Deadman Rashaun is an artist and a writer. He writes rap songs and audio books. His music has gotten him nominated for so many Grammys that he is a voting member. He’s the host of On My Block on FDN, the network he co-created that is on Roku. Recently he became the world record holder for longest Coconut Justice podcast episode coming in at a whopping 6 hours and 13 minutes. This is just the first we met. Imagine when we start collaborating. You’re going to need a calendar to time our talks.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Music Production
• 01:20 Album Creation and Collaborations
• 02:12 The Nightlife Album and Collaborations
• 08:37 The Malevolent Album and Audio Books
• 17:57 Creating a Good Chorus for a Rap Song
• 27:00 Predictive Platinum Project and Tupac Story
• 29:11 The Journey to Validation
• 32:04 The Decision and the Opportunity
• 54:55 The Impact of Choices
• 58:07 The Evolution of Music Distribution
• 59:08 The Influence of Artists on Society
• 01:05:12 The Impact of Content on Social Behavior
• 01:23:49 The Role of Artists in Shaping Culture
• 01:26:38 Navigating the Music Industry
• 01:36:11 Diverse Musical Influences
• 01:48:19 Persistence and Resilience
• 01:55:29 Music Industry Challenges
• 02:16:10 Impact of AI on Music Creation
• 02:39:15 The FDN Network and Revenue-Sharing
• 02:24:05 Owning Up and Taking Responsibility
• 02:22:25 A Wide Range of Topics
• 02:49:30 Entertainment and Technology
• 02:50:08 Generosity and Trust
• 02:51:12 Real-Life Conversations
• 02:54:09 Life and Budgeting
• 02:55:12 Real-Life Impact
• 03:07:08 Religion and Politics
• 03:09:30 Homelessness and Social Support
• 03:12:59 Independent Filmmaking and Distribution
• 03:14:41 Content Curation and Distribution
• 03:15:22 Diversity in Media Representation
• 03:42:44 Engaging the Audience
• 04:10:08 The Writing Process
• 04:18:58 The Soul in Music
• 04:31:18 The Evolution of the Music Industry
• 04:50:31 NASCAR: More Than a Race
• 05:16:00 The Legacy of Granddaddy IU
• 05:18:51 Music Industry Dynamics
• 05:38:59 West Coast Music Influence
• 05:46:00 Political Commentary and Social Issues
• 05:52:56 Music Production and Industry Insights
• 06:00:04 Personal Anecdotes and Life Experiences