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Benjy Grinberg on Rostrum Records, Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller, and Mental Health

Benjy Grinberg on Rostrum Records, Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller, and Mental Health

FromTrapital


Benjy Grinberg on Rostrum Records, Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller, and Mental Health

FromTrapital

ratings:
Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Jun 25, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Benjy Grinberg, founder and CEO of Rostrum Records, looks back on his journey—how he left what others might consider a dream job to start his own music label. Rostrum has helped put Pittsburg on the map with artists like Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller. Benjy reveals what it has been like to work with those two artists, giving us a snapshot of how their careers took off. Tune in until the end to learn about some of the philanthropic things he has done.If you want to know what it’s like to start your own label, this is the episode for you!Episode Highlights:( 02:40 ) About Pittsburg’s music scene( 03:24 ) Benjy’s transition from L.A. Reid’s assistant to independent music producer( 07:05 ) How he met Wiz Khalifa and their trajectory to success( 11:40 ) On handling different duties at the same time( 17:41 ) The challenges of releasing mixtapes on streaming services( 25:52 ) On doing deals with artists and major labels( 37:40 ) The importance of giving back and mental health awarenessListen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | SoundCloud | Stitcher | Overcast | Amazon | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSSHost: Dan Runcie, @RuncieDan, trapital.coGuest: Benjy Grinberg, @benjybenjy, Rostrum RecordsTrapital is home for the business of hip-hop. Gain the latest insights from hip-hop’s biggest players by reading Trapital’s free weekly memo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Released:
Jun 25, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Gain insights from top execs in music, media, and entertainment. Trapital founder Dan Runcie interviews hip-hop heavy hitters to explore the trends that shape the rest of the business world. Learn more at https://trapital.co