
Trapital
Trapital is where technology meets culture. Hear breakdowns on the most important trends in tech, media, and entertainment. Trapital founder Dan Runcie and various guests break down the moves that shape the rest of society. Learn more
Latest episodes

Jul 23, 2019 • 10min
The Hip-Hop Partnership Flywheel
Dan breaks down why distribution is so critical for today’s hip-hop artists and how it has created a partnership flywheel that benefits Jay Z, Rihanna, and countless others. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | SoundCloud | YouTube | RSS Host: Dan Runcie, @RuncieDan, Trapital (trapital.co) Links Discussed:
How Distribution Changed Hip-Hop for Better or Worse, Trapital To get all the content you need to level up on hip-hop business, become a Trapital member.

Jul 15, 2019 • 9min
No Tour, No Problem for Cardi B
Dan breaks down why Cardi B has held out on a major tour, why she’s on the festival circuit instead, and whether her model is one that other rappers can follow. Listen: Apple Podcasts | SoundCloud | YouTube | RSS Host: Dan Runcie, trapital.co, @RuncieDan Links Discussed:
Why Cardi B Doesn’t Need to Go On Tour - Trapital
Why Choosing the Right Concert Venue Matters - Trapital
Why Jay Z Partnered with Cannabis Company Caliva - Trapital
GGB vs. Caliva - Web Smith, 2PM To get all the content Trapital has to offer, become a member.

Jul 8, 2019 • 40min
Mathew Knowles on Beyoncé's Streaming Strategy, Solange's Marketing, and Dinner with Jay Z or $50,000
Mathew Knowles, founder and CEO of Music World Entertainment came through the Trapital podcast to talk shop on Beyoncé and her streaming strategy with Netflix and Tidal, Solange and BlackPlanet, and the burning internet question: Would you rather have dinner with Jay Z. We also ran through a list of lightning round questions from Trapital members. Check it out! Listen: Apple Podcasts | SoundCloud | YouTube | RSS Host: Dan Runcie, @RuncieDan, Trapital Links Discussed:
Beyonce’s Streaming Strategy, Explained, Trapital mathewknowles.com
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@mrmatherknowles - Instagram Trapital is the home for hip-hop business + strategy. I write one free article per week on a particular topic in the hip-hop business world. I also write additional content for Trapital's membership program. Stay up to date on Trapital between podcast episodes: https://trapital.co