About this episodePsy Hide discusses his new project 'The Story of Egot,' structured around the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony)…AI summary
Psy Hide discusses his new project 'The Story of Egot,' structured around the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) awards, and reflects on a near-fatal highway incident that shifted his perspective on life and music. He highlights the spiritual warfare artists face, the importance of prayer, and critiques the music industry's failure to support independent Black artists, advocating for better label representation and artist development.
Key takeaways 5
Psy Hide's new album 'The Story of Egot' is divided into four sections corresponding to the EGOT awards: Emmy (sitcom style), Grammy (music), Oscar (cinematic/storytelling), and Tony (spoken word/theater).
A 2021 highway incident where Psy Hide was chased by individuals attempting to harm him led to a spiritual awakening, causing him to realize the therapeutic impact his music has on listeners and the need for disciplined obedience in his art.
The music industry, particularly record labels, is criticized for forcing young Black artists into extreme behaviors to succeed due to lack of proper development and cultural understanding from executives.
Psy Hide emphasizes that success in hip-hop often isolates artists, making it difficult to distinguish genuine friends from those attracted to wealth, citing Pusha T and YAY as genuine friends.
Psy Hide is building his label, He Got Records, by first hiring producers to create a diverse sonic canvas before signing artists, ensuring they have a ready-made infrastructure for success.
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“I actually want to win an emmy grammy oscar in a tunnel [Tony].”
▶ 3:32Psy Hide explains the inspiration behind naming his record label and album 'The Story of Egot' after a life experience made him want to elevate his ambitions beyond just rapping.
“It's like being alive at my funeral... I didn't really know that like that I just thought y'all enjoyed the music right i didn't know it was like that therapeutic or that like life-changing where you kind of live by it.”
Psy Hide reflects on realizing the profound impact his music has had on listeners' lives after receiving messages from fans sharing personal stories.
“To be successful is to be alone... you get successful you want to bring your homies with you and you bring everybody else with you and that's when they get tricky.”
▶ 18:02Psy Hide discusses the isolation of success and the challenges of navigating relationships with old friends who may not understand the new dynamics of wealth and fame.
“The black plague is complex perplexing... it's really the record labels that kind of force these young men to kind of go to the extreme to be able to be rappers or hip-hop artists.”
▶ 19:27Psy Hide critiques the industry structure, arguing that labels fail to provide adequate support and development, pushing artists toward risky behaviors.
Chapters & Sections (26)▼
0:00Celebrating a Young Man's Gift and Talentchapter3
0:00Recognizing Talent and Foresight in Others
1:59Celebrating a Project and Personal Growth
3:26Overcoming Adversity and Pursuing Creative Ambitions
6:05Athlete Reflects on Childhood Trauma and Growthchapter3
6:05Athlete Reflects on Growing Up in Challenging Environment
7:52Artist Reflects on Music's Life-Changing Impact
9:19Artist Overcoming Personal Struggles Through Music
10:47Artist's Journey to Self-Discovery and Spiritual Growthchapter3
10:47Artist's Journey to Spiritual Growth and Self-Discovery
12:32Artist Discusses Album Storytelling Process
13:45Overthinking and Creative Process
14:57Spirituality and Prayer in Yay's Lifechapter3
14:57Spirituality and Prayer in Yay's Life
16:41Hip-Hop Artists and Censorship in Music
18:14Struggling with Past Trauma and Peer Pressure
19:46Challenges of Independent Artists in the Music Industrychapter3
19:46Challenges of Independent Hip-Hop Artists
21:22Music Industry Diversity and Representation
23:21Overcoming Adversity and Finding Success
24:36Navigating Industry Friendships and Mental Healthchapter5
24:36Navigating Hip-Hop Industry Mental Health Challenges
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