Indiet-music imprint & lifestyle, Lead And Be Legendary presents The LABL Podcast, hosted by hip-hop artist Nametag Alexander. Tune in to The LABL Podcast to hear Nametag & oftentimes, notable Creatives in their lanes cover music topics and kick it about everyday matters from the mind of a working Artist.

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Twitter: @LABLMusic 
Instagram: @leadandbelegendary
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Twitter: @NAMETAGALXNDR - Instagram: @NAMETAGALEXANDER
Facebook & Soundcloud: Nametag Alexander

LABL Podcast

Intro/Outro beat prod. by DJ DDT

First episode of The LABL Podcast. Nametag Alexander chops it up with Desmond "DJ DDT" Travis. They discuss DDT's earlier days as D 12's DJ, working in radio at FM 98 WJLB, the important role as a DJ and more.

DJ DDT on social media:
Twitter: @DJDDT
Instagram: @DJDDT1
Facebook:  Desmond DJ DDT Travis

Nametag on social media:
Twitter: @NAMETAGALXNDR
Instagram: @NAMETAGALEXANDER
Facebook: Nametag Alexander

The LABL Podcast - DJ DDT

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In this episode, Nametag does a call in interview with music producer, JR Swiftz. They discuss JR being born in East New York but spending a great deal of his life in Virginia. He speaks on the early influence of Nottz the producer, meeting Apollo Brown and Black Milk, he gives us his top five music producer list, and of course there is more that's discussed. Tune in.

@JRSwiftz on Twitter
@JRSwiftz7 on Instagram 

@NametagAlxndr on Twitter 
@NametagAlexander on Instagram

The LABL Podcast - JR Swiftz

Nametag Alexander chops it up with 3 Face Poet about his debut Spoken Word LP titled "Spoken" available now on all digital platforms for music. They also speak about 3FP's early days freestyling at the Hip Hop Shop in Detroit, being influenced by Proof, his Rise And Shine Lifestyle brand, spirituality, tips on being healthy, and more...

LABL Merch: http://lablmvmnt.tictail.com/

Search 3 Face Poet on:

Facebook: Shemswhetep Hetep 
Instagram: @3FacePoet

Facebook: Nametag Alexander
Twitter: @NAMETAGALXNDR
Instagram: @NAMETAGALEXANDER
Soundcloud: Nametag Alexander

The LABL Podcast - 3 Face Poet

Nametag Alexander does a phone in interview with Brand Consultant, DeAngelus Garcia Jr. The two go in depth about the recent J. Cole "4 Your Eyez Only", sensory overload with today's music being released, and a brief insight about the "Humble Flei" brand DeAngelus will officially launch soon.

http://leadandbelegendary.net

Facebook: Dean Garcia
Instagram: @Art.Dealer.Dean

Facebook: Nametag Alexander
Instagram: @NametagAlexander x @LABLMusic
Twitter: @NametagAlxndr x @LABLMusic

The LABL Podcast - Dean Garcia

In this episode, Nametag Alexander holds a phone conversation with Detroit wordsmith, Ty Farris. They discuss Ty's "Room 39" album produced by Portland's own, Trox and the meaning behind it. Other topics include, what influenced Ty to become an emcee, his connection to Proof (R.I.P), reasons behind starting up Skrilla Gorillas, and his views on the current state of battle rap.

http://www.tyfarris.com
@TyFarris1 on Twitter
@TyFarris on Instagram
Ty Farris on Facebook 

"Room 39" on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/room-39/id1196541519

After a year of so of tweaking and recording Detroit's Ty Farris (@tyfarris1) & Portland's very own Trox (@iamtrox) on the beats finally release their joint album Room 39. It's 12 songs of intricate picture painting over some soulful yet dirty beats. Songs like "Where I Live" and "Product Of My....." is the backdrop to the feeling of the album. Showing versatility on songs like "Middle Of The Mayhem" and "Ghetto Survivor" featuring Scolla displays strong songwriting. Trox delivers a range of different sounds and elements for Ty to get busy with. Features including arguably the best rapper on the planet Royce Da 5'9 (@Royceda59) and North Carolina's wordsmith Rapper Big Pooh (@RapperBigPooh) compliments Ty and Trox songs perfectly. Room 39 is out on all major digital formats now. Limited run of physical copies and shirts available soon on www.tyfarris.com

Videos From Room 39 

Feel Nothing Featuring Kid Vishis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FP99xGXTDek

Product Of My......https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvdF9spYkbw

The LABL Podcast - Ty Farris

Nametag speaks with Uncle P, the force behind the platforms Detroit Rap, Detroit's Underground Hip Hop Awards and that's just a couple to name on the humble. They discuss P pushing the culture forward on the city's music scene, the revamping of Detroit's UHHA, fans vs. associates, serial likers on social media, and accountability in life. Also, is it financially worth it for new indie rap artists to invest in pressing up vinyl out of their own pockets?

New LABL merch available now at
http://leadandbelegendary.net (Click LABL MERCH tab)

Follow Uncle P on

Twitter: @UncleP
Instagram: @DetroitRap
Facebook: Diarra P Collazo

Follow Nametag Alexander on

Twitter: @NametagAlxndr
Instagram: @NametagAlexander
Facebook: Nametag Alexander

The LABL Podcast - Uncle P

- Song snippet featured: "CLIMB" by Nametag Alexander 
-Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/1aEYZwKzr5esg5HxjPzgyu
- Apple Music/iTunes https://itun.es/us/k1IEi
- Bandcamp https://nametag.bandcamp.com/track/climb

Nametag Alexander talks with the brothers AJ, and SJ, creators of the first music entertainment education app, "The College Of Hip Hop" which is available for FREE in the Google Play and App Store. In this episode, the they discuss why it is critical for music artists (ESPECIALLY UP AND COMING)or anyone seeking to be in the involved in the entertainment business, to understand the business side of the music industry before deciding to continue and/or pursue a career in music. 

Check out the website for The College Of Hip Hop at http://tcohh.org

The LABL Podcast - The College Of Hip Hop

Nametag chops it up with film director/actor Clifford L. a.k.a Redd for episode 8. You're familiar with him from his work on Homicide Hunter, Tyler Perry's The Haves and Have Nots, the Miki Howard movie, and more. They discuss what made him no longer want to seriously pursue a career as an Emcee, his background and theater, fatherhood, and the importance of continuing to create quality content.

Twitter: @Clifford_Elle x @NametagAlxndr
Instagram: @Clifford_Elle x @NametagAlexander
Facebook: Clifford L. Johnson x Nametag Alexander

Song snippet featured: "CLIMB" by Nametag Alexander 
* Spotify open.spotify.com/album/1aEYZwKzr5esg5HxjPzgyu
* Apple Music/iTunes itun.es/us/k1IEi
* Bandcamp nametag.bandcamp.com/track/climb

The LABL Podcast - Clifford L.

In episode 9, Nametag builds with April Woodard; a Social Cause Marketer, Administrative Music Publisher, and the founder of both Digital Lungz LLC and Give Lyrics. They discuss the benefits of artists having a strategy for attending music conferences, split sheets, April's diverse list for top five active MCs in the industry, being the creator of the brands Digital Lungz, and Give Lyrics, noteable digital distributors for music, Detroit's impact on the music industry, and more. A lot gems dropped in this episode. Take notes.

http://leadandbelegendary.net

On Twitter: @DigitalLungzLLC x @NametagAlxndr

On IG: @AprilTheGifted x @NametagAlexander

On Facebook: April Woodard x Nametag Alexander

Intro/Outro music: "CLIMB" by Nametag Alexander 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1aEYZwKzr5esg5HxjPzgyu

Bandcamp: https://nametag.bandcamp.com/track/climb

The LABL Podcast - April Woodard

DISCLAIMER: Neopolitan ice cream gets mentioned in this episode, and the host Nametag incorrectly refers to it as Napoleon, a few times! Players fuck up! Lol. 

Nametag speaks with podcast guru, Sam McClain of the "Just Talkin With Sam". They discuss the odd, yet funny story of how Sam started out in podcasting, Sam's disdain for Lebron James, two interesting stories that involve Lalah Hathaway, and Kenny G, and more...

Facebook: Just Talkin With Sam x Nametag Alexander
Twitter: @SamShow11 x @NametagAlxndr
Instagram: Just Talkin With Sam x Nametag Alexander

The LABL Podcast - Sam McClain

DJ DDT posted on social media that, he wished that Hip Hop was still measured by skill set. Nametag may have been the ONLY person to combat that status, which sparked episode 11 of this podcast. Tune in. Enjoy.

Intro music produced by @_Nameless

Outro music: "Climb" by Nametag Alexander x Black Bethoven

Search, Nametag Alexander and Desmond DJ DDT Travis across social media

The LABL Podcast - Skills for Sale (ft. DJ DDT)

A few topics covered by Nametag Alexander and DJ DDT in episode 12 of the #LABLPodcast are....

+ Rather or not there's more cons than pros in music streaming

+ Are you actually supportive of a music artist if you ONLY stream their music

+ The reasons it seem as though Soundcloud is preferred over Bandcamp

Search Nametag Alexander x DJ DDT across all social media platforms 

Intro music: prod. by @_Nameless

Background instrumental during ad: "Climb" by Nametag Alexander x Black Bethoven 
https://soundcloud.com/nametag/climb-1

The LABL Podcast - "DIE DOWNLOADS DIE!"

Nametag and DJ DDT discuss Detroit Startup Week, and 'Tag being a Moderator at The Power of Podcasting panel. Click the below link for details. They also spoke on the age most kids are when they realize the financial status of their household, schools not teaching students about becoming entrepreneurs, and more.

Detroit Startup Week 2017
https://detroitstartupweek2017.sched.com/event/AkoQ

Intro music prod. by @_Nameless

Follow Nametag Alexander on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6caNboXM3Xabn0TC81b4Xf

The LABL Podcast - Detroit Startup Week 2017

Nametag speaks with Kelvis Phreshley a.k.a K Phresh of the Random Tuesdays Podcast.

TOPICS COVERED:

- What type of Hip Hop music releases do fans TRULY have TIME to listen to in today's music climate?

- Every Rap artist doesn't HAVE to release an entire album

- Dope records from Rock groups 

Listen to Random Tuesdays Podcast 
http://www.detroitfreqradio.com/shows/random-tues/

On Instagram
@Kphresh84 x @RandomTuesdays x @NametagAlxndr

The LABL Podcast - Kelvis Phreshley

Our host had a chance to talk to Detroit Emcee turned Photographer/Videographer, Miz Korona. She opened up about what made her make the transition from music to getting behind the camera instead to form her brand Trigger Finger Visuals, and more.

http://leadandbelegendary.net

Facebook: Miz Korona & Trigger Finger Visuals
Twitter: @MizKorona
Instagram:  @MizKorona & @TriggerFingerVisuals

Stream "Climb" by Nametag Alexander x Black Bethoven
https://open.spotify.com/track/7aiGjkF2jcoxxOdjZNxczq

Download The College Of Hip Hop app from the Google Play x App Store.

The LABL Podcast - Miz Korona

It only made sense to build with Detroit's own Beezy from your Dead End Hip Hop. In this episode, we talk about Beezy being a beatmaker, podcaster, and of course 1/4 of the "Dead End Hip Hop" crew. Listen and share.

http://leadandbelegendary.net

@Beezy430 all across social media

Dead End Hip Hop on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/user/deadendhiphop

Beezy's Youtube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUOzfE_yQA-OwOGpfOAbxPw

Intro produced by @NamelessDesigns83
Outro "Own Lane" snippet from @Nametag prod. by @BlackBethoven (feat. @IAmMahd) available June 20th.

The LABL Podcast - Beezy of Dead End Hip Hop

@Nametag and @MP3DDT discuss why most music artists get boxed in to the main talent they're known for, even if they possess multiple talents.

Intro music prod. by @NamelessDesigns83

Outro music: "Own Lane" by @Nametag x @BlackBethoven ft. @IamMahd
https://soundcloud.com/nametagalexander/own-lane

Order L.A.B.L Merch below:
http://leadandbelegendary.net

The LABL Podcast - "Don't Box Me In"

Very short episode. It's more stuff to talk about than Jay Z's new album but we'll get to that later. Listen to Nametag & Dean weigh in briefly on Jay's 13th platinum album, and how it sparked feminism via social media to create online debates between women and men regarding relationships....at least that's the shortest way to explain it.

http://leadandbelegendary.net

Twitter: @NametagAlxndr x @ArtDealerDean
IG: @NametagAlexander x @Art.Dealer.Dean
Facebook: Nametag Alexander x Dean Garcia

Intro music prod. by @NamelessDesigns83
Outro: https://soundcloud.com/nametagalexander/own-lane by @Nametag x @BlackBethoven ft. @IamMahd

The LABL Podcast - Hamburgers and Plain Lays (ft. Dean Garcia)

Special guest Diego Cruz, phones in to talk about the strengthening of his career as a Video Director/Editor, how he began shooting a great deal of videos for music artists such as, Ice Wear Vezzo, Skyzoo, Neisha Neshae and many others. He gives a vivid critique of the "All Eyez On Me" film, why he prefers DC movies over Marvel, and a whole lot more. 

Intro: @Nametag - "Own Lane" ft. @IAmMahd prod. by @BlackBethoven http://www.leadandbelegendary.net/2017/06/own-lane-ft-mahd-prod-by-black-bethoven.html

Instagram: @DirectedByDiego x @LABLMusic x @NametagAlexander
Twitter: @DCruz__ x @LABLMusic x @NametagAlxndr

The LABL Podcast - Diego Cruz

Nametag chops it up with the fam, E Class and MAHD who's also another Detroit MC and face behind the "Somewhere In Detroit" brand. They tackle topics from Drake's possible last album, Jay Z's continuous strong influence in the Rap game, Soundcloud vs. Bandcamp, and a whole lot more. Tune in.

Order LABL Merch: http://www.leadandbelegendary.net/p/merch.html

Intro Music: @Nametag - "Own Lane" feat. @IAmMahd prod. by @BlackBethoven https://itun.es/us/2imqkb?at=1000lc66

On Twitter: @Eric_EClass x @IAmMahd x @NametagAlxndr

The LABL Podcast - E Class & MAHD

"LABL" (Lead And Be Legendary) is an independent music brand based out of Detroit, MI. LABL covers a diversity of genres from mainly Hip Hop, Instrumental, and more. The purpose of LABL is for independent music professionals to lead by example by using their gift to be impactful. LABL as a music brand has expertise in songwriting, production, music brokering, and is now giving podcasting a go.