Questlove Supreme Shawn Gee
Nov 11, 2020
Architect of The Roots legendary career and President of Live Nation Urban, Shawn Gee, discusses the origins of The Roots, their experiences in the music industry, building the Black Lily community, managing expectations with creatives, and the process of building a music festival.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Guiding Careers in the Music Industry
01:52 • 2min
Sibling Rivalry and Close Bonds
03:49 • 14min
Personal Experiences in the Music Industry
18:03 • 24min
Pursuing Passion and Taking a Leap of Faith
41:38 • 3min
Getting Paid and First Advance
44:53 • 14min
Building the Black Lily Community
58:54 • 29min
The Pricey Bed
01:28:15 • 4min
Managing Expectations in the Music Industry
01:32:14 • 8min
Significant Career Moments and the Importance of Constant Growth
01:40:33 • 3min
Reflecting on 2014
01:43:53 • 18min
Building a Festival: From Ideation to Booking
02:01:41 • 22min
Regrets, Effectiveness, and Gray Hair
02:24:02 • 3min