The Str8OutDaDen Podcast

For those of you doing your homework, then you know that DJing is essentially one of the most important elements of Hip-Hop. So for this week's podcast we explore the importance of DJing and why you as an artist should have a DJ on your team. We break down what a DJ is, how they can make your live show better and how they can help break your record.

We included an interview with Yamin Semali that was originally recorded back in March 2013. We thought the conversation was fitting for the topic and brought it back for our new listeners. Enjoy.

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 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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Today the marketplace is completely flooded with new producers and artist. This makes it almost impossible to stand out among the pack of hungry competitors. So what's the difference between you and everyone else? Attractive branding! How do we achieve this attractive branding and is it impossible?

Well for today's podcast, we focus on making your brand attractive as a producer. We give 3 simple steps and layout some of the do's and don'ts to give you maximum exposure. We also explain why you shouldn't chase placements and give you a few creative way to combat the horse race of the placement game.

We are joined by Brooklyn producer maticulous as he discuss his methods of standing out, his latest project, The maticulous LP and much more.

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 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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Why do most people become stuck in their careers? Metathesiophobia. Now for those of you who were like me and didn't have a clue what this term meant, its simply the fear of change. Change can sometimes cause anxiety and take us out of our comfort zone and honesty that's not the easiest thing in the world.

During this week's episode of The Str8OutDaDen Podcast, I shared a quick story of how change is good. You may have noticed a recent change in our logo and our site and all of this was for a reason, which I discussed inside.

We were also joined by Shalom Little, who makes his third appearance on the podcast. This time around he talks his latest project, xcited Dlirium and breaks down how he had to make changes to progress. This conversation was educational as he talked the hidden messages in his music and his goals to push the culture forward.

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 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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Sometimes as an artist you are faced with tough decisions and challenges along your journey in this business of music. Through all of those things, opportunities may come and go. What's really important is what you do when those opportunities present themselves. Some make excuses, while others make it happen.

For today's podcast we talk with Sabir and if you haven't guessed it yet, he is one of those that make it happen. We literally talk his journey in music, along with seizing every opportunity that comes his way. We also got some bars from the Macon, Ga native that did not disappoint.

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 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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To save $15 on your passes to 2015 A3C Festival use promo code A3C15Str8OutDaDen

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Throughout the years we have seen music grow and most importantly, we have seen how music is consumed. From vinyl to 8-Track, tapes to CDs, MP3s to streaming and whatever new technology on the horizon. However for this week's podcast we focus on the one audio format that took the world by storm during the early 80s and well through the 90s and early 2000s...CDs or compact disc.

We have all had our share of the 4.7 in disc and had plenty of devices to play them on, but now times are different and we ask the simple question, should I abandon selling CDs? As an independent artist, the goal is to get your music in the consumer's hands while staying well within your limited budget. So should you do away with a technology that's fading away? Cut your loses and put more money in merch? Well I say no and the reason why is inside.

We breakdown the current forms of audio formats: vinyl, CDs, Digital Albums (MP3s) and streaming, while giving you ways to exist in every market. We are also joined by Toronto emcee Sola as he speaks on adapting to change in the music industry, his Long Overdue 2 project and more.

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 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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Now I know what you're thinking...What does winning Emmy's have to do with Hip-hop? Well today all of those questions are answered as we are joined by Oklahoma City's own Jabee. The Emmy Award winner shares a story of pursuing his dreams as an recording artist, being self-sufficient and the true meaning of sacrifice.

Of course he ran down how he won the Emmy, along with working with Run The Jewels member El-P, meeting Sway, what Chuck D had to say about his music and much more.

Oh and did I mention we brought back our #VinylConversations segment?! What did he pick? Press play and find out.

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 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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When you don't know something, there's only two things you can do; keep quiet or ask questions. Of course you choose to ask questions and even though some of them were tough, we made sure to answer them all and in deep detail. I also decided to record the podcast while live on Periscope and took a few questions from there.

For the second half of the podcast we take you to Birmingham, Alabama where we caught up with artist Eugenius moments after his performance during the Secret Stages Festival.

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 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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Today we continue our management conversation with part 2 of 3 in the series, as we discuss the topic of self-management. We break down two ways to be efficient when managing your career alone, including time management and the importance of finding a mentor.

We are also joined by Arizona artist Gospel Lee, as he gives his personal account of self-management and his approach to selling his upcoming Brillant EP.

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 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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In this week's episode of The Str8OutDaDen Podcast we break down the What, Why, When & How of management. This is the first of a three part series as we go through the process of artist choosing the right manager. 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 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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So you have a solid project that you're pushing and your fan base has grown to the point promoters are calling you. What's next? Well hopefully at this point promoters are willing to pay you for your services. Cue this week episode of The Str8OutDaDen Podcast, as we discuss how to get paid for shows while avoiding janky promoters.

We break things down into 8 key points on how to find out how much you're worth, researching promoters, the importance of front-end money and much more.

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 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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