Dissect The TDE Song Draft
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May 13, 2025 Curtiss King, a rapper and producer with ties to TDE artists, teams up with King Green, a knowledgeable rapper and co-host of the Rap Latte podcast. They passionately draft their favorite TDE songs across categories like Hit Song and Personal Favorites. The conversation dives into TDE's influence on hip-hop, highlighting Kendrick Lamar's emotional storytelling and SZA's artistic journey. They also discuss the balance between ambition and authenticity in the music industry, as well as the collaborative spirit that fuels TDE's success.
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Label Trust Like Classic Indies
- TDE is the modern equivalent of iconic indie labels, where the label itself guarantees quality music.
- Fans trust TDE's brand enough to buy music blindly, based on label affiliation alone.
TDE's Trust Through Quality
- King Green shares how TDE consistently produces quality music, creating trust even for unfamiliar artists.
- This is due to TDE's structure, strategy, and genuine care for their music before release.
TDE's Early Discipline
- Curtiss King recalls TDE's early discipline and team mentality making them operate like a football team.
- This disciplined approach distinguished TDE from 95% of other music environments he encountered.