XXL's Inside Track

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XXL's Inside Track

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. 1 DAY AGO

    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

  2. NOV 8

    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

  3. OCT 7

    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

  4. SEP 18

    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

  5. AUG 28

    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

  6. AUG 15

    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

  7. JUL 24

    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

  8. JUL 10

    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

  9. JUN 26

    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

  10. JUN 12

    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
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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
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    XXL's Inside Track

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