Peter Rosenberg, DJ, radio host, and sports commentator talks about feeling insane at the mall, Wiz Khalifa's early work, joint custody of his cool dog, DJ AM, white rappers, why everyone hates G-Eazy, and a full white rapper rundown.
Peter Rosenberg's new album draws inspiration from the New York underground hip-hop scene, but aims to appeal to a broader audience.
Podcast advertising poses challenges in terms of financial stability and the balance between exclusive content and accessibility.
Working with podcast personalities has taught Peter Rosenberg valuable lessons in empathy and understanding.
Deep dives
Peter Rosenberg's New Album: A Connection to New York Hip-Hop
Peter Rosenberg's new album, which was released on Friday, has been described as a New York album due to its ties to the underground hip-hop scene in the city. While the album features New York legends, Rosenberg explains that it is not intended to be solely for the New York audience. He also shares insights on the challenges of podcasting, including the decision to monetize through Patreon or advertising, and the importance of maintaining accessibility and artistic integrity.
The Dilemma of Podcast Advertising and Patreon
Peter discusses the pros and cons of podcast advertising, expressing his dislike for commercials in podcasts and the financial difficulties of depending on advertising revenue. He also shares his thoughts on using Patreon as a way to monetize podcasts and the challenge of striking a balance between providing exclusive content for patrons and maintaining accessibility for all listeners.
Navigating Relationships with Podcast Personalities
Peter shares his experiences working with various podcast personalities, such as Charlamagne tha God and Joe Budden. He discusses the challenges and dynamics involved in these relationships, as well as the lessons in empathy and understanding he has learned through his own podcasting journey.
The Nuances of Wearing Chains and Notable Hip-Hop Figures
Peter reflects on his past experiences wearing chains and the cultural nuances surrounding the trend. He also shares anecdotes about notable hip-hop figures, such as DJ AM, and his appreciation for the underground hip-hop scene in Los Angeles.
The Role of an A&R in Creating Music
The podcast episode discusses the role of an A&R (Artists and Repertoire) in the music industry. The speaker, who is an A&R himself, explains that his job involves finding and selecting beats from producers and collaborating with artists to create songs. They discuss the process of collecting beats, choosing suitable songs for artists, getting songs recorded, and adding additional elements to the tracks. The speaker emphasizes the importance of the A&R in shaping the direction and overall vision of an album. They mention how the A&R's skill lies in pairing producers and artists, creating great songs, and guiding the artistic process.
Views on White Rappers and Musical Preference
In this podcast episode, the speaker shares their views on white rappers and their musical preferences. They express a lack of interest in most white rappers' music and mention specific artists like G-Eazy, Mac Miller, and Chance the Rapper. The speaker highlights the importance of coolness and the ability to create music that people want to engage with in the rap genre. They also discuss their preference for rap music that is energetic, club-oriented, and explores themes like sex and violence. The speaker acknowledges that personal taste plays a significant role in their musical preferences, and they believe that image and cultural context are important factors in appreciating hip-hop music.
Peter Rosenberg is a DJ, radio host, sports commentator, you can see and hear him on ESPN, Hot 97, and his new album Real Late is out now. We chat about feeling insane at the mall, Jimmy John's review, Wiz Khalifa's early work, where we all live in New York, joint custody of Peter's cool dog, DJ AM, what exactly Pete did on his album, Pete starting Joe Budden's pod, making a case for Patreon, why he can't wear chains, Jake Paul, white rappers, Pete taking a cold hard look at himself in the mirror, why everyone hates G-Eazy, a full white rapper rundown, yeah its basically all about white rappers.
