This week, Steelo Brim and Travis Bennett meet up at #TheShop with singer/songwriter The Dream and Grammy-nominated singer and actor Luke James to talk artist development in the music industry, the difference between good and great musicians and the latest update on The Dream’s new album.




The guys also debate the differences (and similarities) between “Love Island” and “Game of Thrones”, transitioning from TV to Broadway, and the power of being “delusional”.


(0:00) - Intro

(0:16) - Does Taco watch Love Island?

(01:45) - How skateboarding was for every genre

(04:31) - Luke James and The Dream join the show

(05:10) - The crew discusses the BET Awards

(15:55) - Do artists regret their work?

(18:07) - Could The Dream be successful if he restarted in 2026?

(20:48) - Pros and cons of artist development died out in the music industry

(23:23) - Difference between good and great musicians

(27:00) - Is Luke living his dream?

(30:04) - What brings The Dream back to artistry?

(33:15) - The gems The Dream gives to artists nowadays

(37:31) - Luke going from The Chi to Broadway

(41:53) - What’s the story on The Dream’s new album?

This week, Steelo Brim and Travis Bennett meet up at #TheShop with singer/songwriter The Dream and Grammy-nominated singer and actor Luke James to talk artist development in the music industry, the difference between good and great musicians and the latest update on The Dream’s new album.
 
The guys also debate the differences (and similarities) between “Love Island” and “Game of Thrones”, transitioning from TV to Broadway, and the power of being “delusional”.
 (0:00) - Intro
(0:16) - Does Taco watch Love Island?
(01:45) - How skateboarding was for every genre
(04:31) - Luke James and The Dream join the show
(05:10) - The crew discusses the BET Awards
(15:55) - Do artists regret their work?
(18:07) - Could The Dream be successful if he restarted in 2026?
(20:48) - Pros and cons of artist development died out in the music industry
(23:23) - Difference between good and great musicians
(27:00) - Is Luke living his dream?
(30:04) - What brings The Dream back to artistry?
(33:15) - The gems The Dream gives to artists nowadays
(37:31) - Luke going from The Chi to Broadway
(41:53) - What’s the story on The Dream’s new album?

The award-winning series, The Shop, is back with a brand-new look and an all-new weekly rhythm. Join new co-hosts Travis Bennett and Steelo Brim as they take the lead of the barbershop for raw, unfiltered conversations with some of the most culturally relevant names in sports, music, and entertainment. This is where culture shapes up. Stream new episodes every Monday.

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Luke James & The Dream: Good vs Great Musicians, New Albums and the Power of Broadway

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