Ravon Unfiltered Podcast Ep. 3 The Music Industry, Breaking Cycles & Creating Safe Spaces

Summary Of Ep. 3

In this conversation, Ravon and Preist discuss the challenges of being an artist in the music industry and the importance of having a strong team and representation.

They also touch on the topic of contracts and advances, highlighting the potential pitfalls and the need for artists to be proactive in promoting their own music.

Priest shares his experience working with Atlanta City Records and their app HitStreams, which allows artists to put their music out and get paid for their streams. They also discuss the importance of artists taking control of their own careers and making smart financial decisions. In this part of the conversation, the speakers discuss the dark side of the music and entertainment industry, including the exploitation of artists and the prevalence of abuse and manipulation.

They also touch on the importance of breaking cycles and creating safe spaces for young people. The conversation then shifts to the challenges of balancing work, family, and finances, particularly for African-American businessmen. The speakers emphasize the need for support and understanding within the family dynamic. The conversation explores the generational drama and family dynamics in Augusta.

The speakers discuss the negative impact of passing down drama and the need to break generational curses. They emphasize the importance of unity and collaboration within the family to achieve success. They also touch on the challenges of running a business and the need for respect and understanding from friends and family. The conversation ends with a discussion about the upcoming episode on family ties.



Takeaways

Being an artist in the music industry requires a strong team and representation.
Contracts and advances can be tricky, and artists need to be proactive in understanding and negotiating them.
Promotion is key for artists to reach their fan base and generate income.
Technology has provided new avenues for artists to put their music out and get paid for their streams.
Artists should take control of their own careers and make smart financial decisions. The music and entertainment industry can be exploitative and abusive, leading to mental health issues and substance abuse among artists.
There is a dark side to fame and success, with artists being sold and traded like commodities.
It is important to break cycles of abuse and manipulation and create safe spaces for young people to open up and seek guidance.
Balancing work, family, and finances can be challenging, especially for African-American businessmen.
Support and understanding within the family dynamic are crucial for personal and professional success. Generational drama and family dynamics can have a negative impact on family relationships.
Breaking generational curses is essential for the well-being of the family.
Unity and collaboration within the family can lead to success and prosperity.
Running a business comes with its own challenges, and respect and understanding from friends and family are crucial.
The upcoming episode will delve deeper into the topic of family ties.

Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Setting the Stage
17:20
The Importance of Team and Representation
36:28
The Power of Self-Promotion
44:05
The Dark Side of the Music and Entertainment Industry
53:06
The Illusion of Freedom and Opportunities
01:00:42
Balancing Work, Family, and Finances
01:08:34
The Challenges of Balancing Work, Family, and Finances
01:18:28
Generational Drama and Family Dynamics
01:26:19
Preview: Family Ties

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