Off the Record with DJ Akademiks

This is our first episode recorded live w/ special guest Iann Dior. We talk about his 2021 and rise to fame in the music industry. He talks about embracing the term 'industry plant' to remove the power from the word and to allow people to focus on his music. He talks about how he was down to his last before having a breakthrough in the music industry and also reflect on him making the XXL freshman list and his feelings on that. We play a game of 'This or That' where he picks between some of his favorite artists and gives an explanation of why he picked each choice. He names artists he would like to collaborate with and even says he wants to venture into TV & film.

Also PS. this episode was recorded live the day after the death of Young Dolph so we open up by talking about Dolph and then safety and security as an artist.

Troy Ave joins us today for what might be our longest episode of Off The Record yet! If you don't know, Troy Ave is a rapper from NYC who has been embroiled in beef and controversy ever since he came on the scene. One notable incident landed him in jail for a few months after it was seen on camera him chasing someone in a packed club with a gun. He claims that incident was self defense and also his bodyguard was murdered in the very same incident as well. Since then, he's tried to resume a music career but with legal issues hanging over his head and also other people distancing themselves from him, he has tried establishing his own platforms indepently and continue to provide music for his supporters. He's here to talk about everything, from getting his lil bro laid to how he makes his money through music independently and also investments outside of it. He also addresses many of the issues he previously had since most of the dust has since settled. 

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Our guest for today is Lil Boom, a rapper from Florida who struck up a relationship with DJ Akademiks by just being a loyal supporter in his YouTube comment section but was savy enough and musically talented enough to go viral many times by being a head of the curve, manipulating internet algorithms and also being one of the pioneers of 'Meme Rap'. Over 5  years later, he is now releasing his debut album and he sits with Akademiks to explain the full story of how he got to this point. From homelessness, self doubt, street activity to persistence and self belief, this is a story about someone using the internet to achieve their dreams and trying to change the realities and situations of everyone around them. No story is complete without the highs and lows and in a very honest and humble interview, Lil Boom talks about signing for $7500 and getting screwed and then trying to force his way out of a really crappy record deal. His new album 'The End of the World' is already out, do him a solid and check it out if you enjoyed the conversation!

Today our guest is Myron Gaines, a former Homeland Security agent that has worked tons of cases and filed indictments on domestic gangs all the way up to The Cartel. Today we will talk about his background, how feds look at cases overall and why it seems like in 2021 Federal charges against rapper have increased. We talk about the NBA Youngboy recent arrest, federal indictment and also him getting out on bail. We also talk about Casanova's federal RICO indictment and forecast what's the most likely scenario of what will happen to him. We then talk about Pooh Shiesty case and do a deep dive on why the federal authorities seem to be so keen on keeping him off the streets. We then finally touch on the YNW Melly case and Myron gives a very bold prediction of how he believes this will end.

Andrew Tate is our Guest today. He’s a 4x kickboxing world champion. We talk about dating, relationships, gender roles and tradition. Also Andrew gives us a incredible story about his come up and the values his father instilled in him. 

Once again, We're back in Miami. On this episode of Off the Record, Akademiks along with Myron and Fresh come to resolution about the recent saga with Fresh and his recently exposed girlfriend, Miranda. We discuss and recap what went down and how Fresh felt about his girl being on a sugar daddy site.

On this special episode of Off The Record, recently incarcerated rapper (NBA Youngboy) speaks out from house arrest for the first time to Akademiks. This is the first time we've heard his voice since he's been set free from Federal jail on a bond. They begin to talk about his current mental state and how he survived being incarcerated. 

Akademiks starts out this podcast with acknowledging the passing of Virgil Abloh. He talks about how influential Virgil was but also how people ridiculed him months before his passing. Akademiks talks YK Osiris and mental health. He then gets into talking about Saweetie and Lil Baby and how Quavo and Jayda have been reacting to the the news that Baby and Saweetie might be dating. He then touches on Wack 100 and Blueface dealing with their artist Chris Sean Rock and how that mirrors what happened with Da Baby and Danileigh. Akademiks touches on how some artists are very sensitive to criticism even when there is no intended disresepect. 

After two full months of our launch, Akademiks takes time on this Thanksgiving holiday to thank everyone who made this possible. Thank you to the audience, Spotify, our team behind the scenes and other business people. Akademiks gives the story of first going to Complex and also Cancel Culture. He talks about Dave Chapelle and Netflix being unwilling to part ways with Dave despite the outrage. Akademiks talks why he went to Spotify to do this podcast. We also discuss Will Smith, Kanye West x Kim Kardashian x Pete Davidson. Conversation also get to Saweetie, Lil Baby and Quavo and also Summer Walker and her boo. We talk about Fetty Wap current situation with his label and his legal situation and Akademiks gives a warning to other artists on the come up about why certain other artists disappeared off the scene. Akademiks talks Lebron James and how he handles himself in the media and ends with discussing the highly publicized trials of the killers of Ahmaud Arbery and also Kyle Rittenhouse.

Fatboy SSE is a online entertainer, known for his comedy, rapping and acting. He Joins todays Off the Record today to talk about his come up among other things. Fatboy Talks about how he blew up on Instagram and detailing when the money caught up to his fame. He also talks moving out the hood and to California. He talks about his decision to do music instead of being a comedian. He talks about J Cole reaching out to do music with him and other artists. Fatboy talks being safe while moving around, how to hustle.  Akademiks and Fatboy also reflects on both of them coming up in New jersey.