In this episode, Glasses Malone reflects on a conversation with A&R Don Dub about preparing upcoming music releases, revealing plans to prioritize the One 10 album for an August rollout while pushing the highly anticipated DJ Toomp project to later in the year due to a Hollywood commitment. Malone also breaks down how the traditional concept of “working a record” was built around vinyl sales and retail demand, arguing that the modern streaming era has fundamentally changed the music business, leaving many artists financially struggling despite their public image.

Malone shares candid insights from his own career, including his transition from street life to rap success, early label experiences with Cash Money Records, and lessons learned about music fundamentals from industry figures like DJ Head. Using examples like the marketing strategy behind “Tupac Must Die”, he emphasizes the need for artists to build direct-to-fan business models, leverage the information age, and embrace discomfort while chasing timeless albums and long-term success in today’s evolving hip-hop landscape.

 

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In this episode, Glasses Malone reflects on a conversation with A&amp;R Don Dub about preparing upcoming music releases, revealing plans to prioritize the One 10 album for an August rollout while pushing the highly anticipated DJ Toomp project to later in the year due to a Hollywood commitment. Malone also breaks down how the traditional concept of &ldquo;working a record&rdquo; was built around vinyl sales and retail demand, arguing that the modern streaming era has fundamentally changed the music business, leaving many artists financially struggling despite their public image.
Malone shares candid insights from his own career, including his transition from street life to rap success, early label experiences with Cash Money Records, and lessons learned about music fundamentals from industry figures like DJ Head. Using examples like the marketing strategy behind &ldquo;Tupac Must Die&rdquo;, he emphasizes the need for artists to build direct-to-fan business models, leverage the information age, and embrace discomfort while chasing timeless albums and long-term success in today&rsquo;s evolving hip-hop landscape.
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No Ceilings is hosted by rapper, Crip gang member, and social pundit Glasses Malone with assistance from his co-host Peter Bas. Every week, the two discuss people and things that are despised, loathed, and generally unliked by mainstream society. From prostitutes and white supremacists to Satanists and rapist, No Ceilings examines and attempts to diagnose those things we have labeled as Pariahs. A lifestyle and culture podcast featuring conversations with the intent to sway the pendulum on one’s way of thinking. As individuals are culturally bound to experiences that result in different responses - No Ceilings tough discussions, typically from opposing sides, will break down life’s interpretations.

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