Tag: Al Lindstrom
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AlLindstrom (@AlLindstromcom) Presents: Smoking & Joking Part Two With Jonny Shipes (@JonnyShipes) (Video)
Here’s part two of AlLindstrom.com’s interview with Big K.R.I.T.’s (#thirsttrap) manager Jonny Shipes. In the second installment he talks about being exposed to K.R.I.T.’s music, the importance of "vibing" with business partners, why they decided to sign with Def Jam instead of staying independent, plus the reasons why he won’t sign anymore artists to a…
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AlLindstrom (@AlLindstromcom) Presents: InterNETwork Part Two With Rik Cordero (@RikCordero) (Video)
In part two of AlLindstrom.com’s sit down with Rik Cordero, the renowned filmmaker discusses his beginnings at the New York Institute of Technology, getting "bit" by the bug, and the experiences that lead up to his film career taking a turn for the best. Rik Cordero also encourages up and coming filmmakers, by urging them…
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AlLindstrom (@AlLindstromcom) Presents: InterNETwork Part 1 With Rik Cordero (@RikCordero) (Video)
AlLindstrom.com sits down with renowned filmmaker Rik Cordero (Wale, Action Bronson, Statik Selektah, Slaugterhouse, Roscoe Dash + more) to discuss his start as an video director, hip hop culture embracing a guerrilla style of video production, early work with Joel Ortiz and Ali Vegas, plus the "Blue Magic" trailer Rik created for Jay-Z, in which the…
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AlLindstrom (@AlLindstromcom) Presents: Bigger Than Life With Big Boy (@RadioBigBoy) Part 1 (Video)
AlLindstrom.com sits down with renowned radio host Big Boy of LA’s Power 106 FM at his recent book signing in Harlem. During the interview Big Boy talks about how hip hop inspired him, receiving his big break in radio, and why he was initially hesitant to sign a book deal with Cash Money. Run That…
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AlLindstrom (@AlLindstromcom) Presents: #DEFJAMBACK With Shawn “Pecas” Costner (@TheRealPecas) Part 2 (Video)
Watch part two of the interview AlLindstrom.com conducted recently with the Senior Vice President of Island/Def Jam. In the video Shawn Costner talks about his background in the industry. We learn that he initially wanted to be a writer for TV sitcoms and soon after landed an internship with G Street Records. Later he worked records…
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AlLindstrom (@AlLindstromcom) Presents: #DEFJAMBACK With Shawn “Pecas” Costner (@TheRealPecas) Part 1 (Video)
If you’ve been around these parts for some time, y’all know I’m a huge fan of video interviews where inside the music industry business details are discussed. AlLindstrom.com is great with publishing this type of content, and this time around they sit down with the Senior Vice President of Island/Def Jam, Shawn “Pecas” Costner. In…
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AlLindstrom (@AlLindstromcom) Presents: Listening Party With Jeff Sledge (@IAmJeffSledge) (Video)
One month ago AlLindstrom.com gave up and coming artists the opportunity to submit their music via email to A&R Jeff Sledge. The idea was simple: artists send in music, Jeff Sledge reviews it. Here we watch him listen to several artist submissions and provide feedback. Several tips Jeff Slege gives in this listening session include…
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Allindstrom.com (@AlLindstromcom) Presents: Creating Waves with Blue Williams Part 1 (Video)
AlLindstrom.com is back with another great interview, this time sitting down with the legendary artist manager Blue Williams. During part one of their talk, Blue Williams talks getting his start with Jodeci and Flavor Unit Management, having "the industry bug", first signing Outkast, and trying to break a southern act in the 1990s. They also…
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Young Guru (@Young_Guru) Interview With AlLindstrom.com (@AlLindstrom) Part Two (Video)
Young Guru (@Young_Guru) sits down with AlLindstrom.com for the second part of their in-depth interview. In part two of their chat, Young Guru breaks down fan base importance, why J. Cole is one of the most personable artists you will ever meet and the reason why gimmicks do not work for longevity. Young Guru also…