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Welcome to Episode 4 of the Wake Yo Ass Up Podcast. This week, we have a heavy hitter in the building: the legendary DaBoyDame. We trace his incredible journey from being a dominant On-Air Radio Personality in the Bay Area to becoming a powerhouse A&R for Yo Gotti’s CMG label.
Dame breaks down the reality of what it actually takes to break a new artist in today's music industry, what catches his ear, and the behind-the-scenes business of running with one of the hottest record labels in hip-hop. But it's not just about the music—we also get deep into the importance of family, staying grounded, and how to maneuver and protect your energy when people in the industry start acting hella irry. If you are an independent artist trying to get noticed, or just a fan of real music history, this is the masterclass you've been waiting for.
Tap in, take notes, and wake up your hustle.
00:00 - Intro: Welcome DaBoyDame to W.Y.A.U Ep. 4
00:41 - Growing Up in West Oakland & Big Family Barbecues
03:08 - The Classic "Lay Where You Stay" Cousin Sleepovers
06:28 - Being Raised by a Single Mom & Giving Back to Her
07:20 - Balancing Good Grades with the Street Era
08:23 - Leaving the Bay to Attend Clark Atlanta University
11:15 - Finding His Passion for Music & Limewire Mixes
12:50 - The Golden Era of Bay Area Music (2001-2003) & Turf Dancing
15:03 - Doing College Radio & Scoring a 6 AM Internship at KMEL with Chuy Gomez
18:14 - Hustling as an Intern & Claiming the "Dame The Intern" Title
21:19 - Networking Strategy: Lying to Artists About Radio Support to Build Relationships
28:34 - Driving 2 Hours to LA to Play Beats for Yo Gotti
31:36 - The "Act Right" Placement: Securing YG & Jeezy for His First Hit
35:39 - Discovering DeJ Loaf, "Try Me" & Starting the Repost Trend
39:40 - The Rebrand of Kamaiyah, "How Does It Feel," & Learning the Music Business
42:55 - Yo Gotti Telling Him to Start a Label & The Birth of "Play Too Much"
44:22 - The Process of Having a Superpower Ear for Hit Records
48:28 - What it Means to Actually "Construct a Record" at CMG
52:57 - Advice to His Younger Self: Stay the Course
54:35 - Giving DaBoyDame His Flowers & Outro
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