Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

Amidst the quarantine, Scott sits with New Zealand electro pop sensation The Naked and Famous. The band actually performs some of their biggest hits unplugged, like "Young Blood" and "Punching in a Dream.” Thom and Alisa talk about their start in Auckland and how they met at an early age, and they go through their journey as a group to now a duo. Scott, Thom, and Alisa touch base on how they are adapting to quarantine, how they got their start, and how they were cyberbullied from the beginning. They also address the pitfalls of being together and working together. Next, they break down the meeting behind some of their biggest tracks and chat about the music scene in Auckland versus the United States. Thom and Alisa discuss their new music, new configuration, and the writing process behind their new album “Recover.” They end the conversation speaking on the shape of the music business and where it all might net out after this pandemic.

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Scott does a quick catch up with Steve O of Jackass and Wildboyz fame right before he goes to get a Covid test. They chat about life in quarantine, Steve O’s love of the UFC, and how he almost achieved the famed cauliflower ear. Steve O talks about his love of Mötley Crüe and how he first scammed his way into meeting them. Steve O also tells Scott about driving in his caravan to guests for his own podcast. After talking about clown college and how Steve O got into stunts at a young age, they end the conversation speaking about some of his biggest regrets, flossing, and a Jackass reunion.

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Scott talks to 5-time Grammy nominee Skylar Grey about her incredible career that branches from solo artist to one of the world’s most prominent songwriters. They start with her upbringing in Wisconsin, where she was in her first folk band with her mother at age 6. She moved to LA at 17, got her first record deal, then lost it all. After going broke and moving to Oregon to work at a gallery part-time, Skylar wrote the song “Love The Way You Lie” – later released by Eminem and Rihanna. Skylar breaks out the piano and performs the chorus, giving listeners goosebumps. Scott and Skylar discuss how this one song changed her life and allowed her to create more hits for major artists, including “Walk on Water” for Eminem and Beyoncé, “Coming Home” for Diddy-Dirty Money, and “Castle Walls” for T.I. and Christina Aguilera. Skylar also shares about how writing a song for Celine Dion was a dream-come-true. Shifting into the present, Skylar is writing new music for herself while living in Napa. The conversation wraps up with a chat on Skylar’s creative process, new tracks and projects, and goals for the future. Skyler concludes the show with an inspiring live performance of the chorus of “Coming Home.”

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Scott chats with breaking artist Gashi to hear his incredible story of going from refugee runaway to multi-platinum recording artist working alongside talent like French Montana, Travis Scott, and Nipsey Hustle. The show begins with a conversation about life in quarantine, then transitions into Gashi’s humble beginnings in Kosovo and how he eventually landing in Brooklyn with his family. Scott touches on his own upbringing and first taste of success, then Gashi talks about how he dropped out of school and pursued music with his homeless peers. He outlines how he went from selling CDs in the street, meeting Scott early on, meeting Austin Rosen, and getting a record deal. They share the infamous story of Gashi’s performance at RCA records and recall how his first few songs went viral, allowing him to give up an ordinary life and transition into an artist. They also discuss Gashi’s new album, 1984, and he divulges some of the inspiration behind the songs and lyrical content. Talking about the concept of the new record, Scott and Gashi dive into the 80’s as a time capsule. Gashi tells the stories behind songs like “Paranoid,” “Mr. Ferrari,” and “My Year” with G-Eazy,” then concludes with his plans for the future.

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Scott talks with Sinead Bovell – model and tech entrepreneur, and CEO of Waye. The conversation begins with Sinead’s academic upbringing in Canada and an overview of how she segued from finance and management consulting to a career in fashion and modeling. Then, Scott and Sinead dive into how Sinead was scouted, career highlights as model, and discussing how she became an educator in the tech space. They chat about career paths and using technology for the greater good. Sinead also shares about the mission of Waye and how she aims to disrupt and revolutionize the tech community. Next, Scott and Sinead explore the various ways fashion can help shape advertising and other industries as well as how social media is shaping culture. They speak on AI, digital models, the future of fashion week, and the skill sets students should have to help shape their future with technology. After touching on Sinead’s work with the United Nations, the US Chamber of Commerce, and her many writing gigs, Scott and Sinead conclude with insight on how technology will play a part in shaping the future.

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Scott sits with American rapper and producer Smokepurpp while Purpp gets a haircut in quarantine. They discuss Purpp's history, starting with how he was one of the pioneers in the Soundcloud Rap Movement in Florida. They talk about how Purpp was signed out of high school by Alamo Records and Interscope, how he met Lil Pump, and his experience touring with Lil Peep. Scott and Purpp also touch base on how things go viral; Purpp was one of the original artists creating content to accompany his music on platforms like Triller. They chat about Purpp's early influences leading up to his new record, Florida Jit - an homage to his early years in Florida and the Rolling Loud crew. They even get into Purpp's fashion sensibility, jewelry style, rock and roll inspirations. They dive into the collabs on the Florida Jit album with artists like Rick Ross and Jack Harlow. Finally, Smokepurpp shares words to inspire and motivate his fans and young kids that are looking up to him for guidance.

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Scott sits down with Emmy award winning actress and singer Dove Cameron! We talk about her rise to fame, her nearly 37 million followers, her time with Disney, and of course her musical journey and new music thats out! The episode begins from her early life, family, how she got into acting and music, and ends with the process of her writing this record. Finally we touch base on life in quarantine, her daily routine, and things she still wants to accomplish.

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Scott talks to actress, filmmaker, activist, and singer Rose McGowan about her new record Planet 9, the process of writing the record, life in quarantine, her many artistic endeavors and her path and journey.

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Incubus band members Brandon Boyd and Michael Einziger interview each other in a unique spin for the show, they discuss the new EP Trust Fall Side B, life in a pandemic, and answer fan questions.

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Scott downs with health and wellness coach, digital entrepreneur and superwoman, Melissa Wood to discuss her path and journey and her health and wellness rise and life during this pandemic.

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