Welcome to another episode of The Elation Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to have Axel Rosa, the founder of South 25, with us. Axel dives into his fascinating journey in the music industry, sharing stories from his upbringing in New Orleans, influenced by 80s rock bands and MTV. We hear about his unique name origin, the lively dynamic of growing up in a Latino household, and his early love for music and performance.

Axel also talks about his formal education in business management and entertainment business at Delgado Community College and Full Sail University. He explains how these experiences shaped his marketing and promotional skills, leading to significant opportunities, including working as an intern at Live Fast Entertainment. Despite facing challenges like a van accident on tour, Axel's dedication and resilience shine through.

In this episode, Axel also discusses his involvement with the Hispanic Chamber of Young Professionals of Louisiana and the Echo Community Center, emphasizing his commitment to education and supporting the Latino community. He shares his vision of promoting local and international Latin artists, his role as a voting member of the Recording Academy, and his passion for enhancing New Orleans' music scene.

Tune in to hear Axel's inspiring story, his insights on the music industry, and his dedication to uplifting others through education and music. Follow Axel and his artist, JC, on social media for more updates on their exciting projects.

Our show's host, David Adams, founded Elation Entertainment, a New Orleans-based multi-media entertainment company. With a solid foundation of 8 years working in the Los Angeles music scene conducting multiple music camps with Grammy Associates, Musicians, and Producers, David brings a wealth of expertise to the table. His experiences have taught him valuable lessons, encouraging him to bring the entertainment industry standards and creative spaces to New Orleans, a place he calls home. 

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Elation Podcast Production Credit List

Executive Producer - David Adams

Executive Producer - Comfy Stone Films

Producer - Tumie Mokuena

Director - Tumie Mokuena

Sound Recordist - Doris Fan

Editor - Preston Dupuis/ Doris Fan

BTS Videographer - Destin Tate

Location - Elation Entertainment