SelectConversations

Latest Episodes:

LaRussell and The Value of Data Jan 10, 2023

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Some people beat the system, others create their own. This episode of SelectConversations features LaRussell, the Vallejo, California rapper sharing the table as an independent artist who offers ownership to his supporters. UnitedMasters Head of Brand Strategy and Editorial Damien Scott sits down with LaRussell to break down his algorithms, fan equity, merch strategy and the importance of building a team. Tune in for more gems from UnitedMasters SelectConversations, presented by Ally.

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Painting the Path of Purpose featuring COVL Nov 15, 2022

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On this episode we sit down with visual disrupter, multidisciplinary artist and designer D’ana Nunez a.k.a. COVL. D’ana has established herself as a titan of design, illustration, and fashion while notching collaborations with iconic brands like Billionaire Girls Club, Nike, Foot Locker, Instagram, Samsung, Chillhouse, Red Bull Sound Select, and many more.

Whether you are a painter, graphic artist, musician or art lover, this conversation contains gems for you about how to bet on yourself, how life can imitate art, and what it means to create the future you want to live in.

#unitedmasters #selectconversations

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Kei to the City with Kei Kenderson Nov 01, 2022

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As an Entrepreneur, Manager and Grammy-winning Creative Executive, Kei disrupted the Atlanta music scene and paved the way for some of your favorite artists.

Whether you are an artist, future executive or music lover - Kei drops insight on honing your own and developing your skills, following your passion and why her pronouns are “winner.” During this discussion, Kei dives deep into real questions: Are labels lazy?! What does it take to run a label? What does it take to manage an A-list artist?

Tune in, you will be sure to learn and laugh! Welcome to #UnitedMasters SelectConversations, presented by Ally.

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The Highs and Lows with Chance The Rapper Oct 18, 2022

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Students, class is now in session! You are now entering Independent Artist 101. On this special episode of #UnitedMasters SelectConversations presented by Ally, we are live from Brooklyn, New York with a studio audience with the multifaceted artist, brand and activist - Chance The Rapper.

Chance shares insight on his career, building a team, launching a festival, brand collaborations, and navigating as an independent artist. Oh, he also shares his favorite shower vocal warm-up and background harmonies?!

Stay tuned to the end, for a special performance of his new single “The Highs & The Lows."

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The Power of Words with J. Ivy Oct 04, 2022

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We’ve heard “words have power,” but what if your words lead you to a successful career in poetry? Welcome to #UnitedMasters SelectConversations presented by Ally. As we continue to empower the next generation of creators and entrepreneurs, we are channeling into your passions and creating room for your purpose and bank accounts. On this episode, we are talking to Award Winning Poet, Recording Artist, Songwriter and Author - J. Ivy. We dive into his career, Grammy nomination, Chicago roots, connection to hip hop culture and how one phone call with Ye changed his life.

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Power, Plants and Perseverance with Styles P and Adjua Styles Sep 20, 2022

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"How you gon' win, when you ain't right within?”, to quote the great Lauryn Hill. On this episode, we are tapping into new rules of Money, Power and Respect with hip hop royalty and power couple Styles P and Adjua.

Styles P (rapper extraordinaire, entrepreneur, one third of the multi-platinum recording group The Lox) and wife Adjua (entrepreneur, baker, author, and mom), give us gems for LIFE! This is a dynamic discussion of the mind, body, soul and business. As successful artist and business owners of “Farmacy for Life” and “Juices for Life,” they share everything from culture, music business, nutrition, what’s in their medicine cabinet, marriage, loss and wins. Turn up the volume and tune into #UnitedMasters SelectConversations presented by Ally.

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The Multifaceted Artistry of A$AP Ferg Jun 07, 2022

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Welcome to #UnitedMasters SelectConversations Season 2 presented by Ally. As we continue to empower the next generation of creators and entrepreneurs, this episode is a must listen! Host Rachie Jackson dives into A$AP Ferg's Harlem upbringing, fashion DNA, money, artistry and how supreme confidence is true peace. The gems dropped are priceless, and you will learn that "proper preparation prevents poor performance!" Get ready to take notes.

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"Lights, Camera, Culture" with Coodie & Chike May 25, 2022

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#UnitedMasters SelectConversations Season 2 is finally here. Our host Rachie Jackson is kicking off the season with special guests: the award-winning dynamic director duo of Coodie & Chike, the masterminds behind the Kanye West Netflix documentary “Jeen-Yuhs,” - live from Brooklyn, New York at SelectCon 004.

The vibes were right, the sunshine was hitting at our first live event in over two years, and the gems were dropped. On this live taping, we got a chance to discuss all things on the making of the Netflix documentary “Jeen-Yuhs,” the directing duo's future projects, divine alignment, and more. SelectConversations Season 2 is presented by Ally. #DoItRight

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The Verzuz Effect Jul 28, 2021

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In this very special episode of SelectConversations we’re honored to have Swizz Beatz, the legendary record producer and creative entrepreneur behind No Commission & Verzuz, and Steve Stoute, Founder and CEO at UnitedMasters and Translation. In this conversation, Swizz shares valuable insights and advice on the job of a producer and his growth in the industry from being a creative to a businessman with Verzuz & No Commission.

We also cover:

- How Swizz got started in music as a producer

- Understanding personal finances as a creative

- Being boxed in by the industry coming up and learning the ropes of business

- How Verzuz started and what it means to the culture

To tune in to more episodes of SelectConversations, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts by following the link here: https://selectcon.unitedmasters.com/selectconversations

Presented by @ally. #doitright

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Music's Global Future Jul 21, 2021

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In this very special episode of SelectConversations we’re honored to have AJ Ramos, US Latin & Latin America Artist Relations Manager at YouTube, Snow Tha Product and Jimmy Humilde, the CEO of Rancho Humilde. In this conversation they share valuable insights and advice on the future of independent music in Latin American culture and the idea of an artist owning their future.

We also cover:

- How to create your own personal lane in the music industry

- How to use music as a way to overcome personal adversity

- How to own your future as an artist

- How to deal with rejection and closed doors

- The value of staying positive and dealing with a "no"

To tune in to more episodes of SelectConversations, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts by following the link here: https://selectcon.unitedmasters.com/selectconversations

Presented by @ally. #doitright

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