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‘MikiDz Podcast’: A Stream Is A Stream
In this week’s episode of the MikiDz Podcast, the crew shares their recent interviews with hip-hop icons Jermaine Dupri and Common. They also discuss the issues Twitch is having with major labels, favorite lines from classic club songs, and much more.
Watch the MikiDz Podcast above. It is also available on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud, and Spotify.
The MikiDz Podcast is a talk-show that discusses news and topics in the DJ and nightlife industries. It is hosted by MikiWAR, DJ Dainjazone, and DJ Rell. The MikiDz Show, which is also hosted by Miki and Dainjazone, features live performances from the world’s most-skilled DJs.
Related Post: ‘MikiDz Podcast’: Finally!
How No I.D. Went From Struggling Producer to Def Jam’s Head of A&R
No I.D. is often referred to as the “godfather of Chicago hip-hop” and “Kanye’s mentor,” but the former G.O.O.D. Music president and current Def Jam executive struggled along the way. A recent interview with the Juan Epstein podcast tells his inspiring journey from the early days to the present.
Despite achieving fame for producing Common’s first three albums, No I.D.’s momentum stalled in the late 90s, and he came close to falling off. Eventually, the Chicagoan rekindled his career through collaborations with Jermaine Dupri and reconnected with Kanye West, who he previously mentored.
By 2009, No I.D. and Kanye had co-produced 808s & Heartbreak and Jay Z’s The Blueprint 3. He went on to serve as president at Kanye’s G.O.O.D. Music label for a couple years, and earlier this month, Def Jam promoted him to Head of A&R.
No I.D.’s story is a lesson in humility and perseverance. His experience proves that no matter how bad things can get, there’s always a way to change course and achieve greater heights.
Listen to the interview below:
Here’s a breakdown of the topics:
0:02:10 – His beginnings as a producer
0:09:50 – Co-producing Common’s first album Can I Borrow a Dollar?
0:15:00 – Producing Common’s breakout single, “Soul by the Pound”
0:19:00 – Learning about record digging from The Beatnuts and Buckwild
0:22:00 – Producing Common’s groundbreaking album Resurrection
0:26:30 – Parting ways with Common
0:39:15 – Mentoring Kanye West
0:45:15 – Period of struggle
0:48:20 – Revitalizing his career with the help of Jermaine Dupri
0:55:20 – Co-producing Jay Z’s The Blueprint 3 and Kanye’s 808s & Heartbreak
1:00:00 – How producing Jay Z’s “D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)” changed his career
1:03:15 – His role at Def Jam and mission to change the major label system
Related: No I.D. on Making of Jay Z’s ‘D.O.A. (Death Of Auto-Tune)’
Common’s New Album Addresses Violence in Chicago
Elliott Wilson recently caught up with Common to discuss his new album, Nobody’s Smiling, which addresses the on-going violence in his hometown.
The legendary Chicago MC also spoke on adapting to the changing times, his relationship with producer No I.D., and more.
Nobody’s Smiling is scheduled for July 22 and features guest appearances from Big Sean, Jhene Aiko, Lil Herb, Elijah Blake, among others.
The album is supported by three singles: “Kingdom” featuring Vince Staples, “Speak My Piece,” and “Diamonds” featuring Big Sean.
Related: No I.D. Speaks on Producing JAY Z’s “D.O.A. (Death Of Autotune)”
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