Anew Perspective sheds light on current issues from perspectives that slightly differ from what is delivered to the masses on a daily basis. These new perspectives are always shared to empower others to discover innovative solutions and lifestyle upgrades. DJ Kayode Olumoroti keeps many of the shows fresh and new by recommending a blend of music that features the new, the oldie-but-goodies and hard to find gems from independent artists as well as mainstream industry artists.
Shea for Life joined the panel to discuss the benefits of shea butter as a healthier alternative to moisturizing skin and hair. We also celebrate the life of Fred White, drummer from Earth, Wind & Fire as well as Summer Walker giving birth to twins with the assistance of Erykah Badu as one of her doulas. We also discuss the latest battle in the chocolate industry for the production of the raw materials in Africa vs. the export and marketing to the rest of the world.
6 Jan 2023
AI in Music: Good or Bad for Human Musicians?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is gaining much more traction in the music business—to the point of AI “rappers” releasing songs that become Billboard hits. Ehm-Jay joins in the discussion on how this is affecting the music business for creators as well as consumers.
23 Dec 2022
Emcees: Respect the Music Producers
Ehm-Jay joins Taiasha and I for part 2 of digging deeper into the music industry: emcees must respect music producers. We discuss marketing vs. production, such as Puff and Missy to 21 Savage and Nas along with so much more.
21 Dec 2022
Deion Sanders vs. Dr. Umar Johnson
Taiasha and independent artist Ehm-Jay join the panel to discuss reactions to Deion Sanders leaving Jackson State University, how funding for schools work as well as reactions to the reputation of Dr. Umar Johnson in relationship to his own quest to open a private school.
13 Oct 2022
Defeat Depression, Define Masculinity, Upgrade Your Music and Lessons Learned from Beyoncé
DJ Kayode Olumoroti discusses new developments with the music business, what 100,000 means, Apple Music upgrades and explains to Taiasha why some men address other men in a certain way when it comes to pronouns. Were there any famous people mentioned? Yes, there were lessons learned from Beyoncé!
11 Oct 2022
Getting Out the Matrix, Lesson$ & Keanu Reeves
DJ Kayode Olumoroti tells Taiasha how he met Keanu Reeves in the real matrix while he was getting out of the matrix, all while the first episode of The Matrix trilogy was being released back in the late 90s. They also discuss other actors he spoke to via social media and the lessons learned during that time period.
5 Oct 2022
DNA and Traits of Great Marketing
Questlove discovered who his ancestors were upon arrival to the “New World” of these United States of America. As he releases his findings during the marketing campaign for his new documentary, DJ Kayode Olumoroti shares a few marketing gems for entrepreneurs in music with The Black Royal and Taiasha, including marketing campaigns of the Boston Celtics, Kanye West with his “White Lives Matter” t-shirt.
2 Oct 2022
Coolio, Cashflow and the Importance of Our Entire Discography
DJ Kayode Olumoroti addresses concerns many artists have about their audience losing interest with their previously released songs that may not be as popular as they once were. He also discusses other issues with music marketing, owning your masters and how music lovers can discover an artist via releases from years prior to their discovery. Other panelists include cohost Taiasha and artist Benny Black.
29 Sept 2022
Should OGs Guide the New Generation of Artists? Response to DJ Akademiks
DJ Kayode Olumoroti addresses points of discussion that DJ Akademiks expressed in his podcast “A Letter to LL Cool J” regarding why he used the word “dusty” as an adjective for some of Hip-Hop’s pioneers. Other panel members include Benny Black and Frank Hubb with our cohost, Taiasha.
25 Sept 2022
Respect to the Pioneers: LL Cool J, DJ Akademiks & Dark Side of Music Industry
DJ Kayode Olumoroti provides his initial response to the LL Cool J and DJ Akademiks commentary. Taiasha, ehm-jay and Frank Hubb join the conversation to discuss the dark side of the music industry. On a lighter note, we welcome a surprise guest from Brazil.
21 Sept 2022
Grandmaster Flash Honored & Music Marketing Biz
The Black Royal and Frank Hubb make guest appearances with DJ Kayode Olumoroti and Taiasha to discuss music marketing and hip-hop pioneer Grandmaster Flash after he was honored by the RIAA with DJ Jazzy Jeff.
21 Sept 2022
An Independent Artist Meets Industry A-List Stars: Asset or Liability?
DJ Kayode Olumoroti leads a discussion with special cohost Taiasha and independent artists The Black Royal and Frank Hubb (who works with Paul Law). We discuss me meeting Maxwell and Spike Lee along with the business lessons that I learned from those encounters. We also discuss major artists that have sold some of their catalog, such as Jay-Z and Chuck D of Public Enemy. All of this discussion was amidst us learning of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
3 Sept 2022
Meet Joe Stu: Creating the “Across Waters” EP
Kayode Olumoroti interviews Joe Stu, an independent artist that has made a name for himself in underground boom-bap circles. He now has an EP that blazes a trail across oceans with a collab with Yeshen.
26 Aug 2022
Industry vs. Independent Stories and Songs
Kayode Olumoroti and Taiasha discuss mainstream music vs. indie music, the state of music streaming and samples.
15 Aug 2022
Industry vs Independent Artists: All Streams Aren’t the Same
Mr_FrankHubb and Holtzy join in on a conversation on how artists utilize the power of streaming on various apps and platforms. One artist’s trash is another artist’s treasure: as long as the strategy used does not cause a distributor to trash your music.
8 Nov 2021
Why is Meek Mill Mad?
Meek Mill said he would leak his contract. Why is he so upset about his record deal? We will explore this prevalent issue in the music industry.
21 Apr 2021
A Brief Response to a Guilty Verdict
This is a slightly different perspective on the guilty verdict regarding D Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. There’s still a lot of introspection and work that must be done.
12 Apr 2021
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