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Jacob York Breaks Down the Music Industry’s Illusions, Misconceptions and Missed Opportunities on The GAUDS Show
Jacob York rarely chases the spotlight, yet when he sat with Ray Daniels on The GAUDS Show he spoke with the kind of clarity that makes...
Sep 12


Bino Rideaux Confirms Upcoming Project with Nipsey Hussle: “It’s a Real Situation”
Los Angeles native Bino Rideaux sat down with Bootleg Kev for a wide ranging interview that pulled back the curtain on his evolution as...
Sep 8


Shawna “Peezy” Spears, VP of Marketing at Venice Music, on Building Artists for the Long Run
On a recent episode of the One More Time podcast, Venice Music’s VP of Marketing, Shawna "Peezy" Spears, sat down to talk about...
Sep 8


Vocal Coach Dear Callie Breaks Down the Art of Emotional Singing on NLN
In the latest episode of No Labels Necessary, the conversation leaned into the nuanced, often misunderstood world of singing. The...
Sep 8


“I Just Wanted to Start From Scratch”: How Kalan.FrFr Rebuilt California Player
In his first appearance on the show Effective Immediately with DJ Hed and Gina Views, Kalan.FrFr gave an unfiltered look into the...
Sep 3


Dan Gonzalez on guiding Artists through Money, Rights, and Structure
When listeners think of management, they often picture tour schedules, marketing, and public appearances. Dan Gonzalez made it clear in...
Aug 28


TBP, Ep. 60: Cultural Homage, a West Coast case study, and the Evolution Question
The Bigger Picture’s sixtieth episode moved with pace, energy, and plenty of audience participation. The hosts opened the lines and...
Aug 28


Joey Bada$$ Talks Industry Politics, Ownership and Legacy on The Breakfast Club
Joey Bada$$ stopped by The Breakfast Club to give a clear-eyed take on where he stands in his career more than ten years after his...
Aug 27


Out the Deal and In Control: Hit-Boy's Next Era
Hit Boy, one of hip hop's most prolific producers, is entering a new chapter in his career after freeing himself from a restrictive 18...
Aug 14


TeeFLii: L.A.'s R&B Best Kept Secret on Working With Legends and New Music
Before Los Angeles knew him as the hit-making artist behind some of the city’s most undeniable records, TeeFLii was a church kid whose...
Aug 12


Terrace Martin and Kenyon Dixon Talk Come As You Are, Their LA Roots and Timeless Stories
Terrace Martin and Kenyon Dixon are two of Los Angeles’ most respected musical exports, but their latest project together shows that...
Aug 11


Ebro Sounds Off on the State of Hip Hop Fandom: “A Lot of Y’all Don’t Even Love Hip Hop Like That”
In a recent episode of Apple Music's Rap Life Review, Ebro Darden, LowKey, and Eddie Francis offered more than the usual industry recap....
Aug 4


Tricky Stewart on Crafting “Single Ladies,” “Umbrella” and More
Few names carry the weight in the studio like Tricky Stewart. With over three decades in the game and a string of era defining classics...
Aug 4


Anycia on Working With DJ Drama and Creating “Grady Baby” From the Ground Up
Atlanta rapper Anycia is stepping into a new era with her latest mixtape, “Grady Baby,” and she is doing it on her terms. From...
Aug 1


The Gentleman’s Code: Premo Rice on Carving Out a Space for Player Rap
For Maryland rapper Premo Rice, everything begins with authenticity. In a music industry often dominated by viral trends and quick...
Jul 31


Ray Vaughn Talks RCA Signing, Joey Bada$$ Battle, and Finding His Sound on ‘Effective Immediately
Ray Vaughn returned to “Effective Immediately” with DJ Hed and Gina Views for a raw, revealing interview that peeled back layers of...
Jul 30


BMG’s Tab Nkhereanye Helped Build Careers for Bieber and Frank Ocean — Here’s What Indie Artists Should Know
Tab Nkhereanye isn’t just another name behind the boards — he’s a seasoned creative force who’s shaped the careers of major artists like...
Jul 29


Clipse on Effective Immediately: Grown Man Rap with Nothing to Prove
On an episode of Effective Immediately with DJ Hed and Gina Views, the Clipse made it clear: their return isn’t about riding a wave or...
Jul 23


Tuma Basa, YouTube’s Director of Music Culture, on Building Artists, Not Just Audiences
In a wide-ranging conversation on The Manager’s Playbook podcast, YouTube’s Director of Music Culture and Partnerships, Tuma Basa,...
Jul 23


What Healing Sounds Like: Little Simz Unpacks No Thank You and Drop 7
Little Simz is no stranger to introspection, but in a new interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music, the British rapper and actress opened...
Jul 22
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