About this episodeNew Face discusses receiving an official Atlanta Historian Day proclamation, highlighting the importance of co…AI summary
New Face discusses receiving an official Atlanta Historian Day proclamation, highlighting the importance of community recognition and physical media preservation. He shares personal anecdotes about his archival work, including a memorable interaction with Nipsey Hussle and his involvement in the Atlanta Culture Exchange, while also promoting upcoming projects like the Aviation Kickball Classic and his own music release.
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New Face received an official 'Atlanta Historian Day' proclamation through a surprise event organized by Erica Duchess, Bankhead Seafood, and Lex Promotion, attended by figures like Killer Mike and Young Ralph.
He emphasizes the critical importance of physical media (vinyl, cassettes) for historical preservation, noting that streaming platforms can disappear, whereas physical copies retain liner notes and artist credits.
New Face shares a specific strategy for networking: being the 'Purple Cow' by offering value and appreciation to artists rather than just asking for autographs, exemplified by Nipsey Hussle remembering him years later.
He is actively involved in the Atlanta Culture Exchange at the CNN Center, curating a wall of autograph memorabilia and hosting a podcast event with local podcasters.
New Face is launching a new music project produced by KLC of Beats By The Pound and collaborating on an app called 'Great Night' with Beh ATL to track Atlanta events.
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“You usually see proclamations when they gone... They can't smell that. They can't see that when they under that ground. So you know, for that experience alone, I am grateful for the city of Atlanta and it meant a lot.”
▶ 4:22Reflecting on receiving the Atlanta Historian Day proclamation while still alive and active in the community.
“I read a book called The Purple Cow... when I go into a room, my goal is to be the purple cow... everybody's asking the artist for something, I don't want to ask, I want to give them something. I want to show you love and appreciation.”
Explaining his philosophy on building relationships with artists, which led to Nipsey Hussle remembering him years after their initial meeting.
“When it's streaming gone or if Big Brother cut the plug on Spotify, how you going to play your album? How do we know that Patchwork was they filmed this? How do you know who played on the guitar? You know that if you got the physical copies.”
▶ 10:12Advocating for the preservation of physical media as a historical record.
“I am a prophet. So uh looking for profits. I don't do anything for free... When you ask for new face, make sure the next thing is what the budget is.”
▶ 31:06Clarifying his professional stance on compensation for his work as an archivist and historian.
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0:07Atlanta Historian Day Proclamation Surprisechapter1
2:27Atlanta Historian Day Proclamation Surprise
5:55Memorable Archivist Moments and Physical Mediachapter1
7:26Atlanta Birthday Bash Reunion and Physical Media Advocacy
10:44Atlanta Culture Exchange and CEO QC Tributechapter3
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