Steve Stoute and Russ discuss Independence at

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  • Опубликовано: 18 дек 2024

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  • @VinJay95
    @VinJay95 4 года назад +175

    Russ stays dropping gems. Huge inspiration for all independent artists 🙏

    • @megaajone1
      @megaajone1 4 года назад

      Facts man

    • @thehitbrainiac
      @thehitbrainiac 4 года назад +1

      Truth

    • @oh_itshiro7185
      @oh_itshiro7185 4 года назад

      Anyone smoking weed is altering their mind, that is sorcery, Forbidden in The Bible
      Anyone masturbating or looking at another person with intent to have sex with them is lusting, that is sin and will hold you back from your plans.
      Anyone who is not praying to God is like a wave being tossed around by the sea, never having an objective or place to rest.
      Through Jesus Christ only will you see Eternal Life, anyone who tries to get in another way will not make it to Heaven.

    • @cristianorozco6226
      @cristianorozco6226 4 года назад

      I wish my dad was rich so I could start an llc or corporation at age 17 and then claim im self made ... hahahah

    • @thetruthsayer8347
      @thetruthsayer8347 3 года назад

      @@oh_itshiro7185 where in the Bible did it mention smoking weed and masturbation ?

  • @martinesho7816
    @martinesho7816 4 года назад +279

    Russ is like that magician that reveals all his tricks.....I wouldn’t be where I’m at in my career if it wasn’t for Russ

    • @soap6633
      @soap6633 4 года назад +6

      Facts of the century

    • @jp32123
      @jp32123 4 года назад +10

      ur able to sustain urself with music and moves surrounding music, so imagine how much money the ones who have even 1 million monthly listeners on spotify have

    • @YOUNGNGRATEFUL
      @YOUNGNGRATEFUL 4 года назад +6

      You are nowhere lmao

    • @jp32123
      @jp32123 4 года назад +1

      @@YOUNGNGRATEFUL
      "some people rap (wrap)
      but never blow
      like hetero
      sexuals"
      - J Cole

    • @TheRealDizzo1k
      @TheRealDizzo1k 4 года назад

      @@YOUNGNGRATEFUL I’m cryin 😂

  • @brainheartofficial
    @brainheartofficial 3 года назад +11

    Seriously Russ is the king 👑
    He encouraged me to go independently without a label and the results are amazing

  • @kouroshthings
    @kouroshthings 4 года назад +234

    You can feel the whole hate on russ thing fading away,cuz people are staring to listen to what he has to say,and they can’t deny the fact that russ is a freaking genius

    • @marvinsepulveda4395
      @marvinsepulveda4395 4 года назад +1

      Not necessarily a genius but just smart enuff to have a good lawyer behind him. Dude, when Ure making money u need 2 things a GREAT LAWYER N ACCOUNTANT THE FORMER BEING THE MAIN PIECE! But yea he was smart to get himself teamed up

    • @julioarcaiko
      @julioarcaiko 4 года назад +7

      I’m he’s definitely a very smart dude. I do respect the hell out of him and am a personal fan, but I understand why people hate him. He’s got a chip on his shoulder and he’s mouthy. Doesn’t matter though, he’s great and self made.

    • @treyvonrichard3620
      @treyvonrichard3620 4 года назад +2

      well not as good as drake

    • @kouroshthings
      @kouroshthings 4 года назад

      Tendo kanyike big fax😂

    • @kouroshthings
      @kouroshthings 4 года назад +1

      De lo Interno al Todo people don’t like it when your confidence is high af

  • @WeAlreadyRich111
    @WeAlreadyRich111 4 года назад +176

    russ is a real genius ... he built levrage got a deal got exposure then left the deal .... the smartest in the game.

    • @Mo91100
      @Mo91100 4 года назад +12

      He’s not a genius. He just does what makes sense and he’s educated on the business side of music so he won’t be taken advantage of.

    • @theprime95
      @theprime95 4 года назад +25

      ultradeadd thats not true. most of these kids are in terrible 360 deals and don’t even own their masters which is why they fizzle out and go broke.

    • @rockstartonyx
      @rockstartonyx 4 года назад +2

      Literally

    • @activeactivo
      @activeactivo 4 года назад

      Like slim thug

    • @theprime95
      @theprime95 4 года назад +3

      ultradeadd i agree with you, that’s the route that should be taken. but there’s a reason you can’t name many big artists that are independent

  • @devilsadvocate9011
    @devilsadvocate9011 4 года назад +48

    Was waiting on this to drop. I already know Russ boutta drop gems. I appreciate y’all doing this for young artists.

  • @dadlife9790
    @dadlife9790 4 года назад +97

    Steve ain't slick. He signed a lot of artist to bad contracts. He's a business man trying to stay ahead of the curve.

    • @thebuzzinc2757
      @thebuzzinc2757 4 года назад

      That’s what I’m saying lol if you “can do it all by yourself” what’s the point in using this service? The only exclusive thing is having your music possibly played during NBA games. The majority of people watching live nba games don’t have the same music preference as the typical young dude who likes rap/hip hop, if your music is catering to the mainstream/pop crowd then it may be worth it idk

    • @GutsmanLoL
      @GutsmanLoL 4 года назад +4

      The Buzz Inc serious question, how else do you currently get your music on Apple Music, Spotify etc without a distribution service such as United masters, distrokid, tunecore, cdbaby etc ?

    • @dadlife9790
      @dadlife9790 4 года назад +13

      @@GutsmanLoL complete an application with the iTunes store and upload your music

    • @karatekidx5000
      @karatekidx5000 3 года назад +1

      @@dadlife9790 Right- cut.every.middle.person.out!

    • @thetruthsayer8347
      @thetruthsayer8347 3 года назад

      Lol what is a good contract? How much do you give an artist who brings nothing else but potential to the table?

  • @nolimitbts5141
    @nolimitbts5141 2 года назад +2

    Tremendous Inspiration. God Bless

  • @Darnell209
    @Darnell209 3 года назад +2

    Came mostly to hear Steve but I respect Russ as an artist and businessman. Good convo to listen in on. Preciate it

  • @drxod
    @drxod 4 года назад +61

    Russ a genius, always learn something new from his interviews.

    • @acharich
      @acharich 4 года назад +1

      🔥💎🔥

  • @HoodVogue999
    @HoodVogue999 Месяц назад

    This is absolute GOLD!!! I'm in the music biz in South Africa and this is REAL GAME !!!

  • @K3ANDZ
    @K3ANDZ 4 года назад +3

    This was by faarrrr more informative than the 100s of music marketing videos I've ever watched in YT. Thank you! 💯💯🔥🔥

  • @Californiagent
    @Californiagent 4 года назад +4

    Big respect ✊ to Russ & y’all for doing a good interview.

  • @QuicksandMindset
    @QuicksandMindset 4 года назад +7

    It’s unbelievable how much game was given in this interview, FOR FREE!!!

  • @OmegaClassicRecords100
    @OmegaClassicRecords100 4 года назад +12

    It didn’t even feel like an hour. It went by really fast. That’s how I know the information was so pure and great. I don’t know anything about Russ but now I’m gonna follow him from here on out.

  • @samsmusichub
    @samsmusichub 4 года назад +5

    This interview is everything! I'm gonna reevaluate my music strategy.

  • @danielvulgoice
    @danielvulgoice 4 года назад +3

    These are the type of conversation we need

  • @blessmusicdaily
    @blessmusicdaily 2 года назад +1

    This guy is my inspiration now to be an independent artist 🙏

  • @jsansimusic
    @jsansimusic 4 года назад +5

    this is so fire... i can listen to russ talk for hours 🔥

  • @GrinerB
    @GrinerB 4 года назад +72

    Steve is right about Drake.. the industry has to all conspire together and OVER pay Drake for a new deal to save the industry itself.. because he and the next 25 artist under him truly don’t need labels.. and once they all realize that, it’s over. If I was Drake I’d walk into the label and quantify exactly what I’d make and say triple it or I’m out.. and imma tell all my friends how to move.. go independent and let rocnation essentially do the administrative and legal stuff the labels do for a fee, not a percentage forever.

    • @Brandon-kx6oq
      @Brandon-kx6oq 4 года назад +19

      He will will disappear randomly....

    • @ronroca4387
      @ronroca4387 4 года назад

      Like @usher & @pharrell they are not smart enough to listen

    • @LilEd115
      @LilEd115 4 года назад

      😂

    • @bignutbussa3917
      @bignutbussa3917 4 года назад +1

      Brandon 😂😂😂😂

    • @acharich
      @acharich 4 года назад +1

      @@Brandon-kx6oq 💀💀💀💀💀

  • @benny5508
    @benny5508 4 года назад +6

    there is no reason for this to have less than 10k views in 2 days. This is something every artist should be watching

    • @thetruthsayer8347
      @thetruthsayer8347 3 года назад

      Nobody will care if you are not good, bro. You actually have to be good at this music sh!t

  • @satulosabes
    @satulosabes 4 года назад +71

    Steve is slick bro. United masters contract is basically a label. They don’t call it that but it is. Read the fine print

    • @mathlabel
      @mathlabel 4 года назад +3

      Expand

    • @vopat891
      @vopat891 4 года назад +26

      Yeah but it’s only 90/10 compare to other “labels@ where it’s 18/82

    • @rockstartonyx
      @rockstartonyx 4 года назад +9

      Vo Pat exactly. This guy clearly doesn’t know what he’s talking about

    • @vopat891
      @vopat891 4 года назад +2

      Rockstar Tony right lol

    • @ffffffffffffff43
      @ffffffffffffff43 4 года назад +1

      Wym

  • @bangerhouseproductions
    @bangerhouseproductions 4 года назад +3

    Watching this interview in the studio .I stop recording just listen and now I’m 45 mins In and stuck .Great information!!!

  • @jahissa
    @jahissa 4 года назад +1

    I just met Russ and never heard of him wow I am the newest follower..Just awesome Genius

  • @Alexander-vt3zh
    @Alexander-vt3zh 4 года назад +4

    So many gems of wisdom in this video. Thank you so much! I’m inspired. Loved the JAY-Z stories btw, top 5!

  • @newdvsn
    @newdvsn 4 года назад +19

    There’s not enough comments or views on this video. The industry of music business is changing in front of our eyes and my artist Shaun Creates will be part of the new era of historic rap artist.

    • @HTTR95
      @HTTR95 4 года назад +1

      It just came out bro give it time

    • @newdvsn
      @newdvsn 4 года назад +2

      Barce HTTR95 lots of people sleep on the business portion and aren’t educating themselves!

  • @ezduzzit_
    @ezduzzit_ 4 года назад +4

    This the best game I’ve got from an artist in .... EVER. Thank you Russ . 🐐

  • @aggumbi
    @aggumbi 4 года назад +6

    Stoute and Russ vibing so hard in this. love when they get to talkin about artists' catalogues in the last 15 minutes. And just dropping knowledge throughout- Heavy. Thank you both for everything you've done and continue to do.

  • @haluk1997
    @haluk1997 4 года назад +7

    It’s so fucking great to see two like minded people talk to each other
    S/o to JBP listeners, came here after listening to them talking abt this interview in the pod

  • @socanow
    @socanow 4 года назад +1

    Trini producer here really inspired by this one thanks boss

  • @TraySamuels
    @TraySamuels 4 года назад +3

    Here for the gems !

  • @yaboyTYLE
    @yaboyTYLE 4 года назад +13

    This is amazing I learned so much and I've been doing music for over 15 years. Shouts out to Steve Stout and Russ for the game

  • @donrome3835
    @donrome3835 3 года назад +1

    I trust UnitedMasters alot more than a major label, because you own your stuff 100% and get 100%

  • @directedbyjoe
    @directedbyjoe 4 года назад +3

    THE BEST -- the ones who are here today are the real ones

  • @DavidSmith-ed3xh
    @DavidSmith-ed3xh 3 года назад +2

    Yo, so much game in this interview! Preciate you guys for helping us out.

  • @Toneload11
    @Toneload11 4 года назад +1

    respect not acting like your already there and not making any money. but real actual hard work and show how much it takes. because of this, he become rich and keep his money without attitude,. respect for rus

  • @Warrobit
    @Warrobit 4 года назад +6

    Absolute gems and knowledge dropped 🔥
    Here grinding from Argentina 🇦🇷

  • @lo-rem
    @lo-rem 4 года назад +3

    this is the second time i am watching this. This information is valuable af! thank you

  • @reemy8245
    @reemy8245 4 года назад +7

    Russ is dope artist his music is fire king of melodies and lyrics and he has fantastic personality. Russ if you see this Middle East fans love you so much we can’t wait to see you on tour .

  • @venavy3518
    @venavy3518 3 года назад

    Watching in from Nepal 🇳🇵absolute gems in this video; Russ you be my main role model frfr 👑👏🏽 Amazing video Steve !

  • @WORLDOFWINNING
    @WORLDOFWINNING 4 года назад +3

    I love this type of content we all need to share this power its needed

  • @italianG03
    @italianG03 4 года назад +3

    Incredible interview. Absolutely love hearing the intricate details to his success and business model

  • @BP-ff6yl
    @BP-ff6yl 4 года назад +2

    It'll be a trip when these big artists really start moving on their own and takin their leverage back. It's boutta be wild

  • @LedgeTheGreat
    @LedgeTheGreat 4 года назад +5

    Russ is really motivation for us independent artist that are just getting their foot on the gas

  • @tnygmusic
    @tnygmusic 4 года назад +2

    Dude F*ck Yes! 1hr of GOLD.

  • @nickirizarry2918
    @nickirizarry2918 4 года назад +1

    Man did his homework, did things his way through trial and error. Learned from his mistakes and adjusted. Powerful moves and self belief

  • @natanmandala
    @natanmandala 4 года назад +2

    This is absolutely amazing. I'm even more hyped up and inspired now to just keep dropping my music, no matter what...SBN

  • @triplavine
    @triplavine 4 года назад +3

    This interview was fire... I’m def bout to switch from Distro to United Masters

    • @BILLADO
      @BILLADO 4 года назад

      Thinking bout doing the same

    • @triplavine
      @triplavine 4 года назад

      @@BILLADO nah I changed my mind 😂😂 cuz UM got this clause in they contract that’s suspect.. something bout they have the ability to match your contract if another label wants to contract u.. just do more research on it

  • @phillcurtis1
    @phillcurtis1 4 года назад +1

    Yall getting me emotional.... pure motivation

  • @Nala-xf6rz
    @Nala-xf6rz 4 года назад +3

    two great minds. This should be an amazing convo

  • @LCREEDTV
    @LCREEDTV 4 года назад +2

    Best interview I've seen in a long time 🙌🏾

  • @Treyco
    @Treyco 4 года назад

    I like how it’s not edited just raw 💯

  • @Djbiginf
    @Djbiginf 4 года назад

    Thanks you Steve Stout for providing this platform. Very informative

  • @aLr_boosh
    @aLr_boosh 4 года назад +1

    Always good to get some knowledge from Russ. Looking forward to what he's going to do now he free again.

  • @f4hmusic
    @f4hmusic 4 года назад +2

    Highly entertaining and informative 👏 👍 truly inspired

  • @MIQVERSE
    @MIQVERSE 4 года назад +6

    I am incredibly impressed by Russ business savvy just as much as his talent. Dope!

  • @brucehathcockmusic
    @brucehathcockmusic 4 года назад

    Yo I just stumbled on this channel and I am like wow. I need this to know I can manifest to be the greatness I am. Thank you I will be watching this all tge time.

  • @primeminister7885
    @primeminister7885 4 года назад +1

    Motivation at it’s finest right here 🔌🗣

  • @niyab5649
    @niyab5649 4 года назад +9

    As far as the business of music Russ is one of the greatest minds that ever walked the planet hands down.This is not debatable

  • @blazein210
    @blazein210 4 года назад +1

    So many gems, take notes yall.

  • @scopeATG
    @scopeATG 2 года назад

    A voice for all of us

  • @pendrick
    @pendrick 4 года назад +2

    This was a fire interview no cap

  • @BobbyWashingtonvlog
    @BobbyWashingtonvlog 4 года назад +1

    I love this video... Russ and Steve thank you 🙏... I just added United Masters to my business... I already have The Orchard, Cd Baby and Distrokid.... I just dropped 3 singles this pass 2 week on United Masters. Hey Steve, look out for at least 1 single a week from me indefinitely... I’ve been indie since 1998 and sold 600 thousand albums cd 💿 from my trunk. Now I’m doing both Street Sales and now online marketing heavy

  • @dimitirisrivera4705
    @dimitirisrivera4705 3 года назад +1

    BLESSINGS

  • @ashkowbeats5149
    @ashkowbeats5149 3 года назад

    Information is everything when it's pure. Thanks for the time and wisdom. Let's meet at the top 🥂

  • @ABtheHERO
    @ABtheHERO 4 года назад +65

    Bro, Steve needs a mic, headphones, and camera without auto exposure settings. Bare minimum! This is too big a platform and too great of an interview to be using a webcam and built-in mic!

    • @RandyRich01
      @RandyRich01 4 года назад +7

      Straight up. But theres no over head.

    • @acharich
      @acharich 4 года назад

      😅😅😅

  • @iEKNOWS_
    @iEKNOWS_ 4 года назад +1

    Great conversation with two innovators

  • @destinyreturns4885
    @destinyreturns4885 4 года назад

    Loved your answer about your backup plan. That was golden.....

  • @free99records
    @free99records 4 года назад +1

    two Legends

  • @forevrmore9312
    @forevrmore9312 4 года назад +2

    GEMS ALL OVER THE FLOOR

  • @tkbaku3036
    @tkbaku3036 4 года назад +1

    Ppl are not serious, why is this not at a million views

  • @Samsonmanase
    @Samsonmanase 4 года назад +5

    Let that be a lesson to a lot of people thinking they will get on by one song. Be a hustler and keep grinding , Russ been one of my inspirations since Everyday Struggle interview

  • @youngwiz
    @youngwiz 4 года назад +3

    russ is in another level

  • @b_moneygo4515
    @b_moneygo4515 3 года назад

    His story is inspiration 🙏🙏

  • @mikeybarreneche
    @mikeybarreneche 4 года назад +1

    That NAS album Promo is fucking genius

  • @DavidArmah.
    @DavidArmah. 4 года назад

    Powerful video right here man

  • @87JSpirit
    @87JSpirit 4 года назад

    This Man is actually TALENTED, How do you hate Talent, oh - cuz it's not you that's successful, that's why people hate\Tear down, instead of uplift and respect?? Sad, I write, Produce, mix, and Master myself, never waited on another Man to do what's needed to be done!! Bang!!

  • @KingGabriel913
    @KingGabriel913 4 года назад

    Needed this!

  • @Sk8Bord_P
    @Sk8Bord_P 4 года назад +1

    russ keeps me going as an artist knowing consistency and hard work will pay off eventually thats all I need to know fr

  • @deucesii305
    @deucesii305 4 года назад +23

    BTW... man.. This whole conversation is a HighLight!

  • @tonywash4250
    @tonywash4250 3 года назад

    True topics, much respect

  • @BenHarrismusic
    @BenHarrismusic 4 года назад

    So dope!! Thx y’all!!!! 💎 🙏🏽

  • @BazingaRhymes
    @BazingaRhymes 4 года назад

    Great talk! 🔥🔥❤❤
    Russ seemed to be dissapointed of sudden breaking if the conversation... :( I felt that thou.
    👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
    😈👼🏾

  • @jabariforreal1576
    @jabariforreal1576 4 года назад +2

    United Masters Artist Bari Forreal

  • @CosalaX3
    @CosalaX3 4 года назад +4

    Best FREE GAME IN THE WORLD by one man that is going to change everything with words.

    • @ronroca4387
      @ronroca4387 4 года назад

      We pay for it with our views and our time, sorry to get so deep but all social media is fighting for your attention

  • @artchatec
    @artchatec 3 года назад

    I already know this is GOLD

  • @mayh3w811
    @mayh3w811 4 года назад +2

    Dropping knowledge, now I gotta know who Steve stoute is

    • @jaseallenson316
      @jaseallenson316 4 года назад

      Really? Stoute has had his hand in the game for a long long time. He always seemed slimey to me.

  • @Spezzedout
    @Spezzedout 4 года назад

    Thank you for this game!

  • @kanggwopjones
    @kanggwopjones 4 года назад

    @stevestoute & @russ 💯💯💯 One of da greatest interview ever🔥🔥🔥🤧💪🏾

  • @iam_mactiza
    @iam_mactiza 4 года назад

    I love you guys 👊🏾

  • @ParkEastMusic
    @ParkEastMusic 4 года назад

    Fire 🔥 interview

  • @joiner5401
    @joiner5401 3 года назад

    I'm an Artist and Producer because of Russ.

  • @tnygmusic
    @tnygmusic 4 года назад

    Russ is a Realist. 🙌

  • @KennyCalypso
    @KennyCalypso 4 года назад

    Here to learn

  • @Blackfilmguild
    @Blackfilmguild 4 года назад +6

    Russ has a great business mind, but lets not forget the guy is extremely talented. If you dont have talent, you wont be able to replicate what he is doing. Also, part of his success is luck too. Being born at the right time with technology assisted in this success. Kuddos to this mans accomplishment. Can someone help me understand if he is signed to Diemon or Columbia?

    • @leighc1656
      @leighc1656 4 года назад

      Diemon is basically the label he made with his friends as a collective. It’s independent. He’s finished his deal with Columbia just a little while ago. He said he’s back 100% independent now on his Instagram and twitter

    • @NIMMHATVRapBeats
      @NIMMHATVRapBeats 3 года назад

      "but lets not forget the guy is extremely talented. If you dont have talent, you wont be able to replicate what he is doing." Word, he said the same thing about people trying to copy his "a song a week" tactic, but then the people wonder why it doesn't work, he was like "the music is trash, that's why it doesn't work" ... And he's right. You gotta have the quality music FIRST. Then you can think about marketing tactics/strategies..

  • @intellectualsista
    @intellectualsista 4 года назад +1

    This was Amazing! Tell Stoute to holla at me man

  • @VilOzBec
    @VilOzBec 4 года назад

    Thank you guys for all these gems

  • @gangstaworldtv
    @gangstaworldtv 4 года назад

    powerful video super informative thx for the game fellas

  • @dizzeerocka1324
    @dizzeerocka1324 3 года назад

    Dude said I'm 5"8 with a bun 🤣 love his energy

  • @iEKNOWS_
    @iEKNOWS_ 4 года назад +19

    Come on Steve lol don't do T.I like that. He was the hottest thing in the south and he has at least 3 classic albums.

    • @Bizzle223
      @Bizzle223 4 года назад +2

      TIp grew as he went inthe hip hop game kinds like titty Boi / 2 chainz , he popped then had to go back to the drawing board and his beats and flow got better and better and put out hot singles and dope albums !!! TI is a dope artist in hip hop and a legend in the dirty south ! Shout out to OutKast, Goodie Mobb , Luda , Killer Mike , Cyhi the Prince , 8 ball and MJG , Trick Daddy and Rick Ross !!! Dirty South East Coast !!! Tampa, Fl in here !

    • @jaseallenson316
      @jaseallenson316 4 года назад

      Crazy, i dont think TI has even one classic album. To each their own tho.

    • @Trap323a
      @Trap323a 4 года назад

      Stoute said with a str8 face its been a long time with for tip like fifty ain’t had good music ten years ago new York biased

    • @williamsc2429
      @williamsc2429 4 года назад

      TI actually got better over time & his skills are subpar w/ the Top Dawgs! Stout tried to be slick w/ the NY sidestep. Keep it 💯 across the board bro. Give credit when’s it due