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A Nametag Is Necessary

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Welcome to ‘A Nametag Is Necessary’, where we oftentimes break down the complex world of music and entertainment into simple, and digestible discussions. Hosted by indie songwriter and MC, Nametag Alexander.

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Apr 2, 2026

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Episodes

LABL Podcast “Sync Or Swim” w/ London Elixir 20.09.2022

For LABL, merch, music, etc. 👇🏾 https://leadandbelegendary.net  “More Shots” (Single)👇🏾  https://bfan.link/more-shots  “In Good Timing” EP 👇🏾  https://bfan.link/in-good-timing  London Elixir is a Music Producer and Author, currently based in Atlanta, but is originally from Ohio. She has become one of the most exciting new talents in the genres of funk, pop, hip-hop, R&B and trap. She special...

LABL Podcast “Girl On The Beat” w/Deli Rowe 14.09.2022

LABL Store 👇🏾 http://www.leadandbelegendary.net/p/merch.html?m=1 Nametag Alexander - “More Shots” Produced By Timestretch 👇🏾 https://bfan.link/more-shots The guest for this episode is Deli Rowe. Deli is an internationally acclaimed Recording Artist, Producer AND Songwriter from Richmond, VA. She has consistently landed placements through sync licensing on platforms such as Bravo, VH1, with the...

LABL Podcast “Slum Village’s ‘Trinity’ LP Turns 20” (w/ Saint DeAngelus) 13.08.2022

LABL Merch 👇🏾 http://www.leadandbelegendary.net/p/merch.html?m=1 Nametag and recurring guest, Saint DeAngelus acknowledge the 20 year album anniversary of Slum Village’s “Trinity: Past, Present & Future” album. The album’s original release date was August 13, 2002. Follow Saint DeAngelus via the Toussaint Gardens platform. 👇🏾 https://www.toussaintgardens.com Follow Nametag Alexander on Spotify...

LABL Podcast “Metadata for music releases” 17.07.2022

 Nametag Alexander breaks down the three components of metadata for releasing music. Order merch from the "Lead And Be Legendary" store through the link below. https://www.leadandbelegendary.net/p/merch.html?m=1 Nametag Alexander & Timestretch- "Bass" https://song.link/us/i/1623518084 Follow on IG: @nametagalexander  Follow on Twitter: @nametagalxndr

LABL Podcast - "Shock Value" (w/ Kirby 'K Phresh' Glover) 07.07.2022

Nametag and K Phresh revisit and discuss the 2007 "Shock Value" album release from legendary Producer, Timbaland. Order merch from the "Lead And Be Legendary" store through the link below. http://www.leadandbelegendary.net/p/m Nametag Alexander & Timestretch- "Bass" https://song.link/us/i/1623518084 Follow on IG: @nametagalexander • @kphresh84 Follow on Twitter: @nametagalxndr • @kphresh

LABL Podcast - “Marvel Minded” ft. Peace Of Mind 20.06.2022

Order merch from the "Lead And Be Legendary" store through the link below.  http://www.leadandbelegendary.net/p/m  A conversation with Nametag Alexander and Peace Of Mind about Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They also discuss what they're anticipating from the MCU with future projects, and more.  Nametag Alexander & Timestretch- "Bass"  https://song.link/us/i/1623518084 Youtube episode...

LABL Podcast: “Placement Players” ft. James Gardin 12.06.2022

For “Lead And Be Legendary“ merch visit the store via the following link http://www.leadandbelegendary.net/p/merch.html?m=1 Intro/Outro music: ”La Da Da” by Nametag Alexander, produced by Nameless Topics covered: Both Nametag and James getting sync placements in the “Block Party” film (currently out in select theaters and the BET+ streaming app) Nametag considering being done releasing full bodies...

LABL Podcast - #72 "Podcast Name Change" 29.07.2020

The name of this podcast is changing. The "LABL Podcast" had a great run from 2016 'til now. 72 episodes to be exact, and thank you for your listens. Join the host Nametag Alexander on moving forward with the new name and concept. Tune in. Spread the word. For all things LABL http://leadandbelegendary.net Search Lead And Be Legendary & Nametag Alexander across all social media platforms. More on N...

LABL Podcast - #71 "Music Video Nostalgia" 21.06.2020

Purchase S.L. Jackson's "Animal Instincts: The Urban Jungle" book. https://1sljackson.com/ For all things Lead And Be Legendary (LABL) https://www.leadandbelegendary.net/ Podcast intro music produced by NAMELESS Nametag Alexander's "Work. Win. Repeat." The EP available now! https://www.nametagalexander.com/2020/04/work-win-repeat-ep-avaialable-now-on.html Twitter: @lablmusic x @nametagalxndr x @dj...

LABL Podcast - #70 "Still At Home" 08.06.2020

Nametag and DJ DDT talk about how the mild "stay at home" order has impacted them. They also discuss how music artists can use the stay at home order to their advantage. Support anti-racism by raising awareness through  driving donations and sharing information in support of justice and equality. Be it online or on the front line, get the word out. Tap the following link #blacklivesmatter https://...

LABL Podcast - #69 Paying The Pioneers of Rap 24.05.2020

We Welcome, Desmond "DJ DDT" Travis as the co host now of the LABL Podcast. Should pioneers of rap music receive a royalty percentage from newly established Rappers in the industry? Also, in the episode, DDT shared the opinion he stands strong on, for what he feels is the most important album to Hip Hop. Tune in to find out what, and see if you agree. For all things LABL http://leadandbelegendary....

LABL Podcast - #68 "The Zo Episode" 21.04.2020

Nametag taps in with his second oldest brother Zo for episode 68. For those of you who are familiar, Nametag's family has a fairly rich history involving music business/entertainment. 'Zo shares his background of a brief run as a Rapper (known as "Caeto") in a group with their older brother Black Bethoven and friends, as well as why he decided to step away from being a performing artist. Zo gets m...

LABL Podcast - #67 "Don't Stand Too Close" (feat. Junii) 02.04.2020

For all things LABL. https://www.leadandbelegendary.net/ Nametag kicks it with the multi talented, Junii from Detroit, MI. They discuss Junii's fantasy record label picks (a topic that will appear in more episodes), her love for battle rap, and most importantly, her most recent EP release titled "Don't Stand Too Close Vol.1." Follow on IG: @leadandbelegendary x @nametagalexander x @dearjunii Follo...

LABL Podcast - #66 "Record Label Roster" (feat. DJ DDT) 28.03.2020

All things LABL http://leadandbelegendary.net What if you could run your own record label, with all of the departments ran by active music artists as well? Episode 66 is inspired by the Fan Label App http://www.fanlabel.com Stream or download "Grands" prod. by Black Milk https://www.nametagalexander.com/2020/03/grands-prod-by-black-milk.html Order LABL merch https://leadandbelegendary.storenvy.com...

LABL Podcast - #65 “The Split Up” 13.02.2020

Order LABL merch at http://leadandbelegendary.net Song intro produced by NAMELESS & Daru Jones Nametag Alexander covers the importance of songwriting splits for independent music artists. Reference article 1 by Liz Ohanesian:  https://www.repostnetwork.com/blog/2019/12/04/What-You-Need-to-Know-Before-Splitting-Royalties/ Reference article 2  https://www.ascap.com/help/registering-your-music/Splits...

LABL Podcast - #64 "Singles Vs. Projects" feat. DJ DDT 31.01.2020

Podcast intro prod by NAMELESS Over a phone conversation, Nametag Alexander and reoccurring guest, Desmond “DJ DDT” Travis discuss their views on if it’s better for independent artists to release singles only, or full length projects in today’s music climate. Find more on LABL at http://leadandbelegendary.net Find more on Nametag Alexander at http://nametagalexander.com Brought to you by Urban Fan...

LABL Podcast - #63 “Streaming Over Poverty Level” 16.01.2020

Podcast intro music produced by NAMELESS Nametag Alexander centers this episode around the James Shotwell article about, how many Spotify streams artists would need annually to be considered above poverty lines. There’s a breakdown of the number for single and family households. Article source link https://haulixdaily.com/2019/12/spotify-streams-poverty Brought to you by Urban Fantasy Author, S.L...

LABL Podcast - #62 “Blaksmith Made The Seasons Change" 26.12.2019

Podcast intro produced by NAMELESS. LABL MERCH http://leadandbelegendary.storenvy.com/ Another long overdue episode, this time around with special guest Emcee, Songwriter, Blaksmith. Listen as Nametag Alexander moves the conversation with Blaksmith, as they discuss Blak's solo debut "Seasons Change", the lane known as "grown man rap, the space for full length projects in Rap today, and more. Blaks...

LABL Podcast - #61 “The James Gardin Episode” 13.12.2019

For all things LABL visit: http://leadandbelegendary.net Nametag chops it up with Emcee/Songwriter/Music Producer, James Gardin from Lansing, Michigan. Tune in for a dope conversation between two independent music artists providing insight on the independent music game from their unique perspective(s). On Twitter: @JamesGardin x @lablmusic x @nametagalxndr On Instagram: @jamesgardinmusic x @leadan...

LABL Podcast - #60 “Twenty Thousand” 17.11.2019

Find more on LABL at http://leadandbelegendary.net Nametag Alexander covers some of the following topics in this brief episode. The “Soul Speak” track featuring Paris Shenae, produced by Chef K Dot. The opportunity to be on Apollo Brown’s critically acclaimed “Sincerely, Detroit” album. Reality, and smoke & mirrors behind music streams for indie artists Official album release hiatus Conquer The Sp...

LABL Podcast - #59 “LÜM App” ft. Derek Zenger 24.10.2019

“Soul Speak” by Nametag Alexander featuring Paris Shenae, produced by Chef K Dot. Available 11.1.19. Hit the link to pre save. https://www.nametagalexander.com/2019/10/pre-save-soul-speak-before-111-release.html?m=1 More on LABL at http://leadandbelegendary.net “LÜM is a social streaming application where you discover the best new music you’ve never heard. In an age where algorithms and corporatio...

LABL Podcast - #37 “A-DOT” 23.09.2019

In this episode, Nametag builds with Detroit Emcee, A-Dot. They discuss Dot’s appreciation for being an independent music artist, best Hip Hop releases so far of 2018, his Grindface imprint, the pros and cons of music streaming and plenty more. Follow us online: http://leadandbelegendary.net Instagram: @officialadot Youtube: A-Dot AOK Twitter: @NAMETAGALXNDR Instagram: @nametagalexander Facebook:...

LABL Podcast - #58 “Conquer The Spectrum” Coming Soon 21.09.2019

Find more on Lead And Be Legendary at http://leadandbelegendary.net “Conquer The Spectrum” hosted by Alex Robinson (also known as Nametag Alexander) will be a platform set out to focus on promoting autism awareness with audio support for those who are caring for individuals on the autism spectrum. The platform will serve up advice, resources, and more from parents and professionals. Coming soon, b...

LABL Podcast - #56 “Teach What I Know” (feat. Antea Birchett) 19.08.2019

Find more on LABL at http://leadandbelegendary.net  Intro music: Nametag Alexander - “The Greatest” (prod. by Black Bethoven)  Outro music: Nametag Alexander - “Know Bodiez” (prod. by Nameless)  You’ve more than likely heard an artist who’s sung a song written and licensed by Antea Birchett. Antea is one half of the duo Aplus. With her sister Anesha, Antea has written for artists such as Beyoncé,...

LABL Podcast - #55 “Work Life Balance & The Music-preneur Mindset” ft. Suzanne Paulinski 07.08.2019

Nametag shares a phone call with Suzanne Paulinski of “The Rock Star Advocate”, she is a mindset coach for music-preneurs, helping them reach their goals with custom time management solutions that enable them to gain clarity on their next steps while maintaining a healthy work/life balance.  Some Of The Topics Covered:  Suzanne’s history of starting as an Intern gaining knowledge while at Atlantic...

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