A Nametag Is Necessary

Welcome to ‘A Nametag Is Necessary’, where we oftentimes break down the complex world of music and entertainment into simple, and digestible discussions. Hosted by indie songwriter and MC, Nametag Alexander.

#35 ‘Music Booster’ (ft. Self Says)

For merch, visit:
https://leadandbelegendary.storenvy.com Nametag chops it up with Self Says, an Emcee + Beatmaker by way of the Michigan Hip Hop scene. Self Says gives the history of his introduction to the underground Hip Hop scene of the metro Detroit area. The two also discuss challenges for artists posting content on social media, the future of music consumption and more. Twitter: @nametagalxndr x @_selfsays
Instagram: @nametagalexander x @selfsays
Facebook: Nametag Alexander x Charles Vann Follow Nametag Alexander on music platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify, Bandcamp, Youtube, and more.

02-11
43:44

#34 Submit your song for ‘Amazon Music Playlisting’

For merch, visit: https://leadandbelegendary.storenvy.com Songwriters and Music Recording Artists, submit a song from your new release to Amazon Music. This will allow the opportunity to reach a wider audience, and playlist consideration. Amazon Music for Artists: link reference https://www.instagram.com/p/CljMQksrIV8/?igshid=ZDFmNTE4Nzc= Twitter: @nametagalxndr Instagram: @nametagalexander Facebook: Nametag Alexander Follow Nametag Alexander on music platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify, Bandcamp, Youtube, and more.

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06:48

#33 “Flawless Songs”

Nametag covers a curated list of flawless songs. Came up with thirty songs for the most part. More than likely going to do more episodes like this. Twitter: @nametagalxndr Instagram: @nametagalexander Facebook: Nametag Alexander Follow Nametag Alexander on music platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify, Bandcamp, Youtube, and more.

02-11
31:08

#32 “Peace Of Mind”

A conversation with Michigan music Producer, “Peace Of Mind”. In this episode, Nametag talks with Peace about: 
 * 3 artists, and 3 producers who’d be on his fantasy record label roster, if he had millions of dollars in the budget 
 * his 3 go to classic albums 
 * What Marvel character does he relate to the most? * When did he begin developing an in depth knowledge of the Marvel universe? 
 * His talent in sneaker customization
 Follow on IG: @peaceofmind313

02-11
20:18

#31 A “Like Water For Chocolate” vs. “BE” Discussion (ft. K Phresh)

Nametag and Kirby "K Phresh" Glover hold a discussion about which album they prefer between Common’s “Like Water For Chocolate” and “BE”. They also discuss who Common could go against in a *cliche alert*…Verzuz. Instagram: @nametagalexander @kphresh84 @leadandbelegendary

Twitter: @nametagalxndr @kphresh @lablmusic

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26:36

#30 “Been Optimistic About Podcasting” ft. K Phresh

Nametag chops it up with return guest/future co-host, Kirby "K Phresh" Glover about: the elite class of Emcees from the metro Detroit area, that became prominent in '07/'08
 social media being overwhelming knowing early on that podcasting would have a stronghold in media Song featured in episode:
 "Karate Meal" by Nametag Alexander & Illingsworth
https://song.link/us/i/1604650323
 Instagram: @nametagalexander @kphresh84 @leadandbelegendary
 Twitter: @nametagalxndr @kphresh @lablmusic

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12:39

#29 “Which Song Stays?” (1982 Edition)

Let’s go back in time to the year 1982, and see what your favorite song is out of the four mentioned in the episode.
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 “Karate Meal” prod. by Illingsworth👇🏾 https://song.link/us/i/1604650323
 ”Say What?” ft. Blaksmith prod. by Illingsworth https://song.link/us/i/1604647042
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18:23

#28 “The Illmatic of Non Fungible Tokens”

Intro voice: Tia Scott (@tia_the_writer) 
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 Legendary MC, Nas enters the NFT space by allowing users to own streaming royalties from two songs off the King’s Disease series.

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12:38

#27 ‘The Go-To Guitarist of Hip Hop and R&B’ (ft. Chris Sholar)

Intro voice to pod: @tia_the_writer
 Link to full podcast intro music below:
https://song.link/us/i/1533743667 This episode's guest is Guitarist, Composer and Producer, Chris Sholar.
 Nametag covers a lot of ground in this conversation with topics including:
 • the backstory to Chris graduating college and touring as Q-Tip’s Guitarist that same year
 • Catching the attention of Just Blaze and how it connected the dots to writing and producing for a list of the greats
 • sync placements: how he got into scoring music for tv and film
 • winning a Grammy for "No Church In The Wild" What changed for you career wise after this, and how it impacted his mindset
 • the 1-2 year run of being involved with A Tribe Called Quest’s "We Got It From Here..." album followed by Solange’s “A Seat At The Table” Find more on Chris Sholar at chrissholar.com
 Twitter and Instagram: @chrissholar
 Twitter: @nametagalxndr Instagram: @nametagalexander

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35:45

#26 “NFT in Layman's Terms for Indie Artists (ft. James Gardin)”

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https://linktr.ee/leadandbelegendary
 Intro voice: Tia Scott (@tia_the_writer)
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Twitter: @nametagalxndr Instagram: @nametagalexander Return guest, James Gardin talks about releasing his first NFT (Non Fungible Token) online, as well as purchasing one. He also presents a solid explanation of NFTs in Layman's terms for indie artists interested in selling/buying, and goes further into discussing Web3, crypto currency in the music industry, and more.
 Instagram: @jamesgardinmusic Twitter: @jamesgardin_
 Website: http://supercleanjames.com

02-11
28:54

#24 “The Sync Strategist” (w/ Nelson K. Johnson)

This episode's guest is Nelson K. Johnson also known as The Sync Strategist. We discover a list of songs important to Nelson, as well as how he decided to lean into the world of sync licensing as a Composer. He also shares key points for Music Artists interested in creating for sync, and the reason he created his play by play guide for getting your tracks added to music libraries. Instagram: @eightyfiveproductionsllc 
 Facebook: Eighty Five Productions LLC 
 Youtube: Nelson K. Johnson 
 Twitter: @ComposerNelsonJ

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33:53

#23 “Biba The Diva”

Nametag has a conversation with Biba Adams a.k.a Biba The Diva, an important figure to Detroit’s Hip Hop scene and more. They talk about how Biba got her start in music marketing, partnering with Barak Records, artist management, and much more. Twitter & Instagram: @bibathediva Facebook: Biba Adams

02-11
42:27

#22 “A Necessary Invite” ft. Detroit CYDI/Eternal Invite

Find more on Nametag Alexander at: http://nametagalexander.com Nametag Alexander kicks it with fellow Detroit music artists/podcasters, Illingsworth, Rufio Jones, and Sean Uppercut of the Detroit CYDI trio/Eternal Invite podcast. On Instagram: @illingsworth @seanuppercut @detroitcydi Eternal Invite: http://twitch.tv/illingsworth

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53:56

#21 “Soccer Dad Episode” (ft. Fatt Father)

Nametag Alexander chops it up with internationally known Emcee, Fatt Father about healthier lifestyles, balancing Fatherhood with being music artists, and of course they discuss Fatt Father’s latest album release “Soccer Dad” produced by Foul Mouth available now on Bandcamp.
 Fatt Father - Soccer Dad
https://fattfather.bandcamp.com/album/soccer-dad

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51:51

#20 “Probably Did This Podcast While Crying” (ft. James Gardin)

Lansing, MI Emcee/Songwriter/Producer, James Gardin shares the backstory on the creation of his album titled “I Probably Wrote This While Crying”.
 Nametag Alexander - The Limit EP 👇🏾
https://album.link/us/i/1560877344
 James Gardin - I Probably Wrote This While Crying 👇🏾
https://album.link/us/i/1547536333
 Instagram: @nametagalexander x @jamesgardinmusic
 Twitter: @nametagalxndr x @jamesgardin_

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35:34

#19 Restore The Remix

Remember the feeling you’d get when you heard an incredible remix? In this episode, the host, Nametag Alexander shares some of his favorite remixes in Hip Hop/R&B spanning from the ‘90s to early ‘00s. Below are links to curated playlists for more of those remixes on Spotify courtesy of Lead And Be Legendary.

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15:04

#18 “Bruiser Brody Talk" ft. JR Swiftz

Find more on Nametag Alexander at
http://nametagalexander.com
 A Nametag Is Necessary merch now available.
http://leadandbelegendary.storeenvy.com
Producer, JR Swiftz shares backstories on landing placements with the Griselda label, Elzhi, Skyzoo, and Papoose, and also discusses his intent with leaving a musical impact.
 Twitter: @nametagalxndr IG: @nametagalexander

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01:21:56

#17 “Discombobulated” ft. Black Bethoven

Nametag Alexander takes to his Instagram live for a conversation with Brother/Producer, Black Bethoven about the placement on Eminem’s “Discombobulated” track from the “Music To Be Murdered By” Deluxe Edition. They also discuss overcoming creative blocks, monetizing music via sync licensing, music artists exploring the tech space, and more. Discover more at www.nametagalexander.com

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42:38

#16 Tapped in with DDT x Ketch P x Kirby

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www.nametagalexander.com
 Meet DJ DDT, Ketch Phraze, and Kirby. They are the reoccurring co hosts for “A Nametag Is Necessary”. 
 Topics covered: Sort of seeing society change through social media
 What is the best remix?
 Ketch P’s “Chrishaun” R&B project.
 Kirby joins us and she and Ketch P discuss their expertise in sneaker culture
 Kirby owns a wolf that she calls a dog
“Wandavision“ and what we expect from the Marvel cinmeatic universe Twitter: @nametagalxndr @djddt @kphresh @ketchp
 Instagram: @nametagalexander @djddt1 @kphresh84 @ketchp313

02-11
01:15:46

#15 Passalacqua

Find more music on Nametag and order merch via nametagalexander.com Podcast Intro/Outro music: Nametag Alexander - “Another Other”
 From our special guest, Passalacqua (Blaksmith & Mister), we find out: If they had the opportunity to run a record label with millions in the budget, what five artists would they partner with, and what three producers they’d have on board
 What are their three classic go to albums are from any genre, but from each of the following decades 90-99, 2000-10, 2011-2020.
 Five flawless songs to play for the next five months
 What their contribution would be to improving the music business We also get into their self titled release after a 10 year hiatus, which is available now on all platforms to buy and stream music.
https://passalacqua.bandcamp.com/album/passalacqua-lp
 On Instagram: @theblaksmith @heyitsmister @passalacquamusic @nametagalexander

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42:54

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