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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>The HipHop Report Podcast</title><link>https://www.thehiphopreport.com/</link><description><![CDATA[Independent Music Podcast Station]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/2039416/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Music</category><copyright>All Rights Reserved 2023, The HipHop Report</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c98c83e825a1c5cfa6c84e26278dfcbe.jpg</url><title>The HipHop Report Podcast</title><link>https://www.thehiphopreport.com/</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 02:41:05 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Titus Terrell</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Titus Terrell</itunes:name><itunes:email>submit@swagcityradio.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c98c83e825a1c5cfa6c84e26278dfcbe.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Independent Music Podcast Station</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Independent Music Podcast Station]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Music"/><itunes:category text="News"><itunes:category text="Daily News"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="News"><itunes:category text="Politics"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Should We Retire the Term ‘Black-Owned’?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-we-retire-the-term-black-owned--71999424</link><description><![CDATA[Rethink Black-Owned” What if the term “Black-owned” is actually limiting businesses instead of helping them grow? 🤔 In this episode, we dive deep into:<br />🔥 The history behind “Black-owned businesses”<br />🔥 Why the term originally mattered<br />🔥 Whether the branding has become outdated<br />🔥 How businesses can evolve toward a more universal identity<br />🔥 And why quality, culture, and customer experience should speak louder than race labels This conversation is gonna challenge perspectives on business, branding, culture, and economics. Some will agree. Some won’t. But it’s definitely a discussion worth having.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71999424</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 02:14:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71999424/copy_7cd75d02_79fe_4275_9d19_27a1b2fb7b64.mp3" length="10343137" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/33b810cc-c2fe-49dd-bd35-2418aabfe50b/33b810cc-c2fe-49dd-bd35-2418aabfe50b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/33b810cc-c2fe-49dd-bd35-2418aabfe50b/33b810cc-c2fe-49dd-bd35-2418aabfe50b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/33b810cc-c2fe-49dd-bd35-2418aabfe50b/33b810cc-c2fe-49dd-bd35-2418aabfe50b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Titus Terrell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Rethink Black-Owned” What if the term “Black-owned” is actually limiting businesses instead of helping them grow? 🤔 In this episode, we dive deep into:
🔥 The history behind “Black-owned businesses”
🔥 Why the term originally mattered
🔥 Whether the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rethink Black-Owned” What if the term “Black-owned” is actually limiting businesses instead of helping them grow? 🤔 In this episode, we dive deep into:<br />🔥 The history behind “Black-owned businesses”<br />🔥 Why the term originally mattered<br />🔥 Whether the branding has become outdated<br />🔥 How businesses can evolve toward a more universal identity<br />🔥 And why quality, culture, and customer experience should speak louder than race labels This conversation is gonna challenge perspectives on business, branding, culture, and economics. Some will agree. Some won’t. But it’s definitely a discussion worth having.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>647</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>black-owned</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/128e4f88e71835bff51584a63d37e033.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>“STOP FUNDING THE PEOPLE WHO OPPRESS YOU”</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-funding-the-people-who-oppress-you--71957797</link><description><![CDATA[In this explosive episode of The Hip-Hop Report, we dive into one of the most uncomfortable conversations in America today: Are poor and middle-class people funding the very systems that oppress them? After hearing a powerful message about consumerism, economic warfare, and corporate control, we break down how overconsumption, addiction to shopping, and chasing trends may be keeping people — especially Black Americans — financially trapped while billionaires continue getting richer. From Amazon addiction and luxury culture to Black buying power, political influence, and economic discipline, this episode challenges listeners to rethink where their money goes and who truly benefits from it. Is this just a class war?<br />Is it also a race war?<br />And what would happen if Black consumers stopped spending money with corporations that don’t respect or reinvest into their communities? This controversial conversation will make you question everything about money, power, and the true cost of consumer culture. 🎙️ The Hip-Hop Report — where culture, politics, and reality collide.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71957797</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:35:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71957797/stop_funding_the_people_who_oppress_you.mp3" length="8774350" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/00237086-5b9c-49e9-a590-822638610832/00237086-5b9c-49e9-a590-822638610832.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/00237086-5b9c-49e9-a590-822638610832/00237086-5b9c-49e9-a590-822638610832.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/00237086-5b9c-49e9-a590-822638610832/00237086-5b9c-49e9-a590-822638610832.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Titus Terrell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this explosive episode of The Hip-Hop Report, we dive into one of the most uncomfortable conversations in America today: Are poor and middle-class people funding the very systems that oppress them? After hearing a powerful message about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this explosive episode of The Hip-Hop Report, we dive into one of the most uncomfortable conversations in America today: Are poor and middle-class people funding the very systems that oppress them? After hearing a powerful message about consumerism, economic warfare, and corporate control, we break down how overconsumption, addiction to shopping, and chasing trends may be keeping people — especially Black Americans — financially trapped while billionaires continue getting richer. From Amazon addiction and luxury culture to Black buying power, political influence, and economic discipline, this episode challenges listeners to rethink where their money goes and who truly benefits from it. Is this just a class war?<br />Is it also a race war?<br />And what would happen if Black consumers stopped spending money with corporations that don’t respect or reinvest into their communities? This controversial conversation will make you question everything about money, power, and the true cost of consumer culture. 🎙️ The Hip-Hop Report — where culture, politics, and reality collide.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>549</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>defund,government</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ae274aa3f89ecfa0c9e364e2e652b16.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Epstein Files: Where Were The Parents?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/epstein-files-where-were-the-parents--71950574</link><description><![CDATA[<b>In this episode of The HipHop Report Podcast, Trae Gee takes a deeper look into one of the biggest scandals in modern history — the Jeffrey Epstein case — and asks the uncomfortable questions many people avoid. While the media focuses on celebrity names, powerful elites, and secret files, this conversation shifts attention toward accountability, exploitation, grooming, and the systems that failed vulnerable young people. How did this happen for so long?</b><br /><b>Who ignored the warning signs?</b><br /><b>And why are some questions still missing from the public conversation? This episode breaks down the cultural, social, and institutional failures surrounding the Epstein case while challenging listeners to think critically about protection, responsibility, and power. ⚠️ Viewer discretion advised due to sensitive subject matter. 🎙 Hosted by Trae Gee</b><br /><b>📡 Independent Hip-Hop Radio</b><br /><b>#TheHipHopReportPodcast #EpsteinFiles #RealTalk #Podcast #Culture #News #Politics #SocialIssues</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71950574</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 23:46:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71950574/copy_f766f07a_280f_4c27_b38b_caf9d5508a42.mp3" length="10743369" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0e85e86e-94e9-47c6-918d-68c5d1fc1552/0e85e86e-94e9-47c6-918d-68c5d1fc1552.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0e85e86e-94e9-47c6-918d-68c5d1fc1552/0e85e86e-94e9-47c6-918d-68c5d1fc1552.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0e85e86e-94e9-47c6-918d-68c5d1fc1552/0e85e86e-94e9-47c6-918d-68c5d1fc1552.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Titus Terrell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of The HipHop Report Podcast, Trae Gee takes a deeper look into one of the biggest scandals in modern history — the Jeffrey Epstein case — and asks the uncomfortable questions many people avoid. While the media focuses on celebrity...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>In this episode of The HipHop Report Podcast, Trae Gee takes a deeper look into one of the biggest scandals in modern history — the Jeffrey Epstein case — and asks the uncomfortable questions many people avoid. While the media focuses on celebrity names, powerful elites, and secret files, this conversation shifts attention toward accountability, exploitation, grooming, and the systems that failed vulnerable young people. How did this happen for so long?</b><br /><b>Who ignored the warning signs?</b><br /><b>And why are some questions still missing from the public conversation? This episode breaks down the cultural, social, and institutional failures surrounding the Epstein case while challenging listeners to think critically about protection, responsibility, and power. ⚠️ Viewer discretion advised due to sensitive subject matter. 🎙 Hosted by Trae Gee</b><br /><b>📡 Independent Hip-Hop Radio</b><br /><b>#TheHipHopReportPodcast #EpsteinFiles #RealTalk #Podcast #Culture #News #Politics #SocialIssues</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>672</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>epstein,victims</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/79b96b9388086195f57bb41d3c554f54.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>T.I. vs 50 Cent, Iran Tensions &amp; The Truth About Politics</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/t-i-vs-50-cent-iran-tensions-the-truth-about-politics--70468639</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of The HipHop Report, Titus Terrell breaks down the latest headlines in hip-hop, politics, and culture. From the ongoing tension between T.I. and 50 Cent and what T.I. had to say in a recent TMZ interview about defending his family, to an update on rising global tensions involving Iran and how international conflicts can impact everyday Americans. The episode also touches on the latest developments in Texas politics, including the Senate primary race involving Jasmine Crockett, and wraps up with a real conversation about health, discipline, and why people need to start taking better care of themselves. Raw opinions, cultural insight, and unfiltered commentary — this is The HipHop Report.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70468639</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:02:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70468639/imported_1e3a4a75_6b92_4ddc_93cc_411b6dc7f01a.mp3" length="7158804" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b810fa9c-c6b8-4ebf-90d3-83bd075337c7/b810fa9c-c6b8-4ebf-90d3-83bd075337c7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b810fa9c-c6b8-4ebf-90d3-83bd075337c7/b810fa9c-c6b8-4ebf-90d3-83bd075337c7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b810fa9c-c6b8-4ebf-90d3-83bd075337c7/b810fa9c-c6b8-4ebf-90d3-83bd075337c7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Titus Terrell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of The HipHop Report, Titus Terrell breaks down the latest headlines in hip-hop, politics, and culture. From the ongoing tension between T.I. and 50 Cent and what T.I. had to say in a recent TMZ interview about defending his family, to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of The HipHop Report, Titus Terrell breaks down the latest headlines in hip-hop, politics, and culture. From the ongoing tension between T.I. and 50 Cent and what T.I. had to say in a recent TMZ interview about defending his family, to an update on rising global tensions involving Iran and how international conflicts can impact everyday Americans. The episode also touches on the latest developments in Texas politics, including the Senate primary race involving Jasmine Crockett, and wraps up with a real conversation about health, discipline, and why people need to start taking better care of themselves. Raw opinions, cultural insight, and unfiltered commentary — this is The HipHop Report.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>448</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>50cent,health,iran,israel,jasminecrockett,ri,texasprimary,war,wellness</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0432c082fb94206e0b840846a8d60133.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>From Soulmates to Cashmates; How Money Killed Love</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-soulmates-to-cashmates-how-money-killed-love--67540325</link><description><![CDATA[“From Soulmates to Cashmates: How Money Killed Love” explores the hidden ways finances shape modern relationships. From romance turned transactional to the struggles couples face balancing love and money, this podcast dives deep into the emotional, cultural, and financial truths that can make or break partnerships. Honest, thought-provoking, and unfiltered.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67540325</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:17:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67540325/love_lost.mp3" length="3453081" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3c454cc3-e3dd-4911-8d5d-d46c0bc98162/3c454cc3-e3dd-4911-8d5d-d46c0bc98162.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3c454cc3-e3dd-4911-8d5d-d46c0bc98162/3c454cc3-e3dd-4911-8d5d-d46c0bc98162.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3c454cc3-e3dd-4911-8d5d-d46c0bc98162/3c454cc3-e3dd-4911-8d5d-d46c0bc98162.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Titus Terrell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>“From Soulmates to Cashmates: How Money Killed Love” explores the hidden ways finances shape modern relationships. From romance turned transactional to the struggles couples face balancing love and money, this podcast dives deep into the emotional,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[“From Soulmates to Cashmates: How Money Killed Love” explores the hidden ways finances shape modern relationships. From romance turned transactional to the struggles couples face balancing love and money, this podcast dives deep into the emotional, cultural, and financial truths that can make or break partnerships. Honest, thought-provoking, and unfiltered.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>216</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>fakelove,lostlost</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/eb2f5b838133fb6875f4238d4d9792b8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>10 Things Every Music Artist Needs to Start a Profitable Career</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-things-every-music-artist-needs-to-start-a-profitable-career--66082827</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, veteran music manager Titus Terrell breaks down the 10 essential things every artist needs to launch and sustain a profitable music career. With over 15 years of experience managing talent — including rising star Destinee Lynn — Titus Terrell shares real industry insight, lessons learned, and hard truths about what it really takes to succeed in today’s music business.<br />From branding and content to networking, money management, and patience, this episode is packed with game for any artist serious about turning their passion into profit. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, this is a must-listen.<br />Subscribe, share, and tap in — because talent alone isn’t enough. #UrbanSanity<br />⸻<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66082827</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 10:02:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66082827/elevenlabs_2025_05_14t09_51_22_trae_2_pvc_sp95_s50_sb92_se12_b_m2.mp3" length="5892015" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1b0ff2a7-4b66-4952-9f9e-9ab70106a39a/1b0ff2a7-4b66-4952-9f9e-9ab70106a39a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1b0ff2a7-4b66-4952-9f9e-9ab70106a39a/1b0ff2a7-4b66-4952-9f9e-9ab70106a39a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1b0ff2a7-4b66-4952-9f9e-9ab70106a39a/1b0ff2a7-4b66-4952-9f9e-9ab70106a39a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Titus Terrell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, veteran music manager Titus Terrell breaks down the 10 essential things every artist needs to launch and sustain a profitable music career. With over 15 years of experience managing talent — including rising star Destinee Lynn — Titus...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, veteran music manager Titus Terrell breaks down the 10 essential things every artist needs to launch and sustain a profitable music career. With over 15 years of experience managing talent — including rising star Destinee Lynn — Titus Terrell shares real industry insight, lessons learned, and hard truths about what it really takes to succeed in today’s music business.<br />From branding and content to networking, money management, and patience, this episode is packed with game for any artist serious about turning their passion into profit. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, this is a must-listen.<br />Subscribe, share, and tap in — because talent alone isn’t enough. #UrbanSanity<br />⸻<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>369</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>industry,insight,music</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/68d9623894c5db606cb6f99d2209e38c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Built From the Bottom: The Reality of Managing Music Artists</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/built-from-the-bottom-the-reality-of-managing-music-artists--66078278</link><description><![CDATA[Built From the Bottom: The Reality of Managing Music Artists<br />The True Story Behind the Grind, the Glory, and the Struggle to Succeed<br />By Titus Terrell<br /><br />What really happens behind the scenes in the music industry?<br /><br />Built From the Bottom pulls back the curtain on the raw, unfiltered journey of managing rising stars — from late-night studio sessions to ego battles, broken deals, and breakthrough moments. Told through the eyes of a music manager with over 15 years of experience, this powerful memoir details the grind of building brands in overlooked cities, navigating the cutthroat industry in Atlanta, and pushing artists to work for success they say they want — but aren’t always willing to earn.<br /><br />At the heart of this story is the partnership with Destinee Lynn — an undeniable talent discovered in Milwaukee in 2015. Together, they weathered every storm: limited opportunities, financial strain, relocation to Atlanta, and the uphill battle of getting noticed in a saturated market. From music to movies, including Destinee’s breakout acting role in Glow Street (executive produced by Kodak Black), their journey is proof that success isn’t given — it’s fought for.<br /><br />This book is for:<br />• Aspiring managers and music entrepreneurs<br />• Artists who want to understand the real road to success<br />• Readers looking for a gritty, inspiring behind-the-scenes story of hustle and endurance<br /><br />Built From the Bottom is more than a memoir. It’s a message: talent might open the door, but only work, vision, and sacrifice will keep you in the room.<br /><br />⸻<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66078278</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 22:57:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66078278/elevenlabs_2025_05_13t22_45_25_trae_2_pvc_sp95_s50_sb75_se45_b_m2.mp3" length="4176711" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/004adb78-a187-4b27-91dc-820d54bf536c/004adb78-a187-4b27-91dc-820d54bf536c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/004adb78-a187-4b27-91dc-820d54bf536c/004adb78-a187-4b27-91dc-820d54bf536c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/004adb78-a187-4b27-91dc-820d54bf536c/004adb78-a187-4b27-91dc-820d54bf536c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Titus Terrell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Built From the Bottom: The Reality of Managing Music Artists
The True Story Behind the Grind, the Glory, and the Struggle to Succeed
By Titus Terrell

What really happens behind the scenes in the music industry?

Built From the Bottom pulls back the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Built From the Bottom: The Reality of Managing Music Artists<br />The True Story Behind the Grind, the Glory, and the Struggle to Succeed<br />By Titus Terrell<br /><br />What really happens behind the scenes in the music industry?<br /><br />Built From the Bottom pulls back the curtain on the raw, unfiltered journey of managing rising stars — from late-night studio sessions to ego battles, broken deals, and breakthrough moments. Told through the eyes of a music manager with over 15 years of experience, this powerful memoir details the grind of building brands in overlooked cities, navigating the cutthroat industry in Atlanta, and pushing artists to work for success they say they want — but aren’t always willing to earn.<br /><br />At the heart of this story is the partnership with Destinee Lynn — an undeniable talent discovered in Milwaukee in 2015. Together, they weathered every storm: limited opportunities, financial strain, relocation to Atlanta, and the uphill battle of getting noticed in a saturated market. From music to movies, including Destinee’s breakout acting role in Glow Street (executive produced by Kodak Black), their journey is proof that success isn’t given — it’s fought for.<br /><br />This book is for:<br />• Aspiring managers and music entrepreneurs<br />• Artists who want to understand the real road to success<br />• Readers looking for a gritty, inspiring behind-the-scenes story of hustle and endurance<br /><br />Built From the Bottom is more than a memoir. It’s a message: talent might open the door, but only work, vision, and sacrifice will keep you in the room.<br /><br />⸻<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>262</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>artist,managing,music</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/843db3d0fa4002d3035d754dcfeddf22.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
