Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

Scott speaks with best friend duo, the iconic DJ Steve Aoki and star of Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why’s Ross Butler (“Zach Dempsey”). They tackle Steve’s rise to fame on Forbes’ top DJ list, Ross’s rise to acting fame, how Scott and Steve met 15 years ago, how Scott met Ross before he was even acting, and their mutual love of Queen. Then, they discuss how Steve is the hardest working DJ in the business, his #1 hit song “Waste It on Me’” with BTS, and how Steve found music via the hardcore scene early on. Steve also shares about his connection with his dad, how he developed his work ethic, his record label that features the Chainsmokers, and how he branded himself. Scott and Steve contemplate the future of EDM, and Steve reflects on his first paycheck to now. Scott chats with Ross about his approach to acting, season 2 of 13 Reasons Why, and his role in the movie Shazam! Scott, Ross, and Steve place bets on a Steve Aoki-created game, then partake in a grand finale of caking a guest outside the studio.  

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Scott and co-host Jessica Michel interview the charismatic Randy Jackson about his evolution from studio musician to American Idol judge to his many entrepreneurial endeavors. First, Randy speaks about his musical journey on bass guitar, his early band days, his family of musicians, and his early years in jazz. Randy, Scott, and Jessica speak about the truth in the adage “practice makes perfect” when it comes to musical instruments. Randy recalls his first big gig with Billy Cobham as well as playing with Aretha Franklin and other megastars. After emphasizing the art of perseverance, Randy details how he joined the legendary Journey, how he came aboard American Idol, and the inspiring story of Kelly Clarkson’s win in American Idol Season One. Last, Randy, Scott, and Jessica discuss what gives someone star quality, as well as what he’s doing now – which includes managing chefs.

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First, Scott sits down with Violet Benson – AKA DaddyIssues – to discuss how she grew from nothing into one of the biggest comedic voices online. She shares with Scott how she monetized the brand and built her own unique voice. Violet remembers growing up in Russia, immigrating to the United States, and how being bullied led her to comedy. When Violet was miserable at her accounting job, she started a meme account on Instagram. Within four years, her social media went viral, she amassed over 4 million Instagram followers, and Joe Jonas as her first celebrity follower kicked off her professional influencing career. Violet and Scott also talk about her dating life and Demi Lovato’s “Daddy Issues” song that was inspired by her DaddyIssues Instagram account.

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An impromptu interview with G-Eazy, Scott, and co-host Jen DeLeon. First, they dive into G-Eazy’s history with Skee and Dash Radio, his early upbringings in Berkley and Oakland, and his original stage name: Generic. They chat about his first big break, his first few performances, his anxiety about performing, his first gig, and life on tour. From basketball and pumping iron to his love of Lebron and hip hop, G-Eazy shares about his own passions. G-Eazy also divulges how he writes new music – from beat construction, to mixing, to putting the final touches on a song. G-Eazy recollects performing on legendary stages, monetizing some of his ideas, and becoming an entrepreneur. Last, Scott, Jenn, and G-Eazy talk about G-Eazy's touring and recording schedule and how its constructed.  

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The first part of the show, Scott sits with Nick Simmons to talk about his childhood growing up on TV in a rock-n-roll family. Kiss bassist and vocalist Gene Simmons enters a bit later to talk about Israel, his family genealogy, and buying clown makeup at Woolworth in the early days of Kiss. Nick recollects stories about Queen’s Brian May, Bob Dylan and Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page. Gene also discusses his new book, 27: The Legend and Mythology of the 27 Club, about the group of famous musicians, artists and actors who died at age 27. They chat about Kiss’s upcoming End of the Road Tour, 2019, Gene’s biggest inspirations, and the Ringo Starr story. They close out the conversation speaking about The Vault Box Set of Gene’s solo work and the meaning of charisma.

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Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers sits down with Scott to discuss all things Red Hot Chili Peppers, the past, and the future.

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Albert Hammond Jr of the Strokes talks all things solo career and The Strokes.

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Music and Fashion impresario Scott Lipps, drummer for Courtney Love and owner of Lipps LA and One Management, sits down for intimate conversations with some of the biggest names in music and pop culture. From Anthony Kiedis, Randy Jackson, Courtney Love, G Eazy, and many more.

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