Artists ThankYouX, Emi Kusano, and J.N. Silva discuss staying creative in tough times, navigating the bear market, finding new audiences, the power of posting links, and the potential of NFTs in film and media. A valuable listen for any artist in the current market conditions.

Joe and the guys kick off Episode 421 by discussing Mal & Rory’s fight over Sevyn (12:05), and their admission onto Azealia Banks’ love list (25:17). The guys review Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak’s single “Leave The Door Open” (31:50), and Joe shares his critique regarding perfection (40:15). Drake releases his 3-pack, “Scary Hours 2” (57:35), the guys review Lil Baby vs. Drake’s flow on “Wants and Needs” (1:05:20), and Rory shares his issues with the release (1:15:10). In business dealings, Jay-Z sells majority stake in Tidal to Jack Dorsey’s Square for $297 Million (1:43:00), and French electronic duo Daft Punk splits up (1:49:20). Photographer and NFT maximalist, J.N. Silva, joins the JBP to explain NFT (2:03:55), Papoose raps about cereal (2:45:00), Coming 2 America (3:04:30), and more! For more exclusive content: become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast at www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks of the Episode  Joe | Kyle Lux - “Are You in Love” Rory | Blu & Exile - “Dancing In The Rain” Mal | Ambré - “Fubu”  Parks | Fashawn - “Life As a Shorty” (Ft. J. Mitchell)