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02:55
Origins of Remix Culture in Hip-Hop
03:43
Early Creative Influences and Development
04:42
Early Life Influences on Musical Development
05:41
Early Influences on Musical Taste Formation
06:48
Emergence of Classic Hip Hop in Philadelphia
07:52
Evolution of Funk and Soul Music
11:49
Family Influence on Musical Background
12:28
Early Life and DJing Career Beginnings
13:36
Early Career in Music Production and Engineering
14:30
Early Days of Disco Music Production
15:34
Early Days of Disco Music Production
17:02
Collaboration and Creativity in Music Production
17:57
Discovery of Looping Techniques in 70s Music
18:25
Studio Recording and Editing Techniques
18:55
Early Music Production Techniques and Equipment
19:36
Evolution of Disco and Club Music Formats
20:28
Disco Record Production and Radio Playability
21:28
The Origins of Disco and Hip-Hop
22:19
Early Days of Disco and Remixing
22:46
Recording Techniques in the 50s and 60s
23:38
Recording Studio Dynamics and Time Constraints
24:21
Recording and Mixing Techniques in Music Production
25:05
Early Days of Breakthrough in Music Industry
25:38
Challenges of Early Music Production
26:04
Early Success and Career Reflections in Music
28:53
Early Career as a DJ and Producer
29:36
Music Scenes in New England
30:01
Nightmares of Traffic and Music Industry Scams
30:37
Early Days of Disco and Remix Culture
31:18
Creating a Disco Album on a Tight Budget
31:52
Music Industry Negotiations and Contractual Obligations
33:58
Early Days in the Music Industry
35:27
Early Days of Disco and Hip Hop Collaboration
36:25
Early Days of Hip Hop in Public Spaces
37:06
Summer Memories of Childhood Fashion Influences
37:33
The Origins of Early Rap Music
38:25
Music Industry Challenges and Career Decisions
39:02
Indie Label Culture in 80s New York
39:36
Rumors and Legends Surrounding Morris Levy
40:19
The Evolution of Independent Record Labels
41:01
Early Days of Independent Record Labels
41:48
Starting a Record Label in the Music Industry
42:40
Producing and Recording a Live Music Session
43:18
Collaboration and Early Days of Rap Music
44:07
Early Days of Starting a Record Label
44:46
The Reality of Success in the Music Industry
45:38
The Challenges of Early Music Industry Success
46:16
The Founding of an Independent Record Label
47:00
Early Days of Streetwise Records and First Acts
47:33
Early Days of Starting a Record Label
48:35
Early Days of Recording and Label Operations
49:50
The Value of Word of Mouth in Music Sales
50:19
The Reality of a Legendary DJ's Song Selection
50:53
First Hearing of Rappers Delight at Paradise Garage
51:16
The Evolution of Music and Cultural Norms
51:55
Influential DJs and Their Record Selection Strategies
52:23
Stockholm Syndrome in Music Fandom
52:56
The Power of Radio in Music Discovery
53:39
The Power of Immersive Music Experiences
54:19
Home Recording and Sound Quality
54:50
Discovering and Playing Unreleased Music
55:14
Testing and Playing New Music in Live Sets
56:31
The Golden Age of New York Nightclubs
58:25
Rediscovering Unknown Music in the 80s
58:48
The Eclecticism of Larry Levan's DJ Style
59:20
DJ Setup in Nightclubs in the Early 80s
59:46
Early Influences on Electronic Dance Music
01:01:20
The Creation of Planet Rock
01:03:13
Learning to Use Early Hip-Hop Drum Machines
01:03:54
Discovery of the Roland TR-808 Drum Machine
01:04:23
Discovery of the 808 Drum Machine
01:06:29
Early Predictions of AI and Music Technology
01:06:55
Predicting the Future in Music Technology
01:07:23
Early Experiences with the Roland TR-808 Drum Machine
01:07:54
Collaboration with a Music Machine Technician
01:09:22
Creating Live Music with Minimal Sequencing
01:10:43
The Creation of Planet Rock
01:11:25
The Making of a Classic Dance Track
01:12:11
Early Days of Music Production Techniques
01:12:51
Origins of Influential Dance Music Elements
01:13:34
Innovative Use of Instrumentals in 12 Inch Records
01:14:06
Origins of Bonus Beats and Acappella Music
01:15:24
The Evolution of Early 80s Music Production
01:15:47
Early Electronic Music Sequencing Techniques
01:16:08
History of MIDI Technology Development
01:16:34
The Evolution of Live Music Performance Expectations
01:18:02
Live Music Performances in the 80s
01:18:42
Evolution of Early Hip-Hop and Electronic Music
01:19:42
Copyright and Originality in Music Production
01:20:19
Misidentification of Michael Jackson's Production Credit
01:20:54
Discovery of Talented Musician Duo
01:21:53
Learning to Play Cover Songs in a Band
01:22:46
Creative Songwriting Process and Collaboration
01:23:16
Early Days of Music Industry Networking
01:24:10
Discovering and Mentoring Up-and-Coming DJs
01:24:48
Discovery of Candy Girl and Record Deal
01:25:36
Recording and Producing an Album Quickly
01:26:14
Music Industry Deals and Contracts Explained
01:26:53
Music Industry Contract Negotiations and Deals
01:27:26
Child Labor Laws in Music Industry Contracts
01:28:04
Signing Production Deals and Ownership
01:28:43
Early Days of Music Production and Collaboration
01:29:36
Lost Opportunities in Early Music Industry
01:31:03
The Music Industry in the 90s
01:31:40
Changing Music Expectations with Age
01:32:32
Evaluating Emerging Talent in the Music Industry
01:33:30
Music Industry Power Dynamics and Competition
01:34:15
Mentorship and Business Lessons Learned
01:35:36
The Dark Side of Record Industry Success
01:35:58
Partnership with Morris Levy Goes Sour
01:36:44
Experiences with a Music Industry Executive
01:37:12
Music Industry Stories and Business Lessons
01:38:13
Moralizing in Music Documentaries
01:39:01
The Impact of Psychedelics on Creativity
01:40:00
The Effects of Cocaine on Music Production
01:40:55
Show Credits and Appreciation