Sep 2, 2017
Steve Lobel is a legend in the hip-hop game. After getting
introduced to the music business by the late great Jam Master Jay
from Run-DMC, Steve went on to become one of hip-hop’s most
recognizable managers. Currently, Lobel manages the legendary
group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and super producer Scott
Storch, who has worked with The Roots, Dr. Dre, Fat Joe,
and many more.
Steve blesses us with a ton of great stories and
advice, including lessons learned from Russell Simmons, Lyor
Cohen, and others. He prides himself on honesty, and he does
not back down from any questions, sharing very personal details and
great business guidance. This is a great episode for any
aspiring artist, producer, or future executive looking for
more insight on advancing his or her career.
Part 2 Highlights:
1:10 Why 50 Cent is a perfect example of success
7:18 Steve started every day out with a Mountain Dew and Snickers
bar for decades
10:17 Steve makes a “Things not to do” list instead of a “To do”
list
17:14 Steve shares his thoughts about the rappers he knew who
passed away
23:35 Why Steve now takes pictures with celebrities
36:11 Do emerging artists need to move to LA or NY to make
it?