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In this episode, we sit down with HMLT to talk about artist development, building Takes a Village Music, and why independent artists need more than just talent to build a real career.

We get into the lack of artist development in today’s industry, whether labels still build artists, the importance of business sense, collaboration in Toronto, music distribution, and why community plays such a big role in helping artists grow.

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In this episode, we sit down with Rob, artist manager and co-founder of Prototype, to talk about artist management, music business, record labels, copyright, ownership, and what artists need to understand before building a team.

We also get into the story behind Kodak Black’s “No Flockin”, how the beat was discovered on YouTube, what happened when it was used without permission, and how that moment turned into Rob’s first major music contract.

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In this episode, we sit down with mastering engineer Kristian Montano to break down the art, science, and misconceptions of mastering.

We discuss loudness, normalization, Dolby Atmos, AI mastering, analog gear versus digital masters, why the room matters so much, whether mastering can actually fix a bad mix, and how ego can get in the way of making the right decisions for the song.

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In this episode, we sit down with BNZA to talk about the reality of being an independent artist, building a brand, finding your own sound, and standing out in today’s music industry.

We also discuss Asian-Canadian representation in Toronto music, the challenges of staying independent, the balance between music and marketing, and what it really takes to create a lane of your own.

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In this episode, we sit down with Eestbound to talk about producing for Travis Scott, the story behind “Antidote,” his mixing philosophy, vocal chains, recording techniques, studio gear, and the workflow behind creating better records.

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In this episode, we sit down with Hanad Bandz to discuss the global rise of African music, the story behind his biggest record, performing around the world, and whether there's a ceiling for African artists on the global stage.

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In this episode, we sit down with Johnny Hills to unpack studio stories, music industry lessons, and the mindset behind building a lasting career in music.

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In this episode, we sit down with Kalisway to talk about producing her own music, creating a unique sound, breaking genre rules, and navigating life as an independent artist.

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In this episode, we sit down with Amir Jamm to talk about his journey, studio setup, plugins, mixing tricks, and the process behind making music sound better.

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In this episode, we sit down with FrancisGotHeat to talk about his Drake placement on “4422,” the reality of getting producer placements, networking in the music industry, producer deals, royalties, publishing, and why understanding the business is just as important as making the music.