What separates you from the competition? How are you able to be successful in an industry that is flooded with people inspiring to be in the same position? What is your key to success? We believe that creating memorable moments is the key.

For this week's episode of The Str8OutDaDen Podcast we talk how you should go about creating memorable moments and what you need to do to cater to your fans. We breakdown what Kanye West, T.I. and TIDAL are doing to grab our attention. Along with how the NBA is using Kobe Bryant's final season to create memorable moments for fans. We also take a few questions from our listeners.

So you know the drill...sit back...Relax and Listen!

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So by now you probably already guess what our theme is for this month. On this week's episode of The Str8OutDaDen Podcast we talk what it really means with the phrase started from the bottom and why you should intern.

Internships are vital to long term success. They give you an opportunity to learn the business free of charge (well you will have to give up your time). And you learn from proving professionals in a field that they have years of experience in.

Now for this episode we take things back to our old model a bit as we are joined by producer/emcee J57 of The Brown Bag All-Stars. He details how he got his start in music and gives us some ill stories of his days interning at Fat Beats in New York. There are way too many gems in here to name.

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You may have heard of an artist by the name of Drake (he's been in the news quite often for the past couple of years). If so then you probably have heard of his song "0 to 100 (Real Quick)." We live in a world where everything is fast. Your car, blowing money and getting fans right?

Well if you've ever released a project, then you may have notice that building a solid fan base doesn't happen overnight. It takes a strategic marketing plan that should be thought of BEFORE you drop any music.

This week on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast we talk how getting from 0 to 100 fans is a slow process and why great marketing takes time. We focus on dispelling 3 age old misconceptions about marketing and answers questions from listeners of the podcast.

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Exclusivity can be great, especially if you're a high profile artist like Kanye West, JAY Z, Dr. Dre, Lil Wayne, etc. But what about if you're new and upcoming artist? Can having your music only on your website site work for you? What problems would I face?

Well for this week's episode of The Str8OutDaDen Podcast, we focus on why you shouldn't post your music in one place. We tackle age old myths of exclusivity, breakdown why your music should be on EVERY streaming service and more.

So you know the drill...sit back...Relax and Listen!

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By definition an A&R (Artists and repertoire) is the division of a record label or music publishing company that is responsible for talent scouting and overseeing the artistic development of recording artists and songwriters. This positions were highly seek out by those who wanted to be in the music industry but couldn't play an instrument or rap. So what happened to the A&R?

In this week's podcast we discuss the disappearance of the position and the importance of why they are still needed today. We also talk what makes people gravitate towards music without any substance. So you know the drill...sit back...Relax and Listen!

If you have a topic that you would like for us to discuss or have questions you want answered, send us an email to [email protected] and we will pick a few to discuss on the show.

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How many of you remember CliffsNotes? Well if you ever had to read a book in school and was too lazy to actually read the novel (that was me), then CliffsNotes was your best friend. Why? Because they gave you a brief synopsis of that 300 plus page book and condensed things down to about 20-30.

So what does that have to do with this week's episode? I'm glad you asked. This week we focus on the importance of album artwork. Over the years people have asked me why don't blogs pick up my music? Believe it or not, so of those blogs don't get to your music simply because your artwork is not good.

In this episode we go over a few tips on how to create some innovative artwork, along with some basic "need to know" tips to move forward. We also take questions for our audience and leave off with a special announcement.

So you know the drill...sit back...Relax and Listen!

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First off Happy New Year to you family! Since its a new year and people are making resolutions, we thought we should tackle that age old myth of EVERYONE in hip-hop being rich. Well you've heard of the horror stories of rappers like DMX, Young Buck, MC Hammer and a host of others, so we know that you can make money in hip-hop, but how do you keep it?

So for this week's podcast we talk how not to go broke in hip-hop. We go over 3 quick tips to keep you from going in the wrong direction and believe it or not; its VERY simple.

So you know the drill...sit back...Relax and Listen!

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Well it's New Year's Eve and a great year is behind us. 2015 brought challenges, changes and sacrifice and now that it's almost over I can say its been fun.

To end the year off right we decided to go through the archives and put together a Best of 2015 episode. There are so many gems here from guest like J-Coop, EarthGang, Maurice Garland, Jabee and more! So you know the drill...sit back...Relax and Listen!

Want to skip ahead to your favorite part? Take a look at the breakdown below.

J-Coop 8:07 - 18:49

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So you put out what you believe to be a dope project, took the time to market it and in rolls the criticism and from fans at that. In this week's podcast we discuss accepting criticism from fans and ask the age old question...should you or nah?

After breaking down exactly what criticism is, we talk the importance of being criticized, how to use that criticism to your advantage and more.

This one is short and sweet, but hopefully its just enough to get you through the trolls on Twitter and the people who really have your best interest in mind.

So you know the drill...sit back...Relax and Listen!

If you have a topic that you would like for us to discuss or have questions you want answered, send us an email to [email protected] and we will pick a few to discuss on the show.

Today's podcast is brought to you by Skool Clothes. Fueled by passions for social change, we're on a mission to empower the leaders of tomorrow, with just a touch of style. Shop and use code STR8 for 15% off your order.

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Today's podcast is also brought to you by LANDR. Based in Montreal, Canada, LANDR is the world's first intelligent drag-and-drop instant mastering service, by MixGenius. Use the link below to receive a free trial.

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Over the years I've heard several artist complain about not having a large enough budget to create a solid marketing campaign. Questions like "how do I market myself when I can't afford it?" Or PR firms are way too expensive, "how can I get around that?"

Well during this week's episode of The Str8OutDaDen Podcast we completely crack the code on that myth and show you three ways creating a buzz without a budget is possible. We talk how to find money for a budget, the importance of getting family and friends involved and how to set up your own media day to attract blogs, tv shows and other media outlets to your music.

So you know the drill...sit back...Relax and Listen!

If you have a topic that you would like for us to discuss or have questions you want answered, send us an email to [email protected] and we will pick a few to discuss on the show.

Today's podcast is brought to you by Skool Clothes. Fueled by passions for social change, we're on a mission to empower the leaders of tomorrow, with just a touch of style. Shop and use code STR8 for 15% off your order.

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Today's podcast is also brought to you by LANDR. Based in Montreal, Canada, LANDR is the world's first intelligent drag-and-drop instant mastering service, by MixGenius. Use the link below to receive a free trial.

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