SelectConversations

Some people beat the system, others create their own. This episode of SelectConversations features LaRussell, the Vallejo, California rapper sharing the table as an independent artist who offers ownership to his supporters. UnitedMasters Head of Brand Strategy and Editorial Damien Scott sits down with LaRussell to break down his algorithms, fan equity, merch strategy and the importance of building a team. Tune in for more gems from UnitedMasters SelectConversations, presented by Ally.

On this episode we sit down with visual disrupter, multidisciplinary artist and designer D’ana Nunez a.k.a. COVL. D’ana has established herself as a titan of design, illustration, and fashion while notching collaborations with iconic brands like Billionaire Girls Club, Nike, Foot Locker, Instagram, Samsung, Chillhouse, Red Bull Sound Select, and many more.Whether you are a painter, graphic artist, musician or art lover, this conversation contains gems for you about how to bet on yourself, how life can imitate art, and what it means to create the future you want to live in.#unitedmasters #selectconversations

Students, class is now in session! You are now entering Independent Artist 101. On this special episode of #UnitedMasters SelectConversations presented by Ally, we are live from Brooklyn, New York with a studio audience with the multifaceted artist, brand and activist - Chance The Rapper.Chance shares insight on his career, building a team, launching a festival, brand collaborations, and navigating as an independent artist. Oh, he also shares his favorite shower vocal warm-up and background harmonies?!Stay tuned to the end, for a special performance of his new single “The Highs & The Lows."

We’ve heard “words have power,” but what if your words lead you to a successful career in poetry? Welcome to #UnitedMasters SelectConversations presented by Ally. As we continue to empower the next generation of creators and entrepreneurs, we are channeling into your passions and creating room for your purpose and bank accounts. On this episode, we are talking to Award Winning Poet, Recording Artist, Songwriter and Author - J. Ivy. We dive into his career, Grammy nomination, Chicago roots, connection to hip hop culture and how one phone call with Ye changed his life.

"How you gon' win, when you ain't right within?”, to quote the great Lauryn Hill. On this episode, we are tapping into new rules of Money, Power and Respect with hip hop royalty and power couple Styles P and Adjua. Styles P (rapper extraordinaire, entrepreneur, one third of the multi-platinum recording group The Lox) and wife Adjua (entrepreneur, baker, author, and mom), give us gems for LIFE! This is a dynamic discussion of the mind, body, soul and business. As successful artist and business owners of “Farmacy for Life” and “Juices for Life,” they share everything from culture, music business, nutrition, what’s in their medicine cabinet, marriage, loss and wins. Turn up the volume and tune into #UnitedMasters SelectConversations presented by Ally.

Welcome to #UnitedMasters SelectConversations Season 2 presented by Ally. As we continue to empower the next generation of creators and entrepreneurs, this episode is a must listen! Host Rachie Jackson dives into A$AP Ferg's Harlem upbringing, fashion DNA, money, artistry and how supreme confidence is true peace. The gems dropped are priceless, and you will learn that "proper preparation prevents poor performance!" Get ready to take notes.

#UnitedMasters SelectConversations Season 2 is finally here. Our host Rachie Jackson is kicking off the season with special guests: the award-winning dynamic director duo of Coodie & Chike, the masterminds behind the Kanye West Netflix documentary “Jeen-Yuhs,” - live from Brooklyn, New York at SelectCon 004. The vibes were right, the sunshine was hitting at our first live event in over two years, and the gems were dropped. On this live taping, we got a chance to discuss all things on the making of the Netflix documentary “Jeen-Yuhs,” the directing duo's future projects, divine alignment, and more. SelectConversations Season 2 is presented by Ally. #DoItRight

In this very special episode of SelectConversations we’re honored to have Swizz Beatz, the legendary record producer and creative entrepreneur behind No Commission & Verzuz, and Steve Stoute, Founder and CEO at UnitedMasters and Translation. In this conversation, Swizz shares valuable insights and advice on the job of a producer and his growth in the industry from being a creative to a businessman with Verzuz & No Commission.We also cover:- How Swizz got started in music as a producer- Understanding personal finances as a creative- Being boxed in by the industry coming up and learning the ropes of business- How Verzuz started and what it means to the cultureTo tune in to more episodes of SelectConversations, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts by following the link here: https://selectcon.unitedmasters.com/selectconversationsPresented by @ally. #doitright