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Glasses Malone on “Banned from Vlad TV,” Kendrick Lamar, and Why the Genre Was on the Line
Glasses Malone came onto The GAUDS Show focused on music, even as Ray Daniels opened by telling him he sees “a huge future in podcasting” for him. Glasses said he is staying centered on records, but added he has learned “to use stream to my benefit” for marketing and to keep ideas moving. From there, Daniels jumped straight into the new release, asking about a six song project called “Banned from Vlad TV.” “We call it a Digi Maxi single,” Glasses said, explaining why he sees
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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, 2025


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, 2025


The Connector Behind the Curtain: Ray Daniels' Industry Playbook
In a revealing episode of The Manager’s Playbook , Ray Daniels shared a blueprint for building an impactful music career—one rooted not...
Jul 5, 2025


6x Grammy Winner Derrick Milano on How the Music Business Really Works for Songwriters
Grammy-winning songwriter and artist Derrick Milano knows how to turn life lessons into hit records. Sitting down for an in-depth...
Jun 20, 2025


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


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


Ray Daniels on Effective Immediately: How Hip-Hop Can Fix Its Broken Industry Mode
Ray Daniels has spent 20 years navigating the music industry, helping shape some of its biggest hits while building a reputation as a...
Feb 22, 2025


How WAMM Promotions Helps Artists Succeed Without Selling Dreams
In the latest episode of Ray Daniels' podcast, Ray Daniels, also known as the self-proclaimed Culture Referee, sat down with WAMM...
Nov 29, 2024


Ray Daniels on How Hip-Hop Lost Its Way and How Artists Can Find Theirs
In a recent interview with the One More Time Podcast, music executive Ray Daniels held nothing back as he shared his candid thoughts on...
Nov 12, 2024
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