The Real Simba Interview

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

2:06 - Comeup story

4:48 - Transitioning from reggae to hiphop

5:27 - Simba getting sponsored by the NBA

6:31 - Simba’s collab w/ United Masters

8:48 - How the NBA discovered Simba

9:54 - Platforms that helped Simba

11:19 - Artists buying fake plays

12:33 - How Simba spends money on marketing

14:16 - What separates Simba's content from other artists

16:10 - Why Simba strives for greatness

17:59 - The separating factor between winners & losers

18:30 - How Simba stays consistent

21:40 - Toxic mentalities

22:52 - How Simba picks which songs to push

24:24 - Dealing with others’ opinions

26:43 - Simba's songwriting process

27:35 - Can lyrical artists be successful in 2023

29:31 - Rappers vs artists

30:47 - Simba's history with management

34:54 - Why Simba's manager believed in him

38:11 - How Simba got cosigns from major platforms

41:18 - What Simba got out of his interviews & write ups

42:55 - Media training for interviews?

44:40 - Staying authentic in the industry

45:13 - How the music industry shifted

49:44 - The dirty music indusry

59:04 - Final thoughts

1:01:42 - Simba goes crazy

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Unrehearsed Episode 3 w/ Kyd Works & Poncho

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Why everyone needs to fail
4:25 - Kyd’s first major failure
8:12 - How to process major losses
13:56 - Why people quit on their dreams
15:38 - What drives the 1% to fight past pain
17:45 - Why Kyd works as hard as he does
18:34 - Dealing with other’s opinions of you
21:44 - Advice for those in hard times
26:56 - Thing to avoid when grieving
29:21 - Final thoughts

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Unrehearsed Episode 2 w/ Kyd Works & Poncho

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Self belief 101
3:13 - Why most people don’t believe in themselves
4:49 - How Kyd built self belief
6:57 - How seeking validation kills us
8:55 - The cure to needing validation
11:32 - Burying our dreams
12:37 - Defeating validation pt. 2
15:08 - Silencing our emotions
19:39 - Bringing it all full circle
25:03 - Final thoughts

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The Vonté NYC Interview

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro
0:30 - How’s Vonté got his name
1:30 - Comeup story
6:34 - Vonté's first podcast 
11:45 - Vonté's artist selection process 
14:12 - Presenting yourself as an artist
15:46 - Charging for interviews?
19:00 - Is bad business personal?
21:55 - Work life balance 
23:46 - Interviewing Jim Jones
25:00 - How the R&B Pack started
26:51 - Balancing three platforms 
30:14 - Trademarking your name
31:58 - The reality about working with stars
34:17 - Retiring from podcasting 
36:52 - Memorable & unbearable sessions 
43:48 - What artists should know about interviewers 
52:30 - Final words

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Unrehearsed Episode 1 w/ Kyd Works & Poncho

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Timestamps:

0:00 - How Kyd & Poncho Met
2:47 - Kyd Works' story
5:29 - When Kyd Works decided to turn his life around
6:31 - Finding self belief
8:57 - How our beliefs trap us
11:11 - Poncho's story
13:15 - What this show is about
17:41 - Final thoughts

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.

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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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In this interview, Poncho & Cruz sit down with Annalise Azadian to discuss topics around creatives’ success within their careers.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro
0:31 - Comeup story
1:29 - Annalise’s first performance
2:26 - Is music college worth it?
3:38 - Can being an artist be taught?
4:06 - How Annalise got on American Idol
4:59 - Why Annalise dubbed The Voice
5:31 - How it feels to hit your first million streams
5:50 - How Annalise’s first mil changed her mindset
6:20 - Getting your foot in the door
7:50 - Do artists need to be in major cities?
8:08 - How Annalise made the most out of NYC
8:50 - Investing in your image
11:20 - What made Annalise want to sign
12:19 - Different types of deals
13:04 - Downsides of staying indie
14:27 - How to present yourself to labels
15:16 - Promoting a project without shows
15:47 - How personality types affect personalities
17:02 - Separate the artist from the human
17:41 - Making decisions based on passion vs business
18:36 - How Annalise created a full project with $1,000
19:52 - Getting people to believe in you
21:30 - How Annallise promotes her music
22:57 - How Annalise plans content releases
25:54 - Getting on major playlists
27:27 - The power of manifestation
30:31 - Why protecting your energy matters
31:48 - Having a core team
32:48 - Jar of Deep Ass Questions
33:28 - Annalise’s best & worst decisions of her career
34:55 - Annalise describing her music career
35:29 - What does the industry need more of / needs to stop in the industry
37:19 - Annalise’s legacy
38:47 - Outro

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In this interview, Poncho sits down with Kyd Works to discuss toxic friends, finding balance in life, dealing with burnout & many more topics surrounding artists' success within their careers.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro
0:41 - Comeup story
4:03 - Running multiple TiKToks / blowing them up
6:49 - Diversifying content for artists
8:56 - Focusing on one areas vs multiple lanes
9:27 - Why you should keep your dreams to yourself
11:10 - Industry leeches
13:47 - Fake & insecure friends
16:53 - Balancing creating content & music
18:20 - How to stay focused on the journey
20:07 - Kyd Works dealing with his brother’s death
24:04 - Keeping & breaking promises
26:57 - Dealing with burnout
28:58 - Taking mental health breaks
33:12 - Self sabotaging career
34:28 - Who to listen to & ignore
37:03 - Balancing career & family

In this interview, Poncho & Cruz sit down with Steven Sandoval to discuss manifesting success, wild industry stories, millionaire habits & many more topics surrounding artists' success within their careers.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro  
1:04 - Comeup story
4:11 - Shooting models 
5:31 - Transitioning to shooting celebrities
6:53 - Millionaire habits 
7:55 - Self belief / believing in others
9:20 - Staying energetic & motivated
10:56 - Finding the right team
12:46 - Jonny Nunez stories
14:33 - Can energy be taught?
15:07 - How much network matters
16:01 - Sneaking into rooms
17:14 - How SS started shooting for celebrities
19:30 - The power of saying yes
20:38 - When to turn down opportunities
22:51 - Manifesting success
24:06 - The future for SS
24:59 - What connecting dots can do
25:53 - Unappreciative people
26:22 - When to cut people off
28:09 - How to tell friends it ain’t working out
29:10 - How the industry treats people
30:51 - SS’s mindset in big rooms
33:06 - What SS wishes artists would understand
33:06 - Networking mistakes 
37:25 - Having a career assistant
37:57 - Staying ready / working with Jim Jones
39:07 - Scheduling your day
39:35 - Sacrifices for career
41:20 - Assistants vs managers
43:30 - What SS looks for in team members
46:13 - Shooting for brands vs celebrities
48:14 - Showing appreciation
50:12 - Why brands rock with SS
50:45 - Partying with Leonardo DiCaprio
51:56 - When to turn the camera off
53:25 - Hardest part about pursuing a career in the music industry
54:19 - Biggest career regret 
56:56 - What’s next for SS
59:35 - Outro

In this interview, Poncho & Cruz sit down with Mykal Rasheed to discuss artist / manager dynamics, moving in big rooms, business dealbreakers & many more topics surrounding artists' success within their careers.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro
1:04 - Comeup story
1:47 - How Mykal’s role evolved over time
2:55 - How Mykal built relationships in the industry
4:32 - Sneaking backstage
7:27 - Industry managers vs homie managers
9:19 - How to present yourself in big rooms
11:04 - What Mykal wishes artists would understand about managers
12:20 - The most challenging part about being a manager
13:06 - What pushes Mykal to go harder
13:42 - what Mykal looks for in his artists
15:35 - Mykal’s process of picking up artists
17:33 - Red flags in artists
18:58 - Advice for when business relationships aren’t working
20:02 - Balancing personal life & careers
21:34 - What types of convos artists should leave to managers
22:35 - How Mykal negotiates deals for his artists
23:23 - When an artist should hire a lawyer
25:39 - Red flags in managers
28:18 - Working with co managers
29:25 - How Mykal locked in with his business manager
30:48 - Which relationships artists should build first
31:52 - Going through Mykal’s tweets
32:37 - “9 out of 10 times, I play dumb when I first meet people.  I like to know people's intentions early”
34:43 - “Every moment in your life is either a test or a celebration”
36:14 - “One thing I'm not gonna do is chase an artist to make music”
38:05 - “Some of y’all be talking bout y'all got the next hit, but don't have any money to invest in your exposure”
38:39 - How Mykal spends money on marketing
40:40 - Outro