Curtiss King Reacts

The IDK Interview: $500 CD Player Rollout, Independence, Pusha T #idk #pushat #curtissking
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Chapters:
0:00 Welcome IDK
1:06 IDK’s Self-Awareness & Identity
3:30 Rap as Survival and Purpose
5:56 First Experiences With Rap & Rhyming
7:24 Misconceptions About IDK’s Career
11:10 Collaborations With Pusha-T & MF Doom
16:06 IDK’s Creative Process
17:40 Frustrations With the Music Industry
31:27 Independent vs Signed Pros and Cons
35:16 Truth About Major Labels
37:25 Innovative $500 CD Player
43:45 Stop “Dropping” Mysuc Start Connecting
46:14 Ignoring Algorithms Building Real Fans
47:41 Redefining Mixtape Culture
53:09 The Fans Are Becoming The FEDS
56:52 Accountability After Release
58:33 Restarting From Nothing
61:18 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

👑 WHO IS CURTISS KING?!
By the way, if this is your first time watching one of my videos, my name is Curtiss King. I'm an Independent Rapper, Music Producer, and YouTuber. My goal is to make you think, laugh and motivate you daily. If you need a channel that constantly keeps you motivated, in a good mood, and speaks to deep thoughts of creatives, consider subscribing.

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Why Is J. Cole Getting The Treatment Drake Deserves? #jcole #drake #curtissking
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👑 WHO IS CURTISS KING?!
By the way, if this is your first time watching one of my videos, my name is Curtiss King. I'm an Independent Rapper, Music Producer, and YouTuber. My goal is to make you think, laugh and motivate you daily. If you need a channel that constantly keeps you motivated, in a good mood, and speaks to deep thoughts of creatives, consider subscribing.

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Chiyanti & Curtiss King Discuss Ai Music, Timbaland, and Music Production

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👑 WHO IS CHIYANTI?
Chiyanti is an award-winning songwriter, producer, and founder of Engrave Music Group. A Brooklyn native now based in Houston, she is a self-taught musician known for her piano-driven, genre-spanning sound and bold advocacy for artist ownership. With viral moments across R&B, rap, and country-hip hop, Chiyanti is building an independent path rooted in creativity, leadership, and empowerment, especially for women in music.

0:00 Who is Chiyanti?
5:14 Big Ole Wagon - Chiyanti Story
13:02 A Woman's Experience In Music Production
19:00 Men Must Protect Women In Music Industry
22:06 How Chiyanti Wields Her Confidence In Studios
28:23 Maneuvering Multiple Niches Online
29:51 The Dark Side Of Going Viral Online
35:54 Chiyanti's Viral Timbaland Post
37:06 Chiyanti Exposes Suno & Copyright Restrictions
42:04 Suno Users Are PAYING To Get Robbed
43:36 The Problem With Using Suno for Samples
44:54 Stop Listening To Timbaland's Ai Advice
45:57 Why Ai Prompters Don't Get Artist Frustrations
47:21 Timbaland Is Misusing His Influence
49:27 Why SUNO Chose Black Producers First
51:57 Busy Works Beats & Timbaland Aren't Telling Truth
56:10 Timbaland's Questionable Patterns Of Behavior
1:00:46 Chiyanti's Calls Out Busy Works Beats
1:09:44 What Does Ethical Ai Look Like To You?
1:12:20 Advice To Producers That Want To Speak Up
1:13:57 How Chiyanti Stay Joyful & Musically Creative
1:14:40 Keeping The Creator Around When Creating
1:16:23 What Excites Chiyanti About The Future
1:17:58 How To Start From ZERO
1:20:00 Curtiss King Stands Up For Black Women
1:20:44 Accidental Red Pill Rappers
1:26:36 The Power Of Songwriting With Collaborators
1:29:20 Why Women Are Fed Up
1:37:57 Chiyanti's Custom Akai Keyboard
1:32:42 How To Contact Chiyanti
1:38:57 Final Thoughts

👑 WHO IS CURTISS KING?!
By the way, if this is your first time watching one of my videos, my name is Curtiss King. I'm an Independent Rapper, Music Producer, and YouTuber. My goal is to make you think, laugh and motivate you daily. If you need a channel that constantly keeps you motivated, in a good mood, and speaks to deep thoughts of creatives, consider subscribing.

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The AJ McQueen Interview: Direct to Consumer, Self Work, and Why Women Trust Him #ajmcqueen
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👑 WHO IS AJ MCQUEEN?
AJ McQueen is a St. Louis born emcee, writer, and independent artist whose work centers on self-reflection, spirituality, and liberation. Raised in Wellston and shaped by early adversity, AJ chose reflection over repetition, using writing and journaling as tools for healing and growth. He has built a deeply connected audience by going direct-to-consumer, selling music independently, touring without major backing, and prioritizing trust over algorithms. Known for his emotional honesty, thoughtful masculinity, and respect for women, AJ’s music resonates across audiences while challenging artists to slow down, own their voice, and build with intention.

Connect With AJ McQueen:
►► Website: https://ajthegreat.com/
►► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mrajmcqueen
►► When We Evolve: The Documentary:
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Chapters:
0:00 Who Is AJ McQueen?
3:45 The Power Of Writing
6:35 AJ McQueen's 1st Song Story
8:38 The Art of Slowing Down
15:29 Lauryn Hill's Influence On AJ McQueen
17:00 How AJ McQueen Approaches Writing Songs
19:44 The Power Of Journaling
21:54 We Don't Respect Our Freedom Of Speech
24:32 AJ's Viral Song To His Ex
25:48 AJ's Relationship With His Mother & Art
26:51 AJ McQueen's Artistic Vulnerability
32:00 How AJ McQueen Defines Independence
32:53 AJ McQueen's Streams Of Indie Rap Income
33:39 How AJ McQueen Made $10K Off Album
35:26 What AJ McQueen Learned From Tony Robbins
37:01 The Law Of Giving & Reciprocity
39:25 Pandemonium vs. Real Fan Support
40:35 Liberation & Independence
42:37 The Responsibilities Of Being Independent
46:00 Being Indie: The Death Of Instant Gratification
46:38 The Reality Of Your Music Going Viral
47:14 The 80/20 Rule Of Superfans
48:03 Independence Doesn't Mean ALONE
50:46 Rap's Complicated Relationship With Women
53:04 AJ McQueen's Advice To Reaching Women
58:29 Women Respect Authenticity
59:06 Final Thoughts

👑 WHO IS CURTISS KING?!
By the way, if this is your first time watching one of my videos, my name is Curtiss King. I'm an Independent Rapper, Music Producer, and YouTuber. My goal is to make you think, laugh and motivate you daily. If you need a channel that constantly keeps you motivated, in a good mood, and speaks to deep thoughts of creatives, consider subscribing.

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J. Cole RETURNS!! Disc 2 Track 2 (1st Time Reaction) #jcole #thefalloff #curtissking
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👑 WHO IS CURTISS KING?!
By the way, if this is your first time watching one of my videos, my name is Curtiss King. I'm an Independent Rapper, Music Producer, and YouTuber. My goal is to make you think, laugh and motivate you daily. If you need a channel that constantly keeps you motivated, in a good mood, and speaks to deep thoughts of creatives, consider subscribing.

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