The RITE Episode
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In this episode Sammy sits down to speak with the President (Paris) and Vice President(Sam) of the RITE Media Group to discuss how to shoot a great film, the state of the film world today, and some of their memorable moments growing thru the entertainment business.
The Teddy Bishop Episode
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In this episode Sammy sits down to speak with platinum producer & film scorer Teddy Bishop (Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston, Aaliyah)
The Major Seven episode
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In this episode Sammy sits down to speak with platinum producer Major Seven
The DJ MLK Episode
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In this episode Sammy sits down to speak with DJ MLK (T.I. / Grand Hustle Tour DJ) .... about the following
- his residencies in Atlana & Las Vegas
- spinning in the club vs spinning on tour
- building your brand
The Jim Kumpe Episode
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In this episode Sammy sits down to speak with Jim Kumpe, the owner of Sweet Melissa Records & The Audio Company located in Downtown Marietta, (on the square) in this episode they discuss ....
- the importance of quality audio equipment
- the resurgance of vinyl
- high end luxury audio
The Patchwerk Engineers episode
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In this episode Luke sits down to speak with a few of The Patchwerk Engineers as well as the 2 owners of patchwerk.
this episode is packed with information ... enjoy !!!
The Bangladesh Episode
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In this episode Sammy sits down to speak with ond of the industries most talented producers "Bangladesh" in this episode they discuss topics like
- how he got his 1st major placement with ludacriss
- his thoughts on the music industry
- working with Gucci Mane
The Freeway Ricky Ross Episode
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In this episode Sammy sits down to speak with "The Real Rick Ross" Freeway Ricky Ross about his contribution to the music industry, his new book & what he's been werking on lately.
The Brenton Hund episode
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In this episode Sammy sits down to speak with Brenton Hund, who is the Senior Counsel / Head of Music for Turner Broadcasting.
The Montana White episode
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In this episode Sammy sits down to speak with CEO of Street Watch Radio, Hitz ATL & Channel 10 Atlanta Montana White about breaking records in the clubs, streets & over internet radio
The Mike Wilson episode:
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In this episode Sammy sits down to speak with Grammy Award Winning Engineer & Co-owner of Patchwerk Recording Studios Mike Wilson
The DJ Nabs episode:
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In this episode Sammy sits down to speak with Legendary Atlanta DJ & on air personality DJ Nabs ....
DJ Nabs is a native of Durham N.C. who began his career in Atlanta as a mix show DJ for WVEE radio. After hearing Nabs’ skill on the turntables, upcoming producer Jermaine Dupri formed a highly successful collaboration with DJ Nabs and his teen rap group Kris Kross. Nabs would eventually become So So Def’s exclusive DJ backing up Da Brat, Xscape, Jermaine Dupri and Bow Wow.
DJ Nabs is currently at BOOM 102.9—an Atlanta station for classic Hip Hop. He continues to reinvent the title of DJ with his Fox 5 Atlanta’s megamix commercial that combines his video mixing skills with the Network’s top shows. The creative idea has sparked interest from fortune 500 companies nationally for his expertise in video mixing their brands. The innovative trailblazer is set to launch a forthcoming bio doc, American DJ Story. The groundbreaking biopic depicts Nabs’ professional and personal life, and the relevancy of the DJ art form as the music industry changes.
The DJ Montay episode:
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In this episode Sammy sits down to speak with Grammy Award Winning Producer DJ Montay ..... from The Big Oomp Camp ...
DJ Montay is responsible for the smash singles Low by Flo-Rida, Foolish by Shawty Lo, & Walk It Out by DJ Unk just to name a few
The Yancey Richardson episode:
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In this episode Sammy sits down to speak with Yancey Richardson (director of radio promotions for Atlantic Records) about the following topics....
- how he got started in the music industry
- werking with dwayne wiggins (tony toni tone)
- the importance of being persistant & not taking no for an answer
- building & maintaining relationships
- some of the advantages of werking at a major label
The KennyMixx episode:
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In this episode Sammy sits down to speak with Patchwerk Recording Studios 1 & only Chief Mastering Engineer KennyMixx about the following topics....
- how he got his start as an audio engineer
- his conversations with Dr. Dre
- what the various types of mastering are
- the difference between a mix room & a mastering room
- the relationship between the mix engineer & mastering engineer
The Fatboi episode:
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In this episode Sammy sits down to speak with Super Producer Fatboi about the following topics....
- being one of the 4 early "Trap Sound" producers
- how he began sampling music on a cassette tape
- why he enjoys working with new artist vs. established artist
- what he considers a producers role should be
- working on Gucci Mane's smash it "Wasted"
- free beats for mix tapes
- why its important to have management & what role they play
- tv money vs. music money
The Tamiko & Kirsten episode:
Video: I dO MUSIC Podcast ft. Tamiko & Kirsten
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In this episode Sammy sits down & speaks with both Tamiko & Kirsten about the follwoing....
- the importance of a good internship
- leading a team vs. being on a team & why its important to have good help around you
- the importance of protecting your brand image
- how the lines between managers & pr professionas has blurred
- some of the advantages of being a woman in the music industry
- some of the challenges women face in the music industry
- working together as women
The Johnnie Cabbell episode:
Video: I dO MUSIC Podcast ft. Johnnie Cabbell
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In this episode Sammy sits down & speaks with Johnnie Cabbell about the follwoing
- making the transition from artist to manager & then to booking agent
- the responsibilities of a booking agent
- some non traditional revenue streams where artist can make extra money while out on the road
- responsibilites of the road manager
- some of the things to stay away from when doing shows on the road
The Tia Culver episode:
Video: I dO MUSIC Podcast ft. Tia Culver
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In this episode Sammy sits down & speaks with Tia Culver about the follwoing....
- the role of a publicist is
- responsibilites of a PR specialist
- the difference between a manager & a publicist
- doing PR for businesses vs PR for artist
- the importance of maintaining good relationships with all the media outlets
- some of the non-traditional ways to get your music out there
The Moetown Lee episode:
Video: I dO MUSIC Podcast ft. Moetown Lee
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In this episode Sammy sits down & speaks with Moetown Lee about the follwoing
- the importance of establishing & maintaining good relationships
- how he became 8Ball & MJG's manager
- negotiating a million dollar deal with Diddy
- the difference between branding & marketing
- the importance of market analyzation (identifying your customer)
- setting up the correct type of social media account (business vs. personal account)
- putting together One Music Fest (some of the trials, tribulations & successes)
The Phil Stein & Jason White episode:
Video: I dO MUSIC Podcast ft. Phil Stein & Jason White
Patchwerk Recording Studios presents The I dO MUSIC Podcast ....
In this episode Sammy hosts one of our Weekend Werkshops ft. Phil Stein & Attorney Jason White.
In this episode they discuss the many ways artist, producers & songwriters can earn money off of their digital content.
The Patchwerk Weekend Werkshops take place once per month - for more information please visit www.patchwerk.com
The Dee Dee Murray episode:
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In this episode Sammy sits down to chat with music industry vet Dee Dee Hibbler (ONP, Outkast, Murray Media Group) about the following topics:
- How she got her start in the music industry over 25 years ago
- The importance of having strong mentors & role models in the music industry
- Some of the advantages of being a woman in the music industry
- Managing Organize Noize Productions
- The Atlanta hip hop / rap scene prior to the 1st Outkast album
- Putting together the 1st Outkast album
- Transitioning from the music industry to film & tv
- The importance of maintaining good relationships & how they have been the driving force for her career
The Ian Burke episode:
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In this episode Sammy sits down to chat with music industry vet Ian Burke (TLC, Xscape, Arrested Development, ASCAP) about the following topics:
- How he got his start in the music industry over 25 years ago
- The importance of "seeing a need & filling that need"
- Buiding a solid reputation in the industry by doing good work
- Managing Arrested Development & relinquisning his duties after he took them as far as he could
- Working at Ichiban Records & how MC Breed's song "Aint No Future in Frontin" helped his career out
- Being responsible for taking the Atlanta Bass Scene national
- Introducing Xscape to Jermaine Dupri
- How he formed & put TLC together
- Running the Atlanta ASCAP office & how he helped make them "cool"
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The Columbia BT episode:
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In this episode Sammy sits down to chat with Columbia BT about the following topics
- turning down a million dollar deal
- why it's important for him to hire people with checkered past
- what atlanta artists have problems in today's market
The DJ Infamous episode:
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In this episode Sammy sits down to chat with DJ Infamous about the following topics
- why he considers himself as a entertainment powerhouse
- How he got his start djing at the age of 11
- What the music scene is like in Lansing Michigan
- How he came up with his dj name
- Why it was important for him to go to college & how it benefitted his career
- Why he chose to be a radio DJ
- How he came up with the "talk to me" drop
- How he started working with Jeezy & how he got usher to perform for free
- The importance of being a people person as a dj
- How technology has affected What he does as a dj
- How he ended up being Ludacris' official tour dj
- The value of the mixtape & why it's still important
- What he learned from DJ Drama & DJ Khalid
- The importance of having a good work life balance & why it's important for him to be involved in his kids lives