SelectConversations UnitedMasters

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.
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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.
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As an Entrepreneur, Manager and Grammy-winning Creative Executive, Kei disrupted the Atlanta music scene and paved the way for some of your favorite artists.
Whether you are an artist, future executive or music lover - Kei drops insight on honing your own and developing your skills, following your passion and why her pronouns are “winner.” During this discussion, Kei dives deep into real questions: Are labels lazy?!  What does it take to run a label? What does it take to manage an A-list artist?
Tune in, you will be sure to learn and laugh! Welcome to #UnitedMasters SelectConversations, presented by Ally.

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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."

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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.
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"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.

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