The Curtiss King Podcast

Rappers and Music Producers, no matter what new journey life takes us on, we all have a strategy, knowingly or unknowingly, about how we approach it. This week I began my journey into fatherhood with the birth of my son Nahz. With it I have received many supportive words from fellow parents. Most of these words have been helpful. Some have been a bit over assuming as to me and wife's ability to take on this responsibility. However, what I realize that they don't is that to be successful at learning anything in life, it requires us to take on a strategic approach that is efficient no matter what that task may be. In today's episode we cover the age old debate between the need for skill vs strategy.

By the time you hear this podcast I will be a father of what I'm praying is a healthy, vibrant, and happy young baby boy named Nahzier. Nahz will be me and my wife's first child. We are extremely excited about becoming parents and because of that it's caused us both to do some deep reflective thinking. When I was 17 years old, I saw this as the worst possible thing that could happen to me. However, fast forward to 33 and I am overwhelmed with joy and energy knowing that I will be able to raise a young man that looks just like me. In today's episode I talk in-depth about the many thoughts that this 9 month pregnancy has inspired. Hope you enjoy it.

Rappers and Music Producers I've been fighting my own destiny for quite some time. I knew what I had to do, but still I stubbornly pushed against it. I hid behind the casual nature of my Curtspiration videos and I didn't do what I was put here to do. Why? Because of fear. In today's episode I break down the fear I felt and how I'm currently fighting through it. Wish me luck.

Fast Food Restaurant Wendy's released an EP Friday called "We Beefin?" unleashing a fury of disses towards it's competitors McDonald's and Burger King. Now, we know Wendy's has a history of talking reckless on their Twitter account to their competitors, but this took things to an entirely different level. When was the last time you saw a Fast Food restaurant release a mixtape, and it actually be fire? In today's episode of the Curtiss King Podcast, we discuss the many lessons Rappers and Music Producers can learn from this Wendy's marketing campaign.

Rappers and Music Producers, have you ever traded your services for a potential GOOD LOOK? How would you say most of those GOOD LOOKS panned out? If it's anything like most of us, that GOOD LOOK left you feeling like you got the short end of the stick more times than not. Be careful of the almighty good look because it comes from more than just your peers. The GOOD LOOK claims can come from your friends and family as well. In today's episode we discuss establishing healthy boundaries so that you don't end up getting FAMine'd by the FAM'mers with GOOD LOOKS for you.

Rappers and Music Producers, we have all heard at one point or another in life that failing is a necessary step in our pursuit of success. However, even though we are aware of this, most of us still try our best to avoid failure by any means. Why is that? Because we look at our failures as events instead of outcomes and results. In today's episode we discuss ways that we can redefine failure in our advantage with a little assistance from one of my favorite books "Failing Forward" by John C. Maxwell.

Rappers and Music Producers, the genre of Hip Hop has always been viewed as a young man or woman's sport. This youthful energy has produced some of the most entertaining and enlightening music and thoughts from some of our brightest young minds. However, in a genre that seems to place most of it's focus on what artists are the most relevant today versus what artists have helped pioneer this culture, the question must be posed: Where is the love for the OGs? Why are their accomplishments not championed by the younger generation until they die?Most importantly, why are the OGs dying so relatively young? Inspired by the recent passing of legendary emcee Craig Mack at the relatively young age of 46, these are the questions I address in the latest episode of the Curtiss King Podcast.

Rappers and Music Producers, you've heard the old saying that it "Takes money to make money." In 2018 this is still relevant as it's ever been. However, after speaking with my brother Game from Busy Works Beats TV, he blessed me with another gem that I can align right aside that prior saying "Don't Eat Your Growth Money!" How many of us aren't growing in our respective businesses because we aren't reinvesting our money? How many of us aren't growing because we are living above our means? Just like with small businesses, what you choose to do with your money in your lean years will ultimately determine just how much you will ultimately grow. Keep in mind most small business don't last longer than 2 years! If you have questions about this concept, you may want to pay extra attention to today's episode!

Music Producers, this past week was a busy one in our community. The positive news? Complex wrote an amazing article on the modern day landscape of the online beat selling business. The negative news? Genius released another video fueled by misinformation and propaganda specifically about "TYPE BEAT" Producers. I shared a few of my thoughts on Twitter the morning Genius released this poor excuse for journalism. It's my guess that this is what they wanted. Oh Well. With this comes an opportunity to bring the online producer community even closer. So today's episode is dedicated to the online producer community in hopes of inspiring and enlightening us all. Be aware, the new trolls wear suits.

Rappers and Music Producers, this past week Lil Xan shared some controversial thoughts on the music of legendary Rapper 2Pac in an interview with Revolt TV. In this interview he mentioned how he finds 2pac's music to be 'boring'. This of course got it's usual backlash from the Hip Hop community, most notably from Waka Flocka who called for an all out ban of the rapper from the culture. I personally am a HUGE 2pac fan. And although it pissed me off to read these disrespectful comments I can't help but notice a growing trend of younger rappers using this same tactic hoping for a similar result: an abundance of responses and coverage. There's something more to this all out assault on the legacies of legends such as 2pac and Biggie. Let's discuss it.

About 2 years ago I experienced a dramatic mental shift after attending a Tony Robbins conference called Unleash The Power Within. These are not words you hear many rappers say, well unless their name is Kanye West. What drove me to attend this event? I hit a wall in my life even though I was enjoying one of the most financially successful years. At this 30 + hour conference I learned a lot about human psychology and the effect our daily habits have on our moods, specifically depression. In today's episode I share with you one of the tools caused me to audit the music I allowed in my headphones. This epiphany that I share with you on today's podcast changed EVERYTHING in my life.

Rappers and Producers, it is in our nature to create and universally adopt slang from all over the world into our everyday language. The way we talk and redefine language is as important to our culture as the music we enjoy and create. However, every so once in awhile there is a phrase that we adopt into our everyday vernacular that does more harm than good to our growth as creatives. For me, the phrase "Clout Chasing" is just as much hilarious as it dangerous to the next generation of Hip Hop, and in today's episode I explain why.

Rappers and Music Producers, it is absolutely normal to feel nerves when you release your newest music. Questions arise such as "What If my new music is terrible?" or "What If This Song Ruins My Momentum?" However, in a day and age when music and information is shared and forgotten at an alarming rate, it is imperative not only for artists to release these songs but to also document their insecure feelings about them. In this episode Curtiss King shows creatives how to turn their fears into fuel.

Who is Curtiss King? What is the purpose of this podcast? In the first episode of The Curtiss King Podcast, I speak about my journey as a 15 year rapper and music producer. From my humble beginnings on MTV Music Generator, to the many hurdles of the modern music business, all the way to my present day success as an author and owner of a six figure beat leasing business. My adventure through the music business has been anything but traditional, therefore I believe it can bring you a lot of value as a rapper and producer on the road to your own independent success. ► YouTube http://bit.ly/Sub2CurtissKingTV► Instagram http://Instagram.com/CurtissKing► Twitter http://Twitter.com/CurtissKing► Facebook http://Facebook.com/CurtissKingTV► Website http://CurtissKingBeats.com