In this episode, Poncho & Cruz sit down with JabariOnTheBeat to discuss which artists to invest In, good vs bad managers, building a brand on YouTube & many more topics surrounding artists' success within their careers.

"The Encore Podcast is a show dedicated to inspiring, empowering & assisting creatives on the pursuit on their fullest potential."


Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro / Comeup Story
6:12 - Difference between lit & upcoming artists
7:46 - Developing artists from the ground up
10:20 - What makes Jabari invest in an artist
12:45 - Differences working with artists over email vs in person
14:07 - Uncomfortable studio sessions
16:50 - Things to avoid when around A-list artists
19:05 - Overcoming social anxiety in studio
21:04 - Dealing with mental health struggles in music career
22:57 - Benefits of podcast / media coverage for creatives
24:33 - When to seek out interviews in a music career
26:45 - Building a brand on YouTube
30:00 - Should artists get beats online or link with producers
31:20 - Shooting shots in the DM
33:33 - Finding a path in the music industry
35:12 - Ways artists damage relationships with producers
38:10 - Separating yourself from other creatives
41:14 - Jabari navigating selling beats online & working in industry
44:40 - Managing expectations in business relationships
47:11 - Ways artists can get free beats
50:00 - Quantity vs quality in music
52:50 - Ways artists shoot themselves in the foot
55:40 - Linking a manager for the first time / traits of good & bad managers
1:01:38 - Representing yourself vs letting managers handle business
1:02:30 - How often people present horrible splits
1:04:23 - When to burn bridges with creatives
1:06:10 - How manager agreements should be structured
1:08:20 - Being flown out by labels
1:12:00 - Why Jabari left school