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The voices, architects, and culture-shapers behind the stories. A season of unfiltered perspective from the people who built the rooms, moved the music, and changed the business.
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Founder & CEO of Xyion Inc. Music Executive. Talent Manager & Media Entrepreneur.
Adrian is a visionary committed to discovering and elevating the next generation of artists and creatives. Through Xyion and Hustle Sold Separately, Adrian brings together influential voices across music, entertainment, tech, and entrepreneurship to share the stories, strategies, and experiences that shape culture from behind the scenes.
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02Radio Hall of Fame
Radio Hall of Fame Broadcaster, Journalist & Co-Creator of The Wake Up Show
Helped launch the careers of hip-hop's biggest stars through The Wake Up Show before becoming the Radio Hall of Fame host of Sway in the Morning.
0314.2k followers
Legendary DJ, Producer & Co-Creator of The Wake Up Show
Co-created The Wake Up Show, the legendary hip-hop radio platform that helped introduce artists like Eminem, Jay-Z, Wu-Tang Clan, and The Notorious B.I.G. to wider audiences.
0423.1k followers
Freestyle Rapper & Hip-Hop Icon
Guinness World Record holder for the longest continuous freestyle rap, cementing his place as one of hip-hop's greatest improvisers.
0565.9k followers
Entertainment Executive, Entrepreneur & Artist Development Strategist
Remixed songs for heavy hitters ranging from LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, Common and Jay-Z to Tatiyana Ali, The Pussycat Dolls, Faith Evans and Shaquille O'Neal. He also remixed “Enough Crying” for Mary J. Blige.
Twenty conversations · One living network
From radio pioneers and hitmakers to A&R leaders, entrepreneurs, and the next generation of artists, every guest brings a piece of the culture's real story.
0633k followers
Grammy-Winning Guitarist, Songwriter & Producer
Grammy-winning guitarist, songwriter, and producer with Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Snoop Dogg, Aaliyah, and Christina Aguilera credits.
07800 followers
Producer, Creative Executive & Founder of Grow Consortium
Master grower and cannabis geneticist with expertise spanning cultivation, extraction, and the design and management of commercial grow operations.
0840.3k followers
Multi-Platinum Producer & Songwriter
Produced for artists including Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, The Game, and Ty Dolla $ign, contributing to commercially successful releases.
0942.5k followers
Award-Winning A&R Executive & Talent Scout
Discovered and developed superstar talent including Katy Perry, Bebe Rexha, and Muni Long, building a reputation as one of music’s top talent scouts.
10800 followers
Music Executive, Entrepreneur & Artist Advocate
Veteran music executive and entrepreneur with decades of experience in artist management, publishing, and business development.
117.1k followers
Creative Strategist & Music Executive
Bridged music, fashion, television, and culture, contributing to projects with Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, Kenya Barris, Pusha T, Vince Staples, Teyana Taylor, Beyoncé, and Wiz Khalifa.
126.2k followers
Artist, Mixer & Producer w/ The SHFT
Multi-platinum producer behind 18+ million records sold, with credits including Prince, The Black Eyed Peas, N.W.A., and the global #1 hit “Butterfly” by Crazy Town.
13241k followers
Legendary Radio & Music Executive
Former Power 106 executive who helped shape West Coast hip-hop while producing for Mariah Carey, Lil Wayne, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Ja Rule, and Nate Dogg.
148.3k followers
President of A&R, Artist Manager, CEO & Co-Founder of EQT Recordings
Music executive and A&R leader who co-founded EQT Recordings, building a reputation for discovering and developing the next generation of global talent.
157.2k followers
Founder, TimeZone International; President, Power 2 Inspire Foundation; Music Executive & Producer
First Black woman to lead ASCAP and later signed Grammy-winning reggae icon Shabba Ranks while holding executive roles at PolyGram, Sony, and Epic Records.
16106k followers
Legendary R&B Hitmaker + Producer
Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer behind R&B classics including SWV's “Weak” and “Rain,” helping define the sound of '90s R&B.
1728.8k followers
Music Executive, Producer, Advisor, Founder & CEO, Artistry Group
Music executive who discovered and developed Grammy-winning superstar Bebe Rexha, while helping build the careers of artists across hip-hop, R&B, and pop.
184.7k followers
Music, Film/Television Executive, Music Catalogue Broker & Entrepreneur
Developed Notting Hill Music Publishing (U.S.) for 29+ years, helping build a catalog featuring Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, Eminem, Will Smith, Destiny's Child, Outkast, Nelly, DJ Khaled, and The Pussycat Dolls.
1937.5k followers
Legendary Radio & Music Duo, Hip-hop Radio Pioneers
30+ years on the air with 3 million weekly listeners across 60+ markets.
2043.3k followers
Singer-Songwriter, Daughter of Neo-Soul Icon D’Angelo
Rising pop and R&B artist featured on BET, carrying forward the musical legacy of her father, D’Angelo.
2139.7k followers
Singer-Songwriter, Daughter of Soul Icon Teena Marie
Singer-songwriter continuing the legacy of Grammy-nominated icon Teena Marie, bringing a new generation to one of R&B's most celebrated musical families.
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