T-Pain on Money Mistakes, Auto-Tune, & Music Industry Deals | Ep.14

T-Pain on Money Mistakes, Auto-Tune, & Music Industry Deals | Ep.14

Author: Breakbeat Media February 17, 2026 Duration: 1:17:44
Mannie Fresh and Juvenile sit down with T-Pain as he reflects on his journey in music and how success hit fast early in his career. He talks about the creative choices that defined his sound, how Auto-Tune became part of his identity, and what it was like navigating fame while learning the business in real time. He opens up about money mistakes, industry deals, and lessons he had to learn the hard way. Lastly, he shares what he knows now about longevity, ownership, and how artists can protect themselves while still staying true to their creativity. About Still 400: Still 400 with Mannie Fresh and Juvenile is where the South got something to say! The name comes from Still Fly and 400 Degrees and the show carries that same energy. Every episode brings real conversations, wild moments, hot takes, and legends showing up to talk their talk. Follow Still 400 on Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/still400pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@still400pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #still400 #juvie #manniefresh #85southshow #breakbeat #still400podcast #still400pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a particular rhythm and soul to New Orleans that can't be faked, and you'll find it pulsing through every episode of Still 400: The Mannie & Juvie Show. This isn't a formal interview series; it's a weekly hangout with two architects of Southern hip-hop, Mannie Fresh and Juvenile, who were the first from that scene to launch a podcast of this kind. Recorded with the ease of a backstage conversation, their dynamic is the engine here. You're just as likely to hear a deeply unfiltered take on today's music scene as you are a riotously funny story from their decades on the road. They keep it authentic, often accompanied by custom instrumentals and the casual vibe of a Bourbon Street lounge. The culture of their city-its sounds, its struggles, and its celebrations-forms the backbone of their discussions, whether they're reminiscing or debating with a surprise guest. Tune in for a blend of legacy and present-day perspective that only these iconic voices can provide, all wrapped in the warmth and humor of a genuine New Orleans conversation. This podcast from Breakbeat Media feels less like a produced show and more like you pulled up a chair at their table.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 45

Still 400: The Mannie & Juvie Show
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