A "racket" is a dishonest activity that portrays itself as the opposite, conducted for the benefit of the few at the expense of the many. The music industry has historically functioned in this way, acting in the interest of a small group that knew how it actually worked, be it label executives, publishers or lawyers. Many have been exploited by this system, but the Internet has allowed people to finally bring awareness to what's been going on for decades. This podcast is about amplifying those stories and shedding light on an industry that feeds on the work of the creative class, but mostly rewards those in the capitalist class that run the music business.
Music Is A Racket Podcast
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A "racket" is a dishonest activity that portrays itself as the opposite, conducted for the benefit of the few at the expense of the many. The music industry has historically functioned in this way, acting in the interest of a small group that knew how it actually worked, be it label executives, publishers or lawyers. Many have been exploited by this system, but the Internet has allowed people to finally bring awareness to what's been going on for decades. This podcast is about amplifying those stories and shedding light on an industry that feeds on the work of the creative class, but mostly rewards those in the capitalist class that run the music business.
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Recent Episodes
January 28, 2025
Episode 6 - Peter Rafelson (Songwriter For Madonna)
<p>Peter Rafelson's music career spans four decades of being a songwriter, producer, studio owner and more. Penning Madonna's "Open Your Heart" served as the entrypoint to mainstream success, and he's since gone on to host recording sessions for the likes of Taylor Swift and Beyonce.</p><p>I had a chat with Peter about his career, how his biggest hit was made, and the challenges he faced in the aftermath of that.</p>
December 1, 2024
Episode 5 - Damizza (Helped Break Eminem and Jay Z on The Radio)
Damizza shares his behind-the-scenes story of helping Eminem and Jay Z break into the mainstream by pushing gangsta rap to the forefront of radio airwaves in the early 2000s.
October 31, 2024
Episode 4 - Evan Bogart (Helped Sign Eminem)
<p>As the son of a famed music executive who signed KISS and Donna Summer in the 70s, Evan Bogart was set on his own music path in his teens. He got an internship at Interscope and helped bring Eminem to the label after seeing him at the Rap Olympics in 1997. Until now, it's unclear why credit for Em's signing went to Evan's former colleague Dean Geistlinger, so I sat down for a chat to learn about what really happened and who really did what. We also talked about his career as a songwriter that worked with Rihanna, Beyonce, Lizzo and others.</p>
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