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Dave Mays on The Source's Legacy, Launching Breakbeat, and State of Hip-Hop Media

Dave Mays on The Source's Legacy, Launching Breakbeat, and State of Hip-Hop Media

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Dave Mays on The Source's Legacy, Launching Breakbeat, and State of Hip-Hop Media

FromTrapital

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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Nov 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dave Mays is the founder and former CEO of The Source Magazine. In today’s episode, he weighs in on the magazine’s legacy, the evolution of media, and what hip-hop is all about. He then talks about Breakbeat, a new podcast network that he co-founded and heads. He also discusses the success of the podcast “Don’t Call Me White Girl”, the boom of podcasts, and the projects he is working on now.If you want to get into podcasts that are all about hip-hop, this is the episode for you!Episode Highlights:[03:10] About The Source Magazine and The Source Awards[11:15] Some lessons that can be learned from The Source[14:15] What led Dave to start Breakbeat[20:55] His future plans for the podcast network and a hip-hop-based app[25:22] His transition from behind the scenes to being a voice on the network[27:08] How he met his business partner and how he measures success[34:00] Dave’s observations about the podcast landscape[39:32] What Breakbeat is currently working on[45:05] The process of creating a docu-series on Larry HooverListen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | SoundCloud | Stitcher | Overcast | Amazon | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSSHost: Dan Runcie, @RuncieDan, trapital.coGuest: Dave Mays, @therealdavemays, Breakbeat Links:Mighty Networks' study on the creator economyBreakbeat Media on InstagramBreakbeat Media on TwitterBreakbeat Media on YoutubeDave Mays on InstagramTrapital 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:
Nov 5, 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