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Fivio Foreign On Doing Less Drugs, Kanye’s Role As EP On 'B.I.B.L.E.' + Real Meaning Of Drill

The Angie Martinez Show18 views
Drill music is defined by its beat/sound rather than specific content; the artist argues that drill beats can accompany songs about heartbreak, struggle, or girls, challenging the genre's association solely with violencetakeawayThe artist cleared a Beyoncé sample by altering lyrics deemed degrading to women, demonstrating respect for the original artist's legacy and navigating legal constraints through collaboration.takeawayPersonal growth and caution have replaced partying; the artist stopped using alcohol and pills before interviews to maintain professionalism and focus, citing advice from Eve.takeaway

Ella Mai Says She Has Two Unreleased Songs With J.Cole, Talks Falling In And Out Of Love + More

The Angie Martinez Show24 views
Artist Ella Mai discusses her album 'Hot On My Sleeve,' detailing its creation during the pandemic and her emotional journey through a complex relationship.summaryAlbum Creation Timeline: The album was recorded over two years, starting in February 2020 right before the pandemic shutdown, forcing the artist to choose between recording in the studio or traveling home due to green catakeawayCollaboration Strategy: The artist prioritized meaningful connections over star power, describing sessions with J. Cole as conversational rapport-building rather than just transactional verse exchanges, and seeking mentotakeaway

NBA Boycott After Blake Shooting, Artist Development & Importance of Narrative | Everyday Struggle

Complex72 views
Finally, Baden outlines Love Renaissance's artist development philosophy, emphasizing narrative building, mental health support, and R&B artist collaboration.summaryMusic Industry Blackout Limitations: Unlike the NBA, the music industry blackout was less effective because artists couldn't easily 'boycott' performances during the pandemic, making financial sacrifice harder for most mtakeawayLove Renaissance's 3 Pillars: Baden's label strategy relies on three pillars: 1) Narrative (the story behind the artist), 2) Point of View (a unique perspective that defines the artist's identity), and 3) Visual Storyteltakeaway

Roddy Ricch Double Platinum with No Deluxe, Hip-Hop is a Dangerous Profession? | Everyday Struggle

Complex23 views
The conversation also explores the evolving perception of lyricism in trap music, citing Lil Baby and T.I., and critically examines the music industry's financial incentives regarding artist safety and beef culture.summaryThe hosts predict Future and Lil Uzi Vert's collaborative album will be a 'come and go' project with limited long-term impact, as neither artist appears fully committed to the release.takeawayThe stigma against trap artists being lyricists is fading, with Roddy Ricch arguing that artists like Lil Baby and T.I. demonstrate high-level lyricism within the trap genre, distinguishing their wordplay from traditionatakeaway

How Jermaine Dupri Became a Music Hall of Famer | Blueprint

Complex27 views
He shares specific anecdotes about discovering artists like Criss Cross and Brandy, and producing hits for Usher and Mariah Carey, highlighting that true success requires understanding both the artist's identity and the summaryArtist development requires iteration: The creation of Brandy's 'Funkify' involved writing approximately 50 songs before finding the right style, demonstrating that hit-making often requires discarding many ideas before takeawayUnderstanding artist identity: When working with Mariah Carey on 'We Belong Together', Jermaine instructed her to use her full voice rather than her softer style because he understood what the audience wanted to hear, batakeaway

DJ Skribble: Life on the Road & Surviving the Music Industry | Planet Tyrus

Planet Tyrus111 views
Legendary DJ Scribble reflects on his four-decade career, contrasting the artist development and tangible music of the 80s/90s with today's social-media-driven industry.summaryIndustry Shift: The music industry has moved from talent-based artist development to follower-count-based marketing, resulting in 'disposable music' with less lyrical depth and sonic variety due to autotune and southern takeawayLongevity Strategy: Success requires constant evolution; artists must be better than their last performance because the industry is competitive and replaceable, with '10 people around you trying to knock you off the backtakeaway

DJ Muggs Joins the Table - The Dr. Greenthumb Show

BREALTV7 views
Music Industry Recoupment: Major labels recoup all expenses (meals, transport, hotels) from artist advances, meaning early 'perks' are actually debts the artist must earn back at an 80/20 split.takeawayThe Feature Trap: Modern artists rely heavily on features to cross-pollinate audiences, but this dilutes artistic identity and makes live performance difficult without the featured artist present.takeawayLegacy of Long Island Hip-Hop: Long Island produced significant hip-hop talent (Public Enemy, De La Soul) that was historically overlooked in favor of Bronx narratives, with artists like Rakim influenced by jazz structurtakeaway

PANIC: Jelly Roll Loses Hundreds of Thousands of Followers After Betraying Fans, Public BREAK DOWN…

Benny Johnson6 views
The video analyzes the political and cultural backlash against country artist Jelly Roll following his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel, where he criticized Donald Trump and used Christian rhetoric to justify open borders.summaryHost Benny Johnson and guest John Rich argue that this represents a betrayal of the country music audience's values, contrasting it with the authenticity of artists like Dolly Parton.summaryJohn Rich distinguishes between 'singers' who chase industry trends and 'artists' who speak truth, arguing that Jelly Roll's backlash stems from a disconnect between his previous 'redemption' narrative and his recent poltakeaway

Twitter 🖐🏽 speaks! Akademiks reacts to Meek Mil’s tweets about OTF Jam biting that Cheese 🧀

King Akademiks8 views
They critique the legal system's use of artist expression and lyrics as evidence, highlighting the hypocrisy of protecting successful artists while prosecuting others, and trace Durk's career pivot toward authentic drillsummaryLegal Strategy of Artist Expression: Prosecutors use unreleased music videos and lyrics as evidence, arguing that record labels and producers are complicit in creating this content, thereby removing the 'fictional charactakeawayHypocrisy in Justice: The speakers note that while David Davis was prosecuted for his violent imagery, other rappers face less scrutiny for similar content, suggesting bias based on the artist's status or the community'stakeaway

Reviewing Your Music!

Bootleg Kev5 views
He identifies several talented artists who earned live performance invites while providing harsh feedback on common mistakes like poor mixing, generic lyrics, and unprofessional social media presence.summarySocial media presence acts as a business card; artists with private accounts or zero posts are viewed as unprofessional.takeawayThe host actively curates talent for his podcast, inviting artists who demonstrate skill, flow, and professionalism.takeaway

The Game Addresses Kendrick Lamar + Is Dr. Dre Pro AI? │The 3rd Verse Morning Show

The 3rd Verse Podcast13 views
They also provide a critical lesson on social media algorithms, emphasizing that consistent posting is essential for growth, regardless of an artist's fame level.summarySocial media algorithms reward consistency over sporadic high-effort posts; artists must post frequently (10-15 times daily) to maintain visibility, as fame alone does not guarantee algorithmic reach.takeawayDr. Dre's public acceptance of AI as a production tool contrasts with his historical stance against digital disruption (Napster), highlighting the industry's shift toward integrating AI despite artist concerns about comptakeaway

RiotUSA on "Stop Playing With 'Em, Riot," Producing Chris Brown's "It Depends" & Getting His Flowers

Power 105.122 views
Producer Riot USA discusses his transition from behind-the-scenes hitmaker to solo artist, emphasizing authenticity and creative freedom over chasing fame.summaryRiot USA prioritizes personal artistic fulfillment and legacy over immediate fame, noting that while he enjoys recognition, he values the ability to remain low-key to avoid the anxieties associated with super-fame.takeawayHis approach to collaboration is strictly meritocratic and relationship-based; he refuses to call in favors for features, preferring artists to join projects because they genuinely connect with the music and the artist.takeaway

Fergie Baby on Empire, Cam’ron co-sign, A$AP Rocky’s influence & Top 5 in Harlem | The Real Report

The Real Report with Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda21 views
Uncle Murder (Le Jet Lenny) details his journey from a Penn State criminal justice graduate to a signed artist at Empire Distribution, highlighting the importance of in-house production, brand ambassadorships, and maintasummaryHe shares a pivotal story of being hired as an intern, getting fired for self-promotion, and then rehired as an artist after executive Nema recognized his hustle, underscoring the value of seizing opportunities within exsummaryEmpire Distribution Strategy: He advocates for independent labels like Empire that offer major-label support without restrictive terms, noting that many artists regret leaving for majors due to loss of creative control atakeaway

Eric Bellinger Talks His New 'Self-Titled' Album, AI Music, and His Top R&B Songs Of All Time

Way Up With Angela Yee5 views
AI Backlash vs. Utility: Bellinger distinguishes between using AI for production (which he accepts as a tool) and training AI on an artist's voice (which he opposes). He argues that AI cannot replicate live performance, takeawaySongwriting Philosophy: His process involves finding the artist's vocal register first, then playing 5-10 beats until one resonates, followed by freestyling based on the artist's personal life story. He believes music ditakeaway

Lessons from Working with Nas, Jay-Z, Kobe, LeBron, Steve Jobs & More | Steve Stoute

David Senra21 views
He shares anecdotes about leveraging artist collaborations for brands like Reebok and McDonald's, while emphasizing the critical importance of creators owning their intellectual property and direct fan relationships in tsummaryArtist Ownership and CRM: The music industry's failure to provide artists with customer relationship management (CRM) data prevents them from owning their fan base. Independent artists who retain ownership (like Jay-Z, Btakeaway“If you're an artist and you have 200,000 people who love you, you know how much money you can make with those 200,000 people selling them higher margin items... The record companies... never negotiated that [data accessquote