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The Master Investor Ian Dunlap Shares How to Invest in Yourself as an Artist Mar 07, 2023

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The Master Investor Ian Dunlap joins Ray Daniels and Tamira Smith as they throw out the script and have a genuine conversation about the music industry. They dive into topics such as how to invest in your own music, the difference between major and independent labels, why BET and The Shade Room don’t hold the same worth and Ray debunks the myth that you need $200k to make a hit.

Ian also shares his thoughts on how the music industry fumbled the ball when it came to Apple and Spotify and Ray shares never before told lessons he learned from industry giants like LA Reid and Polow da Don. Stick around till the end for some final tips from Ian on how to financially succeed in the music game.

Quotable:

Ray Daniels: Puff was a machine so by the time he got to the machine he took the machine up. Most people want to be a part of the machine - dawg, you gotta be the machine.”

Time Stamps:

00:00:42 - Introduction

00:05:51 - Ian Dunlap tells artists what they should do when they get their first big sum of money

00:06:13 - Ian Dunlap on how the music industry fumbled the ball early on when it came to Apple and Spotify

00:13:32 - Ray - "Everyone wants to be seen rather than seeing their damn selves"
00:18:30 - Ray on givers vs takers
00:20:00 - Ray shares a lesson he learned from Polow da Don
00:21:17 - Ian Dunlap addresses the biggest misconceptions people have about money 00:24:55 - Ray Daniels calls out difference in dollar signs between The Shade Room and BET 00:30:34 - Ray shares the top 3 mistakes he sees artists make

00:33:25 - Ray shares the trick behind why there hasn't been another Puff since Puff 00:36:42 - Ian asks why there isn't a space for artist development
00:37:43 - Ray breaks down the difference between major labels and independent labels

00:39:19 - Ray debunks the myth that you need $200k to make a hit

00:42:59 - Ray shares lessons he learned from LA Reid including a conversation on the moment Rihanna become a superstar

00:47:41 - Ray tells us what he learned from LA Reid about how to make hits and shares a story about LA Reid at an early Travis Scott concert

00:54:09 - Ian asks why 95% of artists fail
00:58:19 - Ian shares how he would financially fix the music industry
01:05:04 - Ray breaks down how streaming translates into dollars and cents for record labels 01:06:56 - Ian plays Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
01:19:41 - Ian gives his credit check
01:24:13 - Final tips for artists from Ian Dunlap

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Troy Carter Shares Tips For Success From Hip Hop to Silicon Valley Feb 28, 2023

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Troy Carter shares his experiences and insights as one of the world’s greatest talent managers in the music industry, one of the only Black men in Silicon Valley and an early investor and former Global Head of Creator Services at Spotify.

He talks about managing artists like Eve and Lady Gaga and shares advice he's received from some of the biggest bosses, such as Steve Jobs. He discusses how Black executives not only can, but need to, advocate for themselves in corporate settings, what it’s like to overcome self-doubt and what it takes to build a star.

We skipped the segments on this one y’all. This is an episode where, in the words of Troy Carter himself, you just need to shut up and listen.

00:03:13 - Troy Carter talks ADHD, modern day school systems

00:04:34 - Troy Carter on his early music beginnings and learning from Will Smith

00:09:22 - Troy speaks on managing Eve and what he learned from Beyonce’s dad

00:11:17 - Some of the best advice Troy ever received

00:14:03 - Ray and Troy on leveling up your energy

00:19:18 - Advice Troy Carter gave Ray Daniels after leaving Interscope

00:24:42 - Troy on how Black executives can advocate for themselves in corporate settings

00:27:43 - Troy talks working in the pop industry as a Black man and managing Lady Gaga during her early career

00:31:28 - Troy shares his experiences and what he learned being one of the only Black men in Silicon Valley

00:35:37 - Troy Carter talks about understanding generational trauma and being a steward for future generational success

00:40:53 - Troy on normalizing and overcoming self doubt
00:53:31 - Troys on consistency and character
00:57:04 - Ray Daniels on the difference between talking to yourself and listening to yourself

01:02:33 - Troy Carter talks being an early investor in Spotify and building out their Creator Services

01:14:57 - What Troy Carter sees for the future of the music industry 01:26:33 - Ray and Troy discuss what it takes to build a star 01:32:11 - How to leverage new tech as an upcoming artist
01:36:49 - Troy Carter shares a conversation he had with Steve Jobs

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Master P Speaks On Black Culture, The Music Industry and Economic Empowerment Feb 21, 2023

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Master P gets real with Ray Daniels and Tamira Smith on this week’s episode of The GAUDS Show. From uplifting and supporting Black entrepreneurs, to the culture divide in the music industry and the role of passion in achieving your success Master P gives us a Masterclass.
He shares how he met Nipsey Hussle when Nipsey was in 8th grade and talks about working with Snoop to create the first Black-owned cereal company with a national distribution deal. We talk about the importance of economic empowerment, accountability, and consistency, as Master P offers advice to Black entrepreneurs.

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“The most treasures are in the graveyard. People that never finished what they started cause they think they got a lot of time. So that’s why we gotta do what we gotta do now and get up in the morning and make it happen.” - Master P
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Quotes:

Episode Time Stamps:

00:03:02 - Master P talks about the biggest misconceptions within the Black community 00:07:06 - The role passion plays in the journey to success
00:09:26 - Meeting Nipsey Hussle
00:10:40 - Why you should not only expect but plan for failure

00:10:40 - Kobe Bryant's dad was Master P’s coach on his journey to the NBA
00:12:51 - The meaning behind the label name "No Limits" and how Master P built the brand
00:17:04 - The real story behind Master P and 50 cent
00:24:38 - Master P talks about working with Snoop and creating the first Black-owned cereal company with a national distribution deal together
00:35:29 - The difference between working on a product vs working with talent 00:37:39 - Master P shares his experience as a father and the true value in wisdom 00:47:43 - The Master P Statute of Limitations Rule
00:49:16 - Why Master P stopped managing Meek Mill

00:57:39 - Mixing family and business
00:33:33 - The importance of building economic empowerment
00:41:21 - Master P breaks down the culture divide in the music industry
00:45:12 - What it takes to make it in the industry
00:54:31 - How to work with lawyers
01:02:20 - The inspiration behind Bout It Bout It
01:06:09 - How Master P completed college in 30 days and the value in consistency 01:07:54 - Supporting Black owned businesses and your family
01:14:31 - Advice for Black entrepreneurs
01:23:23 - “The most treasures are in the graveyard. People that never finished what they started cause they think they got a lot of time. So that’s why we gotta do what we gotta do now and get up in the morning and make it happen.” - Master P
01:27:08 - Master P plays Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 01:31:02 - Master P gives his credit check
01:33:59 - Master P - G.O.A.T or Underdog?

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Big U On The Film Industry, Signing Nipsey Hustle, andThe Truth Behind Contracts Feb 14, 2023

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Big U , has made his way through the streets , the music industry , and now is taking over the film industry. He came by the GAUDS Show, discussing the way contract and new artist can be a bad mixture & the real truth behind contracts.

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Jazze Pha On The GAUD Show Feb 07, 2023

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The GAUD Show, is back with another exclusive interview, this time with Grammy award winning record producer , Jazze Pha. This is definitely an episode for all the dreamers . Thank you for listening.

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Dj Toomp On Creating Two Sounds In Atlanta, Trap Music, & Growing Jan 31, 2023

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Dj Toomp, is truly the forefather of the Trap Music. His contributions have changed the trajectory of the Atlanta music scene. On this episode of The GAUDS Show, Ray Daniels & Tamira Smith, shine a light on Dj Toomp's career. They discuss how Young Jeezy's vocals made it on Kanye West's, "Can't Tell Me Nothing", T.I. deserving more credit, & the first sound , Dj Toomp brought to Atlanta. He also talks about Atlanta's contribution to hiphop and how it helped shape how record labels operate today. This is truly an episode you don't want to miss.

Dj Toomp Interview

2:50 - The creation of trap music

4:00 - Changing The Sound Of Atlanta

7:00 - 2 Important songs in Atlanta history

9:00 - The Crunk Movement Played A Part In Building Atlanta

11:20 - What Made Street Men The Style

12:50 - First Break

13:30 - The Importance Of A Dj **

14:40 - Transitioning to making music **

18:00 - We don’t give tip enough credit **

20:00 - Rays Top 5 Dj Tomp Records

22:50 - Dj Tomps Top 5 records

23:20 - The creation of the Bad Guy - Jay Z

25:25 - 8Ball MJG had the record What You know About that

26:51 - Addressing Benzino

28:10 - I didn’t do it for money

30:50 - How Jeezy got on can’t tell me nothing

32:00 - No samples are in can’t tell me nothing

33:00- I need ye for a month to make a classic

34:00 - Credit Check (New Segment)

39:20- I’d Rather Be InThe Room

39:40 - I Make Music For Myself

41:10 - Tomp on how to stay relevant

42:20- New York Didn’t Make Drill Music

43:18 - How many version of a son should artist have

44:30 - Taking criticism

46:10 - The state of Atlanta hip hop ***

49:10 - The Industry is confusing the kids **** - 50:00

50:35 - The problem in the game ***

51:40 - The label ceo use to go in your with the artist *****

55:20- What Should Producers do as of now ****

57:00 Top 5 trap Producers & Artist

1:02:00 -Sign Drop Develop

1:10:00- Are You A Goat or Underdog

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The GAUDS Show: Ray Daniels Compares Donald Trump To NWA, Is Eminem More Influential Than Jay-Z Jan 26, 2023

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On this episode Ray gives his take on the most influential rappers, the difference between black and white moms, and his opinion on Youtube pranks.

Time Stamp
5:00 -Addressing 50 cent’s Eminem comments

12:00- Most influential artists besides Jay Z

14:00- Drake is a cheat code

17:00- The difference between a Black and White mom raising black kids

27:00- You cant cancel me if you’re not my audience

29:00- I rather deal with blatant disrespect

32:00- Posthumous Art

38:00- Danger of YouTube pranks

47:00- Ye thinks Paparazzi need to pay celebrities

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Leading By Example In The Industry: The GAUDS Show Jan 24, 2023

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Ray Daniels brings the heat in this new episode. Discussing topics from #fredobang to artist paying to open up for bigger artist. Tamira Smith didn't allow ray Daniel to hold back either she challenged him on the impact of women on the world. his episode is jammed pack with gems. Don't Forget To LIKE And SUBSCRIBE!!! Thank You.

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Ray Daniels On Music Politics, Hiring Security, & New Music Industry: The GAUDS Show (Full Episode) Jan 19, 2023

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Today on #TheGAUDSShow #raydaniels discusses his perspective on trending topics with Tamira. Ray speaks on the open marketplace that is the new music industry. He shares his thoughts on artists' security, snitching, and the difference between music politics and hood politics. Ray also discusses his thoughts on Onlyfans.

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Brooke Da Brand Talks Woman Empowerment, Glorilla ,& The Industry From A Woman's Point Of View Jan 17, 2023

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The director of 300ent A&R, Brooke Da Brand, is featured on this Episode of #TheGaudsShow. Her and #RayDaniels,
sat down to discuss her journey in the industry. How she was able to transform from Artist, to Manager, to A&R .She spoke about how gender has shaped her career; Her thoughts on the current state of hiphop, and the importance of having an identifiable brand. She emphasizes the importance of being able to exude female energy while not leading with sex. She talks about the women who inspired her career and what inspires her to navigate the industry with grace . Brooke and Ray discuss the top 5 best females A&Rs in the game. The self proclaimed next “Black Kris Jenner” tells us what we can expect from her in the future and what’s next for females in hiphop.
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