In Episode 4 of The Fully Connected Podcast, host Chris Jones sits down with Angelo, a skilled recording engineer and owner of "Humble Greatness Studios" where he collaborates with up-and-coming hip hop artists.
In this episode, Angelo shares his journey from his roots in Atlanta to establishing a thriving business after college. We’ll explore his innovative approach and his thoughts on the current state of hip hop.
Angelo also opens up about the challenges and rewards of working in the music industry, the importance of giving back to the community, and his experiences with notable artists like Gorilla Zoe and many more. This Episode will teach you how to blow up as an Hip Hop artist in 2024 and teach you how to understand the TikTok algorithm so you can go viral! this episode is packed with valuable insights for aspiring artists and music enthusiasts alike.
Join us as we uncover Top Tips the secrets of success in the hip hop industry, the power of humility, and the significance of delayed gratification. Whether you’re an artist, a fan, or someone interested in the behind-the-scenes of music production, this episode is a must-listen.
Tune in and get fully connected with Angelo’s inspiring story and expert advice!
Chapter 1: Start of the Show
0:00 - Pre-Introduction
01:23 - Show Stars
02:27 - How Do you Find Balance with Everything you do
Chapter 2: Angelo's Story
03:51 - Angelo's Back Story Coming from ATL
08:24 - Life After College Starting his Own Business
10:28 - Angelo's Story about How he Came Up with the Name "Humble Greatness" & His Favorite Artist Yung Berg
Chapter 3: The State of Hip Hop
15:04 - The State of Hip Hop & Being a Hip Hop Artist in 2024
18:58 - Did Hip Hop Sell Out?
Chapter 4: Giving Back to the Community
19:19 - Angelo Talks about Giving Opportunities to Artists in the Community
20:57 - Atlanta Studio Story
21:27 - Rapper Gorilla Zoe Praying Over His Son
Chapter 5: Success as a Young Artist
24:00 - How Can a Young Hip Hop Artist Make it Nowadays
25:02 - Being Humble as an Artist Goes a Long Way
27:27 - Darrin Hackney, the Photographer Who Inspired Him
Chapter 6: Getting Signed to a Record Label
29:41 - Record Labels Don't Really Care About Your Talent
30:07 - Secret Sauce to Blowing Up in 2024 as a Hip Hop Artist
33:06 - Is Recording an Album Necessary Anymore?
Chapter 7: Crack the TikTok Algorithm and Patience is Key
34:16 - Understanding TikTok's Algorithm So You Can Blow Up
35:14 - Blowing Up is Not Fast or Easy, Be Patient
Chapter 8: Getting Signed Pt.2
36:45 - Understanding How to Get Signed to a Record Label
38:18 - The Life as a Rapper: Is It Worth It?
38:51 - Soulja Boy
40:11 - Some People Just Don't Have It & The Importance of a Good Hook on Your Song
Chapter 9: Recording Young Artists
42:05 - Recording Young Artists in the Studio (Lil Fo)
43:08 - Working with Hippy K
43:43 - A Lot of Artists Are Not Memorable
Chapter 10: Deals Pt. 3
44:17 - Is Look More Important Than Lyrics When It Comes to a Label?
44:41- Reggie Bush Analogy to Signing a Record Deal
45:36 - Labels Can Cultivate You to Be a Star; They Don't Need Your Talent
45:36 - Being Loyal to the Streets Holds You Back & The Power of a Record Deal and Relationships
Chapter 11: Hip Hop and Culture
47:38 - Hip Hop and Negative Influence on Black Culture / Entertainment vs Reality
50:46 - Learn from Others, Educate Yourself as an Artist
Chapter 12: Personal Life
51:48 - Marriage
52:34 - I LOVE What I Do!
53:06 - How I Got My Work Ethic
54:04 - Where We're From, We Don't See Many Successful Black Men vs. in ATL
56:21 - Importance of How You Speak and Professionalism
Chapter 13 Movies & Film, Expansion, Future Plans
58:29 - Working on Movies with Drew Vision Films
59:27 - Movie Shooting Stories, Listening to God, Cousin Milton's Inspiration
01:03:5 - Expanding and Evolving My Business & Importance of Having a Team
01:06:21 - What's Next for Angelo: Future Plans
01:06:48 - Hip Hop is Only Glorified When It's Negative
Chapter 14: Giving Flowers & Delayed Gratification
01:08:33 - Angelo G
01:09:15 - Ground Rules I Set When Bringing Rappers to My Home Studio
Belief and Success
01:10:49 - Strong Belief in God & I Want to See Others Succeed
01:12:01 - The Importance of Delayed Gratification
01:13:35 - Outro
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17 июл 2024
