🔥 In this powerhouse episode of the Artist Recovery Podcast, host Rich Wright sits down with the incomparable Pierre Mayo — a multi-talented recording artist, audio/visual production mogul, and pastor — for a raw, inspiring, and deeply personal conversation you don't want to miss.
From surviving childhood battles with sickle cell anemia to influencing the Detroit hip-hop scene having the monicker Kid Rock also and who got to keep the name, working with J Dilla and gospel rap scene, Pierre’s story is a testament to resilience, faith, and visionary creativity. With over 30 years of experience in media production, live event management, and music engineering, Pierre drops gems for aspiring creatives, producers, and entrepreneurs alike.
✨ Child Prodigy Origins – Hear how hand puppets in the backseat of his mom’s car became the foundation for a lifetime in media.
🎤 Hip-Hop & Rock Fusion Visionary – Pierre saw the genre-blending power of rock and hip-hop before it hit mainstream. Find out how Run DMC, Van Halen, and Grandmaster Flash sparked a new sound in his soul.
~ Overcoming Addiction & Withdrawal at 15 – A chilling yet powerful moment where Pierre recalls his near-addiction to morphine due to his sickle cell condition and how he pushed through.
🎛️ From Bedroom DJ to CEO – Discover how Pierre went from scratching vinyls on a four-track to producing massive live events and corporate productions with his company C Boy Production and MMSDC.tv
🧠Creative Grit & Spiritual Resilience – Get a candid look at how he balanced faith, chronic illness, and ambition in an unforgiving industry.
đź‘Š Mic Drop Quote:
“I was 15 with a morphine drip — and still dreaming about beats.”“You can’t teach hustle. Either you’ve got it, or you find it through pain.”“I saw the future of music before it arrived. I just needed the right people to build it with me.”
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đź“Ś Key moments
~ Intro to Pierre Mayo’s Media Empire
~ Growing Up in Detroit: Monk Monk & Kitty Skits
~Life with Sickle Cell: Pain, Purpose, and Power
~ From Puppets to Pro Tools: The Creative Spark
~ Gospel Hip-Hop & Breaking Genre Barriers
~ Kid Rock, Turntables, and the moniker “Kid Rock”,who kept the name?
~Building a Media Legacy & Staying Grounded
~ Encouragement for Creatives Facing Adversity
~ Marriage Falls apart
~ Touring with Russ and contemplating suicide along in a hotel room
Connect with Pierre:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierre-mayo-77a06558/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pdmayo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pierremayo/
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