Reach Records | A&R and Production | @aceharrismusic @jasonbordeaux @trackstarz
On this episode I had the privilege of interviewing Ace Harris. Ace is an A&R and producer who currently works at reach records. He has had major placements in mainstream as well as on well known CHH albums. We discuss his come up into production and how that led into his A&R career. Thanks to […]
Erinn Knight | A Deeper Dive Into A3C, Saint Holy Tour, and Def Jam | @theerinnaffect @jasonbordeaux1 @trackstarz
Erinn Knight is the manager of Kaleb Mitchell, nobigdyl., and WHATUPRG. She has helped plan events with SXSW, A3C, and manage/produce artist tours including Saint Holy Tour and many more. Erinn shares the story of Kaleb Mitchell getting signed to Def Jam, her involvement in the A3C conference, and how she got into managing multiple […]
Butta P | From the Stage to Behind the Scenes | @buttap @jasonbordeaux1 @trackstarz
Butta P has been working behind the scenes for many years in the music industry. From managing artists like GAWVI, helping build Social Club Mistfits, and even working with RMG Amplify. This is an overall story of someone going from front stage to behind the scenes in order to serve at a greater level. This […]
Emcee N.I.C.E | God’s House Of Hip Hop and Music Business | @gh3radio @emceenicela @jasonbordeaux1 @trackstarz
This episode I have Emcee N.I.C.E from GH3 Radio. He is a music artist who also curates a radio station on Dash Radio. In this episode we talk a lot about practical tips indie artist and radio shows can do to improve their knowledge of the game. Make sure you stay tuned through the end […]
Eric Boston | Side Hustles and Balancing Life | @ericboston3 @jasonbordeaux1 @trackstarz
Eric Boston has a full-time job, is a graduate student, and still manages to balance family life and side hustles. He has been serving with Trackstarz, Nectar Distribution, and with that started up the FiveTwenty Collective. He shares the heart behind that start up and how he manages to do all that he does. You […]
Derek Hoiem | Jam the Hype | @derekhoiem @jasonbordeaux1
Derek Hoiem, owner of Jam The Hype, shares a lot of his experience working with Microsoft and then moving to investing in the music industry. Derek has helped launched many careers as well as growing Jam the Hype, which is currently one of the leading Christian Hip Hop sites. There are many steps that go […]
Kevin Byers | Iron Made Gym | @iron_made_gym @jasonbordeaux1 @trackstarz
For the past 7 months I have been really trying to get in shape by working out at my local gym. While working out I have had many questions about what it would take to start a gym. This week I talk with Kevin Byers who has done just that. Kevin shared his journey with […]
Dae-Lee | Artist & Entrepreneurship | @daeleemusic @jasonbordeaux1 @trackstarz
Dae-Lee has been an entrepreneur for many years now with a history of music and web design. He is a grammy award winning producer and has even served on a marketing team for launching a social media app. Dae-Lee is also getting ready to ramp up his artist mentorship program. In this episode Dae-Lee shares […]
Stanley Straughter | Music Publishing | @nazsect @jasonbordeaux1 @trackstarz
One of the best ways to earn a living in the music industry is through music publishing. Stanley has had success on getting song placement on MTV 2, WWE, USA Network, and even America’s Got Talent. Stanley shares what he has learned on his journey and it may help you. You can visit his website […]
The Purpose of Influence | @jasonbordeaux1 @trackstarz
Should we as believers try to gain influence? What is the purpose behind us gaining influence? There was an unfortunate situation that happened recently in which I saw influence play a major positive role. We had one of our staff members at Trackstarz who was attacked in his home with acid. He is still in […]