About this episodeAl B. Sure discusses his upcoming charity celebrity boxing match on March 26th, his health journey involving b…AI summary
Al B. Sure discusses his upcoming charity celebrity boxing match on March 26th, his health journey involving bariatric surgery, and his new venture 'Legacy Artist Advocates' designed to help 80s and 90s artists recover unpaid royalties. He reflects on his pioneering role in the New Jack Swing era, his mentorship under Andre Harrell and Quincy Jones, and the collaborative nature of Uptown Records.
Key takeaways 5
Legacy Artist Advocates: Al B. Sure and DJ Eddie F have formed a team to help legacy artists recover royalties by utilizing modern digital portals and intellectual property laws, noting that major labels have begun returning funds due to public pressure.
Health Impact: Al B. Sure lost 140 pounds and underwent bariatric surgery to treat Type 2 diabetes and gallbladder issues, emphasizing the importance of regular health check-ups for Black men.
New Jack Swing Origins: The term 'New Jack Swing' was coined by writer Barry Michael Cooper to describe the 'music of the struggle,' which Teddy Riley then electrified; Al B. Sure credits Andre Harrell for connecting him with Teddy Riley and shaping the Uptown Records sound.
Royalty Recovery Process: Artists can now reclaim royalties through specific company portals that track digital footprints and catalog numbers, removing the previous 'fuzzy math' that allowed companies to withhold payments.
Charity Focus: The boxing match proceeds will support organizations like Minnie's Pantry, Feed the Hungry, and the National Action Network, inspired by Al B. Sure's experiences at funerals for slain youth.
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“You can take me out of money earning my own burning but you can't take the money on the mount burn out of me.”
▶ 4:42Al B. Sure explaining his motivation for participating in the celebrity boxing match despite his age.
“Technology moves much faster than the laws... now all these companies have what's called portals and basically you know there's no more fuzzy math.”
▶ 20:10Explaining how modern technology allows for the recovery of unpaid royalties that were previously hidden.
“It was like Motown on steroids... Andre Harrell we would call him Baby Barry Gordy and he would call me Baby Quincy Jones.”
Describing the collaborative and ambitious environment at Uptown Records during the New Jack Swing era.
“I heard that hey it's taking place march 26th... I'm making a very very big announcement for the entire world for the culture... it's going to be the biggest announcement of the year.”
▶ 6:49Teasing a major future announcement tied to his boxing match victory.
“As black men we're like now i'll go tomorrow you know next week i'll make the appointment... please we need to go and then you know get yourself checked out on a periodic basis.”
▶ 8:01Al B. Sure encouraging men to prioritize health check-ups after his own serious medical discoveries.
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0:00Celebrity Interview with Music Pioneerchapter4
0:00Celebrity Interview with Music Pioneer
2:29High School Memories and Fashion Influences
4:25Celebrity Boxing Match Announcement
6:25Personal Life and Health Struggles
8:58Celebrity Boxing Event and Upcoming Announcementchapter3
8:58Celebrity Boxing Event and Upcoming Announcement
10:56Celebrity Philanthropy and Social Responsibility
12:46Legacy and Family in Hip Hop
15:07Preparing Artists for Legacy and Royaltieschapter3
15:07Artist Royalties and Legacy Advocacy
16:57Artist Royalties Scam Exposed
18:15Music Industry Business and Royalties Discussion
19:29Discussion on Royalties and Legacy Artistschapter2
19:29Discussion on Unpaid Royalties to Legacy Artists
21:38Celebrity Boxing Match and Health Update
23:58Andre Harrell's Influence on Early Careerchapter2
23:58Andre Harrell's Influence on Early Career
26:28Memories of Mount Vernon and Early Career
28:15New Jack Swing Music Era Memorieschapter2
28:15New Jack Swing Music Genre Origins
30:35Quincy Jones Recalls Collaborative Music Process
32:51Hip Hop Group Formation and Early Successchapter2
32:51Hip Hop Group Formation and Early Success
35:14Nostalgic Music Industry Reflections and Accolades
37:44Michael Jackson's Legacy in Music Industrychapter4
37:44Michael Jackson and Pete's Music Legacy
39:19Celebrity's Life Story and Philanthropic Efforts
41:08Celebrity Father Discusses Co-Parenting and New Project
42:20Celebrity Boxing Match and Hip-Hop Discussion
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