The Banski Show – Episode 1


Guest: Mickey Shiloh
 

In his inaugural podcast debut, Banski hosts Mickey Shiloh, the triple-threat multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter, author and entrepreneur who has worked with Brittany Spears, Pitbull and Janet Jackson (among many others) and established an amazing label that offers services and a community like none other in the music industry.


Banski and Mickey have a far-ranging conversation that covers topics both practical and personal, serious as well as light-hearted.  The Forbes Magazine “30 Under 30” influencer (Mickey is 28) shares her experiences as not only a multi-platinum selling artist but also as the businesswoman whose company, HRDRV, (pronounced Hard Drive) is reinventing music production.  Far more than just a place to create content, HRDRV offers a full complement of services and support for distribution, administration, facilitation among streaming platforms, art and digital production, co-writing sessions, mentorship programs and consultations.

 

Mickey’s many entrepreneurial projects (which also include the publication of popular eBooks, webinars, live events and constant fresh music and video releases) would not be possible without lessons learned along the way, including the unexpected gifts she has taken from a bipolar diagnosis and even the challenges of Covid-19. This is a young woman who defines self-awareness and start-up ingenuity, humor and resiliency. Tune in for some great insights, listener questions and highlights to look out for as Mickey rolls into 2021 and beyond!

 

TOPICS COVERED:

·         A little about Mickey’s background and her introduction to writing music.

·         Some dos and don’ts for reaching out to artists and producers you admire.

·         Structuring songs – How Mickey learned and evolved her craft.

·         The defining characteristics of a great chorus and some of the differences between writing raps versus writing lyrics to sing.

·         How Mickey came to write and publish her many books, including a #1 Amazon music business bestseller .

·         Business ventures and marketing genius both start with recognizing your own value.

·         Mickey’s thoughts on the self-help genre, books that have influenced her (and Banski) and the power of manifestation.

·         Knowing your “why.” Is it something to share or keep to yourself? How Mickey’s reflection and realizations have impacted the course of her life going forward.

·         The importance of candid conversation about mental health issues.

·         Spending money: What are Mickey’s priorities? (Hint: It’s all about her businesses.)

·         New pursuits, including an app to leverage HRDRV offerings.

·         Covid-19’s impact on Mickey’s live activity and in-person events.

·         Much more about all the resources HRDRV has to offer.

·         #ShftSunday – Quantity and quality music Mickey’s releasing on a weekly basis.

·         An interesting mix of fan questions for Mickey!

The Banski Show Episode 1

The Banski Show – Ep. 1: Mickey Shiloh | HRDRV, Song-writing, & Entrepreneurialism

The Banski Show – Episode 2


Guest: Matt Bacon


Banski and Matt discuss networking, social media strategies and tips on how to better connect with you audience.

Standout Quotes:

"You're not going to fall off a mountain" - [Matt]

"There are things you can do that take your position and elevate people who deserve to be elevated" - [Matt]

"Not only do you plant the seeds, you don't do it just willy-nilly... just to check it off your list, you do it meaningfully" - [Banski]

"Any rapper who really gets somewhere, there's some sort of brand association that goes into that" - [Matt]

"A rapper's name literally becomes the brand, but what does it represent?" - [Banski]

"Creating content tells your story, and that's how humans remember things...that's how you get points across" - [Matt]

"You have to tell your stories cos no one's telling the story for you" - [Matt]

"Nobody gives a shit about you, they only care about themselves, so make caring about you caring about them" - [Matt]  

Episode Timeline:

[02:28] Introducing today's guest, Matt Bacon aka @Bacons.bits, as he shares his background.

[08:30] How did you get started with music marketing?

[20:10] Matt discusses how he creates beneficial connections with famous personalities.

[29:45] What kind of advice would you give a rapper in this day and age?

[32:52] The role of Brand Association especially with Rap music.

[40:06] The importance of telling your story

[44:17] Matt shares a tip he used to increase his followers in a short period.

To connect with Matt. (Social media - @Bacon.bits), and for those into metallic hardcore, check out the new band "Capra".

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The Banski Show - Ep. 2: Matt Bacon | Networking & Music Marketing

The Banski Show – Episode 3
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Guest: Mylez da Vinci 

In episode 3 of The Banski Show, joining us is rapper, singer, songwriter, producer and engineer, Mylez da Vinci, to discuss his songwriting method to make hit records, music education and his resilience in successfully overcoming challenges of an up and coming musician, even while being visually handicapped.  

Coming out of Orlando, Florida, Mylez da Vinci is a multi-faceted recording artist driven by a natural talent to express himself through genuine honesty in his music by effortlessly putting together musical ideas, piece by piece, tailoring a complete composition.  From song title, to verses and hooks, to producing the beat the same day, Mylez shares his creation process to a few of his recent hit singles, "If I Had Sight" and "I Do This For the City."  He runs his own record label with his father called, MylezStone Music, and continues to be a glowing example of how you can accomplish anything you put your mind to.

Mylez discusses some of the pillars of his success such as his foundational music education from Florida Tech, his father and family support system who contribute to his musical movement, and one of his biggest inspirations, Ray Charles.  Like Ray, Mylez is being intelligent and mindful about his moves within the music industry and has positioned himself to own his masters, and encourages other musicians to do the same.  

Listen to Mylez da Vinci's music on all streaming platforms and be sure to follow Mylez da Vinci on social media:
Instagram:  @mylez_da_vinci_94
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/mylezstone-music​
Clubhouse:  @mylezdavinci

The Banski Show – Ep. 3: Mylez da Vinci | Making Hits

The Banski Show - Ep.4: Wendy Day | Success in the Music Industry, Rap Coalition, & the Artist-Centric Mindset

The Banski Show – Episode 4

Guest: Wendy Day, founder of Rap Coalition, Power Moves, and Artist-Centric

  

Summary:

This week’s guest on The Banski Show is Wendy Day, who runs Rap Coalition, a not-for-profit artist advocacy organization, as well as the for-profit institutions Power Moves and Artist-Centric, both of which are designed to help artists make money off their music. 

 

Banski and Wendy first discuss Wendy’s career path and how she started her organizations. After learning how imbalanced and unfair the music industry was, and seeing how many artists in the industry were being taken advantage of, Wendy decided to open Rap Coalition in order to help rappers get out of bad deals with labels. She then moved on to found Power Moves a few years later in order to be more proactive about helping artists score good deals up front, instead of just getting them out of bad situations.

 

Banski and Wendy then move on to chat about a variety of topics related to getting started, and being successful, in the hip hop/rap industry, including: the importance of making connections and forming relationships within the music industry, the costs that go into the setup and marketing of helping a new artist get started, Wendy’s suggestions for what up-and-coming rappers should focus on in order to make money, how artists can market themselves and get their names out there, the importance of making a business plan for boosting their career, and more.

 

Wendy also shares some interesting stories from her own personal journey through her career, including her introduction to rap and hip hop culture in the 80’s, how she became more involved in the industry over the years, and some of her experiences meeting various well-known rappers (including Tupac) throughout her career. She closes by offering a few words of advice to those getting started in the industry, saying that the most important thing is to really get to know the business of the music world inside and out before you jump into it, by learning from the people already within it.

 

 

Key Quotes:

·       “One of the ways for people of color to get out of the struggle is to start their own businesses.” 

·       “It’s a single’s market today, so you want to promote as much music, repetitively, as you can.”

·       “I think the reason that artists sign to labels today is because they don’t have investors and they need somebody to put up the money.” 

·       “The most important thing I can tell an artist or any independent artist that’s relatively new, is learn the business. Like really learn how this works….You can’t be on the outside looking in and think you understand….You really have to be inside of it. So learn as much as you can from the people that are inside.”  

Wendy’s Links:
 
 http://wendyday.com/

http://www.HELPFULANGEL.COM 

http://www.ARTIST-CENTRIC.COM 

http://www.YOUTUBE.COM/THISISWENDYDAY 

http://www.ASKWENDYDAY.COM 

http://www.INDUSTRYREPORT.COM 

http://www.RAP-RESOURCES.COM