Episode 175: It All Comes Full Circle (feat. Joe Budden) [Part 1]
Episode 175: It All Comes Full Circle (feat. Joe Budden) [Part 1]  
Podcast: Off the Record with DJ Akademiks
Published On: Sat Mar 18 2023
Description: Joe Budden returns to join Akademiks for another entertaining educational episode. They continue in their recapping of momenets in the past of being at Complex. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (00:44) Ak explains what motivated him to plan live shows this year. (03:49) Former Apple Music global creative director Larry Jackson launches Gamma with $1 billion in backing. (08:50) Joe Budden speaks on his relationship with AMP. (11:17) Joe and Ak rehash their decisions while working for Complex. (14:05) What is stopping Joe and Ak from starting their own show themselves? (17:43) Joe explains why he’s happy that there are so many failing podcasters. (24:24) Ak explains how important it is to start streaming on multiple platforms. (27:45) Ak gives himself flowers for making Joe’s podcast peak again.  (30:54) Why Ak had a problem with Joe’s statements on NBA YoungBoy. (36:58) Joe’s opinions on the truth telling epidemics and Vlad TV being the biggest rap platform on Youtube. (41:46) Joe speaks on adding Queenz Flip to the Joe Budden Network.  (43:29) Joe and Ak speak on the current state of The Breakfast Club. (46:53) How is Joe’s and Van Lathan’s relationship today? (48:02) Joe and Ak speak on how No Jumper has been operating the past year. (58:45) Why did Joe call Michael B. Jordan corny for calling out the reporter Lore’l? (01:07:33) Will Joe Rogan stay with Spotify after his contract ends? (01:14:51) The guys speak on the rising trend of artists selling their catalog. (01:19:12) Who is the biggest artist in the world and what does it mean for the music business? (01:24:27) Where is Drake at in his career?  (01:32:14) Does Boosie make $40k a podcast from Vlad TV?  (01:35:10) Is 6ix9ine done? (01:38:43) Complex’s list on the 25 of the most influential media people in hip-hop.