XXL's Inside Track

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Inside Track is a podcast hosted by XXL's Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten and industry vet Courtney Lowery, where the duo interview hip-hop's most celebrated music execs.

Episodes

  1. 12/20/2024

    Chris Atlas - Inside Track Episode 11

    For episode 11 of XXL's Inside Track podcast, Chris Atlas, President of Fat Beats, speaks with XXL Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten and music executive Courtney "Courtney CL" Lowery about his nearly 30 years in the music business, his marketing expertise, working at Def Jam and Warner Records, and his role at Fat Beats, which is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary

    42 min

  2. 11/20/2024

    Shawn "Tubby" Holiday - Inside Track Episode 10

    For episode 10 of XXL's Inside Track podcast, Shawn "Tubby" Holiday, President at Giant Records and manager of Full Stop Management, speaks with XXL Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten and music executive Courtney "Courtney CL" Lowery about his work as a music executive in publishing and A&R, managing Cardi B and Offset, among others, and more.

    34 min

  3. 11/08/2024

    Amina Diop - Inside Track Episode 9

    For episode 9 of XXL's Inside Track podcast, Amina Diop, CEO of The Diop Agency, speaks with XXL Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten and music executive Courtney "Courtney CL" Lowery about managing artists in hip-hop, working closely with Gucci Mane, being a gatekeeper for Young Thug, the rock star status of Lil Uzi Vert, letting artists be their own boss and more.

    51 min

  4. 10/07/2024

    Drew "Dru Ha" Friedman - Inside Track Episode 8

    For episode 8 of XXL's Inside Track podcast, Drew "Dru Ha" Friedman, CEO of Duck Down Music and the CEO of 3D Consulting and Distribution, speaks with XXL Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten and music executive Courtney "Courtney CL" Lowery about being entrenched in hip-hop for over 30 years, early days of managing Smif-N-Wessun with Buckshot, how that led to running a successful independent record label, working with MCs like Young M.A and Joey Bada$$, currently managing comedian Druski and more.

    51 min

  5. 09/18/2024

    Lenny S - Inside Track Episode 7

    For episode 7 of XXL's Inside Track podcast, Senior Vice President of Roc Nation Lenny S speaks with XXL Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten and music executive Courtney "Courtney CL" Lowery about his unwavering success as an A&R, working with Jay-Z for over three decades and his upcoming book based on his now-famous gold couch.

    53 min

  6. 08/28/2024

    Orlando Wharton - Inside Track Episode 6

    For episode 6 of XXL's Inside Track podcast, Executive Vice President at Capitol Music Group and President of Priority Records Orlando Wharton talks with XXL Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten and music executive Courtney "Courtney CL" Lowery about finding talent in Kodak Black, PnB Rock, XXXTentacion and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, among others, the effect that recent rappers' deaths have had on the landscape of hip-hop, how he finds new rappers and more.

    40 min

  7. 08/15/2024

    Steve Stoute - Inside Track Episode 5

    For episode 5 of XXL's Inside Track podcast, UnitedMasters CEO Steve Stoute speaks with XXL Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten and music executive Courtney "Courtney CL" Lowery about his storied past, UnitedMasters' role in the music industry and the future of the rap game.

    56 min

  8. 07/24/2024

    Jonathan Mannion - Inside Track Episode 4

    For episode 4 of XXL's Inside Track podcast, photographer and director Jonathan Mannion connects with XXL Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten and music executive Courtney "Courtney CL" Lowery to discuss creating legendary album covers in rap history including Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt and DMX's Flesh of my Flesh, Blood of My Blood. He explains his career trajectory from a rookie photographer to rap's go-to tastemaker.

    57 min

  9. 07/10/2024

    Shari Bryant - Inside Track Episode 3

    For episode 3 of XXL's Inside Track podcast, Shari Bryant, Co-President of Roc Nation the label, speaks to XXL Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten and music executive Courtney "Courtney CL" Lowery about interning at Roc-A-Fella Records, becoming a boss at Roc Nation, working with Jay-Z and more.

    40 min

  10. 06/26/2024

    Steven "Steve-O" Carless - Inside Track Episode 2

    For episode 2 of XXL's Inside Track podcast, Steven "Steve-O" Carless, President of A&R, Associated Labels, Black Music at Warner Records and Founder of Defiant Records, Inc., speaks to XXL Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten and music executive Courtney "Courtney CL" Lowery on working with Nipsey Hussle, the state of rap, helping the careers of artists like NLE Choppa at Warner and more.

    49 min

  11. 06/12/2024

    Kevin Liles – Inside Track Episode 1

    The inaugural episode of XXL’s Inside Track podcast features hip-hop industry veteran and current CEO and cofounder of 300 Elektra Entertainment, Kevin Liles. He speaks to XXL Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten and music executive Courtney "Courtney CL" Lowery about Young Thug and Gunna's relationship after the RICO charges, rap lyrics being under attack, the state of hip-hop, rising 300 Entertainment rapper Hunxho and more.

    42 min
  • 11 Episodes

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Inside Track is a podcast hosted by XXL's Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten and industry vet Courtney Lowery, where the duo interview hip-hop's most celebrated music execs.

Information

  • Creator
    XXL Mag
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    XXL's Inside Track