In this podcast, Poncho & Cruz sit down with DJ BLVD to discuss artist marketing, rising artist pitfalls, staying healthy in industry & many more topics surrounding artists' success within their careers.

"The Encore Podcast is a platform dedicated to helping creatives turn their passions into profits."

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro
2:01 - Comeup story
5:23 - DJing 101 / DJ equipment
6:34 - How DJ’s break records for artists
9:40 - Flaws BLVD sees in upcoming artists
11:56 - The festival life
12:28 - Opinions of the new Drake coming from a house DJ
14:53 - Signing individual records
17:19 - What do labels truly do for creatives
19:56 - Why BLVD makes music
23:17 - How BLVD markets his artists
28:17 - Requirements for BLVD to invest in artists
30:40 - Value of FaceBook?
32:42 - Mistakes artists make when marketing themselves
36:52 - Staying healthy in the music industry
42:30 - Quitting drugs / alcohol