web01.fireside.fm Sun, 03 May 2026 21:15:04 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/tags/eminem Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:00:00 -0400 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji bring you MDLSKL - Putting the spotlight on the intersection of music and technology in the modern streaming era. en episodic Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji bring you MDLSKL - Putting the spotlight on the intersection of music and technology in the modern streaming era. no music, tech, musictech Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji middleskool.music@gmail.com https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/27 9e75f94f-7ae9-4153-aebc-31f3a0f3638d Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:00:00 -0400 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji 27 S4E3: The Creativity Conundrum full 4 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji This week, we discuss creative freedom in the music industry, and how labels are still significantly impacting the creative direction of album and song releases in 2022. Whether established or not, we unpack why artists do and don't work with labels, despite the opportunities for self-ownership in the modern streaming era. 25:38 no <p>This week, we discuss creative freedom in the music industry, and how labels are still significantly impacting the creative direction of album and song releases in 2022. Whether established or not, we unpack why artists do and don't work with labels, despite the opportunities for self-ownership in the modern streaming era. </p> music, creator, content, record labels, song, track, album, MGK, Russ, Eminem, Kendrick, TikTok, Spotify, Apple, Tidal, UMG, Warner, Soundcloud, royalties This week, we discuss creative freedom in the music industry, and how labels are still significantly impacting the creative direction of album and song releases in 2022. Whether established or not, we unpack why artists do and don't work with labels, despite the opportunities for self-ownership in the modern streaming era.

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]]> https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/24 fce1ee18-160e-4ecf-8f06-a0926afa7382 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -0500 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji 24 S3E6: Wrapped 2020 full 3 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji This week, we put the spotlight on MDLSKL's year in review, unpacking the data behind our listening habits and what has made 2020 a year to remember (or forget). We explore active trends, our predictions and what we're expecting for 2021 and beyond. 34:01 no <p>This week, we put the spotlight on MDLSKL's year in review, unpacking the data behind our listening habits and what has made 2020 a year to remember (or forget). We explore active trends, our predictions and what we're expecting for 2021 and beyond. </p> Music, tech, musictech, podcasts, wrapped, Spotify, sales, charts, streams, data, Eminem, B-Side, MTBMB, concerts, live shows, MGK, Justin Bieber, Halsey, Russ This week, we put the spotlight on MDLSKL's year in review, unpacking the data behind our listening habits and what has made 2020 a year to remember (or forget). We explore active trends, our predictions and what we're expecting for 2021 and beyond.

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]]> https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/18 26654340-94fc-43f6-aa01-2d22ec3a3c5a Sun, 31 May 2020 12:00:00 -0400 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji 18 S3E1: Jon Connor full 3 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji As Dr. Dre's 'Compton' protégé, Jon Connor recently parted ways with Dr. Dre's Aftermath label to seek independence under his new imprint All Varsity Music Group. With the release of his highly-anticipated "SOS" album, we sat down with the Flint, Michigan native to learn more about his journey. 37:26 no <p>As Dr. Dre's 'Compton' protégé, Jon Connor recently parted ways with Dr. Dre's Aftermath label to seek independence under his new imprint All Varsity Music Group. With the release of his highly-anticipated "SOS" album, we sat down with the Flint, Michigan native to learn more about his journey. </p> Dr Dre, Aftermath, Compton, Jon Connor, AVM, All Varsity Music, Vehicle City, SOS, #BestInTheWorld, The Game, Kendrick Lamar, Anderson Paak, Eminem, DefJam, mixtape, Jay-Z, music, tech, MDLSKL, podcast As Dr. Dre's 'Compton' protégé, Jon Connor recently parted ways with Dr. Dre's Aftermath label to seek independence under his new imprint All Varsity Music Group. With the release of his highly-anticipated "SOS" album, we sat down with the Flint, Michigan native to learn more about his journey.

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]]> https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/12 7fbee018-be0e-4a85-955e-65c620c47175 Sun, 02 Feb 2020 13:00:00 -0500 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji 12 S2E2: The Voice of Gen Z full 2 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji This week, we put the spotlight on Grammys "big four" marquee award sensation - Billie Eilish. At just 18-years old, Billie Eilish is redefining teen-pop stardom, while making history along the way. We discuss the career evolution of none other than Billie Eilish. 41:39 no <p>This week, we put the spotlight on Grammys "big four" marquee award sensation - Billie Eilish. At just 18-years old, Billie Eilish is redefining teen-pop stardom, while making history along the way. We discuss the career evolution of none other than Billie Eilish. </p> Music, tech, musictech, podcast, commentary, Billie Eilish, Billie, Eilish, Bad Guy, Grammys, Awards, Interscope, Ocean Eyes, SoundCloud, Eminem, Lil Wayne, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Halsey, Finneas, alternative pop, electro pop, pop, indie pop, alternative, Gen Z, TikTok This week, we put the spotlight on Grammys "big four" marquee award sensation - Billie Eilish. At just 18-years old, Billie Eilish is redefining teen-pop stardom, while making history along the way. We discuss the career evolution of none other than Billie Eilish.

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]]> https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/11 7fa95915-443c-489c-8994-b8dfab128d34 Sun, 26 Jan 2020 13:00:00 -0500 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji 11 S2E1: Music to Be Murdered By full 2 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji This week, we put the spotlight on the best-selling artist of the 21st century - Eminem. With the surprise release of his 11th studio album, and 10th consecutive No. 1, the controversial 'Music to Be Murdered By' is the most streamed album ever in one day. We discuss the career evolution of Marshall Mathers himself aka Eminem. 47:22 no <p>This week, we put the spotlight on the best-selling artist of the 21st century - Eminem. With the surprise release of his 11th studio album, and 10th consecutive No. 1, the controversial 'Music to Be Murdered By' is the most streamed album ever in one day. We discuss the career evolution of Marshall Mathers himself aka Eminem. </p> Music, tech, musictech, podcast, commentary, Eminem, Slim Shady, Marshall Mathers, Dr Dre, Jimmy Iovine, Interscope, Juice WRLD, Ed Sheeran, Skylar Grey, Young M.A, Slaughterhouse, Lord Jamar, Joe Budden, MGK, Royce Da 5’9”, Godzilla, Darkness, Anderson.Paak, Lock it Up, Farewell, Murder, Music to be Murdered By, Slim Shady LP, Marshall Mathers LP, The EMINEM Show, TES, Encore, Relapse, Recovery, MMLP2, Revival, Kamikaze, D12, 50 Cent, Obie Trice, Ca$his, Stat Quo, Bobby Creekwater, Halsey, Mac Miller This week, we put the spotlight on the best-selling artist of the 21st century - Eminem. With the surprise release of his 11th studio album, and 10th consecutive No. 1, the controversial 'Music to Be Murdered By' is the most streamed album ever in one day. We discuss the career evolution of Marshall Mathers himself aka Eminem.

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]]> https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/9 0055c2fa-6d4c-4141-a22f-9f208fc49944 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 13:00:00 -0500 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji 9 S1E9: Wrapped 2019 full 1 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji This week, we put the spotlight on MDLSKL's year in review, unpacking the data behind our listening habits. Furthermore, we discuss the strategic intent of modern day release cycles, and the effect on back catalogue sales. We apologise for the poor audio quality. 21:56 no <p>This week, we put the spotlight on MDLSKL's year in review, unpacking the data behind our listening habits. Furthermore, we discuss the strategic intent of modern day release cycles, and the effect on back catalogue sales. We apologise for the poor audio quality. </p> Music, tech, musictech, podcasts, wrapped, Spotify, sales, charts, streams, data, awards, minutes, reggaeton, Jayz, Weeknd, Eminem, Kanye, Dr Dre, BTS, Halsey, Game, Billie Eilish This week, we put the spotlight on MDLSKL's year in review, unpacking the data behind our listening habits. Furthermore, we discuss the strategic intent of modern day release cycles, and the effect on back catalogue sales. We apologise for the poor audio quality.

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]]> https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/8 01fc86c6-3c87-44b5-9fdf-2d59f631b5c7 Sun, 01 Dec 2019 13:00:00 -0500 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji 8 S1E8: Lyrics & Law full 1 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji This week, we put the spotlight on the controversial use of song lyrics as evidence. From rock & roll to rap, we discuss what it really means to separate the art from the artist. 34:53 no <p>This week, we put the spotlight on the controversial use of song lyrics as evidence. From rock &amp; roll to rap, we discuss what it really means to separate the art from the artist. </p> Music, tech, musictech, law, legal, court, case, court case, jail, prison, art, lyrics, artist, rap, hiphop, rock, jury, US, NWA, Eminem, Tekashi, 6ix 9ine, YNW Melly, Ozzy Osbourne, Jusad Priest, Soundcloud, YouTube, American Music Awards, Grammy, MTV, Dr Dre, Taylor Swift, Halsey, Camila Cabello, The Game, Griselda, Post Malone, Travis Scott, Billboard, charts This week, we put the spotlight on the controversial use of song lyrics as evidence. From rock & roll to rap, we discuss what it really means to separate the art from the artist.

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]]> https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/7 6150d875-5903-4618-95fb-f8566dee6e6c Sun, 17 Nov 2019 15:30:00 -0500 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji 7 S1E7: Expectations VS Reality full 1 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji This week, we put the spotlight on popular opinion and how this translates into sales numbers. We discuss the relevance of chart positions in the modern streaming era, sales strategies and the artist disputes that arise on the back of these. 37:23 no <p>This week, we put the spotlight on popular opinion and how this translates into sales numbers. We discuss the relevance of chart positions in the modern streaming era, sales strategies and the artist disputes that arise on the back of these. </p> Music, tech, musictech, sales, charts, streams, rankings, Billboard, Chance The Rapper, NF, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Kanye West, Eminem, Tyler the Creator, Camp Flog Gnaw, Dj Khaled, tickets, concerts, TikTok, Hiphop, country, Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, TDE, Migos, Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Soundcloud, YouTube This week, we put the spotlight on popular opinion and how this translates into sales numbers. We discuss the relevance of chart positions in the modern streaming era, sales strategies and the artist disputes that arise on the back of these.

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]]> https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/1 9117e04a-c399-404c-903a-f5bd377021d5 Mon, 30 Sep 2019 12:30:00 -0400 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji 1 S1E1: The Minimum Viable Album full 1 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji This week, we unpack the concept of the 'minimum viable album', disruption in the royalty space and general industry buzz. 38:38 no <p>This week, we unpack the concept of the 'minimum viable album', disruption in the royalty space and general industry buzz.</p> music, tech, musictech, finance, venture capital, music rights, royalties, labels, streaming era, album, creativity, production, producer, super producer, hip hop, startups, Vezt, Dr Dre, Detox, Eminem, Lil Wayne, leaks, mixtapes, playlists This week, we unpack the concept of the 'minimum viable album', disruption in the royalty space and general industry buzz.

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