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Fab Morvan opens up about the rise of Milli Vanilli, how the group got signed, and the reality of having worldwide hits without seeing the financial rewards many people assumed came with that success. He also discusses the changing economics of the music business, why having too many hit records can create unexpected challenges, the backlash he received from parts of the hip-hop community, and the...

Fatt Smaxk stops by to discuss the success of his record Butta B, how he landed his deal, and what inspired him to pursue music in the first place. He breaks down his early grind, the opportunities that changed his career, and the mindset that helped him turn his passion into a profession.===========================→JOIN THE BAGFUEL BRIGADE←https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSB9yH6OPJruJsgAtVtCjiw/...

Crystal Waters comes through and reflects on her journey and how she got her start as a singer, the rise of house music from its early days to today, how the music business has evolved for women, and more!!===========================⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 - Intro00:50 - House Music's Origins04:36 - Pregnant Artists07:52 - Becoming A Singer11:39 - Gypsy Woman16:01 - Being Politicly Correct21:59 - Com...

ZipWitTheDrip joins. us this week to back and forth with Es$o about older rappers and why he still feels motivated to make music, he weighs in on the controversy surrounding DJ Akademiks, the public scrutiny he faces, why certain figures attract so much attention, and more!!===========================⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 - Intro00:53 - Older Rappers Still Going10:31 - Is It Over For Podcast16:06 -...

Dee comes through and opens up about acting as the bridge between DMX and the record labels, breaks down the creation and rise of Ruff Ryders, the deals involving The LOX and Bad Boy, and more!!===========================⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 - Intro01:17 - Ruff Ryders Entertainment06:31 - Ruff Ryder Bikes14:38 - Eve17:02 - From The Streets To The Industry25:32 - The LOX deal34:16 - Dealing With DM...

38 Spesh returns to the show to speak on Jadakiss not wanting to get back in the booth with him after their collaboration, landing a spot on the Summer Jam lineup, the struggle of getting respect in New York, building celebrity relationships, becoming more recognized for his production work, connecting with DJ Green Lantern, DJ Premier, and more!!===========================⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 - I...

Marty Dolan comes on to break down his vision for changing New York from giving NYC youth access to $25K, creating ownership opportunities for residents in New York City Housing Authority housing, addressing the growing deed theft crisis, why he’s running against Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and more!!===========================⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 - Helping The People08:26 - Running Against AOC14:02...

Young Chris is back! This time he comes to speak about his connection to Rich Paul and why today’s New York Knicks fans feel even crazier than Philadelphia 76ers fans, what’s holding Philadelphia rappers back, the mistakes he made in the music business, how he met the members of State Property at the label rather than in Philly itself, and much more!!===========================⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00...

Girls Love Karaoke comes to the show and breaks down how Rihanna ended up attending one of their events, putting their day jobs on hold to build the brand, business differences within the team, whether New York City or Los Angeles has the bigger delusion when it comes to clout, and much more!!===========================⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 - Intro01:59 - The Origins of Girls Love Karaoke06:54 - NY...

Bill Haney comes through and breaks down the strategy behind building Devin Haney’s career, from creating a “hit list” of major fights and money opportunities to turning down deals with Mayweather Promotions, how opportunities in Saudi Arabia are changing the economics of the sport, a possible Ryan Garcia rematch, the rise of the Paul Brothers, and much more!!===========================⏰ Timecode...

Tracey Lee & D-Dot come through to share real stories and lessons about bad contracts, Howard University connections, learning from Sean Combs’ work ethic, the impact of The Notorious B.I.G.’s death on their careers, and much more!!===========================⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 - Intro01:15 - Promo Runs09:34 - Talking Business18:43 - Howard University26:09 - Esso's Journey32:32 - Tracey Lee Getti...

Rick Ross comes through to speak about Kendrick Lamar removing diss records and sending support toward Drake, the strategic moves that built his empire, what it takes to maintain wealth and businesses while appearing on richest rapper lists, and more!!===========================⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 - Intro01:35 - Dealing With Controversy05:19 - Renaissance of a Boss06:34 - Public Relationships09:4...

Tony Sunshine comes through and opens up about his journey in music, from how Terror Squad came together, his early connection with Fat Joe and Big Pun, dealing with Pun’s passing, the reggaeton world not giving credit, being labeled as a “Latino” singer, and much more!!===========================⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 - Intro02:18 - Feeling Of The Success05:27 - Meeting Fat Joe11:27 - Meeting Big P...

Johnny Nuñez finally makes it to the pod to share unbelievable moments from his career, including a wild situation in Paris with Dame Dash, nearly landing photo shoots with Joaquín and Princess Diana, risking everything to capture Nelson Mandela in Africa, why he's helping other photographers, and much more!!===========================⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 - Intro01:42 - Becoming A Photographer12:5...

Speedy Claxton comes by and shares insight from his journey, breaking down why Victor Wembanyama is such a problem for the NBA, what it was like playing for Gregg Popovich, what separates legends like Michael Jordan and LeBron James, Chris Paul’s leadership style, stories from facing Kobe Bryant and Gary Payton, and more!!===========================⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 - NIL Deals07:14 - Kids Don'...

Blu Jasmine comes through to talk about learning lessons after dealing with the wrong men, her views on when cheating can be accepted, how she made money from reality TV, the Drake marketing campaign and more!!===========================→JOIN THE BAGFUEL BRIGADE←https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSB9yH6OPJruJsgAtVtCjiw/join===========================JOIN THE MOVEMENT GO TO BAGFUEL.COM➤SUBSCRIBE - h...

Jordan Emanuel comes through for some deep conversations, from debating whether marriage can impact women’s health, to why more Black women are open to interracial relationships, the relationship dynamics like those associated with Nick Cannon, the controversy around celebrity women dating younger men, and much more!!===========================⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 - Intro01:14 - Jada Pinkett Comme...

Swaggy Sie breaks down her journey from unpaid intern to on-air at SiriusXM, while sharing lessons on building relationships, viral moments with Soulja Boy, Meek Mill, compares terrestrial radio to SiriusXM, speaks on the legacy of Sway Calloway, and more!!===========================⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 - The Missing Bag06:28 - Who is Swaggy Sie?09:57 - Legacy of Sway13:57 - Building Relationships...

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Trap Dickey comes by to speak about coming out of South Carolina and traveling across the country to build his name, the differences between North Carolina and South Carolina and why unity matters, what really comes with signing a record deal, surviving a life-changing shooting, and much more!!===========================⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 - Intro01:11 - New Yorkers Down South05:01 - North & Sout...

Jason Lee comes through and opens up about building Hollywood Unlocked while being labeled controversial, helping resolve issues between Cardi B and Madonna, and forming real relationships with Floyd Mayweather Jr., Queen Latifah, and Tiffany Haddish, stepping into politics and the challenges that came with it, his thoughts on Kanye West and cancel culture, the tensions between platforms like Ball...

Natalie Nunn & Diamond The Body come by and talk everything from putting their differences aside to work together again, addressing criticism that Baddies promotes negativity, investing in the women on the platform, bringing celebrity guests onto the show, and more!!===========================⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 - Intro01:01 - Putting Differences Aside06:50 - Women Buying Men Gifts07:33 - Baddies...

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Shyne comes back to the show and opens up about his evolution, speaking on losing his seat in Belize and his diplomatic status in the U.S., shifting focus toward music, why older rappers’ subject matter should evolve, working with top-tier producers like Dr. Dre, and much more!!===========================⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 - California02:17 - Loosing Seat in Belize08:23 - Working with Big Produc...

Inayah comes by and opens up about growing her audience by expanding beyond Houston, why she believes originality is starting to outweigh trends, how she balances her career with family life and being engaged, and much more!!===========================⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 - Intro01:00 - Expanding Beyond Houston06:47 - GloRilla12:00 - Collaboration Chemistry22:05 - Originality Over Trends28:24 - Ba...