The Dlo & JoeFromYO Interview

"The Encore Podcast is a show geared to helping creatives turn their passions into careers."

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Dlo: https://www.instagram.com/dlobeatz/
Joe: https://www.instagram.com/joefromyo/

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro
0:47 - Dlo & Joe’s background
2:02 - Their goals as musicians
2:57 - How Dlo & Joe linked
3:19 - What their manager does for them
3:41 - Making moves while living outside the city
4:39 - How they got connected to major artists
6:10 - Importance of building relationships
6:39 - Studio vibe killers
7:20 - What studio sessions are really like
7:56 - Assertive vs laid back approaches
9:07 - How Dlo & Joe work together
9:49 - How to deliver negative feedback
10:42 - Mindset differences between successful artists & upcomers
12:20 - How their lives changed after major placements
13:40 - The power of being outside
14:30 - What they wish artists understood about what they do
15:03 - How long it takes to make a beat
15:23 - What makes sessions dope or wack
16:20 - Doing business with friends vs strangers
17:00 - How they divide splits
17:42 - How the music business normally works
18:49 - Working with “bad” people
19:15 - How they inspire each other 
20:01 - Getting out of creative blocks
20:32 - How they set goals for themselves
22:01 - What the music industry needs more of & what needs to stop
23:09 - How they got their producer tags
23:49 - When & when not to use tags
24:43 - What they wish they knew before starting their careers
26:14 - How they define success
27:33 - The worst investments they’ve made
29:02 - How they’d invest $500,000 in their careers
29:38 - Cooking up at home vs pro studios
30:05 - What types of people they want to work with
31:12 - How they view other producers
32:00 - Final thoughts

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