The SoundCentric Podcast

Episode 45 | XXL Freshman List, No 2023 Rap Album Has Reached Number 1, TikTok’s Effect On Artists

The guys are back again!
 
After a brief hiatus with Adam graduating and Sam applying for graduate schools, the duo is back. They first break down the 2023 XXL Freshman list. They then discuss the "decline" of hip-hop as no album has gone number 1 in 2023 yet. They finish up by discussing how TikTok has caused artists to make music strictly for their fans versus for themselves. 
 
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0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Platlist titles
3:25 - British rap on the rise
6:35 - 2023 XXL Freshman list 
15:20 - New Kendrick and Baby Keem track 
16:50 - Hip-hop is one the "decline"
19:00 - Playlists versus albums 
22:45 - Albums are too long 
25:35 - Artists trashing their songs that get bad reception on TikTok
29:45 - Artists we're excited to drop in 2023

Episode 44 | Joey Aich: ‘Open Treehouse’, Maneuvering as an Independent Artist, Touring, & More

Ohio's very own, Joey Aich, joins Adam and Sam to breakdown his latest release, Open Treehouse (Deluxe).
 
The guys discuss Joey's love for live show. The Importance of touring and merchandise for independent artists. They then move on to his album-making process and how he's built a strong base in Columbus. 
 
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0:00 - Intro
0:53 - Playlist Titles
4:40 - Joey's decision to drop a deluxe album
10:50 - The importance of touring
15:00 - Joey's creative marketing plan 
23:00 - Comparing yourself to others
26:55 - Joey's favorite performance 
30:00 - The Ohio sound
32:35 - Rapping about what you know, lived, and love
37:00 - Joey's collaborations 
38:45 - Joey's album art 
45:10 - Balancing a 9-5 with music 
48:35 - "Red Light Blues" breakdown 
53:30 - Closing remarks 

Episode 43 | Jack Harlow’s Album, The Issue of Record Labels, How A&R Has Changed, Our Dream Collaborations, and More

Sam and Adam return after Adam's graduation and Sam's application process (phew!).
 
The guys discuss the benefits and downsides of a record label. The dive into how A&R has changed and where the industry is shifting to. They then discuss their dream collaborations after the announcement of the release day for Amine and KAYTRANADA's new album. They finish up by reviewing Jack Harlow's latest release, Jackman.
 
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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Playlist titles 
3:20 - The benefits and downsides to record labels
7:45 - How A&R has changed
13:30 -  Amine and KAYTRNADA announcement
14:30 - Our dream album collaborations 
20:25 - Jack Harlow album review
23:30 - Jack saying he's a top 10 white rapper
26:10 - Timbaland and his "Biggie feature"
29:00 - The Weekend announces his last album
31:35 - Closing Remarks 

Episode 42 | Frank Ocean & Coachella Drama, How AI Will Change Music, Is Pusha T’s Legacy, Rap Caviar Doc, & More

Sam returns!
 
The dynamic duo is officially back after Sam successfully completed his major exams. They guys first discuss Frank Ocean's awful Coachella performance. They then discuss how AI will change music after a fake Drake and The Weeknd song was released.
 
They then move on to discuss how music should be judged today after Jim Jones claimed Pusha T and J. Cole aren't top 50 rappers. They finish up by reviewing Rap Caviar's doc on Tyler, the Creator. 
 
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0:00 - Start
0:30 - Playlist Titles 
4:00 - Frank Ocean Coachella rant
13:25 - How AI will change the music industry forever
19:05 - How rap music should be judged today (Jim Jones claimed Pusha T and J. Cole aren't top 50 rappers because of the club)
27:15 - Review of Rap Caviar's Tyler, the Creator's doc
34:00 - Closing remarks 

Episode 41 | Marketing Queen Jazz Jackson: Discusses Experience As Manager, Tips For Aspiring Artists and Managers, Deluxe Albums, and More

The marketing queen Jazz Jackson joins Adam as Sam continues to grind some very important exams.
 
Jazz discusses her experience as a artist manager, her tips for independent artists and those who wish to get into management, her thoughts on deluxe albums, and much much more!
 
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0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Playlist title
2:00 - Jazz's music background
4:40 - How Jazz finds the artists she manages 
7:00 - Tips for people who want to manage artists 
10:45 - Artist/manager duos that inspire Jazz
13:30 - The importance of the college market 
14:55 - What makes Jazz click play on a new artist 
21:10 - The best social media platform for artists
29:00 - How to make an album in today's low attention span society
33:00 - Being your own biggest supporter
34:30 - Are deluxe albums a good thing?
38:10 - Closing remarks