Best Digital Audio Workstation Podcasts (2024)

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Josh's Audio, Photo, Video Editin' & Recordin' Setup Update 37:25

2d ago37:25

37:25

In Episode 14 of Show Me Your Setup, hosts Josh Blood and Dan Nelson revisit Josh's evolving workstation, diving into his updated setup for audio, photo, and video editing. From ergonomic improvements to the introduction of new gear like the Canon EOS R8 camera, a second monitor, and a sleek new split keyboard, Josh shares the tools that have trans…

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Editin’ & E-Gamin' at Emerson College 45:25

3M ago45:25

45:25

In this episode, Dan and Josh sit down with Maggie Nelson, an Emerson College student and the Content Manager for Emerson Esports. Maggie gives an in-depth look at her dual-purpose setup for both video editing and gaming. She shares insights into the tools and gear that help her stay productive and competitive. From software to hardware, listeners …

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Podcast Recordin' in Riverside 25:30

3M ago25:30

25:30

In this episode of Show Me Your Setup, hosts Dan Nelson and Josh Blood dive deep into the world of podcast recording with Riverside, their preferred platform for remote collaboration. They discuss the ins and outs of using Riverside, its benefits, features, and some potential challenges. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting, this ep…

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Creatin’ Exposure Through Video with Matte Thomas of Expozed TV 38:22

4M ago38:22

38:22

Join us in Episode 11 of "Show Me Your Setup" where we dive deep into the world of sports and event videography with Matte Thomas from Expozed TV. This episode explores how Matte harnesses the power of video to create exposure for athletes and artists alike. We'll get a behind-the-scenes look at Matte's equipment setup, his approach to capturing dy…

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Swimmin' with Mojawa Run Plus Bone Conduction Waterproof Sports Headphones 31:17

4M ago31:17

31:17

Hosts Dan and Josh talk about their experiences with Mojawa Run Plus Waterproof Sports Headphones as they listen to music and podcasts while swimming laps, walking, and hiking. These are open ear, bone conduction headphones and operate in either Bluetooth or MP3 mode. Are they versatile headphones to use in any situation, or are they more specializ…

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Reviewin' the Ergonomic Dygma Defy Split Keyboard & Nulea Vertical Trackball Mouse 22:16

7M ago22:16

22:16

In this engaging episode of "Show Me Your Setup," hosts Dan and Josh explore the forefront of ergonomic workspace design, focusing on the newly released Dygma Defy keyboard. They share insights into the year-long anticipation for this innovative split keyboard, its ergonomic benefits, and the impact of such designs on daily computer use. CHAPTERS00…

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Dan’s Workhorse – The Daily Drivin’ Rig 27:05

8M ago27:05

27:05

We’ve seen Josh’s setup, we’ve been on the road with Dan for portable recording, and we’ve seen both Dan’s booth and his Record-In’ Box as well. In this long-anticipated episode, we finally see Dan’s daily workhorse, his daily digital recording and editing platform, and his setup. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:14 Side-by-side Monitors 02:20 Dynamic Micro…

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Lookin' & Soundin' Your Best in Podcasts & Virtual Meetings 20:26

12M ago20:26

20:26

In today’s episode, Dan and Josh step through their signal chains and break down their key recording equipment. They also share lots of tips on how to achieve good recording levels, why they use microphone pop filters, shock mounts, and arms. Plus, they go over lighting for video, all to demonstrate how to sound and look their best for audio and vi…

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How Artists Use Music to Communicate With Fans and Society 1:06:07

12M ago1:06:07

1:06:07

Jacob McCloskey is a former dance music journalist and current CEO of Emvoice, a voice synthesis platform that allows users to input notes and lyrics to generate an AI vocal. Jacob and I discuss the role of an artist now instead of 20 years ago, how Darude's "Sandstorm" stands the test of time, Grimes, neuroaesthetics, and more! Follow Lennon: Webs…

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Your Biggest Obstacle is Yourself: Don't Let You Get in The Way of Creating With CVBZ 26:34

1y ago26:34

26:34

CVBZ is an independent artist and songwriter residing in Los Angeles, California. He's written a number of hit songs and recently sold sound recordings to a company called Duetti. He's very intelligent and open-minded, so there's a lot of wisdom sprinkled throughout. In this episode, CVBZ and I talk about how he's been able to do music full-time, b…

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From 0 to 750k Streams PER DAY: How Free Syncs on TikTok Launched RAYE and Brent Faiyaz 58:04

1y ago58:04

58:04

J. Erving III is the CEO and co-founder of Human Re Sources, a music distribution and artist services company. J's company was acquired by Sony Music's The Orchard in 2020 for a multi-million deal. Human Re Sources and the team have helped artists like RAYE, Brent Faiyaz, Pink Sweat$, Baby Rose, Bren Joy, Damian Lillard, and more. Now that Sony Mus…

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All in the Pitch: How This Artist Got $15,000 Syncs On Netflix, AMC and Fender 50:31

1y ago50:31

50:31

Noah Tauscher is an independent musician based in Los Angeles, CA and originally from Hood River, OR. He makes his living on licensing his music for sync. This is Noah's first podcast, so be sure to give him a warm welcome! In his career, Noah has landed sync placements with Lenovo, AMC, Fender, and Netflix, among others. In this episode, Noah and …

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Stock Market For Music: This Company Enables Artists to Sell Shares in Their Business 39:09

1y ago39:09

39:09

Justin Longo is the CEO and founder of MariNation Music, an investment platform that allows artists to sell shares of their business to fans. Artists are then able to use that money to purchase studio gear, increase marketing budgets, touring, etc. As your career continues to grow in social media numbers, streaming revenue, sync, touring, and more,…

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Is TikTok LinkedIn For Artists? How Consumer Evolution Forced Musicians to Adapt 1:01:55

1y ago1:01:55

1:01:55

Cassie Petrey is the co-founder and CEO of CrowdSurf, a music management firm that has worked with Britney Spears, Camila Cabello, Backstreet Boys, and many more. Cassie is an avid speaker and has spoken at SXSW and Forbes' 30/50 summit in Abu Dhabi. She has also seen the Backstreet Boys more than 200 times in concert! In this episode, Cassie expla…

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Amy’s Recordin’ Studio Tour 52:00

1y ago52:00

52:00

For episode 6 Dan and Josh tour the professional recording studio of Amy Taylor Fernandez. She has a great set of pipes and nice mics to capture them. After carefully analyzing the audio recordings coming out of Telly award-winning Amy Taylor Fernandez’s studio, Dan practically begged her to be a guest on Show Me Your Setup and share her setup with…

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Artist Innovation and Empowerment are Built Into HIFI Labs' Core 1:13:11

1y ago1:13:11

1:13:11

Joe Barham is the CEO and co-founder of HIFI Labs, a creative incubator and artist mentorship collective building an artist-owned, community-powered future for musicians. Fueled by web3 technology and industry-changing innovation, HIFI Labs' mission is to achieve a more equitable and sustainable music economy. He was the former Head of Music at Pat…

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How Atlantic Records' Sr. Producer Ebonie Smith Finds Clients and Builds Community 45:08

1+ y ago45:08

45:08

Ebonie Smith is a Grammy-certified audio engineer and is Atlantic Records' Senior Producer and Engineer. She's worked on projects like Hamilton on Broadway, Janelle Monáe's 'Dirty Computer' album, and Cardi B's 'Invasion of Privacy.' Ebonie is also the founder and president of Gender Amplified, a non-profit organization that aims to celebrate women…

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Pro Vocal Recording Booth Testin’ 25:27

1+ y ago25:27

25:27

In episodes 3 & 4, we talked about room tone. In this episode from inside a professional vocal booth and recording the same tongue twistin’ speech as the last episode, Dan demonstrates what he means when he says that the Pro sound is room tone (or lack thereof). This speech, recorded in a professional audio booth, will become our baseline reference…

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How This PR Company Took Black Coffee From Playing Small Gigs to Winning Grammys 45:15

1+ y ago45:15

45:15

James Mack is the co-founder and CEO of Listen Up!, a music and entertainment industry public relations agency. Most notably, Listen Up!'s client Black Coffee won Best Dance Record at the 2022 Grammy Awards. In this episode, James shares how Listen Up! signed Black Coffee onto their roster seven-and-a-half years ago stuck with him all the way to th…

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Ex-Software Engineering Manager Turned Music Tech Startup Founder and CEO 35:09

1+ y ago35:09

35:09

Vu Ho is an entrepreneur and music tech startup founder. He's a former engineering manager at Atlassian, the parent company for programs like Jira, Confluence, and Trello. He's now the CEO of HITMKR, a company that is building a new platform with the tools and resources musicians need to create art. In this episode, Vu and I talk music tech tools t…

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Winamp CEO Talks Web3 and Outdated Creator Communities 33:26

1+ y ago33:26

33:26

Alexandre Saboundjian is a music technology executive who currently serves as the CEO of Winamp, an audio player that changed the way Windows users listen to music forever. In 2023, they're launching an all-new platform to focus on listeners, creators, and fans. The company's primary goal with the new launch is to build a platform that will unlock …

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Is the Sterling Vocal Microphone Shield Ideal for Podcast Recording? 19:57

1+ y ago19:57

19:57

In this episode, Dan demonstrates for Josh and the audience how to use a Sterling VMS Vocal Microphone Shield. Care is taken to slow down and listen to the space, and the sound of the recording. We also begin use of a standard tongue twister script that’s usually used for vocal warmups. This ensures some hard consonants as well as plosive P’s and B…

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Jason Grishkoff Returns! How Content Curators Use SubmitHub For Growth and Profit 44:37

1+ y ago44:37

44:37

Jason Grishkoff is the founder and creator of SubmitHub, an online platform that allows musicians to pitch their music to content creators directly. He was on the show once before, but SubmitHub has evolved immensely since our first conversation, so he joins us for this episode to discuss how SubmitHub may factor into your marketing plan. In this e…

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How to Make a Record-in' Box for Professional Voice Recordings 11:30

1+ y ago11:30

11:30

Recording your voice at home? Want it to sound professional? You can go all out, go to great expense, and treat the room like you’d treat a recording studio, or use this great hack, we call a “Record-in' Box.” Is the room exclusively for recording audio? If so, set up a recording studio. Or do you want to use the room for other things? And might yo…

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Dan’s Portable Audio Recording Setup 10:26

1+ y ago10:26

10:26

Why might someone want a portable audio recording setup? Their location may be too noisy for recording. Perhaps their home is under construction. Or they may live in a tropical location where many homes do not have glass windows. That type of open-air environment introduces all the sounds from the outdoors, including animals. They could be travelin…

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Josh’s Audio Video Recording Editing Setup 13:24

1+ y ago13:24

13:24

00:00 Intro 01:31 Microphone 02:02 Headphones 02:53 USB Audio Interface 04:49 Microphone Boom Arm 05:50 Video Podcasting 07:17 Microphone Placement & Technique 08:26 Camera 08:51 Camera Placement 09:48 Lighting 11:15 Speakers 11:48 Speaker Stands Do you like to spend time tinkering with your audio/video equipment and your computer or workstation? B…

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Bandsintown co-founder Fabrice Sergent on how live events will evolve over the next decade 54:04

2y ago54:04

54:04

Fabrice Sergent is a music technology entrepreneur and a co-founder and managing partner of Bandsintown, a live music application where fans can sign up and subscribe to their favorite bands to receive notifications when they're in the area. Fabrice and I discuss a number of topics, including NFTs, music technology, and where the music industry is …

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SG Lewis' Manager and Godmode Founder Talya Elitzer on Building Successful Artists 36:16

2y ago36:16

36:16

Talya Elitzer is the co-founder and CEO of Godmode, an artist management and music publisher based in Los Angeles, California. In this episode, Talya and I talk about NFTs, digital marketing in the 2022 landscape, and what Godmode Music looks for in musicians these days. Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqf 27 Creative Ways to Market Your…

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Raedio's president Benoni Tagoe understands the importance of a healthy mindset and work-life balance 1:02:11

2+ y ago1:02:11

1:02:11

Benoni Tagoe is a music industry veteran and currently serves as Raedio's president. Raedio is an "audio everywhere" company and is aiming to be everywhere we hear audio, like in the hospital, gas stations, grocery stores, and our cars. Benoni and I talk about music supervision and how artists can make $100k+ on one placement, building a brand, and…

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Getting your foot in the door for trailer music with music producer Jim Hustwit 1:00:05

2+ y ago1:00:05

1:00:05

Jim Hustwit is a freelance music producer based in London. He is the owner of Larp Music, a bespoke music production and composition company. He got his start in the music industry decades ago and is credited with marketing the global dance amphibian, Crazy Frog. Jim and I discuss what production music is alongside how an independent artist with a …

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NIVIRO chats Dolby Atmos and how it's changing music production, mixing, mastering and live music 1:13:29

2+ y ago1:13:29

1:13:29

NIVIRO is a dance music producer and DJ based in Belgium. He rose to prominence after his track "The Ghost" saw insurmountable success on TikTok. He has continuously refined his sound to become one of the most standout and successful hard dance artists of the decade. He has since launched a company called XPLISSO, which aims to change the way immer…

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Tones & I's attorney Kurt Dahl on finding the best music lawyer and avoiding bad agreements 54:05

2+ y ago54:05

54:05

Kurt Dahl is an entertainment and intellectual property attorney in Canada. A musician himself, he understands the importance of artists protecting their art and not engaging in bad deals. Kurt tells the story of how he helped Tones and I and her manager negotiate a record deal after "Dance Monkey" skyrocketed into the spotlight. Kurt and I discuss…

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Stem's CEO Milana Lewis on female leadership in music tech 1:02:25

2+ y ago1:02:25

1:02:25

Milana Lewis is the founder and CEO of music distribution company Stem. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles and New York and help artists navigate the business behind their music. Milana talks about how she got Stem off the ground, exciting projects they're working on, and how she ensures diversity and inclusion at the company. The term "ps…

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Quinn Christopherson talks connecting with emotions to tell impactful stories 49:48

2+ y ago49:48

49:48

Quinn Christopherson is a singer-songwriter based in Anchorage, Alaska. He got his start after winning the NPR Tiny Desk competition back in 2019 with his song "Erase Me," and since then has been dazzling audiences with his sharp wit and his unique way of telling stories that draw you in and leave you hanging on every word. We talk about winning hi…

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Facebook and Instagram ads for musicians and value of an effective advertisement on social media 45:09

2+ y ago45:09

45:09

Jenny Powers is the founder of Blue Avenue Music. She is a digital marketing guru and has taken artists' online presences from small to huge, allowing them to foster a community and find their fans anywhere in the world. This is then leveraged into selling merch, tickets to shows, and increasing streaming revenue. Jenny shares her expertise on soci…

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How musicians can discovered without a following with UnitedMasters' VP of Music 56:02

3y ago56:02

56:02

Michael Weiss is the VP of Music at UnitedMasters, a global music distribution company. He is a third generation music industry executive, so the music business is built into his DNA. We discuss building your brand voice and how to remain authentic, dissect Lil Nas X's genius marketing strategies, and how music distributors discover and grow talent…

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Alok's Controversia Records team discusses label deals & marketing 1:25:30

3y ago1:25:30

1:25:30

Orlando and Bhaskar are on Alok's Controversia Records team. Orlando is the label manager and Bhaskar is the head of A&R and also an artist in his own right. Controversia Records was founded in June of 2019 and has since released tracks from artists like Timmy Trumpet, KSHMR, Bhaskar, Yves V, and many more. Orlando, Bhaskar, and I talk about the di…

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Earning passive income as a musician by investing in artists' royalties & music publishing 57:40

3y ago57:40

57:40

Musicians and artists need to invest their money properly. It's vital for financial longevity and freedom later on in life (or career). Justin Longo of MariNation Music talks about how artists can go about managing their finances as well as providing some resources to better understand the psychology of money and invest in the music industry. This …

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Saweetie's A&R/executive producer Adam Small talks McDonald's meal & growing your career 47:48

3y ago47:48

47:48

Adam Small is a music executive, producer, and entrepreneur. His journey and list of career accomplishments is a long and impressive one. He has more than 3 billion streams under his belt and is the CEO of ADS Music Partners and president at Artistry Records. Originally from Detroit, Small has facilitated hit singles from industry leading artists S…

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3LAU & Sullivan King's manager Andrew Goldstone on NFTs and King's 7-figure merch sales 52:23

3y ago52:23

52:23

Andrew Goldstone is a music business pioneer. As one of the first employees at Astralwerks he saw that label rise to critical acclaim and financial success in the mid 90’s with his signing of Fatboy Slim and the label’s work with the Chemical Brothers, Air, Basement Jaxx, Future Sound of London and others. Following that, he set up his F-111 imprin…

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CloudKid's COO Yiannis Karavassilis talks signing artists, Discord, and artist branding 1:01:47

3y ago1:01:47

1:01:47

Yiannis is the COO and Head of Label at CloudKid. He has been in the industry for a little over 5 years now. After getting a Bachelors of Arts from SAE Rotterdam / Middlesex University in Audio Engineering, he got his first job with Dutch independent Record Label and Management Agency, Heroic. While working at Heroic as COO and Head of Music he als…

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Finding an artist's X-factor with Rephlektor's Justin Kleinfeld 47:39

3y ago47:39

47:39

Justin Kleinfeld is the founder of Rephlektor and co-founder of Bampire, a full service marketing and artist services agency. He has worked with artists like Avicii, Above & Beyond, Porter Robinson, The Prodigy, 3LAU, and more. Justin and I talk about artist marketing, the sketchy EDM blogosphere, and building relatability into your artist story. J…

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Cascada's Natalie Horler on their evolving sound, touring & being a RuPaul's Drag Race panelist 45:53

3y ago45:53

45:53

Since Cascada’s inception in 2004, they have sold more than 30 million records worldwide. In 2013, Cascada represented Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest and are the third most successful acts from Germany of the 21st century. Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqf Connect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.com Mailing List: …

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Egzod's "World Electronic" Music Poses Otherworldly Questions 1:32:31

3+ y ago1:32:31

1:32:31

Egzod, meaning “exodus” in French phonetics, is the narrative of a mass departure of people to a new world where technology and nature are perfectly balanced. Working to empower and unify people through his music, Egzod is breaking boundaries between cultures by merging sounds and instruments from around the globe, as well as a focus on spiritualit…

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Swedish House Mafia & deadmau5's marketing team on why artist marketing is important 57:23

3+ y ago57:23

57:23

Lawrence Lui is the co-founder of Bampire, an artist marketing agency. He's a former music executive and has worked with artists like deadmau5, Swedish House Mafia, Claptone, Tritonal, Above & Beyond, and many more. Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqf Connect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.com Mailing List: http://eepurl.c…

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Bok Nero on inspiring the youth and writing from feeling 43:32

3+ y ago43:32

43:32

Bok Nero is the creator of the genre "Hood EDM" and a rapper based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is one of the most featured vocalists in the EDM genre and has worked with artists like Zomboy, Bear Grillz, Riot Ten, Shizz Lo, QUIX, UZ, and more. Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqf Connect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak…

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TheFatRat Has Mastered Music Marketing 1:02:19

3+ y ago1:02:19

1:02:19

TheFatRat, whose real name is Christian Buettner, is the world's most influential gaming music artist. Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqf Connect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.com Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihak Twitter: h…

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Jóhann Jóhannsson's orchestration assistant talks about striking emotions with musical elements 1:12:31

3+ y ago1:12:31

1:12:31

Thomas Eggensberger is a German Los Angeles-based freelance film composer for film, TV, and video games. Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqf Connect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.com Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihak Twitter:…

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Tyga & Lil Dicky's former manager explains best ways to grow an artist's career 1:11:34

3+ y ago1:11:34

1:11:34

Anthony Martini is a former artist manager and current label executive. He discovered and managed Tyga and Lil Dicky. Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqf Connect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.com Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennonc…

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Discussing the right ways to release your music and giving people reasons to care 1:13:46

3+ y ago1:13:46

1:13:46

Justin Paul is a multi-talented, multi-faceted music professional and entrepreneur. Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqf Connect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.com Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihak Twitter: https://twitter.com/…

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