In this episode, Poncho & Cruz sit down with Ali The Greatest to discuss networking the right way, artist & producer relationships, benefits of owning a studio 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
0:45 - Ali’s comeup story
4:40 - How to approach producers / collaborators
9:46 - Ways people f**k up the approach
11:05 - Networking methods / what works best
15:30 - Owning a studio / is it worth it for artists
17:40 - Learning different skills as an artist (engineering, producing, etc)
20:16 - Difference between “on” artists & upcoming artists
23:45 - Producers vs beatmakers
27:23 - Artist & producer splits / how to have business conversations
31:38 - How Ali built with Tone Trump & the Philly scene
33:39 - Paying for beats / how to work with producers without a budget
36:15 - Compensating producers non-financially
37:42 - Going to music college
41:35 - How to respond to opportunities in the music industry
49:35 - How Ali pursues passion for business
55:45 - Getting beats off youtube vs working with producers in person / which will take artists further
1:01:40 - Snap fingers & master any skill?
1:04:20 - Legacy as an artist?
1:06:01 - Never want to do again in career?
1:12:35 - Why so many artists fail?
1:22:35 - Ali on the 914 music scene