Although conversations about what artists need to do to be successful happen all the time, very rarely do they speak about the role that money (or the lack thereof) plays in an artists career. This creates a situation where talking about money has largely become taboo, but we think it's more important than ever to be honest about it. In this episode, Blueprint and Illogic break down ten things artists consistently get wrong about money and the impact it has on their career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Although conversations about what artists need to do to be successful happen all the time, very rarely do they speak about the role that money (or the lack thereof) plays in an artists career. This creates a situation where talking about money has largely become taboo, but we think it's more important than ever to be honest about it. In this episode, Blueprint and Illogic break down ten things artists consistently get wrong about money and the impact it has on their career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

316: Ten Things Artists Get Wrong About Money

Over the last year, we've discussed Blueprint's decision to get a regular job due to the fallout from covid shutting down the music industry, but things took a big turn this week when he announced that he had purchased his own semi-truck. In this episode, Blueprint and Illogic discuss everything that went into his decision to purchase his own truck and become an owner-operator. And how that decision will ultimately give him more freedom to put more into his art again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the last year, we've discussed Blueprint's decision to get a regular job due to the fallout from covid shutting down the music industry, but things took a big turn this week when he announced that he had purchased his own semi-truck. In this episode, Blueprint and Illogic discuss everything that went into his decision to purchase his own truck and become an owner-operator. And how that decision will ultimately give him more freedom to put more into his art again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

315: Blueprint Buys a Semi-Truck

A recent survey found that 75% of artists lose money on their music releases. And while those numbers are pretty discouraging, you don't have to be among the majority that lose money this way. In this episode, Blueprint and Illogic break down eight strategies that will help you stop losing money on your releases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recent survey found that 75% of artists lose money on their music releases. And while those numbers are pretty discouraging, you don't have to be among the majority that lose money this way. In this episode, Blueprint and Illogic break down eight strategies that will help you stop losing money on your releases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

314: Why Most Albums Lose Money

With this season's NBA playoffs being more wild and unpredictable than ever, there has been a lot of action but more importantly, a lot of lessons.  In this episode, Blueprint and Illogic, break down five big lessons that artists could learn from the NBA playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With this season's NBA playoffs being more wild and unpredictable than ever, there has been a lot of action but more importantly, a lot of lessons. In this episode, Blueprint and Illogic, break down five big lessons that artists could learn from the NBA playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

313: What Artists Can Learn From The NBA Playoffs

The long-awaited results show for Blueprint and Illogic's latest fitness challenge. Did they reach their goals? Tune in and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The long-awaited results show for Blueprint and Illogic's latest fitness challenge. Did they reach their goals? Tune in and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

312: Fitness Challenge Results Show

For the last six months we've been bombarded with stories about the positive impact AI can have on our lives, with very little conversations about the downsides of it.  Things have changed a bit over the last few weeks as stories started to surface about the music and film industry's fight against the rapid adoption of AI.  This week, Blueprint and Illogic break down three stories about different segments of the entertainment industry whose fight against AI appears to be a clear sign of trouble ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the last six months we've been bombarded with stories about the positive impact AI can have on our lives, with very little conversations about the downsides of it. Things have changed a bit over the last few weeks as stories started to surface about the music and film industry's fight against the rapid adoption of AI. This week, Blueprint and Illogic break down three stories about different segments of the entertainment industry whose fight against AI appears to be a clear sign of trouble ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

311: The Industry Strikes Back Against AI

On your journey to be the best version of yourself, there comes a time when it seems like the more money you make, the less healthy you are.  This is what we like to call The Money Health Paradox.  In this week's episode, Blueprint and Illogic break down the four different levels of the Money Health Paradox and give advice on how to avoid it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On your journey to be the best version of yourself, there comes a time when it seems like the more money you make, the less healthy you are. This is what we like to call The Money Health Paradox. In this week's episode, Blueprint and Illogic break down the four different levels of the Money Health Paradox and give advice on how to avoid it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

310: The Money Health Paradox

As artists who have been releasing music for over 20 years, Blueprint and Illogic are used to going against the grain. In this episode, they take going against the grain further than ever by listing their most unpopular opinions about production.  If you've ever made beats, there is a lot to laugh at and get pissed off about in this episode.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As artists who have been releasing music for over 20 years, Blueprint and Illogic are used to going against the grain. In this episode, they take going against the grain further than ever by listing their most unpopular opinions about production.  If you've ever made beats, there is a lot to laugh at and get pissed off about in this episode.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

309: Unpopular Producer Opinions

A recently published study has determined that it's incredibly difficult for people to learn about new music as they get older, a grim diagnosis for music lovers.  In this episode, we break down the results of the study and what you can do to ensure you remain as passionate about music in your later years as you were when you were younger.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recently published study has determined that it's incredibly difficult for people to learn about new music as they get older, a grim diagnosis for music lovers. In this episode, we break down the results of the study and what you can do to ensure you remain as passionate about music in your later years as you were when you were younger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

308: Remaining A Fan As You Get Older

An article recently surfaced that spoke about the impact that the emerging Artificial Intelligence tools are having on sampling, revealing how Google's AI engine has been used to correctly identify sample sources. And while this may not have an immediate impact on sampling producers, there may be a time when getting away with uncleared sampling becomes much more difficult. In this episode, we break down the article and give suggestions on how to approach sampling moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An article recently surfaced that spoke about the impact that the emerging Artificial Intelligence tools are having on sampling, revealing how Google's AI engine has been used to correctly identify sample sources. And while this may not have an immediate impact on sampling producers, there may be a time when getting away with uncleared sampling becomes much more difficult. In this episode, we break down the article and give suggestions on how to approach sampling moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

307: The End of Sampling

Created by underground hip-hop artist Blueprint, Super Duty Tough Work is the most infamous podcast on planet earth, focusing on hip-hop culture, personal-development, and humor. The results are comical, educational, and inspiring. No shuckin', no jivin', and no bulls#@t.

One time for Super Duty for all the knowledge they drop on us !

Super Duty!

Great story’s, conversations and philosophy in podcast form. Not much music though

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Super Duty Tough Work Podcast

We live in a society where those who are leaders--whether that be in business, entertainment, or in politics---are put on a pedestal.  In many instances, we think that their position as a leader is without consequences, which causes us to romanticize it.  In other instances, we see those in leadership positions fail publicly and believe it isn't worth the risk.   In this episode, we break down the risks and rewards of being a leader that nobody talks about, so you can decide if it's worth it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We live in a society where those who are leaders--whether that be in business, entertainment, or in politics---are put on a pedestal. In many instances, we think that their position as a leader is without consequences, which causes us to romanticize it. In other instances, we see those in leadership positions fail publicly and believe it isn't worth the risk. In this episode, we break down the risks and rewards of being a leader that nobody talks about, so you can decide if it's worth it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

185: What Nobody Tells You About Being a Leader

Due to previous conversations on this podcast, the topic of real estate has been one of the most requested topics in the history of the show.  Well, the wait is over! The long-awaited Real Estate episode is here. In this episode, Blueprint breaks down his entire journey in real estate and the story behind him being able to pay off his home early. In addition, the most infamous podcast features not one but TWO interviews with from underground hip-hop artists on their experience in real estate. The first is legendary Boston MC Mr. Lif and the second is super-producer RJD2. This may be the most in-depth episode we've ever done, clocking in at over two-hours, so do not sleep on this one!  Let's go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Due to previous conversations on this podcast, the topic of real estate has been one of the most requested topics in the history of the show. Well, the wait is over! The long-awaited Real Estate episode is here. In this episode, Blueprint breaks down his entire journey in real estate and the story behind him being able to pay off his home early. In addition, the most infamous podcast features not one but TWO interviews with from underground hip-hop artists on their experience in real estate. The first is legendary Boston MC Mr. Lif and the second is super-producer RJD2. This may be the most in-depth episode we've ever done, clocking in at over two-hours, so do not sleep on this one! Let's go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

121: The Real Estate Episode

If you've been a fan of underground hip-hop as long as we have, then you probably know who MC/Producer J-Zone is.  After releasing his 2011 book, Root for the Villain, which detailed the collapse of his rap career, he began his transition from a hip-hop artist into a full-time drummer.  This week on the most infamous podcast on planet earth, we dive deep into his journey and breakdown the traits that have made J-Zone successful.  This is one for the books.  Lets go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've been a fan of underground hip-hop as long as we have, then you probably know who MC/Producer J-Zone is. After releasing his 2011 book, Root for the Villain, which detailed the collapse of his rap career, he began his transition from a hip-hop artist into a full-time drummer. This week on the most infamous podcast on planet earth, we dive deep into his journey and breakdown the traits that have made J-Zone successful. This is one for the books. Lets go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

152: The J-Zone Cheat Code

As hip-hop fans, we were all raised to want to listen to our music in the environment that has the most bang--clubs, cars, and loud system.  But once upon a time, hip-hop went through a brief phase where artists started making albums that would sounded completely different in the headphones than they did on loud systems.  Back then, these albums were referred to as "headphone albums."  Although they disappeared for a while, headphone albums have been making a come back as of late.  So in this episode, we break down our top ten headphone albums.  If you haven't heard any of these albums we advise you to get a good pair of headphones and listen to them as we break down what makes them so special.  Let's go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As hip-hop fans, we were all raised to want to listen to our music in the environment that has the most bang--clubs, cars, and loud system. But once upon a time, hip-hop went through a brief phase where artists started making albums that would sounded completely different in the headphones than they did on loud systems. Back then, these albums were referred to as "headphone albums." Although they disappeared for a while, headphone albums have been making a come back as of late. So in this episode, we break down our top ten headphone albums. If you haven't heard any of these albums we advise you to get a good pair of headphones and listen to them as we break down what makes them so special. Let's go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

182: The Best Headphone Albums

It's hard to deny that as hip-hop grows larger and larger, more money is being made from everybody involved. Unfortunately, it's also true that where ever you find money, you will inevitably find lawyers and lawsuits--and hip-hop is no different.  This week, we discussed the recent rash of lawsuits running rampant in hip-hop. From rappers suing corporations, to politicians suing rappers, Blueprint and co-host Illogic got you covered.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's hard to deny that as hip-hop grows larger and larger, more money is being made from everybody involved. Unfortunately, it's also true that where ever you find money, you will inevitably find lawyers and lawsuits--and hip-hop is no different. This week, we discussed the recent rash of lawsuits running rampant in hip-hop. From rappers suing corporations, to politicians suing rappers, Blueprint and co-host Illogic got you covered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

22: The Long Arm of The Lawsuit

As Blueprint prepares to release his upcoming Vigilante Genesis on May 27th, we thought it might be a good idea to change things up and have him break down exactly what goes into promoting and releasing music independently in 2016.  Things have changed dramatically over the last 10 years and this interview and conversation should hopefully act as a big help to fans seeking to understand the industry and artists seeking to release their own music independently. Illogic interviews Blueprint in this one and lots of jewels are dropped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Blueprint prepares to release his upcoming Vigilante Genesis on May 27th, we thought it might be a good idea to change things up and have him break down exactly what goes into promoting and releasing music independently in 2016. Things have changed dramatically over the last 10 years and this interview and conversation should hopefully act as a big help to fans seeking to understand the industry and artists seeking to release their own music independently. Illogic interviews Blueprint in this one and lots of jewels are dropped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

23: How to Release Music Independently in 2016

We all know what it's like to completely procrastinate on important work until the last minute.  And while normal people tend to have specific reasons why they put things off, creative people tend to occupy their time with activities that we tell ourselves are helping us get ready to create, but only waste time.  In this episode, we dive into the top time-wasters creative people use as excuses for not getting to work and how to get them out of your way! Let's go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know what it's like to completely procrastinate on important work until the last minute. And while normal people tend to have specific reasons why they put things off, creative people tend to occupy their time with activities that we tell ourselves are helping us get ready to create, but only waste time. In this episode, we dive into the top time-wasters creative people use as excuses for not getting to work and how to get them out of your way! Let's go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

112: Stop Wasting Time

Just as we did last week, we decided to change the format this week.  Instead of talking about what almost every hip-hop news outlet is talking about--Kanye West's new album The Life of Pablo--we decided to take a step back and speak about Kanye West's impact in a different way. Specifically, his ten best and worst contributions to hip-hop.  The results are a bit unexpected, but entertaining and informative as usual. Whether you love or hate the man, you'll enjoy this episode. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just as we did last week, we decided to change the format this week. Instead of talking about what almost every hip-hop news outlet is talking about--Kanye West's new album The Life of Pablo--we decided to take a step back and speak about Kanye West's impact in a different way. Specifically, his ten best and worst contributions to hip-hop. The results are a bit unexpected, but entertaining and informative as usual. Whether you love or hate the man, you'll enjoy this episode. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

12: The Ten Best and Worst Contributions of Kanye West

This morning Blueprint announced that his latest release, the Vigilante Genesis EP, will be released on May 27th and is produced entirely by Aesop Rock. One of the details Blueprint has dropped about the record is that it is a heavily conceptual, story album. So we decided to spend this episode speaking about storytelling. First, Illogic interviews Blueprint about Vigilante Genesis and then we lay down our thoughts on the Top Five Storytellers in hip-hop. If you want to support the Vigilante Genesis project, preorder http://bit.ly/VGpreorder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning Blueprint announced that his latest release, the Vigilante Genesis EP, will be released on May 27th and is produced entirely by Aesop Rock. One of the details Blueprint has dropped about the record is that it is a heavily conceptual, story album. So we decided to spend this episode speaking about storytelling. First, Illogic interviews Blueprint about Vigilante Genesis and then we lay down our thoughts on the Top Five Storytellers in hip-hop. If you want to support the Vigilante Genesis project, preorder <a href="http://bit.ly/VGpreorder" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/VGpreorder</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

20: A Tribute to the Art of Hip-Hop Story Telling

If there's one thing you'll definitely come across on your path to elevate yourself in your career or passion, it's people who talk a good game, but aren't really serious about putting in work.  At the beginning stages of your career, these people will easily fool you and cause you to waste valuable time that you can't get back. In this episode, we talk about the ten ways to tell if somebody you're dealing with isn't serious and should be avoided. Let's go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If there's one thing you'll definitely come across on your path to elevate yourself in your career or passion, it's people who talk a good game, but aren't really serious about putting in work. At the beginning stages of your career, these people will easily fool you and cause you to waste valuable time that you can't get back. In this episode, we talk about the ten ways to tell if somebody you're dealing with isn't serious and should be avoided. Let's go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

110: Avoiding People Who Aren't Serious

Given our unique history, and coming up at a time where having to battle was almost mandatory, we are often asked to speak on the our history in battle rap and our thoughts on it currently.  Well, here it is! In This episode of the most infamous podcast on planet earth, we dive deep into what battling was like when we first started, tell our stories and highlights, and end it with our thoughts on the current state of battle rap. Let's go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Given our unique history, and coming up at a time where having to battle was almost mandatory, we are often asked to speak on the our history in battle rap and our thoughts on it currently. Well, here it is! In This episode of the most infamous podcast on planet earth, we dive deep into what battling was like when we first started, tell our stories and highlights, and end it with our thoughts on the current state of battle rap. Let's go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

143: The Battle Rap Episode

One of the biggest benefits of building an artistic career is the ability to travel the world and experience different cities and cultures.  It's a dream that works out for some, but not for others.  In this episode, Blueprint interviews Pittsburg native DJ Criminal about how his relocation to Southeast Asia led him to building a DJ career, touring remote countries, and ultimately becoming a published author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the biggest benefits of building an artistic career is the ability to travel the world and experience different cities and cultures. It's a dream that works out for some, but not for others. In this episode, Blueprint interviews Pittsburg native DJ Criminal about how his relocation to Southeast Asia led him to building a DJ career, touring remote countries, and ultimately becoming a published author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

181: Building A Career Overseas with DJ Criminal

Once upon a time, the term networking had a positive connotation. Now, when most people think about networking or attending "networking" events in the music industry, a feeling of cynicism and fills the air as they imagine a room full of thirsty people begging a couple of industry insiders to get "put on." It doesn't have to be that way.  We recommend less networking and more relationship building. In this episode, we break down the difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once upon a time, the term networking had a positive connotation. Now, when most people think about networking or attending "networking" events in the music industry, a feeling of cynicism and fills the air as they imagine a room full of thirsty people begging a couple of industry insiders to get "put on." It doesn't have to be that way. We recommend less networking and more relationship building. In this episode, we break down the difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

133: Less Networking, More Relationship Building

While talent and opportunity will always be important factors in achieving success, a person's mindset should never be underestimated.  Some people, through their positive mindset, are able to achieve great success.  Others, held back by their limiting beliefs, seem to never reach their fullest potential.  In this episode, we break down the Scarcity Mindset versus the Abundance Mindset and explain the impact they can have on everything you do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While talent and opportunity will always be important factors in achieving success, a person's mindset should never be underestimated. Some people, through their positive mindset, are able to achieve great success. Others, held back by their limiting beliefs, seem to never reach their fullest potential. In this episode, we break down the Scarcity Mindset versus the Abundance Mindset and explain the impact they can have on everything you do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

162: Scarcity Mentality Versus Abundance Mentality

In this episode, we discuss the latest epidemic in hip-hop--rappers going broke! From lawsuits, to spending a million dollars on Uber, to selling wack products to the hip-hop fanbase, we go deep into the behavior that led them there. The result is an in-depth (but funny) conversation that nobody in hip-hop is having right now.  As usual, no punches are pulled and nobody is safe!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss the latest epidemic in hip-hop--rappers going broke! From lawsuits, to spending a million dollars on Uber, to selling wack products to the hip-hop fanbase, we go deep into the behavior that led them there. The result is an in-depth (but funny) conversation that nobody in hip-hop is having right now. As usual, no punches are pulled and nobody is safe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

13: Five Examples That Rappers Don't Understand Money

Among artists, Spotify is always a touchy subject. Some artists hate it and others love it.  Last week, Spotify was buzzing among artists again when artists started sharing their Spotify plays, which caused another group of artists to circulate a meme referring to them as suckers. Is spotify for suckers? We wouldn't be the most infamous podcast on planet earth if we didn't talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Among artists, Spotify is always a touchy subject. Some artists hate it and others love it. Last week, Spotify was buzzing among artists again when artists started sharing their Spotify plays, which caused another group of artists to circulate a meme referring to them as suckers. Is spotify for suckers? We wouldn't be the most infamous podcast on planet earth if we didn't talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

136: Is Spotify for Suckers?

When El-P and Killer Mike debuted their Run The Jewels collaboration back in 2013, their runaway success seemed like a perfect storm.  While both artists were successful in their own right, Run the Jewels took them to new heights.  To the casual eye, their success might simply seem like the result of great timing and great music, but there is much more to it than that.  In this episode, we break down the marketing genius of Run the Jewels and explain how their success snowballed so quickly and how you can enlist these same tactics in your next project.  Let's go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When El-P and Killer Mike debuted their Run The Jewels collaboration back in 2013, their runaway success seemed like a perfect storm. While both artists were successful in their own right, Run the Jewels took them to new heights. To the casual eye, their success might simply seem like the result of great timing and great music, but there is much more to it than that. In this episode, we break down the marketing genius of Run the Jewels and explain how their success snowballed so quickly and how you can enlist these same tactics in your next project. Let's go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

160: The Genius Marketing of Run The Jewels

It's impossible to go through life without getting taken advantage of, done wrong, or bamboozled somehow.  While none of these situations are easy to deal with, it's even harder when the person who took advantage of you was a close friend or family member. This week we dive deep into our experience with getting done wrong by somebody we trusted and explain all the signs we ignored that came back to bite us later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's impossible to go through life without getting taken advantage of, done wrong, or bamboozled somehow. While none of these situations are easy to deal with, it's even harder when the person who took advantage of you was a close friend or family member. This week we dive deep into our experience with getting done wrong by somebody we trusted and explain all the signs we ignored that came back to bite us later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

78: Signs of the Untrustworthy

After realizing how drastically the music industry has transformed over the last ten years, Blueprint and co-host Illogic decide to change up the format and create a top ten list of these fascinating changes (many of which have gone almost unnoticed).  The result is an informative and entertaining look at not only the past but the future of this thing called hip-hop. Enjoy!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After realizing how drastically the music industry has transformed over the last ten years, Blueprint and co-host Illogic decide to change up the format and create a top ten list of these fascinating changes (many of which have gone almost unnoticed). The result is an informative and entertaining look at not only the past but the future of this thing called hip-hop. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

11: Top Ten Music Industry Changes of Last Ten Years

As rappers ourselves, one of the most common questions we get asked is what we think of other rappers.  As harmless as this question is, we find that there are always certain rappers that fans assume we should like because of who we are, but we actually don't like. In this episode, we discuss the top ten rappers that people assume we like but we actually don't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As rappers ourselves, one of the most common questions we get asked is what we think of other rappers. As harmless as this question is, we find that there are always certain rappers that fans assume we should like because of who we are, but we actually don't like. In this episode, we discuss the top ten rappers that people assume we like but we actually don't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

145: Rappers We're Supposed to Like But Don't

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