Why You'll Never Be A Rapper - A Memoir Mixtape

Why You'll Never Be A Rapper - A Memoir Mixtape

Podcast by Josh "Whutsiznaim" Lefkowitz

Episodes

FOREWORD (feat. Phonte)/ CHAPTER 1: Let Me Start from the Beginning at the Top of the List

February 2, 2020 • 10 mins
"Why You'll Never Be A Rapper" - A Memoir Mixtape by Josh "Whutsiznaim" Lefkowitz. Join the author each week for another chapter in his journey through life and the music industry.
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CHAPTER 2: My First Song

February 2, 2020 • 12 mins
CHAPTER 2: My First Song - 8 year old Josh meets Raheem, who helps take Josh's love for hip hop to the next level.
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CHAPTER 3: Me and that Kid, um Whutsiznaim

February 2, 2020 • 25 mins
Josh decides to take his love for hip hop to the next level. Whutsiznaim is born.
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CHAPTER 4: You Must Learn

February 2, 2020 • 17 mins
With the help of his mentor, Josh sharpens his skills.
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CHAPTER 5: Da Knozes

February 2, 2020 • 13 mins
Josh meets Asim, forms "Da Knozes," and the duo quickly begins gaining notoriety in the local scene.
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CHAPTER 6: Funk Whatcha Heard

February 2, 2020 • 14 mins
Backstage at Lollapalooza, Da Knozes encounter a legend who offers to sign them to a record deal.
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CHAPTER 7: Kickin' Mad Flavor

February 2, 2020 • 18 mins
Josh moves to Greensboro, NC to attend college, and establishes himself in the local music scene.
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CHAPTER 8: Jive Talkin'

February 2, 2020 • 20 mins
In the summer of 1996, Josh gets an internship at Jive Records as an "in," and gets an education on the music industry. But not before he learns that, unbeknownst to him, one of his songs is getting airplay on New York's hottest radio station.
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CHAPTER 9: Keepin' the Faith

February 2, 2020 • 17 mins
Josh has the opportunity to get his demo to a major label A&R, and meets some interesting characters while in NYC.
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CHAPTER 10: A.S.A.P.

February 2, 2020 • 20 mins
Josh records a hit.
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CHAPTER 11: On Days I Wasn't Able, There Was Always Kane

February 2, 2020 • 26 mins
Josh befriends a legend and the relationship yields more than just music.
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CHAPTER 12: Guess Who's Bizack

February 2, 2020 • 22 mins
After Kane tells him he has "It," Josh's confidence is reignited.
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CHAPTER 13: Up North Trip

February 2, 2020 • 16 mins
Josh takes a journey to NYC to meet with Chris Lighty, and then makes a life-altering decision.
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CHAPTER 14: NY State of Mind

February 2, 2020 • 22 mins
Josh and Rue step out on faith and move to NYC. And in an effort to make recording contacts, Josh meets a rapper who's life forces him to consider that sometimes things don't always turn out for the best.
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CHAPTER 15: JimmieJoshua

February 2, 2020 • 17 mins
Once they find their footing in NYC, Josh and Rue form a collective and try to take Whutsiznaim to the next level.
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CHAPTER 16: I'm Not Him

February 2, 2020 • 17 mins
Josh and Rue focus on JimmieJoshua, and begin releasing projects under the imprint.
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CHAPTER 17: I Shall...Proceed?

February 2, 2020 • 14 mins
Josh works hard but begins to have doubts.
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CHAPTER 18: I Don't Freestyle 'Cause My Style Ain't Free

February 2, 2020 • 30 mins
After 3 successful mixtapes, Josh and Rue decide it's time to sell the 4th.
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CHAPTER 19: Holla Back

February 2, 2020 • 20 mins
With a catchy remake of a pop song, Josh gets a single deal which sends the song worldwide.
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CHAPTER 20: By Myself

February 2, 2020 • 15 mins
Josh's frustration begins to get the best of him.
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