Jasper Cameron episode:
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In this episode Sammy sits down to speak one of Atlanta's best kept secretes... singer, songwriter, producer, musician ---- Jasper Cameron .. in this episode they discuss the following ...
- working with the likes of Lloyd, Ciara, Christina Aguilera, Monica, August Alsina
- Atlanta being a loving & embracing city & how that impacts the music made here
- understanding the "Culture" in Atlanta
- why he quit football to do music
- the story about Lloyd & Sammie both being in the same group
- his process to creating a song
- the story behind Lloyd's hit song "You"
- some of his musical influences
- the perfect song
Jeff Fenster episode:
Patchwerk Recording Studios presents... The I dO MUSIC Podcast
In this episode Sammy sits down to speak with Mr. Jeff Fenster Executive VP of A&R for Warner Brother Records about the following....
- starting out in the music industry as an attorney doing business affairs
- how he got his first job as an a&r with Geffen records & why he left
- his deejaying days & the various clubs he played at
- how A Tribe Called Quest ended up signing with Jive Records
- working on The Menace 2 Society soundtrack
- working with Keith Murray, E-40, Too Short, KRS-One, R-Kelly, Joe @ Jive Records
- the story on how they discovered & signed Mystikal to Jive Records
- how Brittany Spears was discovered & why they decided to sign her
- how Jive got into pop music with the Backstreet Boys
- his transition from Jive Records to Island Def Jam then back to Jive
- working on the Luther Vandross tribute album
- what he has going on now at Warner Brothers Records
Greg Street episode:
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In this episode Sammy sits down to speak with Legendary Atlanta DJ... Greg Street about...
- being signed to Atlantic Records & doing his album
- the importance of understanding the business part of the music industry
- his relationship with Cash Money & Master P
- what impact radio has had on hip hop music
- some of his most gratifying moments
- what makes Atlanta special
- his need to read program
Lil John Roberts episode:
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In this episode Sammy sits down to speak with world renown drummer / producer Lil' John Roberts about....
-Touring with Janet Jackson
- The time he turned down Michael Jackson's offer to go on tour
- The impact his parents had on his musical career
- The importance of being dedicated to 1 instrument
- The importance of having a good work ethic & a good reputation
- His thoughts on todays artist using more live instrumentation
- Working with Prince, Sheila E, Dallas Austin, Jermaine Dupri, Stevie Wonder, Neyo & so on
- Managing his own career
- How he trained his ears
Taking a break from our regularly scheduled program to bring you "Engineers Corner"
- Engineers Corner is a podcast with a group of our Patchwerk Staff Engineers
- These conversations cover pop culture, technology & sound from an engineers perspective..
- we will be dropping these episodes periodically from month to month in between our regularly scheduled I dO MUSIC Podcast - that premier on Fridays at 7:30am
as always full video of all of our podcasts are available on The Patchwerk Studios Youtube Channel
Patchwerk Recording Studios presents.. The I dO MUSIC Podcast
In this episode Sammy sits down to speak with Interscope Records A&R / Executive
Ray Daniels about.....
- why he considers himself a southern gentleman with a NY hustle
- living in NY for the birth of hip hop & living in Atlanta when hip hop took off
- how he got his start in the music industry
- how working in the Atlanta Airport changed his life
- his transition from Epic Records to Interscope Records
- what is was like to work with LA Reid
- the importance of "lingo" in urban music
- the importance of being humble & appreciative
- his ultimate goal (changing peoples lives)
- character vs. talent
- how he listens to a song
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In this episode host Sammy Approved sits down with Nitti Beatz & discuss....
- how he got his start in the music industry
- being influenced by gospel music & the role his mom played on his career
- werking with artist like Ghetto Mafia, Young Joc, Rich Homie Quan & Dae Dae, Gucci Mane & Eight Ball & MJG
- what he did when he got his 1st hit record (8ball & MJG - Playin' Games)
- his production deal with Jermaine Dupri & So So Def
- Nitti Beatz Recordings (his record label)
- legendary producers vs. here & now producers
- his tag "its a nitti beat" & the importance of branding your sound
- why he prefers to werk with new artist as opposed to established artist
- his secret to making his beats
- the werk he does in the community via his Chosen One Ministries foundation
- the impact of drugs & alcohol in the music industry
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In this episode Sammy sits down to speak with Interscope Records national director of urban promotions Keinon Johnson about ....
- Growing up during the crack era in Harlem
- His days at Priority Records
- How Master P changed the game & provided current artist with the blueprint to success
- His role as the National Director of Urban Promotions for Interscope Records
- Why Atlanta is so important in todays music scene
- The difference between Atlanta & New York hip hop
- How he felt when Kendrick Lamar won his grammy
- How & why he came up with the Never Sold Dope brand
- The one album he wishes he could go back in time to work on & be a part of
- The importance of giving back & cultivating new talent
- What characteristics in people he respects
Patchwerk Recording Studios presents the I dO MUSIC Podcast ft. Jason Geter
In this episode Jason & Sammy discuss....
- moving from Brooklyn to Atlanta
- how he got his start in the music industry
- how he & T.I. met
- his brief rap career
- the importance of being a mentor as a black executive
- hip hop as "our culture"
- his various business ventures (Grand Hustle, Strivers Row, Culture Republic)
- stepping away from Grand Hustle
- keys to success in the music industry
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In this episode Amina discuss the following....
- How she got started in management
- What managers do & what they are responsible for
- The difference between an agent & a manager
- What labels are looking for in an artist
- What characteristics she is looking for in an artist
- When an artist should seek management
- How managers get paid
- Her werking relationship with Gucci Mane
- Being a woman in a male dominated industry
- the importance of having a strong team
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featuring Kawan "KP" Prather... In this episode KP discusses...
- How Pebbles & LA Reid were responsible for his 1st A&R Job
- Trappin' at the Atlanta Airport as a kid
- Hustlin' LL Cool J out of $30 bucks
- Winning a Grammy
- Meeting T.I. for the 1st time
- What skills & characteristics he looks for in an artist
- The importance of having a great team around you
- His favorite song that he worked on (production wise)
- What he enjoys about deejaying
- What it's like werking with Pharrell at I Am Other
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In this episode Janet discusses the following:
- How to license your music to film & tv
- 2 types of licenses (sync license vs master recording license)
- The various types of music film & tv are looking for
- How to make your music marketable for film & tv
- How the film & tv industries set their fees for what they pay out
- How producers find music that they want to use on their shows
- How new media is affecting the film & tv industry
- The importance of studio quality material
- What info needs to be presented along with your musical submission
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In this episode Jini Thornton of (Envision Business Management Group) discusses:
- How she got into the music industry / her first client Ludacris
- How the money flows in the music industry
- How to set your company up
- The most common mistakes people make in the music industry
- How to make money on the road
- What a business management firm is & what they do
- Making money in the music industry
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In this episode Zaytoven & Al Nuke discuss the following:
- the music & entertainment scene in both Detroit & Atlanta
- why they both chose to move to Atlanta
- the independent music game in the Bay Area vs. Atlanta
- working with Gucci Mane
- the success of Birds of a Feather
- the importance of having a strong work ethic
- when producing & movie making switched from just a hoppy to a real profession
- how they started working together
- Birds of a Feather 2
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In this episode DJ Toomp Discusses the following:
- How he got his name
- Making his 1st song with Rahim The Dream back in 1985
- Some of his musical influences
- UFO's
- Working with T.I., their relationship & how they met
- His opinion of Trap Music
- The importance of the producer / artist relationship (in the studio)
- Producing for Jay Z, Kanye West, Nas & others
- The anatomy of a hit record (how to construct it)
- How he felt when songs that he produced went #1
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In this episode Rico Brooks discusses the following:
- The role of "The Manager" & the different types of managers
- How he started working in the music industry
- A typical day as a manager
- Managing an artist vs. managing a producer
- The importance of internships & why they are valuable
- Skill sets that managers should bring to the table
- Working with Sonny Digital, Metro Boomin, Boyz N Da Hood & others
- How managers get paid
- Understanding the different types of royalties
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In this episode Kobalt Music's Al "Butta" McLean discusses:
- the fundamentals of music publishing
- how music publishing works
- how to get paid for your work
- & how Kobalt Music is building the music service company of tomorrow
In this episode The Patchwerk Recording Studios engineers discuss the following:
- Recording: different techniques, mic selection, what to look for in a good tracking studio & engineer
- Mixing: what type of files to bring to you mix session, what their various approaches are to mixing, what to expect in a typical mix session
- Mastering: what the different types of mastering are, what is actually done during a mastering session, what to expect from a professional mastering engineer
- Admin services: all the steps you need to take to make sure you keep ownership of your music & how to register your song - to ensure that if it makes any money - that the money goes to you
- Digital distribution: discuss the process of putting your music out & monetizing all of you digital content
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In this episode Ras Kass discusses:
- being in the music industry for over 20 year
- the challenges of putting music out back in the day vs today
- what happened with Priority Records
- Soul on Ice (his debut album)
- working with Dr. Dre, Kurupt, Canibus, Xzibit, Diamond D & others
- growing up in California (Watts & Carson)
- what went wrong with the 4Horsemen & Golden State Warriors projects
- his current project Intellectual Property
Ras wraps up his interview by spitting a dope freestyle
In this episode Adell Henderson talks with Block about:
- what it was like to work with both 2pac & Bad Boy
- how he formed the group Boyz N Da Hood with Young Jeezy
- working with Jazze Pha & Noontime forming Sho'Nuff Records & doing Ciara's 1st album
- how he got starting in the rap game, with Tony Draper & Tela
- his current projects; Kris Kelli & his campaign to rebuild hip hop Block by Block
- some of the current issues in todays music industry