Chicago rapper Vic Spencer joins me for this episode of Behind the Beat on the Music & Makeup Podcast.We discuss his latest album, Inspire Your Idols, his extensive catalog and his experiences working with the youth of Chicago.Vic also shares insights on collaboration, longevity in underground rap and inspiring the next generation of artists.Timestamps00:00 Intro00:45 Vic Spencer Shares His Earliest Memories of Falling in Love with HipHop01:28 When He Realized Music Could Be a Career02:25 How He Manages to Stay Consistent 03:45 How He Maintains a Fresh Sound without Compromising Who He Is04:47 The Album He’d Save if His Catalog Disappeared 06:42 The Catalyst for Inspire Your Idols08:28 Why He Chose Up and Coming Talent for Inspire Your Idols10:18 Why He Likes Working with Newer Artists 11:53 How He Curated the Production for Inspire Your Idols and His Creative Process13:29 How He’s Remained Successful without Chasing Trends 14:18 What He’s Learned Through the Years as an Independent Artist 16:20 Advice to Independent Artists 17:42 Working as an Advocate for Chicago’s Youth20:57 Lessons the Applies to Music that he Learned as an Advocate 24:33 The impact he wants to leave on his students24:54 What’s Next for Vic Spencer25:24 OutroWhere to find Vic Spencer: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicspencer/Bandcamp: https://vicspencer.bandcamp.com/Follow The Music and Makeup Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicandmakeuppodcast/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-music-and-makeup-podcast/id1809024400