About this episodeFat Joe and W discuss their new projects, with W promoting his album 'Everything is a Lot' and Joe sharing ins…AI summary
Fat Joe and W discuss their new projects, with W promoting his album 'Everything is a Lot' and Joe sharing insights on the evolving music industry. The conversation highlights the challenges of maintaining relevance, the importance of authentic collaboration, and the shifting dynamics between veteran artists and industry gatekeepers.
Key takeaways 4
W's album 'Everything is a Lot' is scheduled for release on November 14th, marking his first drop in four years due to management and contract changes.
The music industry has seen approximately 70% layoffs in the past four years, creating a 'wild west' environment where gatekeepers are losing power to youth-driven trends.
W's Nigerian heritage influenced his authentic flow on African-inspired beats, which Joe praised as a rare instance of genuine cultural representation in hip-hop.
Fat Joe emphasizes the need for fans to purchase music directly rather than relying solely on streams to support artists' financial stability.
Notable quotes 4AI-generated: wording and quote attribution may be wrong. Use the play link to verify.
“You don't get what you ask for. You get what you negotiate.”
▶ 42:43Fat Joe discussing the importance of business acumen and negotiation in the music industry.
“I think everybody in this industry, if you've been in this zone longer than like six years, you've been through some traumatic [__].”
▶ 48:49W explaining why many veterans in the industry have dealt with addiction or vices as a coping mechanism.
“Everything is a lot. November 14th. All platforms.”
▶ 06:27W promoting his upcoming album release date and title.
“We need sales. The streams is cool, but we need sales.”
▶ 48:02Fat Joe urging fans to buy music directly to support artists financially.
Chapters & Sections (110)▼
00:00Joe and Jada Show Interview with Guestchapter4
00:00Joe and Jada Show Interview Segment
01:01Celebrity Brother's Intro and Career Reflection
01:30BET and DMV Cultural Experiences
02:00Interview with Music Fans
02:24Sneaker Culture and Personal Style Evolutionchapter3
02:24Morning Outfit Discussion with Young Boy
02:53Sneaker Culture and Personal Passion
03:24Disappointment with Fashion Trends
04:03Celebrating D'Angelo's Impact on Hip-Hopchapter3
04:03Discussion of D'Angelo's Impact on Hip-Hop
04:51Weight Loss and Fitness Motivation
05:20Conversation about Favorite Person Dre
05:44Dre Discusses Music Industry and New Projectchapter3
05:44Discussion about Angie Stone's Career
06:13Artist Discusses New Project Everything is a Lot
06:38Artist Discusses Industry Challenges and Tour
07:19Discussion about a Song and Collaborationchapter3
07:19Conversation about Music and Guest
07:58Discussion about Keith Sweat's Business Ventures
08:25Argument Over Street Running Strategy
08:53Street Runner and Miami Rappers Discussionchapter3
08:53Street Runner and Its Founders Discussion
09:27Discussion about Miami Rappers and Wealth
09:56Discussion on Music and Cultural Identity
10:36Authenticity in Music and Cultural Identitychapter4
10:36Conversation about Authenticity and Cultural Identity
11:09African Identity Discussion
11:27Discussion about Street Runners and Jamaican Factory
11:50Album Authenticity and Appreciation Discussion
12:23Discussion about LL Cool J and song creditschapter2
12:23Discussion about LL Cool J and song credits
13:44Discussion about a Song Feature and Streaming
14:03Studio Etiquette and Intellectual Propertychapter2
14:03Studio Etiquette and Professionalism
14:34Backstreet Boys Copyright Infringement Allegation
15:17Travis Kelce and Rewinding Timechapter2
15:17Conversation about Chiefs and Business
15:49Customer Interaction in Store with Online Chat
16:42Fat Joe's Encounter with a Young Rapperchapter3
16:42Discussion about Streaming and Online Presence
17:19Fat Joe Encounter with a Fan
17:57Fat Joe in Harlem, New York
18:18New Yorkers Know We Got Thatchapter3
18:18New Yorkers Know We Got That
18:48Conversation about a Rapper's Visit
19:12Artist Recalls Collaborating with Female Artist
20:30Kanye West's Song Clearances and Collaborationschapter2
20:30Artist Session Disagreements and Creative Process
20:59Kanye West Collaboration and Song Disagreements
22:03Rapper's Inspiration and Career Storychapter2
22:03Inspiration and Early Life Experiences
22:55Conversation about Music and Production
23:17Working with Producers and Collaborationschapter2
23:17Working with Multiple Music Producers
23:44Usher and the Artist's Past Success
25:01Usher and the Artist Discuss Sneaker Dealschapter3
25:01Usher Owes the Speaker for Help
25:26Conversation about Sneaker Connection and Authenticity
26:07Celebrity Socks and Exclusive Fashion
26:43Sports Talk Show with Guest Athletechapter2
26:43Sports Talk Show with NBA Discussion
27:48NFL Aspirations and College Football Career
28:34Football and Basketball in Miami and Collegechapter2
28:34Football Experience in Miami and Carol City
29:09Sports Fan Discusses Team Loyalty and Performance
29:52Disrespect and Frustration with Sports Teamschapter2
29:52Argument Over NFL Team Loyalty
30:21Verbal Abuse in Sports Commentary
31:17Sports Fans Discuss NBA and Cowboyschapter2
31:17Sports Team Discussion and Trash Talk
31:52Basketball Fans Discuss NBA Contracts and Rumors
32:30Confident Knicks Fan Discusses Upcoming Seasonchapter3
32:30Basketball Team Motivation and Competition
33:16Discussion about Basketball and Personal Life
33:36Confident Coach Discusses Upcoming Season
34:02New York Knicks Basketball Team Discussionchapter1
34:02New York Knicks Basketball Discussion
35:18Joe and Louis Business Deal Gone Wrongchapter2
35:18Confrontation and Betrayal in Business
35:49Mongolia and Gang Member Business
36:44Man Reflects on Friendship and Music Industrychapter3
36:44Man Recognizes Friend After 30 Years
37:13Music Industry Criticism and Frustration
37:46Artist Discusses Changes in Music Industry
38:16Industry Gatekeeping and Lack of Motivationchapter3
38:16Comparison of Popular Netflix Shows
38:48Youth in Control at Music Industry Event
39:17Gatekeeping in the Industry
40:03Importance of Passion in the Workplacechapter4
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