XXL’s The Break Episode 6: Jonny Shipes, Wale and DeJ Loaf

If there’s a lot of anything these days, it’s new rappers. XXL‘s The Break podcast is for those aspiring MCs who need a little help getting on. This is the place to hear valuable info on how to make it in hip-hop from some of the biggest and most experienced names in the game. Hosted by XXL‘s Vanessa Satten and Miranda J., The Break podcast is an essential tool for artists willing to listen and learn. XXL‘s The Break: Where New Artists Come First.

Jonny Shipes, the CEO of Cinematic Music Group, DMV rapper Wale and Detroit rapper DeJ Loaf talk networking and the best ways to get to know the right people. Here they breakdown how to make new contacts and keep them plus discuss why it's essential to get to know all different types of people in the industry you want to be a part. Find out here on the seventh episode of XXL's The Break podcast. Where new artists come first.

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