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!
Preview 0:00
Start of the Show 00:01:23:00
Finding Balance 00:02:27:05 - How Do you Find Balance with Everything you do
Angelo's Backstory 00:03:51:10 - Angelo's Back Story Coming from ATL
Life After College 00:08:24:14 - Life After College Starting his Own Business
Humble Greatness 00:10:28:15 - Angelo's Story about How he Came Up with the Name "Humble Greatness" & His Favorite Artist Yung Berg
The State of Hip Hop 00:15:04:00 - The State of Hip Hop & Being a Hip Hop Artist in 2024 00:18:58:14 - Did Hip Hop Sell Out?
Giving Back to the Community 00:19:19:02 - Angelo Talks about Giving Opportunities to Artists in the Community
Atlanta Studio Story 00:20:57:01 - Atlanta Studio Story
Gorilla Zoe 00:21:27:02 - Rapper Gorilla Zoe Praying Over His Son
Success as a Young Artist 00:24:00:21 - How Can a Young Hip Hop Artist Make it Nowadays 00:25:02:20 - Being Humble as an Artist Goes a Long Way
Inspiration 00:27:27:12 - Darrin Hackney, the Photographer Who Inspired Him
Record Labels 00:29:41:19 - Record Labels Don't Really Care About Your Talent 00:30:07:09 - Secret Sauce to Blowing Up in 2024 as a Hip Hop Artist 00:33:06:11 - Is Recording an Album Necessary Anymore?
TikTok and Patience 00:34:16:11 - Understanding TikTok's Algorithm So You Can Blow Up 00:35:14:02 - Blowing Up is Not Fast or Easy, Be Patient
Getting Signed 00:36:45:15 - Understanding How to Get Signed to a Record Label 00:38:18:08 - The Life as a Rapper: Is It Worth It? 00:38:51:06 - Soulja Boy
The Importance of a Good Hook 00:40:11:14 - Some People Just Don't Have It & The Importance of a Good Hook on Your Song
Recording Young Artists 00:42:05:17 - Recording Young Artists in the Studio (Lil Fo) 00:43:08:10 - Working with Hippy K
Memorable Artists 00:43:43:05 - A Lot of Artists Are Not Memorable 00:44:17:01 - Is Look More Important Than Lyrics When It Comes to a Label?
Record Deals 00:44:41:16 - Reggie Bush Analogy to Signing a Record Deal 00:45:36:14 - Labels Can Cultivate You to Be a Star; They Don't Need Your Talent 00:45:36:14 - Being Loyal to the Streets Holds You Back & The Power of a Record Deal and Relationships
Hip Hop and Culture 00:47:38:16 - Hip Hop and Negative Influence on Black Culture / Entertainment vs Reality 00:50:46:00 - Learn from Others, Educate Yourself as an Artist
Personal Life 00:51:48:21 - Marriage 00:52:34:14 - I LOVE What I Do! 00:53:06:20 - How I Got My Work Ethic 00:54:04:22 - Where We're From, We Don't See Many Successful Black Men vs. in ATL 00:56:21:01 - Importance of How You Speak and Professionalism
Movie Work 00:5
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