com Credits: open: @lovesexandla close: Let's Get Married - Jagged Edge ft Run other music/audio in episode: Single Ladies - Beyonce @Plies Rump Shaker - Wreckx-n-Effect

On this episode A great time to be a Philly sports fan Meg gets harassed at TwitchCon https://twitter.com/domislivenews/status/1579295817189318656?s=20&t=KV4yqbnFITkGpnRc_LYmJQ The enigma that is Jack Harlow Sorry Bros…RomComs don't always work The She Hulk finale SoSoDef vs Bad Boy? Follow and engage with us on social media Facebook: http://facebook.com/Whatever-Whatever-100483835182809 Instagram: http://instagram.com/whatever.whatevercjm?igshid=tniqrddz738fv Support the show by clicking the links below --- 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/cjmwhateverwhatever/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cjmwhateverwhatever/support

On this episode, Mike is joined by music aficionado, father and friend to the show, Devin (@tallgqman)! This episode wasn't short of laughs so we hope you enjoy it! Topics include: Bad Boy vs. So So Def, Ron Isley, personal preferences, craziest thing you've done for love and more! For additional content from this episode, be sure to tap into the Patreon at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit and follow the Instagram at @thepodcastforyou.

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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Its October which means the family had to go out and try another new Pumpkin Patch/Corn Maze!  This year we went out to Utah County to thee Wilkerson Farm!  We see Kanye taking another interesting path so we had to touch on that and guess what, a new Verzuz is coming soon!  SoSo Def vs Bad Boy Records!Are You Dumb:- A California man sues 'Texas Pete' Hot sauce for not being a Texas made product lol.  - Jordan Poole getting punched by Draymond Green.  - Blueface is your next reality star? - Baby crowd surfs to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in Mexico lol.Down In Front:- The Chi Season 5- Top Gun Maverick - The Mean One- The Super Mario Bros

Its October which means the family had to go out and try another new Pumpkin Patch/Corn Maze!  This year we went out to Utah County to thee Wilkerson Farm!  We see Kanye taking another interesting path so we had to touch on that and guess what, a new Verzuz is coming soon!  SoSo Def vs Bad Boy Records!Are You Dumb:- A California man sues 'Texas Pete' Hot sauce for not being a Texas made product lol.  - Jordan Poole getting punched by Draymond Green.  - Blueface is your next reality star? - Baby crowd surfs to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in Mexico lol.Down In Front:- The Chi Season 5- Top Gun Maverick - The Mean One- The Super Mario Bros

Hosts Ashia Skye and Ayeeedubb recap happened with Ray J scaring people on social media with some of his concerning posts and Wack 100 doesnt make it any better. Other topics include Blueface and Chrisean are getting their own reality tv show on the Zeus network and Jermaine Dupri confirms that So So Def and Bad Boy Records are the next VERUZ battle, but does Swizz and Timb know that? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we will be discussing Jagged Edge's debut album A Jagged Era. 

Armond & Doc are facing off this week in a #VerzuzWhatIf that pits Jermaine Dupri vs. the Trackmasters.  This free preview covers the first half of the battle, but to hear the full episode plus a JID track-by-track review and more, subscribe today at Patreon.com/crspodcast.

The fellas are back! Dizzle continues to kill it on the real estate market, Kev recaps his wedding anniversary a get-a-way, and Killa recaps his trip to Tampa! NBA Talk: LeBron signs a two-year $97 million extension with the Lakers, Redeem Team documentary dropping October 7th, more Pro AM games shenanigans, and Draymond Green had blunt rollers at his wedding! Quick Hitters: Swizz & Timbaland suing Triller over Veruz, Bad Boy set to battle So So Def, Diddy claims R&B is dead, Deshaun Watson's suspension, Raising Kanan recap, and Russia paying women to have children! Stay connected with the fellas @Dj_Killa_Kev & @1KevNash & @GrandpaDizzle on Twitter & IG!

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Music Is A Team Sport Feat. Dat Boi Jizzal & Young SauceIn this episode Durell is joined by two indie hip-hop artists Dat Boi Jizzal and Young Sauce. Durell begins the episode talking with Dat Boi Jizzal and Young Sauce, asking them about their earliest memories of music. Dat Boi Jizzal shares that his earliest memories of music was him listening to Flavor Flav and Public Enemy. Young Sauce shares that his earliest memories of music was his mom buying him a LL Cool J album. He shares that he loved that his mom bought him his first rap album because most mothers don't buy their kids rap music to begin with. Durell asks Dat Boi Jizzal what it was like to grow up on the westside of Atlanta. He shares that it was a pretty rough neighborhood and there was a lot of violence and he was glad that he was able to survive and have the opportunity to pursue music. Durell asks Young Sauce what it was like growing up in the Midwest. Young Sauce shared that music is what really saved him from staying out of trouble. Durell shares that music is so powerful and it really makes a difference in helping people through growing up through tough times. Durell shares that he didn't grow up in the streets or was disenfranchised but he did learn about what that was like through some of his childhood friends who came up through that. Young Sauce asks Durell about what it was like growing up in Orlando as an African American because he had heard stories about them being mistreated. Durell shares that he didn't see a lot of mistreatment because it really depended on the part of Orlando that you came up through. He shares that he grew up in a very middle class neighborhood.Durell and Dat Boi Jizzal talk about him being a part of a legendary hip-hop group called Dem Franchize Boyz. Durell asks how they all met and Jizzal shares that they all went to the same high school. He shares that when they all met he was the only one doing music at the time. Jizzal shared that they formed the group after they started recording in a home studio. After they formed the group they started getting some of their records playing in the city and that led to them recording and releasing their hit record “In My White Tee”. Durell asks Jizzal what it was like to be signed to a major record label. Jizzal shares that being signed to a major label was great, and they were signed to several labels throughout their run as a group. Jizzal shares that the exposure was great because of the access to people and resources. He shares that when the group signed with So So Def and Jermaine, it changed his life because he refers to Jermaine as a Berry Gordy type of guy. Durell and Jizzal talk about him starting his company Gutta Entertainment and that he was able to sell 10,000 units as an independent artist. He shares that at that time he was still doing some big tours such as “The Scream Tour” with artists like Bow Wow. He shares that during that time he also had several artists that he was helping develop including Young Sauce. Durell shares that at that time there was so much to be said for being able to push units hand to hand. Durell shares that when indie artists build and establish their brand they are then able to convert interested fans into supporters. Durell and Jizzal talk about the power of being able to be a global artist. He shares that one of the great things about being global is the opportunities that he still gets to be able to go and get money overseas. He shares that he doesn't take that for granted because there are artists that have had success in the past overseas but aren't able to still go back and touch all of the people that still love and appreciate them across the pond. Durell and Young Sauce talk about the work that he has been putting in as an independent artist. He dropped a mixtape called “Back To Basics”. He shared that he was named one of the Fall 2021“Artists To Watch” in ``XXL Magazine. Durell talks with Jizzal and Young Sauce about their collaboration called “Talk Yo Shit”. Durell shares that he loves that they have come together to work as a team.Durell ends the episode talking with Jizzal about his cooking show called “Lean In The Pot Wit It”: Jizzal's Ghetto Gourmet. Young Sauce talks about their collaboration project called “Talk My Shit” and they are going to begin working on their next project called “The Blues Brothers”. Jizzal is also working on his book called “Ain't Nothing Wrong With The Truth. Jizzal also talks about the power of teamwork. For more information on Dat Boi Jizzal & Young Sauce please visit their Instagram Profiles below:Dat Boy Jizzal- IG: @datboijizzalYoung Sauce- IG: @youngsauce_dagodGot What U Need NetworkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gwun.network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GWUNNetwork Website: https://gwunnetwork.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeA-JJasR0-64nBb1efDJ1Q/featured

Scooter Braun is the music-business mind behind the world's biggest music stars like Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and Demi Lovato. Now he's opening up about his entrepreneurial journey and how he's reclaimed himself.    Scooter's music career started as a party promoter in Atlanta. After dropping out of college, he worked at So So Def Recordings and eventually started SB Projects. He gave himself 12 months to make it, and that year discovered a 13-year-old Canadian artist named Justin Bieber.    Listen to Nathan and Scooter discuss: His decision to leave So So Def because of the power of social media Why Justin Bieber has made him a better man How Asher Roth's “I Love College” saved his company from going under  Producing Justin Bieber's My World EP through friendships and favors Why he works with trustworthy people over great people Why identifying talent like falling in love  How to deal with people disappointing you as a leader How a week at The Hoffman Process changed his life What Jeff Bezos told him he wants to do next And much more honest, entrepreneurial advice…       Who do you want to see next on the podcast? Comment and let us know! And don't forget to leave us a 5-star review if you loved this episode.   Wait, there's more… If you enjoy the Foundr podcast, check out our free trainings. Get exclusive, actionable advice from some of the world's best entrepreneurs.    For more Foundr content, follow us on your favorite platform:  Foundr.com Instagram YouTube Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Magazine

We are in the lab with the world-renowned DJ Nabs in this PART TWO of a two-part conversation on the eve of his new hit single “Joker's Wild,” featuring several mega artists like David Banner. Today, we dive into hip-hop history with a journey from the birth of hip-hop to the evolution of hip-hop genres through the lens of DJ Nabs. In this episode, we welcome DJ Nabs, a former Columbia Recording Artist who released the compilation album, “In the Lab with DJ Nabs.” DJ Nabs is a world-famous DJ and record producer. He has been a major part of the hip-hop scene since the early 1980s and worked with hip-hop artists such as Ludacris, T.I., Lil John, Cee-Lo, Big Boi, Kris Kross, Da Brat, Bow Wow, Xscape, Arrested Development, Trick Daddy, and others. Some of the greatest songs from your hip hop memory, you owe to DJ Nabs. Hosted several of the more popular radio shows in the country, and toured with Mariah Carey, Ciara, and the legend himself, Michael Jackson. He became So So Def's Records exclusive tour DJ for Da Brat, Bow Wow, Xscape, and Jermaine Dupri. Nabs founded the MAD DJ Academy, http://www.emcityworld.com and hosted and co-created the Ultimate Mad DJ Contest. I am proud to have DJ Nabs sharing a wealth of information and of course, sharing a good laugh or two. Enjoy! As always, you can listen to every episode of “Go On, Say It,” with Jammy Kiggundu here. Follow us on Facebook here: Jammy Kiggundu | Facebook; Jammy K Speaks (facebook.com) Follow us on Instagram here: Jammy Kiggundu (@jammykspeaks) • Instagram photos and videos; Jammy Kiggundu (@realjammyk) • Instagram photos and videos; DJ Nabs @djnabs  Follow us on Twitter here: Jammy Kiggundu (@JammyKSpeaks) / Twitter; DJ Nabs @DJnabsinlab Follow us on Linkedin here: (74) Jammy Kiggundu | LinkedIn;  Follow DJ Nabs online at: http://www.Emcityworld.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are in the lab with the world-renowned DJ Nabs in this PART ONE of a two-part conversation on the eve of his new hit single “Joker's Wild,” featuring several mega artists like David Banner. Today, we dive into hip-hop history with a journey from the birth of hip-hop to the evolution of hip-hop genres through the lens of DJ Nabs. In this episode, we welcome DJ Nabs, a former Columbia Recording Artist who released the compilation album, “In the Lab with DJ Nabs.” DJ Nabs is a world-famous DJ and record producer. He has been a major part of the hip-hop scene since the early 1980s and worked with hip-hop artists such as Ludacris, T.I., Lil John, Cee-Lo, Big Boi, Kris Kross, Da Brat, Bow Wow, Xscape, Arrested Development, Trick Daddy, and others. Some of the greatest songs from your hip hop memory, you owe to DJ Nabs. Hosted several of the more popular radio shows in the country, and toured with Mariah Carey, Ciara, and the legend himself, Michael Jackson. He became So So Def's Records exclusive tour DJ for Da Brat, Bow Wow, Xscape, and Jermaine Dupri. Nabs founded the MAD DJ Academy, http://www.emcityworld.com and hosted and co-created the Ultimate Mad DJ Contest. I am proud to have DJ Nabs sharing a wealth of information and of course, sharing a good laugh or two. Enjoy! As always, you can listen to every episode of “Go On, Say It,” with Jammy Kiggundu here. Follow us on Facebook here: Jammy Kiggundu | Facebook; Jammy K Speaks (facebook.com) Follow us on Instagram here: Jammy Kiggundu (@jammykspeaks) • Instagram photos and videos; Jammy Kiggundu (@realjammyk) • Instagram photos and videos; DJ Nabs @djnabs  Follow us on Twitter here: Jammy Kiggundu (@JammyKSpeaks) / Twitter; DJ Nabs @DJnabsinlab Follow us on Linkedin here: (74) Jammy Kiggundu | LinkedIn;  Follow DJ Nabs online at: http://www.Emcityworld.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 22 - The SideChicks discuss the iconic Damito Jo's L-O-V-E life, including: 1. Young Love with the singer dude 2. Control years with the "young ass waist" dude 3. So in love with the "SoSoDef" dude Stay til the end for bonus Superbowl content! The Yummy & Fearless Podcast was ranked #4 Top 100 Indie Relationship Podcasts, #5 Top 100 Relationship Podcasts, and #41 Top 100 Indie Society & Culture Podcasts by @goodpods (goodpods.com) and #25 on Feedspot's Top 40 Feminist Podcasts (@feedspot). Visit us at: Website TikTok Instagram Twitter Pinterest Facebook Youtube @yummyfearless | Linktree Podbreed Network --- 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/yummy-fearless/message

Happy New Year from everyone over at New Rory & Mal. Now that the holidays are over and we're all back at work and miserable again, let's get the year started off right!  Rory & Mal catch up with Jermaine Dupri at his legendary studio compound while in Atlanta. They sit down and start to discuss JD's early journey into hip hop, starting with his breaking of the duo Kriss Kross (16:42). He goes on to explain how he met the late Lisa “LeftEye” Lopes, and how he helped break the group that would become TLC (25:19). In the middle of his stories, JD gets an unexpected disturbing call from his protege Shad “Bow Wow” Moss, who insists on pulling up and joining the interview to get a few things off his chest (36:20). Bow Wow comes in and joins JD in telling the behind the scenes story of breaking his career, as well as elevating So So Def. JD (and of course Bow Wow himself) start giving Bow Wow his flowers for his career (1:11:06), and this leads into a discussion of what the blogs have against him that they won't cover his current successes. This also activates JD's urge to get his shit off, who doubles down on his challenge to Puff Daddy for a Verzuz, and explains why he feels underrated (1:24:16). They also touch on other careers JD has broken, their opinion on aging relevance  in Hip-Hop (and basketball), + more!

Trina Broussard, singer, songwriter and true RandB/Soul gem began her career in 1997 when she covered Minnie Riperton's song "Inside My Love". A year later, Broussard signed a recording contract with Jermaine Dupri's label So So Def, and the rest is history...still in the making. On the Soulversations couch, we talk about everything from theater to gumbo to nursing school. Find out what makes this Houston native low-key comedienne tick and what's next on the horizon...only here on the #Soulversations virtual couch!

What are the Emmys anymore? Malcolm shares his highlights of TV's biggest night. Ryan calls out Jermaine Dupri while Malcolm vehemently defends the SoSo Def icon.Malcolm & Ryan also shed some light on cultural tastemaker Karen Civil and how her past promises are catching up with her now. And our No Filter is a different kind of wild!Subscribe wherever you listen to podcast and follow us on social everywhere @unfilteredgemspodcast

On our latest episode we interview Actress Aleeah Rogers, give our thoughts on the Ja Rule/Fat Joe Battle,Could a Bloodsport n Deadshot Movie be in the works??, The cast of the drama Bel-Air is Announced, plus more in current events, sports, music and everything Hollywood!!!!!!!

Our latest guest on "A Conversation With" is Quencie Thomas, the founder and host of Studio Q, which delivers fun, authentic and unguarded conversations with celebrities. You'll be fascinated to learn exactly what it takes to interview celebrities on the red carpet like Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Jennifer Lewis, and Alfre Woodard, to name a few. ========================== Quencie Thomas BIO: My name is Quencie Thomas, and I am the founder and host of Studio Q, which delivers fun, authentic and unguarded conversations with celebrities. I go beyond Social Media and Tabloid headlines to really connect you with the person. My career began on the campus of Clark Atlanta University where I did my first celebrity interview with platinum-selling So So Def recording artist, DA Brat, for my friend's college TV show called Premiere TV. After that interview, I never looked back. I went on to create a 30-minute weekly TV show entitled, Studio Q, on a local access channel in my hometown. My celebrity guests at that time included: Grammy award winning Gospel artist Kirk Franklin, and Academy Award nominated actor, Danny Glover. I also wrote a column for The Atlanta Voice newspaper entitled, "Q's Corner," and was a freelance writer for The State Journal Register. My most memorable celebrity encounter came a month before completing my Master's degree in Communications from the University of Illinois at Springfield. It was a dream come true interview with my favorite singer, Whitney Houston, on a MTV show called FANatic. It was the best graduation gift I could have ever received. According to co-creator and executive producer of FANatic, Ed Connelly Jr., the Whitney Houston interview was one of their highest rated shows ever. When asked about my interview performance, his response was: "Honestly, I think she was one of, if not the best interviewers, we've ever had." After obtaining my master's degree, I moved to Los Angeles and utilized my education and skills I acquired on Premiere TV and Studio Q to produce for networks like NBC, CBS, FOX, MTV and BET and for TV shows like The Tyra Banks Show and Divorce Court. Now you can find me interviewing all of your favorite stars right here on Quencie.com. Connect with me on social media by following me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, Youtube and Snapchat @quencie @quencietv and @StudioQTV. Connect with Quencie Thomas Facebook Instagram Submit Your Short Film: The Film Collective --- 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/aconversationwithfm/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aconversationwithfm/support

Another deadly mass shooting takes innocent lives, this time in Jacksonville, Florida at a Madden tournament. The French try to ruin everything by banning Serena Williams' glorious blacked-out Nike catsuit from the French Open. Would Maria Sharapova have suffered the same fate? Da Brat is da bankrupt. What went wrong for So So Def's former star? Boxer Adrien Broner walked into a Wendy's and offered $10K in cash to any worker who quit on the spot. How much would it take you to chuck to deuces to your 9-to-5? Another boxer, Curtis Harper, decides to fade to black instead of catching a fade in the ring. Was he skurred or just about that bag? Follow us on Twitter @black_delegates @theblackryan @ishcreates @boxedwinepapi Follow us on IG @black_delegates @ishcreates Email us at theblackdelegatespod@gmail.com Like us on FB: www.facebook.com/blackdelegatespod Rate us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts! Links: Madden 19 Mass Shooting https://www.rawstory.com/2018/08/jacksonville-sheriffs-identify-shooter-david-katz-baltimore-came-back-started-blasting-everybody/ Paul - Da Brat - https://pagesix.com/2018/08/23/da-brat-files-for-bankruptcy-owes-over-7m/amp/?__twitter_impression=true Boxing fighter walks out of the ring http://www.latimes.com/sports/boxing/la-sp-boxer-leaves-ring-20180825-story.html African KO Resuscitation https://twitter.com/EditinKing/status/1033680282220724225?s=19 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theblackdelegates/support