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0:03
Background on Meeting Kanye West
1:07
Kanye West's Industry Event Reaction and Freestyle
5:12
Introduction to Plain Pat and Def Jam
5:44
Plain Pat's Advice and Mentoring
6:14
Opportunity to Work with Kanye West
6:44
Drive Slow and the Collaboration Process
7:46
Concerns about Verse Removal on Mixtapes
8:17
Artist's Concerns about Record Labels
8:48
Receiving a Beat and Writing a Verse
9:20
Time Constraints in Hip-Hop
9:52
Original Verse and Collaboration
10:24
Record Label Restrictions
10:56
Independent Success and Regional Radio Play
11:26
Collaboration with Established Rappers
11:58
Respect and Payment for Collaborations
13:30
Big Pokey's Reflections on Lil Kiki and Industry Pressure
14:31
Personal Experiences with Writing Raps
16:06
The Drive Slow Verse and Coach T Ferris's Advice
17:09
Learning to Trust Coaches' Decisions
19:15
Initial Discussion and Decision-Making
19:46
Addressing Concerns and Feedback
20:18
Creative Problem-Solving and Adaptation
21:19
Embracing Uncertainty and Trusting the Process
21:49
Writing new verses and adjusting the flow
22:51
Initial doubts about the collaboration's authenticity
23:52
Recording with Kanye West and adjusting to new expectations
24:25
Initial Encounter with Sheriff Detectives at Baggage Claim
24:58
Recalling Previous Experience of Being Punked on MTV
25:29
Confrontation with Authorities and Misconceptions about Being Punked
26:32
Escalating Situation at the Airport and Officer's Irritation
27:04
Initial Confrontation and Search
27:35
Concerns about LA Sheriff's Department
28:05
Getting Lost and Pulled Over
29:37
Reflection on Music Career and Kanye West Collaboration
30:07
Getting Pulled Over and Meeting Nas
30:37
Recording Drive Slow and Working with Kanye West
31:41
Learning to Keep Secrets in the Music Industry
32:43
Overcoming Stigma and Limitations
33:13
The Impact of DJ Drama's Call
33:43
Breaking Free from Stereotypes
34:48
Racing with the Elite and Overcoming Obstacles
35:19
Finding Positivity in Adversity and the Role of God or the Universe
35:50
Appreciation for Collaborative Efforts on Drive Slow and Humility in Success
36:52
Reflections on the Value of Different Perspectives and Avoiding Arrogance