Deadman Rashaun is an artist and a writer.  He writes rap songs and audio books.  His music has gotten him nominated for so many Grammys that he is a voting member.   He’s the host of On My Block on FDN, the network he co-created that is on Roku. Recently he became the world record holder for longest Coconut Justice podcast episode coming in at a whopping 6 hours and 13 minutes. This is just the first we met.  Imagine when we start collaborating. You’re going to need a calendar to time our talks. 

Takeaways

• Music Production
• Album Creation Validation
• Opportunities Impact of music on culture
• Responsibility of artists in shaping societal behavior Diverse musical influences
• Navigating the music industry
• Persistence and resilience Music industry challenges
• AI and music creation Independent filmmakers and artists can benefit from FDN Network's revenue-sharing model.
• Deadman Rashaun emphasizes the importance of owning up to mistakes and taking responsibility.
• The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including politics, business, and entertainment. Building a demand for the supply
• The impact of showing love and generosity Content Curation
• Monetization Strategies Engaging the audience with a compelling narrative
• The importance of engaging the audience through music and storytelling The importance of soul in music
• The evolution of the music industry and its impact on artists NASCAR is a diverse and inclusive community
• The history and impact of Granddaddy IU in the music industry Music industry dynamics
• West Coast music influence Diverse Conversational Topics
• Insightful Perspectives

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Music Production
• 01:42 Album Creation and Collaboration
• 29:11 The Journey to Validation
• 53:26 The Decision to Sign
• 58:07 Influence of Music on Society
• 01:26:02 Artistic Responsibility and Impact
• 01:26:38 Navigating the Music Industry
• 01:36:11 Diverse Musical Influences
• 01:48:19 Persistence and Resilience
• 01:55:29 Music Industry Challenges
• 02:16:10 AI and Music Creation
• 02:39:08 The FDN Network and Revenue-Sharing
• 02:31:08 Owning Up to Mistakes and Taking Responsibility
• 02:26:29 A Wide Range of Topics: Politics, Business, and Entertainment
• 02:49:30 Expanding Content Distribution
• 02:50:08 The Power of Generosity
• 02:51:12 Real Life Conversations
• 02:52:00 The Impact of Independent Filmmaking
• 03:09:30 Addressing Homelessness and Social Issues
• 03:14:41 Content Curation and Distribution
• 03:19:07 Monetization Strategies
• 03:36:37 Media Representation and Politics
• 03:42:44 Engaging the Audience
• 04:10:08 The Writing Process
• 04:18:58 The Soul in Music
• 04:31:17 The Evolution of the Music Industry
• 00:06 NASCAR: A Community of Inclusivity
• 04:49:55 The Influence of Granddaddy IU
• 05:18:51 Music Industry Dynamics
• 05:38:59 West Coast Music Influence
• 05:46:00 Political Commentary and Social Issues
• 05:52:56 Music Industry and Artistic Endeavors