DISCLAIMER: Neopolitan ice cream gets mentioned in this episode, and the host Nametag incorrectly refers to it as Napoleon, a few times! Players fuck up! Lol.

Nametag speaks with podcast guru, Sam McClain of the "Just Talkin With Sam". They discuss the odd, yet funny story of how Sam started out in podcasting, Sam's disdain for Lebron James, two interesting stories that involve Lalah Hathaway, and Kenny G, and more...

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Nametag chops it up with film director/actor Clifford L. a.k.a Redd for episode 8. You're familiar with him from his work on Homicide Hunter, Tyler Perry's The Haves and Have Nots, the Miki Howard movie, and more. They discuss what made him no longer want to seriously pursue a career as an Emcee, his background and theater, fatherhood, and the importance of continuing to create quality content.

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Song snippet featured: "CLIMB" by Nametag Alexander

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Nametag speaks with Uncle P, the force behind the platforms Detroit Rap, Detroit's Underground Hip Hop Awards and that's just a couple to name on the humble. They discuss P pushing the culture forward on the city's music scene, the revamping of Detroit's UHHA, fans vs. associates, serial likers on social media, and accountability in life. Also, is it financially worth it for new indie rap artists to invest in pressing up vinyl out of their own pockets?

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If you’re an independent Songwriter and/or Music Producer, then episode 30 of The #LABLpodcast is for you. We have special guest, Nicole Churchill, a Music Supervisor with Assemble Sound in Detroit, MI. Here are some of the topics covered below...

+ Creating an industry around musical talent in Detroit, and building a music supervision scene in the city

+ The foundation of Assemble Sound

+ Defining middle class musicians

+ Process of submitting music for tv, film, etc.

+ Different types of sync licensing deals

AND OF COURSE MORE!

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You know those dope ideas and goals you always have, but don’t always move forward with? Start writing them down.

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*side note* You have to excuse Dean Garcia as a guest this ep. and thinking it'd make since to loudly chew gum for most of the discussion, lol. He provided some dope topics though.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

+ Coping mechanisms and the creative Process:

+ The importance of mental health as an entrepreneur

+ Creating as a group is discouraged in hip-hop.

+ How do we differ from making sure we are individuals and alienating ourselves?

+ Do some celebrities be sounding crazy, or are they actually saying some real stuff.

+ Do you have certain music for certain moods?

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For this episode we have, NAMELESS, a Music Producer/Graphic Desiigner from Flint, MI. He speaks about his most recent instrumental album release [BE]ats Original Vol, 4, how he began working with Detroit natives/artists such as Marv Won, Clear Soul Forces, and how he ended up releasing his first vinyl through Street Corner Music via DJ Houseshoes.

Intro prod. by DJ DDT

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In this episode Nametag talks to Desmond “DJ DDT” Travis, about his upcoming visual series titled “The Pull Up” for Emcees. Other topics include, radio stations catering to throwback music, accepting the changing of the tide in Rap music today, if there’s a right or wrong way to use your social media, and more.

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Nametag chops it up with music producer, and also Brother, Black Bethoven. They discuss the process of clearing music samples, why artists need Publishing Administrations, their favorite tracks from their upcoming "Hello Victory" EP and much more.

"Hello Victory EP" 9.8.17

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