XXL's Inside Track

Chris Atlas - Inside Track Episode 11

For episode 11 of XXL's Inside Track podcast, Chris Atlas, President of Fat Beats, speaks with XXL Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten and music executive Courtney "Courtney CL" Lowery about his nearly 30 years in the music business, his marketing expertise, working at Def Jam and Warner Records, and his role at Fat Beats, which is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary

Shawn "Tubby" Holiday - Inside Track Episode 10

For episode 10 of XXL's Inside Track podcast, Shawn "Tubby" Holiday, President at Giant Records and manager of Full Stop Management, speaks with XXL Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten and music executive Courtney "Courtney CL" Lowery about his work as a music executive in publishing and A&R, managing Cardi B and Offset, among others, and more.

Amina Diop - Inside Track Episode 9

For episode 9 of XXL's Inside Track podcast, Amina Diop, CEO of The Diop Agency, speaks with XXL Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten and music executive Courtney "Courtney CL" Lowery about managing artists in hip-hop, working closely with Gucci Mane, being a gatekeeper for Young Thug, the rock star status of Lil Uzi Vert, letting artists be their own boss and more.

Drew "Dru Ha" Friedman - Inside Track Episode 8

For episode 8 of XXL's Inside Track podcast, Drew "Dru Ha" Friedman, CEO of Duck Down Music and the CEO of 3D Consulting and Distribution, speaks with XXL Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten and music executive Courtney "Courtney CL" Lowery about being entrenched in hip-hop for over 30 years, early days of managing Smif-N-Wessun with Buckshot, how that led to running a successful independent record label, working with MCs like Young M.A and Joey Bada$$, currently managing comedian Druski and more.

Lenny S - Inside Track Episode 7

For episode 7 of XXL's Inside Track podcast, Senior Vice President of Roc Nation Lenny S speaks with XXL Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten and music executive Courtney "Courtney CL" Lowery about his unwavering success as an A&R, working with Jay-Z for over three decades and his upcoming book based on his now-famous gold couch.