80 Proof
by Sal Corso
Hip-Hop on the rocks. A new breed of Hip-Hop/R&B content for the aspiring artist. Learn about the music AND about the business.
Podcast episodes
Episode 07 - The Artist Reconstruction
I dive into 3 Artists that have made major transformations over the past decade in order to grow success and fame. I also review Tory Lanez #ChixtapeLive NYC Show and jump in on the "R&B is dead* debate. 1:00 - Tory Lanez #ChixtapeLive 3:15 - R&B is dead 6:45 - Tity Boi to 2 Chainz 19:10 - Lil Nas X aka Social Media Guru 22:50 - Yung Berg to industry's top tier
Episode 06 - The Aspiring Artist's Budget Cocktail
We take a deep dive into how the young artist should spend his/her money by comparing it to the ingredients of the classic whiskey cocktail the "old fashioned". Should you buy that $5k feature from the artist that won't give you the ROI? Should you spend your money on a music video that will get 5k plays on YouTube? I give you a few better ideas that will help you in the long haul. Check out Episode 06 now! Twitter and Instagram - @80Prooff
Episode 05 - Save The Artist (Interview w/ Brian Zisook)
I interview Brian "Z" Zisook. Co-founder of Audiomack and DJBooth. Two of the fastest growing platforms in music. If you are an aspiring artist, this is a MUST-LISTEN. Brian discusses the do's and don'ts for the new artist trying to grow his/her career as well as ways to developing a loyal fanbase.