The SoundCentric Podcast

In this episode of the SoundCentric Podcast, Adam sits down with Hadji Gaviota for a deep dive into the realities of touring as an independent artist. Fresh off his cross-country run on “The Blind Tour” with Damag3 and Rob Apollo, Hadji breaks down the grind behind the scenes — from sleeping on couches and eating gas-station meals to discovering how to actually make money on the road. The two unpack the economics of merch, the creative strategies behind tour budgeting, and the lessons learned from performing 13 shows in three weeks. Beyond the financials, Hadji reflects on the emotional highs of meeting fans in person and the importance of building an authentic live presence. This conversation paints a full picture of the unglamorous but rewarding hustle of modern touring — a must-listen for any rising artist trying to hit the road the right way.   Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com   00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:30 - What it’s actually ike to be an opener on a nation wide tour 00:06:00 - How artists make money on touring and the importance of having good merch 00:12:00 - A quick Kanye tangent and the importance of humor in hip-hop 00:17:15 - The reality of touring 00:20:30 - Hadji’s pre-show ritual 00:25:15 - Our favorite openers of all time and what makes a great opener 00:29:30 - The issue with artists who don’t have easy to search names 00:37:00 - What its like rapping on On the Radar and how artists can standout in their marketing 00:43:15 - How Hadji formed Elmjack and why they decided to have their dads act as the lead artists 00:51:00 - Closing thoughts  

In this episode, I hosted my very first live SoundCentric podcast out of a secret New York City location with none other than Baton Rouge’s own Quadry. We dove deep into his project Ask A Magnolia and the new “Complete Series” expansion, unpacking how the leftover tracks still help tell the full story. We talked about album length, cover art, and what it means to compete for people’s attention in today’s music landscape. From there, the conversation expanded into creativity and taste—why confidence and quick decision-making separate great artists, how interpolation pays homage to hip-hop’s roots, and the responsibility of passing down culture to the next generation. Quadry also broke down his use of symbolism, like painting the American flag on his face, and shared his perspective on making political statements through art. We explored everything from fan bases and industry narratives, to J. Cole vs. Kendrick debates, to whether rappers should need a “license” to make music. Quadry even told a wild story about meeting Frank Ocean and the advice he got on performing. Toward the end, we swapped our personal “Mount Rushmore” of first-listen album experiences, celebrated the humor that makes the best MCs stand out, and teased what’s next from Quadry as he gears up for season two of his series. Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com   00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:00 - The release of new tape “A Magnolia: The Complete Series” and inspiration to drop unreleased music from “Ask A Magnolia” 00:04:00 - Competing for attention on social media timelines and our ideal album run times 00:06:00 - The importance of artists being confident in their taste 00:08:40 - The importance of sampling and interpolating in hip-hop and how it educates the youth 00:15:00 - Quadry’s use of the American flag throughout his visuals and lyrics 00:18:50 - Artists who have mastered songs that have deeper meanings that are catchy 00:20:20 - The difference between surface level artists and one’s with a real  point of view 00:21:50 - Quadry’s love for storytelling in rap 00:24:40 - Artitsts who are mad about who their fanbases are 00:30:00 - Excitement that the Drake and Kendrick beef actually happened 00:31:20 - What it means to really love hip-hop 00:36:50 - Quadry’s story of meeting Frank Ocean and getting performance advice 00:42:20 - Our favorite first listening experiences ever? 00:46:00 - Closing thoughts 00:47:30 - Why the best rappers are funny

This week, I sat down with Elsie for her third appearance on the pod—one of my favorite recurring guests and one of the most thoughtful voices in music journalism. We dive deep into the state of hip-hop right now, breaking down albums from JID, Freddie Gibbs, Clipse, and Tyler, the Creator. We talk about what makes a live performance unforgettable, how rollouts have evolved in the streaming era, and the difference between artists who rap and artists who build worlds. Toward the end, we share our Mount Rushmore of songs we wish we could’ve been in the studio for while they were being made. If you're a rap nerd like us, this one's for you.   Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com   00:00:00 - Intro  00:01:20 – Planning Interviews: Editing, Deadlines & Team Dynamics 00:03:50 – AI in the Creative Process: Elsie & Adam’s Honest Take 00:05:20 – Why This Might Be a Legendary Year for Hip-Hop 00:06:50 – JID’s $1 Show & Elsie’s Behind-the-Scenes Experience 00:09:35 – What Makes JID One of the Best Live Performers 00:11:20 – The Strategy Behind Dreamville’s Fan-First Shows 00:13:00 – JID's Tracklist Roulette: Fans Pick the Setlist 00:14:25 – Alfredo 2 vs. Alfredo 1: Expectations vs. Reality 00:16:40 – Breaking Down Tyler’s Surprise Drop 00:19:20 – Is Tyler Singing Too Much? The Kanye Comparison 00:21:50 – The Case for Chromakopia: Elsie’s Favorite Tyler Moments 00:24:20 – Clipse Are Back! New Album Breakdown 00:26:40 – Minimalist Beats, Maximal Bars: Pharrell’s Production Choices 00:28:20 – Why Clipse Should Win Rap Album of the Year 00:30:20 – Rollouts That Work: Short and Loud vs. Long and Layered 00:34:05 – The Problem with Album Teases in 2025 00:35:50 – Where Are the New Stars? Why the New Guard Isn’t Breaking Through 00:37:20 – Building Stars: Performance, Worldbuilding, & Visuals 00:39:20 – Hooks Matter: The Secret to Mainstream Success 00:41:20 – The Power of Great Choruses in Hip-Hop 00:43:35 – Rising Artists to Watch: Q, Suave, Marco Plus & More 00:46:20 – Female Artists Leading the Charge: Sailorrr, Samara, Doechii 00:48:20 – Jordan Ward’s Breakout Potential 00:50:05 – Mount Rushmore of Studio Sessions We Wish We Saw 00:53:05 – Mac Miller, Kendrick, Anderson .Paak & Frank Ocean Moments 00:57:20 – Final Reflections: The Magic of Rap Nerds in the Studio 00:58:35 – Elsie’s Outro & What’s Next for Her

In this episode of the SoundCentric Podcast, host Adam Dash talks with Oblé Reed, a rising star in the Seattle hip-hop scene, discussing the resurgence of album rollouts, the importance of promotion, and the collaborative nature of his latest project "Line Leaders" wich featuring 18 artists. Oblé shares insights on vocal layering, the significance of visuals in music, and the challenges of being an independent artist. The conversation also highlights the importance of community and the role of manifestation in achieving creative goals.   Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com   00:00:40 Intro – Welcome Oblé Reed & Album Overview   00:01:31 Rollouts Are Back: Why Narrative Matters in Hip-Hop   00:02:40 Promote Your Art Like You Mean It   00:03:19 How Jordan Ward Inspired Oblé's Live Show Philosophy   00:04:26 Why Oblé Chose Collaboration Over Competition   00:06:59 Putting Seattle and His Peers on the Map   00:09:20 Rap Like You Mean It – How Line Leaders Raised the Bar   00:10:42 Oblé’s Vocal Layering Secret Sauce   00:12:41 How Visuals Bring Oblé's Music to Life   00:16:20 The Insane Story Behind the 'Aim High' Video Shoot   00:18:56 Passing the Blunt to Himself – Hometown Hero BTS   00:21:55 Oblé’s Favorite Music Videos & Inspirations   00:28:49 Rapid-Fire Descriptions of All 18 Features on Line Leaders   00:41:36 Minivan: The Bar-Filled Track Born From Frustration   00:43:47 Defining the Seattle Sound and Why It Matters   00:47:10 Tiny Desk Audition and the Power of Musicianship   00:48:26 The Emotional Reality of Being an Independent Artist   00:50:53 Manifestation Isn’t Magic, It’s Action   00:52:49 The Importance of Going Outside & Building Community   00:54:40 Final Message: Protect the Youth, Build Unity  

In this episode of SoundCentric, we sit down with Malik Wilson, President of Bu Vision, to talk about his journey from Baltimore to becoming a rising force in the music industry. Malik shares how he discovered artists like Sailorr, 4batz, and Ian, and breaks down the strategy behind their branding, TikTok presence, and fan engagement. We dive into the role of storytelling in artist development, what makes an artist stand out today, and how Bu Vision built momentum leading to moments like a Drake co-sign and a XXL Freshman nod. If you're an artist, exec, or just obsessed with how careers are built in 2025, this one's for you.   Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com   00:00:10 – Intro & Guest Introduction (Malik Wilson of Bu Vision)   00:01:25 – What XXL Freshman List Still Means Today   00:03:10 – Malik’s Journey from Baltimore to the Music Industry   00:05:40 – Discovering Artists Early – Juice WRLD, Yeat, Doechii   00:07:25 – What Malik Looks for in Rising Artists   00:08:40 – First Real Marketing Experience with Shordie Shordie   00:09:25 – Starting AUC Who Got Next at Morehouse   00:11:30 – Breaking into Streamcut via TikTok Strategy   00:13:40 – Winning the Internship Challenge with Sports Page   00:17:40 – Building Saucy Santana’s TikTok Fan Page   00:20:40 – Shifting to Vertical Agency & TikTok Strategy Evolution   00:22:40 – Joining Bu vision and Meeting Boo   00:23:40 – How Bu vision Found and Developed Sailor   00:27:10 – Fan Engagement & Touring with Sailorr   00:30:10 – The Importance of Live Shows & Building a Core Fanbase   00:34:50 – Why Artists in 2025 Can't Stay Relevant As Long 00:35:45 – SAILORR & Ian’s Humor, Branding, and Superpower as Artists 00:43:20 – 4Batz & Getting the Drake Co-Sign 00:44:15 – The Role of Atlantic Records in BuVision’s Growth 00:45:00 – Advice for artists for how to separate themselves to cut through the noise 00:48:40 – Advice to Rising Artists: Music, Consistency, and Being Different 00:49:35 – What’s Next for BuVision, Ian, SAILORR, 4Batz, and Malik’s Socials

In this episode of the SoundCentric Podcast, host Adam Dash interviews rapper and fashion designer Kay Anthony. They explore the deep connection between hip- hop and fashion, discussing Kay Anthony's journey into fashion design, his influences, and the role of social media in promoting his brand, EffPerfection. The conversation also touches on the impact of Kendrick Lamar on Kay Anthony's life and career, the importance of showing up for opportunities, and Kay Anthony's future projects and aspirations in both music and fashion.   Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com   00:00:00 Intro Video 00:00:45 Intro + Meet Kay Anthony: Rapper & Designer 00:02:04 Clipse Comeback & Pusha T’s Biggie Influence 00:03:50 Breaking Down Music Video Aesthetics 00:05:55 Kendrick Tour Fashion + Marc Jacobs Fits 00:06:59 Design Origins: Tumblr, Snapbacks, & Glue Guns 00:10:06 effPerfection: The Origin Story 00:11:22 NikeID & ASAP Rocky’s Fashion Influence 00:14:59 Tyler, The Creator’s Style Evolution 00:17:12 Growing Up in Flatbush: Caribbean Influence on Music & Style 00:21:13 Fashion as a Marketing Tool in Hip-Hop 00:21:59 Lyrics Breakdown: 'Insecurities' & Materialism 00:22:49 Designing for Kai Cenat & Grappling With Image 00:28:54 From Pandemic Pivot to Running Kai’s Brand 00:36:23 How Social Media Put effPerfection on the Map 00:39:02 Kendrick Wearing the Jacket: The Full Story 00:46:09 To Pimp a Butterfly Inspired Life-Altering Decision 00:48:23 The Power of Showing Up & Shooting Your Shot 00:50:32 What's Next: Westside Boogie, New Music, and Deluxe Album  

In this episode of the Soundcentric Podcast, host Adam Dash engages with graphic artist Dewey Saunders, known for his iconic album covers for artists like Anderson Paak and Future. They discuss the evolution of music production, the significance of album art in shaping music culture, and the creative process behind designing memorable visuals. Dewey shares his journey from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, the challenges he faced in the music industry, and his thoughts on the impact of AI on art. The conversation also touches on the importance of collaboration, the role of visuals in storytelling, and advice for aspiring artists.     Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com   00:00:45 Meet Dewey Saunders: The Man Behind “Malibu” 00:01:29 Inside the Malibu Cover Origins 00:02:27 Early Anderson .Paak: Breezy Lovejoy Days 00:03:38 Why That Tiny Desk is One of the Greatest 00:05:20 Seeing Your Art on Dorm Walls & T-Shirts 00:11:12 Tagging Rappers on Instagram Changed Everything 00:14:16 Designing the Venice Cover With Total Freedom 00:18:09 Getting the Malibu Job + Quitting His Job for Art 00:22:39 The Thanksgiving Night Cover Switch 00:26:36 How Album Covers Should Reflect the Music 00:31:01 Is Album Art a Lost Art? 00:32:28 Using AI in Art: Blessing or Curse? 00:37:20 “Too Perfect” Art vs. Human Imperfection 00:39:15 The Ray-Ban Campaign That Funded His LA Move 00:41:25 From Anderson .Paak to Future’s “WIZRD” Cover 00:46:17 How “WIZRD” Validated Dewey’s Versatility 00:47:36 Dewey’s Mount Rushmore of Album Covers 00:52:06 Advice to Aspiring Cover Artists & Designers 00:53:46 The Power of Luck, Footwork & Visualization 00:55:37 Dewey’s New Music Era as Dewey Bryan

In Episode 107 of the SoundCentric Podcast, we’re joined by marketing strategist and content creator Chad Howell, the mind behind the popular Instagram account @roscoemarketing. Chad brings his deep industry experience—from Sweetgreen to startups to record labels—to dissect some of the most creative and buzzworthy marketing campaigns across the music and entertainment world today. We dive into the strategic genius behind Anthony Edwards’ Adidas campaign (00:04:15), Doechii’s cinematic “Alligator Bites Never Heal” rollout (00:05:15), and Aminé’s sunny “13 Months of Summer” campaign (00:11:15). Chad breaks down how artists like Tyler, the Creator (00:13:45), J.I.D (00:21:45), and SWAVAY (00:37:20) are innovating world-building and visuals to elevate their art and brand. From the FOMO-driven tactics of Blvck Svm’s “michelin man” (00:30:30), to the experimental marketing behind Lexa Gates’ “Elite Vessel” (00:26:00), to the calculated moves by up-and-comers like Oblė Reed (00:33:20), we cover the strategies that work—and why. We also take a deep dive into Bu Vision, the label behind 4Batz and SAILORR (00:38:20), and reflect on the evolving role of artists as content creators (00:42:00). To close, Chad shares his biggest marketing advice for rising musicians (00:49:20). If you’re into music, branding, or just love smart rollouts—this episode is a masterclass.    Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:45 - Intro 00:02:35 - Chad’s professional marketing background ranging from Sweet Green to startups to record labels 00:04:15 - Anthony Edwards Adidas campaign 00:05:15 - Doechii’s “Alligator Bites Never Heal” album rollout breakdown 00:11:15 - Aminé “13 Months of Summer” album  rollout breakdown 00:13:45 - Tyler, the Creator’s world building, marketing, and album rollouts breakdown 00:21:45 - J.I.D starts rollout for “God Does Like Ugly” 3 months early. Is that too long? 00:26:00 -  Lexa Gates glass box “Elite Vessel” rollout and marketing 00:30:30 - Blvck Svm and his fine dining rollout for his album “michelin man” 00:32:10 - The power of FOMO in marketing    00:33:20 - Oblė Reed and his terrific marketing    00:37:20 -  SWAVAY and his amazing visuals for album “Billy 2” 00:38:20 - Bu Vision: a deep dive into the record label behind 4Batz, Ian, and SAILORR and the importance of creating an image as an artist 00:42:00 - Are artists forced to be content creators today and the downsides to being a mysterious artist 00:49:20 - Our biggest marketing advice for rising artists 00:54:00 - Closing thoughts

Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com     00:00:45 - Intro 00:01:30 - Intro to West Coast vs Joey Bada$$ beef 00:03:30 - How Pusha T changed what we expect from a rap beef 00:05:30 - Red Bull Freestyle with Big Sean, Ab-Soul, & Joey Bada$$ 00:08:20 - Ray Vaughn drops “Hoe Era” and its California vibes Joey drops “The Finals” 00:12:00 - What other appers we’d like to see enter the beef 00:14:50 - Joey drops “The Finals” 00:16:50 - Reminiscing on the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef and having an East Coast bias in the beef 00:19:20 - AZChike diss 00:22:00 - Daylyt’s first diss 00:26:55 - KayHon joins to breakdown Joey, Ray Vaughn, Daylyt, AZChike and more 00:42:40 - The return of the California hip-hop sounds and the importance of knowing its history 00:46:15 - DJ’s role in hip-hop culture and the recent rise in DJing 00:47:30 - DJ Short’s journey to start Djing 00:49:00 - How djing and remix culture is being watered down by tiktok 00:50:30 - The power of remix culture: DJ Short made a remix for HER and she ended up using it 00:51:30 - The importance of understanding cultures in DJing 00:55:20 - How DJ Short became the DJ for The Estelle Show on Apple Music 00:59:30 - DJ Short’s podcast “Liner Notes” 01:00:10 - Our favorite songs of 2025

Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:00:45 - Intro 00:01:50 - New tape “Ethergrams” dropped 00:03:00 - How prepared should an artist be before they drop/understanding your goals for an album 00:07:00 - How Brain got playlisted with help from his distributor and the importance of playlisting 00:09:20 - The benefit of being your own producer and engineer as an artist 00:12:30 - Mount Rushmore of rapper/producers 00:14:40 - How Brain got connected with Alchemist and their friendship 00:19:20 - Alchemist’s inspiration on the business side of music for artists 00:20:00 - How Brain first started making money off of his music with cassette tapes and utilizing Band Camp 00:25:20 - The power of responding to your fans 00:28:15 - How Brain was able to do a tour overseas and how he even got the idea 00:34:45 - Creating a Patreon for fans and the power of being able to give exclusive content to your biggest fans 00:41:15 - The power of creating a newsletter and importance of collecting emails 00:44:30 - Our favorite albums of 2025 and what we’re most looking forward to

Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com 00:01:00 - Intro 00:01:50 - What made Ralph leave a career in promotion to start a distribution company 00:04:20 - The  feeling of finding a new favorite artist 00:06:10 - Why you can’t buy your music into popularity 00:09:00 - How artists should utilize their marketing and how AI can be helpful for organization 00:13:30 - What separates Intercept Music from other distributors utilizing technology 00:16:20 - What does it mean to be independent in 2025 00:21:10 - How can artists make a career off music and make money 00:28:45 - At what point should an artist start thinking about getting a team? 00:34:15 - The best way to get on a playlist 00:36:15 - What is the best type of content to make? Music videos? Short form content? 00:37:00 - How car artist make money outside of streams? 00:39:00 - Where does Ralph see the music industry going 00:41:50 - Closing thoughts

Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com   00:01:00 - intro 00:02:00 - The stigma around video essays 00:03:00 - The issue with current music journalism and their issue with Volksgeist 00:07:30 - the positive sides of written journalism 00:10:00 - The goal of Volksgeist’s videos how he is educating people 00:12:40 - Our thoughts on the Playboi Carti album and its long rollout 00:13:40 - A quick detour about how awesome concerts are 00:16:00 - Back to Carti album talk 00:19:20 - Adams hot take on The Weeknd and Tyler, the Creator 00:24:30 - Our excitement level for A$AP Rocky’s “Don’t Be Dumb” and the issue with its rollout 00:31:40 - Drake and Kendrick one year later and Kendricks hypocrisy 00:39:20 - What Kendrick Lamar and hip-hop has taught us 00:41:00 - Closing thoughts

Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com   00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:00 - Our reaction to Doechii’s grammy win 00:03:15 - Artists we were “early” on (featuring Tommy Richman, Lexa Gates, and Chance the Rapper) 00:07:00 - How Annabelle goes about listening to submissions and how to stand out when submitting 00:10:00 - does Annabelle let view metrics guide her content? 00:11:00 - How That Good Sh*T started 00:14:00 - How Annabelle landed on the branding for TGS 00:16:00 - How Annabelle built her TGS team 00:19:50 - Anabelle’s research process for interviews 00:21:40 - Our Mount Rushmore of interviewed 00:25:00 - Tips for interviewing 00:27:00 - How Annabelle deals with impostor syndrome 00:31:10 - how Annabelle deals with hate 00:35:00 - How Annabelle got into DJing 00:39:00 - opening for Doechii and Teezo touchdown 00:41:00 - Our favorite concerts ever 00:45:00 - Favorite music region right now 00:47:00 - A message to people who say hiphop is dying 00:49:00 - Closing thoughts

Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com   00:0:00 - Intro 00:03:00 - Grammys Intro 00:06:35 - The Grammys were… great? 00:08:30 - Kanye’s wife arrives naked and announces new album 00:10:30 - Kendrick sweeps Grammys wins 5 awards 00:12:30 - Is Drake going R&B a good move for his return? 00:17:40 - Doechii wins Rap Album of the Year  00:20:30 - TDE is the San Antonio Spurs of hip-hop 00:24:00 - Best debut rap albums  00:26:00 - beyonce wins her first grammy  00:28:30 - Are the Grammys anti-drake? 00:34:00 - Anderson Paak and Rapsody win awards  00:35:00 - YK drops new album "Dusta Da Vinci 00:37:50 - How YK thought of plan to drop an album every month  00:39:00 - Production on the album  00:41:00 - How to balance mastering your craft while still releasing music  00:47:40 - Making music is supposed to be fun 00:51:00 - Artists who have switched their rap names  

Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com   00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:00 - Celebrating the 100th episode of the podcast 00:04:00 - Reflecting on hip-hop’s 2024 00:04:40 - Drake had a rough 2024 00:08:40 - Recapping Kendrick’s year 00:09:20 - J. Cole had a weird year, but kind of great? 00:10:15 - Dru’s top 5 albums of the year 00:!3:45 - Stix’s top 5 albums of the year 00:16:15 - Stix favorite beat from this year 00:18:00 - Adam didn’t like Tyler, the Creator’s “Chromokopia” 00:19:40 - Adam’s top 5 albums of the year 00:28:00 - Dru’s top 5 songs of the year 00:30:30 - Stix’s top 5 songs of the year 00:34:10 - Adam’s top 5 songs of the year 00:38:30 - The best verse of 2024 00:41:40 - The best lyric of 2024 00:44:10 - Reflecting on Dru and Stix’s album “Aileen” 00:50:25 - Dru’s new music coming 00:55:45 - How dru and stix handle musical debates 00:57:00 - Our goals for 2024 01:01:00 - Closing thoughts

Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com   00:00:00 - intro 00:02:20 - 2024’s spotify wrapped 00:03:45 - new artists from 2024 we going 00:05:40 - do we read the concert tracklists  before the show 00:07:15 - 2024 is the year of surprise drops (Smino, J. Cole, Kendrick) 00:09:45 - ranking mac miller’s discography 00:13:30 - How Danny got his start shooting photography 00:18:15 - How Cole Bennett and Lyrical Lemonade inspired Danny 00:19:45 - do you need expensive cameras or lenses to be a great photographer 00:21:15 - How Danny concert photography started with a 50/50 chance at a JUICE WRLD show 00:25:30 - How a random run in led to shooting for Chance the Rapper 00:27:45 - How Danny linked with DJ Drama 00:29:15 - Doing unpaid work to climb up the ranks 00:31:15 - how one moment can change trajectory of your life 00:33:00 - Do artists reach out to Danny after he shoots their shows 00:33:45 - How Danny’s photography went from side gig to a career 00:38:00 - Getting to shoot at Summer Smash 00:40:00 Mount Rushmore of performers 00:43:00 - how artist can enhance their live performance 00:44:15 - Danny goes viral with Kendrick Lamar GNX inspired design 00:46:15 - Mount Rushmore of album covers 00:49:00 - Mac Miller has the best artist merchandise and a hot take on artist merchandise 00:52:00 - Closing thoughts 

Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com   00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:00 - Reaction to Kendrick Lamar dropping new album 00:03:00 - How artists like Kendrick and Tyler the Creator make the world stop when the release 00:04:45 - Artists making albums with streams in mind  00:05:45 - What will be the catalyst of the next hip-hop explosion  00:09:00 - The difference between J. Cole, Drake, and Kendrick  00:11:20 - How Kolo began finding samples from around the world  00:13:50 - How Kolo went from hiding his music dreams to posting for thousands on that internet  00:16:45 - How we deal with impostor syndrome  00:22:20 - Who has the best rap voice of all time 00:25:00 - How Kolo came to make a song with Idris Elba  00:31:15 - Why Kolo tries to keep his private life private in his music  00:33:30 - Mount Rushmore of rapper-producers  00:36:30 - Kanye and J. Cole's ability to include their humor and personality in their lyrics  00:42:00 - What it meant for Kolo to have people around the world be on his album discussing what his music means to them  00:43:15 - Does having a worldwide audience in mind effect how Kolo makes music  00:46:30 - What Kolo is listetning to right now featuring T.I & Three 6 Mafia  00:48:20 - Our hopes for J. Cole's The Fall Off  

Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com   00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:45 - How it feels to release new album "The Hunger Era" 00:04:00 - What went into dropping an EP versus a full album 00:06:15 - Wanting to make music for all emotions  00:10:00 - What went into making "The Art of Hunger" over 9 months  00:13:45 - How performing helped D2X use his voice 00:15:45 - Improving using metaphors and his writing style with new album  00:17:30 - Rappers with such specific writing styles (Action Bronson and Kendrick) 00:19:00 - The best references from D2X's new album 00:22:00 - Interpolating Kanye's "WOW" freestyle  00:25:20 - How he got Chris Patrick on a record 00:28:10 - Shooting press photos and making song visualizers for the album 00:33:00 - Why D2X decided to rollout this EP for nearly a year 00:37:00 - Artists rushing to drop albums  00:40:40 - Mount Rushmore of Datpiff albums  00:44:00 - Blkswn or Acid Rap 00:46:00 - Acid Rap or Care For Me 00:48:00 - Care For Me or Swimming 00:51:20 - Swimming or Food and Liquor 00:52:20 - Swimming or 2014 Forest Hills Drive 00:56:40 - FHD or Late Registration 00:57:20 - FHD or Be  00:59:20 - Closing thoughts    

Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com   Quadry timestamps   00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:30 - The reception to “Ask A Magnolia” one month in 00:03:00 - How Quadry made the intro to the album and how Paris Texas helped make it 00:08:45 - Quadry’s focus on storytelling on this album 00:10:45 - Difference between a great rapper and a good rapper 00:12:45 - Artists who make digestible music with deep messages within them (kendrick Lamar/Andre 3k) 00:16:00. - Kendrick’s “Swimming Pools” having opposite reception from it’s message 00:17:00 - Kendrick Lamar makes the most unique sounding hit songs 00:20:45 - Why Quadry ended his album fading out in the middle of a verse 00:23:45 - Artists albums having a plot twist 00:28:30 - Mount Rushmore of storytelling songs? 00:34:20 - Are artists forced to be content creators? 00:42:30 -  Why Quadry made all his music videos short and how they made them 00:46:00 - How Quadry intends this album to be listened to 00:47:15 - Should Lil Wayne be performing at the Super Bowl 00:51:15 - Where Quadry pulls his inspiration from 00:57:00 - Hip-hop makes people more empathetic 01:01:00 - Closing thoughts

Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com   00:00:00 - Intro  00:01:15 - Feelings after "Pumpkin Seeds" release 00:02:35 - Why they decided to make a cohesive album that features transitions versus a collection of "random" songs   00:04:05 - How they decided what songs would make the album  00:06:15 - How you stay in love with a song that you've had for years that you haven't released yet 00:08:45 - Mount Rushmore of producer/artist combo  00:11:45 - Dream producer/artist combos  00:14:35 - Artists who have the best business acumen  00:16:05 - Producer/Rapper buzzwords (what sound tends to get them the most excited) 00:18:05 - Why Jermey makes such vulnerable music  00:20:25 - How they gain motivation to create in moments of losing faith 00:22:25 - How Kirti balances college and making music  00:23:45 - How Jeremy decided he wanted to rap  00:24:30 - An artist's career Jermey and Kiriti would like to emulate 00:28:15 - What they look for in producers and artists that they work with  00:30:40 - How the beats were picked for the album 00:31:40 - The importance of repping Jersey for Jeremy  00:34:30 - Outside interest that they include in their music  00:37:35 - Is rap dying? 00:40:45 - Music we're listening to right now 00:44:15 - Closing thoughts