About this episodeMusic producer Commissioner Gordon and Drop discuss their extensive careers, highlighting Gordon's pivotal rol…AI summary
Music producer Commissioner Gordon and Drop discuss their extensive careers, highlighting Gordon's pivotal role in Missy Elliott's 'Under Construction' and his persistent networking strategy that led to working with industry legends. The conversation also covers a tribute project for the late Mo 3, produced by Gordon and Drop, which aims to release unreleased music while navigating complex estate legal issues through their company, AMP.
Key takeaways 4
Networking requires extreme persistence: Commissioner Gordon describes physically showing up at a legendary producer's house daily, eating their food, and sleeping there until he was granted access to collaborate.
AI in music estates: Gordon's company AMP uses AI responsibly to help manage and complete music from deceased artists' estates, providing a business model for preserving and monetizing legacy content.
Producer-Artist dynamic: Drop emphasizes that even the most talented artists (like Mo 3 or Michael Jackson) require strong production guidance to reach their full potential, noting that Mo 3 was highly receptive to this mentorship.
Estate management challenges: The discussion reveals that legal representatives can sometimes hijack an artist's estate, excluding family members, which complicates the release of posthumous work.
Notable quotes 4AI-generated: wording and quote attribution may be wrong. Use the play link to verify.
“I went to that house and I sat and I ate I ate food they couldn't get rid of me I fell asleep in their house they couldn't do [ __ ] with me I was everywhere every day showing up forcing him to work with me”
▶ 1:32Commissioner Gordon describing his relentless strategy to break into the inner circle of a high-profile producer.
“You can have most Talent you can come in Michael Jackson but without the production and the producers you only going to stay at one level”
▶ 19:31Drop explaining the critical role producers play in elevating an artist's career, referencing his work with Mo 3.
“No one in his estate is the family... they basically have hijacked the estate... I'm fighting on two fronts so the the the attorney that was assigned that mole 3's mom hired she hired yes now somehow took over the estate”
▶ 25:02Gordon explaining the legal complexities and family estrangement surrounding the Mo 3 estate.
“I want you to be for me what um Jerry is for kleff... I need you to be my co-pilot”
▶ 8:15Missy Elliott telling Gordon his role in her solo album 'Under Construction', establishing him as her primary co-producer.
Chapters & Sections (23)▼
0:00Networking with a Music Industry Influencerchapter3
0:00Networking with a Music Industry Influencer
2:09Celebrity Interview with Music Industry Professional
3:50Music Industry Background and Early Collaborations
5:46KRS-1 Recalls Meeting W Cleff and Chris Schwarzchapter2
5:46KRS1 Recounts Meeting W Cleff and Chris Schwarz
7:49Lauren and Jerry's Music Collaboration
10:00Artist Discusses Legacy and Personal Relationshipschapter2
10:00Artist Discusses Legacy and Personal Relationships
13:10Celebrating Success and New Business Ventures
14:36Legendary Rapper Discusses Collaborations and Careerchapter2
14:36Hip Hop Industry Professionals Discuss Collaborations
17:20Celebrating the Life of Mo 3
19:17Working with a Young and Talented Artistchapter3
19:17Producer Mentors Young Artist to Success
21:12Artist Experiences Hate in the Music Industry
22:31Celebrating Mo 3's Birthday and Past Feud
23:51Mo3 Estate Dispute and Music Releasechapter5
23:51Mo3 Estate Dispute and Music Release
26:30Artist Support and Industry Challenges
27:52Dallas Music Scene and Sound
29:31Artist Discusses New Single and Personal Story
30:59Music Group Launch and New Project Announcement
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