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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
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
Ray Daniels Unpacks Success, Self-Investment, and Authenticity on The Jay Hill Podcast at Invest Fest
Music executive Ray Daniels, known for his work with iconic names such as Lizzo and NLE Choppa and a deep understanding of the industry,...
Aug 25
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
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
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
Elliott Wilson Calls Out Travis Scott’s “Cheat Code” Sales as Clipse Steal Spotlight
During the latest installment of The Bigger Picture Podcast , hosts Elliott Wilson, DJ Hed, and Jeremy Hecht recapped a monumental week...
Jul 22
SiR’s Testimony: Music, Sobriety, and the Long Road to Peace
There’s a quiet power in watching someone speak truth without performative pain. When SiR sat down with Big Boy for a recent interview,...
Jul 21
Kendrick Lamar in the Classroom: How One Professor Uses Hip-Hop to Teach Black Life and Justice
When Temple University announced a new course centered on Kendrick Lamar, the internet lit up with curiosity and celebration. The man...
Jul 20
Ten Years In, Dave East Charts a New Course as an Independent Artist
As 2024 marks 10 years since Dave East signed his first record deal, the Harlem rapper finds himself in a new season of control....
Jul 17
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