The Needlz episode: (full video available on Patchwerk Youtube Channel)
Patchwerk Recording Studios presents The I dO MUSIC Podcast ....
In this episode Sammy sits down to chat with Grammy Award winning producer "Needlz" (Jeremih, Lupe Fiasco, Bruno Mars, Jeezy, Drake, Rakim, Lil Wayne)
In this episode they discuss the following ....
- the story behing his Grammy Award wining single "Just The Way You Are" by Bruno Mars
- interning at Bad Boy Records & how he got his 1st few placements
- what he spent his 1st check on & then being broke shortly thereafter
- how being from the midwest (Lansing, MI) has had an impact his music career
- how the movie "Juice" changed his life
- some of his "passion projects" -
- the importance of networking & nurturing meaningful relationships
- how his educational backround has helped him out
- why he chooses to manage himself & why its been hard for him to find management
- why he doesn't do as much hip hop these days & being exposed to the pop side of the industry
The She'kspere episode: (full video available on Patchwerk Youtube Channel)
Patchwerk Recording Studios presents The I dO MUSIC Podcast ....
In this episode Sammy sits down to chat with Grammy Award winning producer Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs (TLC, Destinys Child, Lloyd, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston) - In this episode they discuss the following ....
- How he got his start in the music industry
- How doing time in prison forced him to focus more on music
- How he was able to establish meaningful relationship here in atlanta
- How he got his name
- When people started to take notice of his production
- His process when making records
- How he feels about ed sheron sampling his record
- The importance of producer tags
- Producing the Lloyd song "true"
- His opinion on today's R&B sound
- What he's working on now
- The importance of keeping his sound current
- Why he chooses to keep a low profile
- The importance of fighting for what's yours
The Ric Ross episode:
Patchwerk Recording Studios presents The I dO MUSIC Podcast ....
In this episode Sammy sits down to chat with Ric Ross (Capitol Records Southeast National Field Director) - In this episode they discuss the following ....
- getting records played on the radio
- the importance of learning all aspects of the music industry
- how he got his start in record promotions
- the importance of mainting good relationships
- some of the benifits of being signed to a major label
- why he never carries business cards
- his non profit company Music Entertainment Group
- finding his purpose & recognizing his passion within the music industry
The EyeLash Vizion episode:
Patchwerk Recording Studios presents The I dO MUSIC Podcast ....
In this episode Sammy sits down to chat with CEO Shante Traynham & Executive Director Brand Strategist Mimi Carpenter of EyeLash Vizion Marketing & Brand Agency.
The ladies discuss the following topics:
- how they broke into the music industry
- being signed to Diddy's mom as an artist
- the importance of buiding your own brand as a PR company & not just your clients
- the benefits of cutting deals & having relationships with fortune 500 companies
- working for & with Mizay Ent
- why they gave up their 6 figure jobs to start EyeLash Vizion
- some of the advantages of being a woman in the music industry
- keeping certain things off of social media
- how they got involved in film & television
- working with reality stars vs artist