A Nametag Is Necessary

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”...

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...

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...

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...

 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 mo...

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...

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/BxnkLSClT...

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...

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?  Spot...

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", B...

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 inte...

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 ha...

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:...

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 De...

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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...

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...

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 ht...

“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 ind...

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 i...

Some of the topics covered in episode 34: + Nametag stands on the belief that, a music project with 7 short songs is an EP and NOT an album. + Dean Garcia has random hot take to why he thinks the Nas “It Was Written” album isn’t a classic + Slum Village was ahead of the Hip Hop industry with their “Trinity” album. + IG TV and content overload Also subscribe and listen to “Lead And Be Legendary” Po...

“VINYL ME, PLEASE” Join their record of the month club at joinvmp.com/labl #NICEOUT playlist on Spotify open.spotify.com/user/itsnametag/…lhTWa_pq1rUQ7eMg Also subscribe and listen to “The LABL Podcast” on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, Mixcloud and more. Intro music: “Let Me Live” prod. by Nameless (@_Nameless) Nametag Alexander and Dean Garcia, discuss the rise of Playlists on music stre...

“VINYL ME, PLEASE” Join their record of the month club at joinvmp.com/labl For the 29th episode, Nametag chops it up with fellow Podcaster, Marcus Sumrall a.k.a Curv Gotti of the #FRMSCRTCH Podcast. They discuss the early beginnings of #FRMSCRTCH and why a hiatus was taken from the show, the future of urban podcasting, Hip Hop in 2018 and much more. Also subscribe and listen to “Lead And Be Legend...

Nametag and Desmond “DJ DDT” Travis talk about... Intro/Outro Prod. By DJ DDT + Consistency in 2018 + Hip Hop needing another major documentary released in theaters or Netflix + Picking samples for beats + Parents of different eras pursuing their dreams ...and more Also subscribe and listen to “Lead And Be Legendary” Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, Mixcloud and more. Website: lea...

Nametag with featured guests, Dean Garcia and Joe “Goldie” McTere pulled it together for a random episode 27 of the podcast. Topics covered: * Net Neutrality and if it could impact indie music artists * A few, out of many of the great projects released in 2017 * Accomplishments in 2017...and more Nametag Alexander on Facebook: facebook.com/nametagmusic Instagram: instagram.com/nametagalexander Twi...