I dO MUSIC

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The Jasper Cameron Episode Apr 07, 2017

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Jasper Cameron episode:

Patchwerk Recording Studios presents... The I dO MUSIC Podcast

In this episode Sammy sits down to speak one of Atlanta's best kept secretes... singer, songwriter, producer, musician ---- Jasper Cameron .. in this episode they discuss the following ...

- working with the likes of Lloyd, Ciara, Christina Aguilera, Monica, August Alsina

- Atlanta being a loving & embracing city & how that impacts the music made here

- understanding the "Culture" in Atlanta

- why he quit football to do music

- the story about Lloyd & Sammie both being in the same group

- his process to creating a song

- the story behind Lloyd's hit song "You"

- some of his musical influences

- the perfect song

The Jeff Fenster Episode Mar 31, 2017

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Jeff Fenster episode:

Patchwerk Recording Studios presents... The I dO MUSIC Podcast

In this episode Sammy sits down to speak with Mr. Jeff Fenster Executive VP of A&R for Warner Brother Records about the following....

- starting out in the music industry as an attorney doing business affairs

- how he got his first job as an a&r with Geffen records & why he left

- his deejaying days & the various clubs he played at

- how A Tribe Called Quest ended up signing with Jive Records

- working on The Menace 2 Society soundtrack

- working with Keith Murray, E-40, Too Short, KRS-One, R-Kelly, Joe @ Jive Records

- the story on how they discovered & signed Mystikal to Jive Records

- how Brittany Spears was discovered & why they decided to sign her

- how Jive got into pop music with the Backstreet Boys

- his transition from Jive Records to Island Def Jam then back to Jive

- working on the Luther Vandross tribute album

- what he has going on now at Warner Brothers Records

The DJ Greg Street Episode Mar 24, 2017

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Greg Street episode:

Patchwerk Recording Studios presents... The I dO MUSIC Podcast

In this episode Sammy sits down to speak with Legendary Atlanta DJ... Greg Street about...

- being signed to Atlantic Records & doing his album

- the importance of understanding the business part of the music industry

- his relationship with Cash Money & Master P

- what impact radio has had on hip hop music

- some of his most gratifying moments

- what makes Atlanta special

- his need to read program

The Lil' John Roberts Episode Mar 17, 2017

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Lil John Roberts episode:

Patchwerk Recording Studios presents... The I dO MUSIC Podcast

In this episode Sammy sits down to speak with world renown drummer / producer Lil' John Roberts about....

-Touring with Janet Jackson

- The time he turned down Michael Jackson's offer to go on tour

- The impact his parents had on his musical career

- The importance of being dedicated to 1 instrument

- The importance of having a good work ethic & a good reputation

- His thoughts on todays artist using more live instrumentation

- Working with Prince, Sheila E, Dallas Austin, Jermaine Dupri, Stevie Wonder, Neyo & so on

- Managing his own career

- How he trained his ears

Patchwerk Engineer's Corner Mar 14, 2017

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Taking a break from our regularly scheduled program to bring you "Engineers Corner"

- Engineers Corner is a podcast with a group of our Patchwerk Staff Engineers

- These conversations cover pop culture, technology & sound from an engineers perspective..

- we will be dropping these episodes periodically from month to month in between our regularly scheduled I dO MUSIC Podcast - that premier on Fridays at 7:30am

as always full video of all of our podcasts are available on The Patchwerk Studios Youtube Channel

The Ray Daniels Episode Mar 10, 2017

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Patchwerk Recording Studios presents.. The I dO MUSIC Podcast

In this episode Sammy sits down to speak with Interscope Records A&R / Executive

Ray Daniels about.....

- why he considers himself a southern gentleman with a NY hustle

- living in NY for the birth of hip hop & living in Atlanta when hip hop took off

- how he got his start in the music industry

- how working in the Atlanta Airport changed his life

- his transition from Epic Records to Interscope Records

- what is was like to work with LA Reid

- the importance of "lingo" in urban music

- the importance of being humble & appreciative

- his ultimate goal (changing peoples lives)

- character vs. talent

- how he listens to a song

The Nitti Beatz Episode Mar 03, 2017

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Patchwerk Recording Studios presents The I dO MUSIC Podcast...

In this episode host Sammy Approved sits down with Nitti Beatz & discuss....

- how he got his start in the music industry

- being influenced by gospel music & the role his mom played on his career

- werking with artist like Ghetto Mafia, Young Joc, Rich Homie Quan & Dae Dae, Gucci Mane & Eight Ball & MJG

- what he did when he got his 1st hit record (8ball & MJG - Playin' Games)

- his production deal with Jermaine Dupri & So So Def

- Nitti Beatz Recordings (his record label)

- legendary producers vs. here & now producers

- his tag "its a nitti beat" & the importance of branding your sound

- why he prefers to werk with new artist as opposed to established artist

- his secret to making his beats

- the werk he does in the community via his Chosen One Ministries foundation

- the impact of drugs & alcohol in the music industry

The Keinon Johnson Episode Feb 24, 2017

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Patchwerk Recording Studios presents The I dO MUSIC Podcast .......

In this episode Sammy sits down to speak with Interscope Records national director of urban promotions Keinon Johnson about ....

- Growing up during the crack era in Harlem

- His days at Priority Records

- How Master P changed the game & provided current artist with the blueprint to success

- His role as the National Director of Urban Promotions for Interscope Records

- Why Atlanta is so important in todays music scene

- The difference between Atlanta & New York hip hop

- How he felt when Kendrick Lamar won his grammy

- How & why he came up with the Never Sold Dope brand

- The one album he wishes he could go back in time to work on & be a part of

- The importance of giving back & cultivating new talent

- What characteristics in people he respects

The Jason Geter Episode Feb 17, 2017

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Patchwerk Recording Studios presents the I dO MUSIC Podcast ft. Jason Geter

In this episode Jason & Sammy discuss....

- moving from Brooklyn to Atlanta

- how he got his start in the music industry

- how he & T.I. met

- his brief rap career

- the importance of being a mentor as a black executive

- hip hop as "our culture"

- his various business ventures (Grand Hustle, Strivers Row, Culture Republic)

- stepping away from Grand Hustle

- keys to success in the music industry

The Amina Diop Episode Feb 10, 2017

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Patchwerk Recording Studios presents The I dO MUSIC Podcast

In this episode Amina discuss the following....

- How she got started in management

- What managers do & what they are responsible for

- The difference between an agent & a manager

- What labels are looking for in an artist

- What characteristics she is looking for in an artist

- When an artist should seek management

- How managers get paid

- Her werking relationship with Gucci Mane

- Being a woman in a male dominated industry

- the importance of having a strong team

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