Ep. 33 | Ice Spice, Branding & TikTok: How Hip-Hop Managers Make New Stars

Ep. 33 | Ice Spice, Branding & TikTok: How Hip-Hop Managers Make New Stars

Being a manager is one of the most misunderstood jobs in the music industry, which might be why so many people think they can do it. To dispel some of the assumptions about what the job actually is and isn't, Jinx is joined by three of the most sought-after managers and execs in the game: Amber Grimes (LVRN), Steve "Steve-O" Carless (Warner Records), and James Rosemond Jr. (Ice Spice). They break down the day-to-day of the job, what it takes to be a good manager in today's music landscape, and why Ice Spice's rollout is a masterclass in branding. Tap in for free game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Ep. 32 | Curren$y & Jermaine Dupri Talk Rapper/Producer Collabs, Switching Up Styles, and Their New EP

Curren$y and Jermaine Dupri have reached legendary status in their respective spaces in Hip-Hop. Now, the pair is collaborating on their highly-anticipated series "For Motivational Use Only." Spitta and JD joined Jinx to talk about linking up, merging the underground with mainstream appeal, and getting back to their roots on volume one of their project. Plus, they explain why elevating the South is so important to them, and how "Star Wars" played a major role in their working relationship. Tap in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Ep. 31 | Jim Jones Debates the “50 Greatest Rappers of All Time” List with Bootleg Kev & TMZ’s Trent Clark

Billboard and Vibe recently teamed up to publish their “50 Greatest Rappers of All Time” list, and it's no surprise people have some thoughts, to say the least. Among those are The Capo himself Jim Jones, Bootleg Kev (Real 92.3) and Trent Clark (TMZ Hip-Hop), who all joined Jinx to break down how these lists are made. They also debate whether Kendrick should be No. 2 in the rankings, why Drake might be considered the GOAT, and then things get spicy when the topic of Pusha T enters the convo. Who’s your Top 5? Have a listen and let us know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Ep. 30 | Archetypes, Mental Health & Women's Hip-Hop: Exploring the "RapCaviar Presents" Hulu Series

The "RapCaviar Presents" docuseries just dropped, and it dives deep into the sometimes uncomfortable conversations necessary to understand the current state of Hip-Hop. The show explores topics ranging from mental health to the ascension of women rappers, Black male identity to the criminalization of Rap, and more, with some of the biggest names in Hip-Hop, like Tyler, The Creator, The City Girls and Polo G. Jinx is joined by the show's executive producer, our very own Carl Chery, as well as cultural commentators Jamilah Lemieux (Slate) and Andrew Barber (Fake Shore Drive), who are featured across episodes. The entire series is available now to stream on Hulu. Check it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Ep. 29 | Sampling's Comeback with ATL Jacob, Cash Cobain & Rippa On The Beat

ATL Jacob, Cash Cobain and Rippa On The Beat have run radio and your favorite Rap playlists for the last few years—all while kicking off a renewed interest in the fine art of sampling. The three young producers joined Jinx to talk about how they started sampling in their respective scenes, why there might actually be too much sampling in Hip-Hop nowadays, and what they think makes producers the best rappers. They also revealed who their GOAT sample producer is and who lost out by not rapping on their biggest beats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]