Ekoh and Randy talk 360 deals, Snoop Dogg vs Buzz Lightyear, Song of the Summer + more!

On this episode, Ekoh and Randy discuss why 360 deals in music can be such a bad deal for artists, get into the Snoop Dogg vs Buzz Lightyear controversy, their first concert being Backstreet Boys, and Spotify's songs of the summer.

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timestamps
00:00:00 intro
00:01:38 Vitals check: how’s the week been?
00:01:44 Ekoh in LA writing music & making content
00:03:35 Is LA a creative place for Ekoh?
00:04:46 LA can be weird & depressing
00:05:32 Studio session with Colin Brittain after Linkin Park’s new album
00:06:37 Broken Heart Collector Tour rescheduled dates announced
00:07:31 Wizard of Oz performing at The Sphere
00:09:06 Backstreet Boys vs. NSYNC
00:10:45 Lo Spirit drops new song with Kai Wachi
00:12:19 Randy celebrates his son’s first birthday
00:14:22 Vacationing vs. traveling for work
00:16:08 Taylor Swift engagement & impact on jersey sales
00:18:54 Kelce & Swift podcast hits record concurrent viewers on YouTube
00:22:58 Why Taylor Swift is magnetic & viral no matter what
00:26:03 Spotify’s biggest songs of the summer
00:31:03 Record labels owning a share of Spotify
00:33:04 Snoop Dogg’s Lightyear story with his underage nephew
00:38:47 Ekoh served Snoop’s kids while they were in school in Vegas
00:39:51 The Breakdown: 360 deals in music
00:43:09 How musicians make money by working directly with venues
00:48:27 Record deals are vague & confusing on purpose
00:50:03 New-age label deals with artists & influencers
00:51:49 Quick Fix: Fan Q&A
00:52:27 How throwing Vans on stage became a thing
00:58:39 How Ekoh takes care of his mental health year-round
01:02:21 Changing speed & flow during recording
01:04:54 Did Ekoh always want to create, or explore other avenues?
01:06:36 Wanting to act & transition from music
01:08:36 Ekoh’s favorite food or item he can’t leave home without
01:10:52 The Crashout