72 - Rising Rap Star Ash Talks Musical Journey, Inspirations, and Future Goals

In this episode of the InNOLEvation® Mindset Podcast powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, host Mark McNees sits down with emerging hip-hop artist A$H. A$H shares his musical journey from theater and choir in his younger years to seriously pursuing his passion during high school. He talks about creating his first song during the COVID-19 pandemic and how constructive criticism shaped his authentic style. Ash discusses his process for creating music, including how he finds and selects beats. He provides insights on his artistic persona and draws parallels to Eminem's 'Slim Shady.' The conversation also touches on the importance of free speech in music, the impact of social media on emerging artists, and his dual role as a musician and entrepreneur with his clothing brand New Wave. Ash shares his aspirations for the next three years, including wanting his clothing brand to grow and hoping to release a viral song. Tune in for an engaging discussion on art, authenticity, and entrepreneurship.

Social Media: • Instagram: Nwbash  • TikTok: Nwbash • Apple Music : Igobya$h  • Spotify: Igobya$h • All music plats:Igobya$h

00:00 Welcome to the InNOLEvation® Mindset Podcast 00:53 Meet A$H: The Musical Journey Begins 01:22 First Steps in Music: From Choir to COVID Creations 02:47 Constructive Criticism and Finding Authenticity 03:24 Homework Assignment: Watch CB4 04:19 Exploring Ash's Music: New Wave and Beyond 06:50 The Creative Process: Beats and Inspirations 10:15 Go Hard: The Motivation Behind the Music 12:04 Alter Egos in Music: Ash vs. Ashton 18:02 The Power of Art and Free Speech 19:23 Rap Rivalries: East Coast vs. West Coast 20:44 The Dangers of Beefing in the Music Industry 21:06 Balancing Art, School, and Business 22:55 Monetizing Music on Streaming Platforms 25:25 The Story Behind 'No Diddy' 27:56 Building an Organic Following on Social Media 31:57 Future Goals and Aspirations 34:40 Final Thoughts and Recommendations