Labl Podcast

Music Publisher, Theo Ellis of Prosound Media provides a great deal of insight for Songwriters, Producers, or anyone interested in stepping foot into the music business. The following topics are covered. Loaded episode.  + studying at Specs Howard for tv and radio  + The backstory on his label, Detroit Digital  + His company Prosound Media/SILLE Publishing that is “Empowering Musicians Everywhere”.  + Clearing samples and compulsory licenses  + The importance of Songwriters being educated about music publishing  + Secured sync placements via SILLE Publishing  + Sync licensing, why it can be a life changing revenue stream for artists  + How Independent Songwriters can properly benefit from streaming  For “LABL” merch and more. http://leadandbelegendary.net  Nametag Alexander - “Work. Win. Repeat.” feat. Junii (prod. by Black Bethoven) https://www.nametagalexander.com/2019/05/work-win-repeat-feat-junii-prod-by.html?m=1  Junii - “Junii’s Joint” (prod. by [Ra]) https://soundcloud.com/better-in-black/juniis-joint-

Episode 18 an episode that got lost...but got recovered. Was already on Soundcloud though. Very short episode. It's more stuff to talk about than Jay Z's new album but we'll get to that later. Listen to Nametag & Dean weigh in briefly on Jay's 13th platinum album, and how it sparked feminism via social media to create online debates between women and men regarding relationships....at least that's the shortest way to explain it.  http://leadandbelegendary.net  Twitter: @NametagAlxndr x @ArtDealerDean  IG: @NametagAlexander x @ArtDealerDean  Facebook: Nametag Alexander  Intro music prod. by Nameless  Outro: Nametagalexander – “Own Lane” ft. MAHD (prod. by Black Bethoven) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadandbelegendary/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leadandbelegendary/support

Subscribe to the “Lead And Be Legendary” Youtube page. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW5Q524qSKb-aW1sH100GZA?view_as=subscriber Join the mailing list http://eepurl.com/cUlFPX  For all things LABL (especially merch) http://leadandbelegendary.net  It’s the return of the Bearded Gawd. Brooklyn bred Producer, JR Swiftz makes his second appearance (see episode 2). A lot has went on in his career as a music Producer since he was first featured on the show.  Some topics covered:  working with Westside Gunn, Conway, and Elzhi  Getting the Pete Rock stamp of approval  the sampling issue in Hip Hop  power of connecting through social media and more.  Check out, then buy the B Dot x JR Swiftz project titled “Coming Forth By Day” available now on all digital music service providers.  @JRSwiftz @NAMETAGALXNDR @lablmusic on Twitter  @thereal_jrswiftz @nametagalexander @leadandbelegendary on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nametagalexander/message

For LABL merch, music, and more. http://leadandbelegendary.net Join the mailing list. http://eepurl.com/cUlFPX Nametag Alexander “Work. Win. Repeat.” ft. Junii https://www.nametagalexander.com/2019/05/work-win-repeat-feat-junii-prod-by.html?m=0 Nametag talks with recurring guest, Art Dealer Dean about how, a select number of albums released in 2013 significantly impacted how Artists release music today. Instagram: @leadandbelegendary x @nametagalexander x @artdealerdean Twitter: @lablmusic x @nametagalxndr x @artdealerdean --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nametagalexander/message

 Join the mailing list.  http://eepurl.com/cUlFPX  Intro/Outro music:  Nametag Alexander & NAMELESS - "Let Me Live" Nametag Alexander - ”Work. Win. Repeat.” ft. Junii (prod. by Black Bethoven) https://www.nametagalexander.com/2019/05/work-win-repeat-feat-junii-prod-by.html?m=1 Order merch at:  http://www.leadandbelegendary.net/p/merch.html  Nametag chops it up with another one of Detroit city's most hardest working Emcees, Valid. Besides diving into speaking about Valid's latest album release, "MIHAJLO" they discuss, his strong grassroots level approach as an independent artist. They get into the importance of planning and execution for music releases, being against pay for play, and Valid gave a dope analysis on why it's difficult to label newer albums as classics. "MIHAJLO" is out now across all platforms to buy and stream music. Throw your headphones/earbuds on, or adjust your speakers in your car/truck and listen for a good 30 minutes or so! @Valid313 across all main social media platforms For a

For all things LABL http://leadandbelegendary.net  Join the mailing list. http://eepurl.com/cUlFPX  Intro/Outro music:  Nametag Alexander  “Work. Win. Repeat.” ft. Junii https://www.nametagalexander.com/2019/05/work-win-repeat-feat-junii-prod-by.html?m=0  Jay Z released his back catalog to iTunes after years of using his 14 album career as the premier feature of Tidal in addition to lossless sound. What does this mean for Mr. Carter and the Swedish founded streaming platform he acquired in 2015? Recurring special guest of the LABL Podcast, Art.Dealer.Dean makes some wild predictions about what this could mean for the best rapper alive, Tidal, and maybe even Roc Nation.  Other topics covered:  Urban Podcast Month event recap  local artist approachability  leaning into your purpose  Follow on social media:  IG: @leadandbelegendary x @nametagalexander x @humbleflei  Twitter: @lablmusic x @nametagalxndr x @artdelaerdean  Facebook Group: LABL Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spo

www.leadandbelegendary.net Join the E-Mail list http://eepurl.com/cUlFPX + New single coming soon from Nametag that’ll be streamed exclusively at www.nametagalexander.com + Live Podcast Mixer for Urban Podcast Month will be May 26th at Charles H. Wright Museumin Detroit, MI. Ticket prices/Door fees, and more details on flyer. Click the IG link for more details https://www.instagram.com/p/BxnkLSClT32/?igshid=tv2eapdd457c + Listeners of this podcast can now record and submit up to a minute of voice message audio to be featured on the show. Click the link in the description/show’s notes to do so. One of the upcoming episodes will be about the best remixes in Rap, so send in your voice messages saying the best Rap remixes to you. Song included at the end of the episode is a snippet of ‘Work Win Repeat’ by Nametag Alexander featuring Junii, prod. by Black Bethoven. Stream/download exclusively at www.nametagalexander.com on May 24th, or wait until it’s official release, which will be soon. Subscribe, and leave a r

Find more at http://leadandbelegendary.net Join the mailing list http://eepurl.com/cUlFPX ‘Work. Win. Repeat.’ Merch http://nametagalexander.storeenvy.com Intro Music: Nametag & Nameless - ‘Let Me Live’ May is Urban Podcast Month. #2019UPM ‘Interlude’ video shot by DJ DDT https://youtu.be/4f-f5tcd9QI Songs featured in episode: 1 Nametag Alexander - ‘Interlude’ 2 Nametag Alexander - ‘Overground’ 3 Nametag Alexander - ‘The Greatest’ 4 ACE - ‘Look At Me Now’ (Freestyle) 5 Lyric Jones & Nameless - ‘All Sides’ 6 Better In Black - ‘Spring Break’ Subscribe, and leave a rating and review if you listen on Apple Podcasts. Join the ‘LABL Podcast’ Facebook group. Submit questions via DM on Instagram @leadandbelegendary Find more on Nametag at http://nametagalexander.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nametagalexander/message

Intro music: “Let Me Live” by Nametag Alexander (prod. by NAMELESS)  Order “Work. Win. Repeat.” merch at http://www.nametagalexander.com  In this episode, Nametag and recurring special guest, Art.Dealer.Dean discuss:  The passing of Nipsey Hussle, the transfer of energy and how it greatly impacts people.  Being grateful for artists who teach ownership  Pay to play performances: Yea or naw?  Spotify and Pandora Vs. Songwriters and much more...  Follow on Instagram: @nametagalexander x @art.dealer.dean  Follow on Twitter: @nametagalxndr x @artdealerdean  Facebook: LABL Podcast (Group) x Dean Garcia --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nametagalexander/message

Another long overdue episode, but perfect timing. For episode 46, Nametag sits down with Detroit MC/Songwriter, Boog Brown. They set it off discussing the spring equinox and it being the true start of the new year. Other topics include: surrendering finding an escape to a vice, never having days off, the constant rush of releasing music, D'Angelo's "Voodoo" album vs. Bilal's "First Born Second", Boog's dream collabs and more. Lock in, and please share the episode. Be sure to rate and leave a review if you listen to this via Apple Podcasts. Be sure to check out more music from Boog Brown via Bandcamp at  https://boogbrown.bandcamp.com/album/boog-brown  Intro: “Let Me Live” by Nametag x NAMELESS (For Namesake) Twitter: @Boogbrown x @nametagalxndr Instagram: @1BoogBrown x @nametagalexander Facebook Group: LABL Podcast Visit www.nametagalexander.com (click the merch tab) to order some of the "Work. Win. Repeat." merch today. Pre order the "Hello Victory" project on vinyl before 4.10.2019 We have a goal to move a

There may have been 4 or 5 attempts over the last year to get this podcast episode to happen. It’s all about timing though. Nametag chops it up with Inkster/Detroit MC, Ketch Phraze. If you’re familiar with the Detroit underground Hip Hop scene, you recognize Ketch from the former Inkster bred trio, Street Justice. Ketch Phraze speaks about earning his stripes on the Detroit Hip Hop scene, an interesting college story to how he started his path as an MC, his music release titled “The Gift Certificate” and much more. Subscribe and listen to “The LABL Podcast” on the top platforms such as Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Anchor FM, and many others. Order some LABL merch from the website while you listen. Thanks. Follow the hashtag #LABLPodcast LABL Merch http://www.leadandbelegendary.net/p/merch.html?m=1 Ketch Phraze - “Top Tens and Buffs” http://ketchp.bandcamp.com/track/top-tens-buffs-prod-by-foul-mouth Twitter: @KetchP x @lablmusic IG: @ketchp313 x @leadandbelegendary --- Send in a voice message: https://p

A lot of good independent music talk covered in this episode featuring Music producer, engineer and also Nametag's older Brother, Black Bethoven. Nametag confirms why he had the original release of their collab project, "Hello Victory" removed from music streaming platforms, only to later re issue it via Soul Spazm Digital (shoutout to DJ Soko). Black Bethoven speaks to the importance of brands having longevity, and why Independent musicians must network offline as well. The convo gets even more interesting, when Nametag mentions a Facebook status from Jesse Atkinson (of Urban Threshold) speaking on looking to start an Independent Music Artist Stock Exchange. The re issue of "Hello Victory"  is available now on all major platforms to stream and buy music. Work. Win. Repeat.  Intro music prod. by Nameless   "Work. Win. Repeat" Merch   Twitter: @LABLMusic x @NametagAlxndr x @BlackBethoven   Instagram: @leadandbelegendary x @nametagalexander × @blackbethoven   Facebook Group: The LABL Podcast  --- Send in a

Nametag talks with his youngest niece, 'Liyah about the "Pop Culture" class she has an elective for her senior year in high school. In this episode, they cover a range of topics from the current presidency, sports, how the youth engage in Hip Hop music discussions today and more. Order LABL merch online at www.leadandbelegendary.net Intro music by Nametag Alexander, produced by Nameless Instagram: @leadandbelegendary x @nametagalexander x @kid_smurf17 Twitter: @LABLMusic x @NAMETAGALXNDR Facebook Group: The LABL Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nametagalexander/message

Merch, music, and more at: www.leadandbelegendary.net Nametag sits down with J Johnson and Dame Gone Wild of The "Shoptalk Podcast" at Shoptalk Podcast Studios. They cover the following topics: The beginning history of Shoptalk Studios, transitioning from Rap into podcasting, high level Rap playlists, streaming being almost like car leasing for music, the future of urban Podcasting in the metro Detroit area, and more... Shoptalk Podcast Studios www.shoptalkpod.com Twitter and Instagram: @JJohnson313 and @DameGoneWild313 @shoptalkpodcast (IG) Twitter: @nametagalxndr @lablmusic IG: @nametagalexander @leadandbelegendary Facebook Group: The LABL Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nametagalexander/message

Sponsored Ad: The Infatuation http://theinfatuation.com Vote "LABL Podcast" by 12/8 as "Best Internet Outlet" for the 2019 UHHA http://undergroundhiphopawards.com Website: http://leadandbelegendary.net Topics in this episode: + What DDT is up to at the Mix Factory + Is Mix Factory signing artists? + What an actual A&R is supposed to do + Was Big Sean the last Rap Artist who had true artist development? + The purpose of industry plants + Major record labels buying Spotify shares + The upcoming 2019 Detroit, Underground Hip Hop Awards + Is oversaturation in music coming from fans demanding or supply overload by the Artists? + Songwriting workshops Listen to The LABL Podcast also on Spotify, Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nametagalexander/message

Nametag chops it up for a long overdue talk with friend and Detroit Vocalist/Songwriter, Chell. They discuss Chell's journey from being in music to now also being a school teacher, dealing with the toll life can take on an artist, millennials pushing so hard for validation via the pressures of social media, and more. That's only the surface. A lot was unpacked in this discussion. Tune in and share this with others. Thanks. More at www.leadandbelegendary.net Find more on Nametag at www.nametagalexander.com Twitter: @UnCHELLtered Instagram: @chell_is_skyy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nametagalexander/message

Nametag chops it up with Detroit Singer-Songwriter, the multi talented Keely Ferguson. They cover a range of topics from the Music Modernization Act passing and how it impacts Songwriters, Spotify taking the SoundCloud route, and the current landscape of R&B. Most importantly, they discuss Keely’s latest release, “THE ELMNT” EP, and also Keely’s history and growth in the music industry. The ELMNT EP is out now on all platforms to stream/buy music. On Twitter: @KeelyFerguson__ x @NametagAlxndr On Instagram: @KeelyFerguson x @NametagAlexander Visit the website: http://leadandbelegendary.net Keely Ferguson - THE ELMNT EP https://open.spotify.com/album/3rTwC29j5vULKvKNxKlMIa?si=umAC11CVR9iM26kt-5apSQ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nametagalexander/message

Make your monthly contribution to The LABL Podcast. http://anchor.fm/leadandbegendary Get into micro investing and also save money with the Acorns app. https://acorns.com/invite/4FD8K5 Nametag builds with fellow Detroit MC, P8tience. They do a track by track breakdown of P8tience's latest album, "Good Karma". Find the album on all platforms to stream and download music. Find more on P8tience at http://p8tience.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nametagalexander/message

“LABL Vol.2: Mixta[EP]” http://www.leadandbelegendary.net/2018/07/nametag-alexander-labl-vol-2-mixtaep.html In this episode, Nametag chops it up with special guest, DJ G-Raw, President of the “Conglomerate DJs” LLC. They cover topics that include the following: + The start of Ghetto Tech in the city of Detroit + How he ended up being fired, unfairly from WJLB + Doing street team promo for both indie, and major record labels + Being involved in artist management + Becoming the President of Conglomerate DJs + The pros and cons of social media for music artists + Detroit needing more balance musically in order to gain more traction worldwide On social media Twitter: @DJ_G_RAW x @LABLMusic x @NAMETAGALXNDR Instagram: @DJ_G_RAW x @leadandbelegendary x @nametagalexander Facebook: DJ G-Raw x Lead And Be Legendary x Nametag Alexander --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nametagalexander/message

In this quick episode, Nametag Alexander prepares us for “LABL Vol. 2” Mixta(EP), a project, done in the format of mixtape, but at EP length. There’s a link to Vol.1 of the series, in the description. He also covers how “The Ella Joint” came about produced by JR Swiftz because of Instagram. The link to that song is in the description also. Spotify playlist of Nametag’s music mentioned in episode is posted below. Nametag Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/user/itsnametag/playlist/51b5XYguDXvnqkxbutZ7At?si=nK1mrO3bS_-IMmrYdcrh6A “LABL: The Mixta(EP)” Vol. 1 https://leadandbelegendary.bandcamp.com/album/labl-the-mixta-ep “The Ella Joint” https://soundcloud.com/nametag/the-ella-joint-prod-by-jr-swiftz Subscribe and listen to “The LABL Podcast” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, and more. Intro music: “Let Me Live” prod. by @_Nameless LABL Website: leadandbelegendary.net Search Nametag Alexander across all social media platforms. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.sp