On this episode, three-time Emmy and nine-time Grammy winner Kevin Brandino Brandon joins the show to talk reclaiming music culture through live instrumentation, mentorship, and adapting to tech-driven change. He shares behind-the-scenes session stories with legends like Aretha Franklin, Justin Timberlake, and OutKast, revealing what it really takes to thrive in the industry. The conversation dives into how AI and affordable production tools are reshaping who can create music—and who gets paid. Brandino also recounts his role in a historic projects such as one with will.i.am.