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Breaking the Code: Ray Daniels, Obi Omile, and Math Hoffa on the Future of Music, Media, and Black Ownership
In a conversation rich with insights on music, culture, entrepreneurship, and the shifting dynamics of content creation, Troy and Rashad...
May 23, 2025


Gongu “Gu” Roach Unpacks Music Industry Exploitation on The Ray Daniels Show
In an industry built on image, access, and often silence, Gongu “Gu” Roach steps forward as a rare voice—one not only willing to...
May 22, 2025


God’s Timing: Lecrae and Miles Minnick Lead a New Era in Christian Hip-Hop
With the world grappling for spiritual connection and clarity, Lecrae and Miles Minnick are leveraging the mic to provide something more...
May 16, 2025


Beyond the Bars: Mozzy and Ken Oliver on Redemption, Reform, and the Power of Second Chances
In a climate where transparency and authenticity are more valued than ever in hip hop, Mozzy, Sacramento's own Gangland Landlord,...
May 16, 2025


From the Inside Out: A Former Label Exec Talks Culture, Contracts, and the Cost of Success
"Nobody gets handed a seat at the table. You build your own chair, drag it in, and hope someone doesn’t pull it out from under you."...
May 15, 2025


From Doechii to Data: Rap Life Review Explores Streaming’s Grip on the Culture
On the latest episode of Apple Music’s Rap Life Review , Ebro Darden, Lowkey, and Eddie Francis kicked off the conversation with a deep...
May 15, 2025


From Ray Vaughn’s Slaps to the Mal Debate: The Bigger Picture Looks West
Episode 47 of The Bigger Picture podcast offered a wide-ranging discussion that covered recent developments in hip-hop, label culture,...
May 13, 2025


No Labels Necessary Shares 10 Essential Tips for Crowdfunding Your Next Music Project
No Labels Necessary, the music business YouTube channel hosted by Brandman Sean and Kory, dropped a valuable guide for independent...
May 13, 2025


Before the Drop: Lefty Gunplay Reflects on Sobriety, Struggle, and West Coast Legacy with JasonMartin
In an intimate and unfiltered conversation just 24 hours before his new album dropped, Lefty Gunplay sat down with JasonMartin to talk...
May 12, 2025


The Raydar Report: Ray Daniels Sounds Off on Ownership, Image, and Cultural Control
In a fiery episode of The Raydar Report , music executive and cultural critic Ray Daniels offered a wide-ranging critique of the power...
May 12, 2025


Rap & Reason Breaks Down Kendrick’s Stadium Performance and Key Glock’s Glockaveli
It was more than just a concert. For the tens of thousands packed into Lincoln Financial Field, the Philadelphia stop of Kendrick Lamar...
May 12, 2025


From South Central to CEO: G Perico’s Business Blueprint
Los Angeles rapper G Perico has made a name for himself with a slick, throwback West Coast sound—but his moves off the mic are becoming...
May 8, 2025


Jet Life Forever: Curren$y on Loyalty, Longevity, and Living What You Rap
Curren$y, also known as Spitta Andretti, has long lived at the intersection of independence and influence. As a co-founder of the...
May 8, 2025


DJ Hed and Gina Views Recap Atlanta, Music Drops, and the Mal Debate in Episode 44
What happens when DJ Hed and Gina Views take their chemistry off the airwaves and into the real world? In Episode 44 of Effective...
May 5, 2025


DJ Hed and Mal Unpack the Kendrick-Drake Feud One Year Later
One year after what many consider the most seismic battle in hip-hop history, media heavyweights DJ Hed and Mal sat down for a marathon...
May 5, 2025


Derek Minor on ‘No Labels Necessary’: Clout Ain’t Cash, Ownership Is
On a recent episode of the "No Labels Necessary" podcast, co-hosts Brandman Sean and Kory sat down with artist-turned-label-owner Derek...
May 5, 2025


Wiz Khalifa’s ‘Kush & Orange Juice 2’ Sets Off a Week of Real Talk on Rap Life Review
Each week, Rap Life Review brings together Ebro, Nadeska, and Eddie to break down the biggest moments, projects, and headlines in...
May 2, 2025


No Labels, No Limits: SilkSoSmart Breaks Down the Blueprint for Independent Music Marketing
On a new episode of the No Labels Necessary podcast, hosts Brandman Sean and Corey welcomed a guest whose insights are shaping the new...
Apr 23, 2025


DRAM Breaks the Silence: New Music, New Mindset, Same Soul
After a period of relative quiet, DRAM, the multi-talented artist known for his genre-bending sound and infectious energy, re-emerged in...
Apr 23, 2025


Symba on Too $hort, Will Smith, and Why He Left the Label Behind
In his recent appearance on Sway’s Universe , Bay Area rapper Symba opened up about a pivotal moment in his evolving career: his acting...
Apr 22, 2025
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