DAN RUNCIE: The Business Of Hip Hop

DAN RUNCIE: The Business Of Hip Hop

Author: DJ Semtex August 30, 2021 Duration: 1:15:45
The business of Hip Hop is as important as the music. Every other day rappers / creative entrepreneurs like Jay-Z, Nas, Kanye West, Drake,Travis Scott, Tyler the Creator, etc. are launching a clothing line, beverage, cannabis strain, crypto initiative, or other creative partnerships with industries outside of music. These initiatives are financially lucrative, but also influence popular culture, and our everyday lifestyles as much as a hit single. Dan Runcie is the founder of Trapital, a podcast and newsletter that captures the latest news within the business of Hip Hop. Moments prior to the surprise releasee of Kanye West's Donda album, DJ Semtex caught up with Dan Runcie to discuss the head to head competition between Kanye and Drake, Diddy's shift from music to alcohol, the investment portfolios of Jay-z and Nas, how Rihanna became a billionaire, what's next for Kendrick lamar, NFTs, and loads more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted by the renowned DJ Semtex, Hip Hop Raised Me digs deep into the stories of the people who built this global movement. This isn't just a series of interviews; it's a series of conversations that feel like late-night studio sessions, where the walls come down and real stories come out. You'll hear from the pioneering legends who laid the very foundation, getting the untold backstory on classic moments and industry shifts. At the same time, the podcast consistently makes space for the most vital new voices, the rappers and producers currently shaping the sound and the conversation. What ties it all together is a genuine, lifelong passion for the culture in all its forms-the beats, the lyrics, the fashion, and the undeniable impact. Tuning in, you get a sense of history being documented in real time, understanding how the past informs the present. Each episode is a celebration of a living, breathing art form that constantly evolves while staying true to its roots. For anyone who feels a personal connection to the rhythm and the rhyme, this podcast offers a direct line to the source.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Hip Hop Raised Me
Podcast Episodes
POP SMOKE: Shoot For The Stars...Aim For The Moon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:30
On Febuary 10th 2020 DJ Semtex recorded an in depth interview with Pop Smoke. Several days later the world lost a legend in the making. Another heart wrenching instance of an amazing artist gone to soon. The interview wi…
BOBBY SESSIONS: I Was A Legend The Moment I Declared It! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:21
Bobby Sessions is in his 20s and he's already signed to Def Jam, dropped his debut album 'Manifest', won a Grammy, and worked with Marvel. The interesting part is that he had already envisioned this, the self proclaimed…
BIA: I Feel Like I'm Having A Moment Right Now [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:35
Imagine patiently waiting for your time to blow, then after a 9 year wait it arrives. Could you wait that long, would you be ready for it? Bia’s definitely ready, and it’s her time. DJ Semtex caught up with her for the l…
LADIPOE: No Punchlines Just Lifelines. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:15
Ladipoe was born and raised in Lagos, but received his higher learning at North Carolina University where his Rap career started, and gave him an incredible insight into the game. Ladipoe talks to DJ Semtex in detail abo…