All The Smoke

The Real History of Hip-Hop & Media's AI Future With Damion 'Darizza' Young

Dec 23, 2025
Damion 'Damizza' Young, a legendary radio executive who helped launch major hip-hop acts, shares fascinating insights about the evolution of the genre. He discusses his pivotal role connecting iconic artists like Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre and reflects on the early days of hip-hop radio. Damizza also dives into the impact of AI on content ownership and the future of media. He warns creators about protecting their IP and shares insider anecdotes from the 90s, including Biggie's last days and the importance of mentorship in the industry.
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INSIGHT

Content Is The New Real Estate

  • Content is the new real estate because platforms extract user data while people watch.
  • Catalogs (music, movies) are gold for training AI and generating new hits or films.
ADVICE

Protect Your Intellectual Property Now

  • Treat your personality and work as intellectual property and protect it with copyrights and trademarks.
  • Read terms of service and get a lawyer before signing away likeness, biometrics, or IP.
INSIGHT

Specialist Agents Will Be Commoditized

  • AI agents will replicate specialists so anyone can pick an 'agent' of a top expert.
  • That turns expert IP and presets into commodified, selectable services.
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