DeepSummary
In this episode, legendary music executive Steve Rifkind and renowned DJ Cassidy join Drink Champs to share stories from their illustrious careers in the music industry. Rifkind reminisces about his days at Loud Records, working with artists like Wu-Tang Clan, Mobb Deep, and Akon, while Cassidy discusses his journey as a DJ, playing at prestigious events like the White House and Jay-Z and Beyoncé's wedding.
Cassidy delves into the creation of his hit show 'Pass The Mic,' where he brought together iconic musicians to sing along to their classic songs. He talks about the challenges of filming during the pandemic and the show's evolution into a live residency in Las Vegas, featuring artists like Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Slick Rick, and Doug E. Fresh.
The conversation touches on the importance of relationships in the music industry, with both Rifkind and Cassidy sharing anecdotes about their close bonds with various artists and the loyalty that comes with those connections.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The importance of respect and how it is earned through one's qualities, as discussed by Cassidy.
- The significance of relationships and loyalty in the music industry, as highlighted by Rifkind and Cassidy's anecdotes about their close bonds with various artists.
- The evolution of Cassidy's 'Pass The Mic' show from a concept during the pandemic to a live residency in Las Vegas, featuring iconic musicians.
- Rifkind's impact on the music industry through his work at Loud Records with artists like Wu-Tang Clan, Mobb Deep, and Akon.
- The unique approach that set DJ Cassidy apart, particularly his skill in playing soul music from the 70s and 80s, which attracted his hip-hop heroes.
- Rifkind's playful yet dedicated approach to relationships in the industry, exemplified by his infamous prank attempts.
- The lesser-known connection between Rifkind and the late rapper Tupac Shakur, adding depth to the conversation.
- The challenges faced by Cassidy in filming 'Pass The Mic' during the pandemic and bringing together iconic musicians to perform.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “If you trust my taste in the artists that I assigned. Mob deep and no, but I'm just saying in general, this show, like Toretto, this show is just as special as every artist that I signed. I would not have sticked my neck out to live Nation and Tehran Lafite to say, we got to get this thing done and shout out to sit at Live nation.“ by Steve Rifkind
- “But respect comes from quality. People respect about you.“ by DJ Cassidy
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Drink Champs
Interval Presents
6/28/24
N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode we chop it up with the legends themselves, Steve Rifkind and DJ Cassidy!
Legendary music executive & DC Alumni, Steve Rifkind joins us once again to share stories of his career in the music business. DJ Cassidy, host and creator of the show “Pass The Mic” joins us and shares his journey in music.
DJ Cassidy shares stories of DJing at the White House, having Steve Rifkind as a mentor and much much more.
The guys share stories of how they took DJ Cassidy’s hit show “Pass The Mic” live to Las Vegas with special guests Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh and many more.
Lots of great stories that you don’t want to miss!!
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