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How CAA’s Top Agents Shape Touring w/ Rob Light & Rick Roskin | On The Record 0 (0)

Live music is booming, and CAA’s top touring execs explain exactly how today’s biggest shows come to life. Managing director, Rob Light, and co-head of global touring, Rick Roskin, join host Kristin Robinson to unpack the rise of live music’s modern era. They dive into the post-pandemic concert boom, how agents build tours from the ground up and what it takes for an artist to grow from a club act to a headliner. Light and Roskin discuss the balance between fair ticket pricing and fan demand and how agents fight to keep more money with the artists. They share how [See More…]

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Special Ed On Origins of Hip Hop, Producing For Tupac, Labels, Owning Masters & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

In this episode of #DrinkChamps, N.O.R.E and DJ EFN hip hop legend #SpecialEd discusses his early days coming up in Brooklyn, battling other MCs for their names, and working with producer Howie Tee. He shares stories about touring overseas, releasing his debut album “Youngest in Charge” at age 15, and collaborating with Tupac. Special Ed also talks about why rappers need to own their masters, how the industry exploits artists, and his mission to stop violence in the streets by empowering youth. He would battle any rapper on Verzuz and gives flowers to other hip hop legends.Watch! -Find REVOLT on [See More…]

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Curren$y, City Girls & Fivio Foreign On Hip Hop Journey’s, Female Rap, Idols & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

On this jam-packed episode of #DrinkChamps, New Orleans rapper Curren$y kicks things off reflecting on his prolific music career and skills on the mic. Later, Miami duo #CityGirls bring their fun energy, dishing on trendsetting female rappers and viral hits. The episode wraps up with Brooklyn drill rapper #FivioForeign, who talks about going viral on social media, turning down major label deals, and working with mentors like Kanye West and Alicia Keys. With three generations of hip hop artists featured, N.O.R.E and DJ EFN cover a lot of ground in this episode,, highlighting the evolution of hip hop culture. #currensy [See More…]