A Nametag Is Necessary

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Welcome to ‘A Nametag Is Necessary’, where we oftentimes break down the complex world of music and entertainment into simple, and digestible discussions. Hosted by indie songwriter and MC, Nametag Ale... more

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October 04, 2024 #57 ‘Let’s Talk About Love’ ft. Tia The Writer
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In this episode of "A Nametag Is Necessary," Nametag Alexander sits down with Tia Scott, also known as Tia The Writer, to break down what makes a great Hip Hop love song. Together, they dive into a list of 15 standout Rap love songs throughout history, exploring the lyrics and stories that have made these tracks unforgettable. The conversation then shifts to Tia’s latest poetry collection, "Let’s Talk About Love," where she shares insights into her creative process and the themes of love that inspired her work. Tune in for a deep dive into the intersection of Hip Hop and love, both in music and on the page.
“Let’s Talk About Love” (Book)
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Instagram: @tia_the_writer • @nametagalexander
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33min
September 09, 2024 #56 "Run It Up" ft. James Gardin
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Work. Win. Repeat. Vol. 3
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In this episode of “A Nametag Is Necessary”, host Nametag Alexander sits down with James Gardin, a talented songwriter and Emcee from Lansing, MI. They discuss James' top 3 favorite songs that make him feel great about life and how the music continues to uplift him. James also shares the spark behind creating his company, “Super Clean Sync” and his journey to becoming dominant in the sync licensing world. They discuss why more sync agencies are going exclusive and what this means for the future of sync licensing, especially for independent musicians looking to break into the space.
Instagram & Threads: @nametagalexander x @jamesgardinmusic
Twitter (X): @nametagalxndr x @jamesgardin
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29min
August 26, 2024 #55 “Resurgence of Remixes in Hip Hop” (ft. Nasty New)
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Work. Win. Repeat. Vol. 3
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In this episode of *A Nametag Is Necessary*, Nametag sits down with special guest music producer, Nasty New, for an engaging conversation. They dive into New’s top three all-time favorite songs and the reasons behind his choices. New also shares the story of how he got into producing music, the origin of his unique name, and why he believes remixes need to make a comeback in the industry. Plus, they explore the inspiration and process behind New’s *Remix Mixtape*. Tune in for insights and stories from one of the most creative minds in music production!

Instagram: @nametagalexander x @nastynew
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34min
June 22, 2024 #54 ‘Formation Sound’ (with Farnell Newton)
In this episode, Nametag talks with talented trumpeter and composer Farnell Newton. They dive into the vibrant music scene in Portland, Oregon, and Farnell's impressive success in the sync licensing world, where music is used in TV, movies, ads, etc. They also explore his various music ventures, including Formation Sound and Marmoset Music, revealing the steps taken behind his thriving career. Tune in for an inspiring and insightful conversation about making it in the sync licensing side of the music business.
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X/Twitter: @nametagalxndr Instagram: @nametagalexander
X/Twitter: @farnellnewton Instagram: @farnellnewton
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35min
June 10, 2024 #53 LL Cool J’s ‘4,3,2,1’ Posse Cut
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In this episode, Nametag talks about some of his favorite posse cuts in Rap, starting with LL Cool J’s “4,3,2,1” ft. Method Man, Redman, Canibus, and DMX.
X/Twitter: @nametagalxndr Instagram: @nametagalexander
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24min
May 29, 2024 #52 Talking about “Luchini” (This Is It)
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In this episode, Nametag talks about his appreciation for the Camp Lo classic, “Luchini” produced by Ski Beatz
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13min
January 21, 2024 #51 “Boog Brown”
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For episode 51, Nametag kicks it with the internationally known as well as Detroit’s own, Emcee/Songwriter; Boog Brown.
We discuss:
* 3 all time favorite songs that make her feel great about life, and why for those specific songs
* Feelings about the current landscape of Rap music on a more mainstream scale, and are there any changes within that scale she’d want to see
* After living out of town for some time while growing her music career, what were a couple of key takeaways she came back to Detroit with
* What are two things she isn’t doing as of yet, that she’d like to do to be of service to people
Instagram & Threads: @nametagalexander x @1boogbrown
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56min
December 26, 2023#50 Rogue Dynamo
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3 all time favorite songs that makes Rogue Dynamo feel great about life, and why for those specific songs

Feelings about the current landscape of Rap music on a more mainstream scale, and are there any changes within that scale she wants to see

3 Marvel characters you Rogue identifies with the most and why

If I or any of the listeners were looking to start watching anime, what are some tv shows she suggest to start with

What are two things Rogue isn’t doing as of yet, that she’d like to do to be of service to people
Instagram & Threads: @nametagalexander x @roguedynamo
X/Twitter: @nametagalxndr x @roguedynamo
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48min
December 11, 2023 #49 ‘I Can’t Stand It’ (w/ Junii)
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* 3 of Junii’s all time favorite songs that make her feel great about life, and why for those specific songs
* How does Junii feel about the current landscape of Rap music on a more mainstream scale, and are there any changes within that scale she’d want to see
* The experience of being involved with the “Porches” album
* The importance of consistency for Junii with music
* Shorter music projects > music albums
* What are two things Junii isn’t doing as of yet, that she’d like to do to be of service to people (this can apply to music, but doesn’t have to)
Instagram & Threads: @nametagalexander x @dearjunii
X/Twitter: @nametagalxndr x @dearjunii
Tik Tok: nametagalexander x jutopiaxx
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40min
November 30, 2023 #48 ‘Sync Life’ (w/ James Gardin)
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• 3 all time favorite songs that make you feel great about life, and why for those specific songs
• Feelings about the current landscape of Rap music on a more mainstream scale, and are there any changes within that scale you want to see
• Being experienced in sync licensing, what factors do you think may hinder many “independent artists” from being active in the sync space
• What do you see for the future of sync licensing as it relates to indie Rap music
• What are two things you aren’t doing as of yet, that you’d like to do to be of service to people (this can apply to music, but doesn’t have to)
Instagram & Threads: @nametagalexander x @jamesgardinmusic
Twitter (X): @nametagalxndr x @jamesgardin
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56min

FAQs about A Nametag Is Necessary:

How many episodes does A Nametag Is Necessary have?

The podcast currently has 177 episodes available.