In this interview, Poncho sits down with Deme D to dope & wack interviews, the reality of artist showcases, staying positive during the struggle & many more topics surrounding artists' success within their careers.

"The Encore Podcast is a show geared to helping artists turn their passion into a career."

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Deme D: https://www.instagram.com/demedman/

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro
0:28 - Comeup story
1:24 - Transitioning from being an artist to media personality
3:33 - Is New York the toughest city to blow up in?
4:12 - Breaking in the industry as media vs music
5:46 - How Deme birthed DagogetaTv
7:25 - Deme's early setup
8:21 - How Deme's creative process evolved
9:52 - What makes Deme want to interview artists
12:17 - Are showcases worth it for artists
15:10 - What makes an interview dope or wack
16:21 - How Deme developed his media personality
17:39 - Dealing with camera shyness
18:22 - Stage fright
19:20 - Maintaining relationships in the industry
20:29 - How Deme finds new artists
21:44 - Why Deme specializes on twitter
22:53 - What Deme wishes artists would understand
24:45 - Ways artists shoot themselves in the foot
26:30 - How Deme stays consistent
28:18 - Staying positive when the numbers don't show
29:51 - Deme’s journalism hustle
30:50 - What write ups do for artists
34:33 - Deme’s biggest regret
36:01 - The most desirable personality trait
37:20 - What Deme never wants to do again
39:32 - The most agonizing part of the music industry
40:58 - Outro
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