Episode
E192: Dame Dash: The Man That DISCOVERED & Built Jay-z & Kanye West!
1:33:02
Published: Thu Nov 03 2022
Description
Dame Dash is the co-founder of Roc-A-Fella records and the producer who discovered Jay-Z and Kanye West. A legend of hip hop and rap who changed not only the dominant sound within the genre, he totally upended the way it operated as a business. In this conversation, he tells his story. Always knowing that he could never work for anyone else, nor could he sell out his business to ‘corporates’, his has been the life of a true ‘independent’, going from one start up venture to the next with only one thing seemingly connecting his wildly diverse businesses: it was what he wanted to do. In a raw and frank conversation Damon reveals the lessons he’s learnt from his triumphs and successes, his regrets, his proudest achievements, and the philosophy he’s developed and honed from them all. Topics: Early years Losing your mother What is your dark side Where did you get your mindset from? Why did Roc-a-fella win? Whats the right type of dream to set How do you stay focused? How sustainable is your ambition? The importance of honour and loyalty Discovering Kanye Regrets with Roc-a-fella Kanye West I don’t trust anyone Hard work Therapy The hardest moment in your life What lessons are you teaching your 5 children? Visualisation The last guest question Dame: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3DVTBQF Twitter: https://bit.ly/3FFMSf8 The Dairy sign up link: bit.ly/3fUcF8q Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow us on Telegram: https://g2ul0.app.link/E5re0ADNKsb Sponsors: Craftd - https://g2ul0.app.link/gZ8in6Dsvsb BlueJeans - https://g2ul0.app.link/NCgpGjVNKsb Huel - https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb
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EpisodeE192: Dame Dash: The Man That DISCOVERED & Built Jay-z & Kanye West!
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EpisodeE192: Dame Dash: The Man That DISCOVERED & Built Jay-z & Kanye West!
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The speaker reflects on how the loss of his mother and girlfriend affected him emotionally, making him more sensitive to weakness in himself and others.
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EpisodeE192: Dame Dash: The Man That DISCOVERED & Built Jay-z & Kanye West!
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18:42 - 24:50 (06:07)
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EpisodeE192: Dame Dash: The Man That DISCOVERED & Built Jay-z & Kanye West!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
In this podcast, the speaker describes the journey of a figurehead in the traditional music business, who went from being kicked out of school to signing Jay-Z and building a successful career around him.
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EpisodeE192: Dame Dash: The Man That DISCOVERED & Built Jay-z & Kanye West!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
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EpisodeE192: Dame Dash: The Man That DISCOVERED & Built Jay-z & Kanye West!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
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38:13 - 41:35 (03:22)
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EpisodeE192: Dame Dash: The Man That DISCOVERED & Built Jay-z & Kanye West!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
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EpisodeE192: Dame Dash: The Man That DISCOVERED & Built Jay-z & Kanye West!
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EpisodeE192: Dame Dash: The Man That DISCOVERED & Built Jay-z & Kanye West!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
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51:09 - 54:01 (02:51)
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In this episode, the speaker discusses the importance of honor in business ventures through the story of discovering and working with Kanye at a time when no one else believed in him.
EpisodeE192: Dame Dash: The Man That DISCOVERED & Built Jay-z & Kanye West!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Dame Dash discusses the importance of prioritizing the love of your art over making money and how even if you have a lot of money, if someone is impeding on your art, you will still be unhappy.
54:01 - 57:03 (03:02)
Summary
Dame Dash discusses the importance of prioritizing the love of your art over making money and how even if you have a lot of money, if someone is impeding on your art, you will still be unhappy.
EpisodeE192: Dame Dash: The Man That DISCOVERED & Built Jay-z & Kanye West!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The trade-off in leaving a job versus selling a company is either having to walk away or going to war.
57:03 - 59:29 (02:25)
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The trade-off in leaving a job versus selling a company is either having to walk away or going to war. This is a difficult decision that can arise when dealing with frictions with corporations or conflicts of interest.
EpisodeE192: Dame Dash: The Man That DISCOVERED & Built Jay-z & Kanye West!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
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EpisodeE192: Dame Dash: The Man That DISCOVERED & Built Jay-z & Kanye West!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
A discussion about musical collaborations and how creative differences can be resolved through communication and respect.
1:04:01 - 1:08:35 (04:33)
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A discussion about musical collaborations and how creative differences can be resolved through communication and respect.
EpisodeE192: Dame Dash: The Man That DISCOVERED & Built Jay-z & Kanye West!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The podcast hosts discuss trust issues within relationships and in business, questioning how much trust is necessary and how to handle situations where trust is broken.
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EpisodeE192: Dame Dash: The Man That DISCOVERED & Built Jay-z & Kanye West!
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1:11:00 - 1:16:52 (05:51)
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EpisodeE192: Dame Dash: The Man That DISCOVERED & Built Jay-z & Kanye West!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker discusses the misconception that black people should only have education tailored for black people and the importance of seeking advice from a neutral party.
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EpisodeE192: Dame Dash: The Man That DISCOVERED & Built Jay-z & Kanye West!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
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1:22:35 - 1:26:03 (03:27)
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EpisodeE192: Dame Dash: The Man That DISCOVERED & Built Jay-z & Kanye West!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Hip-hop mogul, Damon Dash, shares his admiration for legendary singer, Aaliyah, and muses about what a collaboration between her and rapper, A$AP Rocky, would look like.
1:26:03 - 1:30:57 (04:54)
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EpisodeE192: Dame Dash: The Man That DISCOVERED & Built Jay-z & Kanye West!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The guest praises the host's dedication to the art and being an artist as something that is often overlooked in the pursuit of money and business.
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