The Rob Markman Interview: Balancing Bars & Hip Hop Journalism #robmarkman #hiphopjournalism #curtissking

👑 WHO IS Rob Markman?

Rob Markman is a celebrated Hip Hop journalist and respected lyricist who has spent over a decade capturing the stories of rap’s biggest names. From his editorial leadership at MTV, Genius, and XXL to his growing catalog as a solo artist, Rob brings a unique lens to the game — one that blends critical insight with lived experience. His latest album, We’ll Never Be This Young Again, is a poignant reflection on growth, purpose, and preserving your voice in a crowded world.

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The Daylyt Interview Talks Kendrick vs Drake, Battle Rap, Quiznos, & Writing Process

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Mick Jenkins on Indie Hip Hop, Decoding Lyricism & Fixing Rap Media #mickjenkins #hiphop #curtissking

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0:00 Intro

1:18 Why "TYPE SH*T" EP Is Not On DSPs

4:38 Mick Independent Rap Journey

7:23 How "TYPE SH*T" EP Was Made

9:15 The Secret Behind Mick's Elite Writing

11:31 Who Is Mick Jenkins?

13:32 S/O To  @even_biz 

14:24 Why Mick Jenkins Chose EVEN.BIZ

18:23 Should New Rappers Go Direct To Consumer?

22:19 The Problem With Rap Media & Music Reviews

26:02 Mick Jenkins Issue With  @fantano  Reviews

31:41 Artists Stop Being Leaders

32:58 Why Mick Jenkins Champions Curtiss King TV

34:22 How Mick Jenkin's Writing Has Evolved Over Time

38:19 Physical vs. Digital Writing

40:00 The Power Of Being A VISUAL Writer

42:15 How Mick Jenkins Approaches Writing His Bars

47:53 The Genius Of 'IGNORANT' Ish

54:33 Mick & Curtiss Talk The GENIUS of  @bruiserwolf2702 

58:42 What Music Is Inspiring Mick Jenkins?

1:00:08 Mick Jenkins On The Current State Of Hip Hop

1:04:14 Curtiss Proposes A Lyricist Round-table

1:05:51 Mick Gives Curtiss King TV MAJOR Props

1:07:30 Mick and Curtiss Talk Not Falling For Temptation

1:11:11 What's Next For Mick Jenkins?

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The Collective Live Episode 2: "Like That" 1 Year Later, Artist vs. Art, Future Of Hip Hop Media

Featuring: Curtiss King, The Company Man, [Deleted], Big Zoe TV, The HHSB Crew, BIGGKISH, Derapy, & Jalopy Bungus #hiphopreactions #curtissking #thecollective

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

11:17 Kendrick's "LIKE THAT" 1 Year Anniversary

13:26  @biggkishreacts  Enters The Stream

24:32  @ScruFaceJeanOfficial  Enters The Stream

59:36 Can We Separate Art From The Artist? (Kanye & Drake)

1:03:52  @ReedMySole  Enters The Stream

2:18:58 What's The Future Of Hip Hop Media?

3:32:43 Post Game: Highlighting Superchats

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Glasses Malone Talks Kendrick vs. Drake, Hip Hop Culture, West Coast Media #Glassesmalone #curtissking #hiphop

👑 WHO IS Glasses Malone?

Glasses Malone is one of the most outspoken and respected voices in West Coast hip-hop. Hailing from Watts, California, he made waves with his raw lyricism, street perspective, and deep understanding of the music industry. From early co-signs by Birdman and Cash Money to collaborations with Nipsey Hussle, The Game, and Kendrick Lamar, Glasses has remained a powerful force in hip-hop.

Beyond music, Glasses is also the host of the No Ceilings Podcast, where he delivers unfiltered takes on hip-hop, culture, and the business of music. Whether breaking down the evolution of gangsta rap, questioning industry narratives, or challenging mainstream perspectives, he brings a raw, unapologetic voice to the conversation.

Chapters:

0:00 Who Is Glasses Malone

2:03 How Do You View THIS Era Of Hip Hop?

4:20 The Moment Glasses Fell In LOVE With Hip Hop

7:15 The Blu Division Days

11:31 How Glasses Malone Defines Hip Hop

13:00 G. Malone's Pride In Kendrick Lamar Dominant Year

21:58 The Impact Of Kendrick's GNX Album

23:00 What's Going On With Hip Hop's OGs?

24:26 Kanye West

26:46 Snoop Dogg

27:52 Lil Wayne

32:10 The Simplicity Of Maturity

35:39 What's The PARTY That's Dying?

38:48 Kendrick vs Drake: How Culture Won The Battle

43:13 How Drake Lost Cultural Cache

44:32 Thoughts On Drake Suing UMG

46:40 What Is CRASHING Out?

48:43 What Is The Future of Hip Hop Media?

52:01 How G.Malone Deals With PRESSURE

55:10 Is West Coast Hip Hop Media Doing ENOUGH?

58:53 What MORE Could West Coast Media Do?

1:00:07 G.Malone Isn't Done With Music

1:03:28 Should Street Politics Be On Podcast

1:08:07 What is G.Malone MOST Excited about come up?

1:09:03 G.Malone's Encouragement Of Curtiss

1:09:42 Final Thoughts & Superchats

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MYGUYMARS INTERVIEW: Mýa, Nipsey, 1500 or Nothin’ & Building a Legacy

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👑 WHO IS MYGUYMARS?

MYGUYMARS is a Grammy-winning producer, multi-instrumentalist, and entrepreneur whose work spans across music, mentorship, and culture. As a member of the iconic 1500 or Nothin’ collective, he’s collaborated with artists like Mýa, H.E.R., Nipsey Hussle, Ty Dolla $ign, and BJ the Chicago Kid. Beyond the studio, he’s dedicated to empowering the next generation of artists and creatives through education, mentorship, and ownership, redefining what it means to be a modern-day music mogul.

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The MixedbyAli Interview: Legendary TDE Mixing EngineEAR

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0:00 Intro

0:57 Who Is MIXEDBYALI?

3:32 ALI Taught Curtiss King How To EQ

4:57 How Deep Is Kendrick's TDE Recording Vault?

6:45 How MixedByAli Learned How To Engineer

9:57 MixedByAli Talks Curtiss's Infamous 808s & Gunshots Beat

12:13 When Did You Know TDE Made It BIG?

14:52 MixedByAli Breaks Down The Key To TDE's Work Ethic

17:10 How Engineers Shape The Sound Of Artists

19:20 How MixedByAli Treats Mixing Like An Artform

22:40 One Underrated Skill Every Mixing Engineer NEEDS

25:24 Why Hard Work Overrides Talent

26:59 Why MixedByAli Bought The Death Row Studios

31:30 Why MixedByAli Created EngineEars

38:41 What Engineers Deserve Financially

40:38 What EngineEARS Dashboard Looks Like

43:01 How MixedByAli Is Helping DIY Artists Go DTC

45:09 What MixedByAli REALLY Thinks Of Music Streaming

48:17 What's Next For MixedByAli & EngineEars?

50:58 MixedByAli's Advice To Aspiring Engineers & Artists

53:16 Final Thoughts

👑 WHO IS DEREK "MixedByAli"?

Derek “MixedByAli” Ali is one of hip-hop’s most influential engineers, best known for shaping the sound of Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE). As Kendrick Lamar’s go-to engineer, he’s worked on modern classics like good kid, m.A.A.d city, To Pimp a Butterfly, and DAMN., helping define an era of West Coast hip-hop.

Beyond TDE, Ali is building EngineEars, a platform designed to give audio engineers more control over their careers, and recently partnered with Symphony.OS to bring even more independence to engineers in the industry. He also made headlines for purchasing the historic Death Row studio, further cementing his legacy in hip-hop.

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Kanye West Continues To SPIRAL And TAUNT Kendrick, Playboi, & Tyler

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Drake TARGETS YouTube & Twitch Reactors In New Defamation Lawsuit? #drake #UMG #kendricklamar #curtissking

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