The SoundCentric Podcast

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 

Episode 40 | Adam’s Brother Fills In For Sam, Discuss Their Top 5 Albums From High School & College, Spotify Vs. Apple Music, And More

Adam's middle brother Brett joins the pod to help co-host!
 
As Sam takes a short absence to grind some important exams, Brett Dash fills in and discusses his top album from his teenage years, Spotify vs. Apple Music, and his favorite concerts ever.
 
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0:00 - Intro
1:20 - Playlist Title of the Week
3:30 - Adam and Brett's top 5 albums from their teenage years 
10:00 - Brett just started listening to Frank Ocean
15:00 - AI using artists voices
17:15 - Apple Music vs. Spotify
23:00 - Spotify's new scroll feature 
27:40 - Brett and Adam's favorite concerts ever 
33:00 - Adam's dream concert 
34:20 - Closing remarks 
 

Episode 39 | Andrew Kelly: ‘Damned If I Do’, Finding Your Voice, Collaboration w/ Stix, & Mental Health

Sam and Adam sit down and chat with St. Louis rapper, Andrew Kelly.
 
The guys discuss Andrew's latest release, Damned If I Do. They also dive into his recording process, making an album with one producer, the life of an independent artist and much more. 
 
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0:13 - Intro
1:03 - Playlist title of the week
3:30 - Making an album with one producer
7:43 - Album collaborations 
12:00 - Having fun while making music
15:20 - Getting support from friends 
19:40 - St. Louis music scenen
22:00 - Balancing kids with music
28:00 - Andrew's writing process
31:10 - Vulnerability on the album
34:00 - Closing remarks