In this episode, Poncho & Cruz sit down with Shorts & Oaklin Winthrop of Black Vanity to discuss Shorts & Oaklin Winthrop Talk Business Partnerships, Bad Habits, Chasing a Dream & many more topics surrounding artists' success within their careers.

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

Timestamps

0:00 - Intro
2:33 - Comeup story
5:08 - Beginnings of Black Vanity
8:04 - Believing & chasing a dream 
10:10 - Should creatives look for partnerships or ride solo
12:47 - How to find a good partner
14:10 - Success killing habits
15:04 - Benefits of partnerships
16:13 - Downsides of linktr.ee
17:29 - Balancing solo careers vs Black Vanity brand
19:13 - Health in the music industry
20:52 - How Westchester affected Black Vanity's comeup
23:42 - Being a minority in Westchester / in a rich area
25:57 - The Black Vanity website / the inspiration & benefits
29:03 - Contracts in partnerships?
30:27 - Black Vanity signing new artists / the requirements
31:20 - Most important character trait to Black Vanity
31:54 - Setting goals & deadlines in business
32:45 - What Poncho & Cruz look for in artists to invest in
35:54 - Art vs business
37:29 - Shorts presenting self as businessman instead of rapper
38:30 - Family’s impact on music 
41:09 - Exploring Shorts & Oak’s twitters 😂
55:27 - Outro
56:10 - Final thoughts