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5/10/2021
13 : 34
double platinum, no features
Trapital Memo #39: J. Cole's upcoming album, Cash Money's $20-30M master, Billboard + Twitter charts
5/4/2021
0 : 24
another one
Trapital Memo #39: DJ Khaled's strategy, Twitch's pitch to artists, and lessons from Jay Z's LIT Method investment.
4/26/2021
22 : 44
certified investor boy
Trapital Memo #38: Cardi B's Bardi Beauty, Drake's Overtime investment, and HER's rebrand and rise to stardom.
4/20/2021
0 : 24
all the way up
Trapital Memo #37: Apple Music's pay per stream is misleading, Warner and Spotify partner on podcasts, hip-hop's push for a union.
4/13/2021
1 : 4
ryde or die
Trapital Memo #35: remembering DMX, UnitedMasters, Diddy and REVOLT, Scooter Braun, and more. ryde or die read in browser Hey. It's been bittersweet to think about DMX since he passed away.
4/5/2021
23 : 34
we ride together, we die together
Hey! Here's the long-awaited essay on Will and Jada Pinkett Smith. I know, it's about damn time! But hey, gotta get it right. At nearly 2400 words and two hand-drawn visuals, it's
3/30/2021
0 : 44
loyalty, loyalty, loyalty
Trapital Memo #34: Issa Rae's WarnerMedia deal, the new 360 deals, vinyl sales growth, industry myths, and more. loyalty, loyalty, loyalty read the browser Hey! Did you see Peloton and
3/22/2021
22 : 4
the era of consistency
Trapital Memo #33: Troy Carter's fanbase building, Drake's longevity, Death Row Records and eOne potential sale, and more. the era of consistency read in browser Hey! This week's
3/15/2021
22 : 54
a seat at the table
Trapital Memo #32: Why Swizz Beatz and Timbaland sold Verzuz to Triller, Micah Johnson's million dollar NFTs, and much more. a seat at the table read in browser Hey! Last night I watched
3/9/2021
0 : 54
we do it for the artist
Trapital: Monday Memo #31: SoundCloud, Square-Tidal, DJ MICK, and a whole lot more! we do it for the artist read in browser Hey! Happy International Women's Day. Thanks again for helping me
3/2/2021
1 : 44
don't call it a comeback
Trapital Memo #30: Trapital turns 3, Nas' investments, Motown's success, and movie soundtracks. don't call it a comeback read in browser Was this forwarded to you? Sign up here. Hey
2/23/2021
1 : 4
NFTs potential in hip-hop
Trapital Memo #29: Jay Z sells LVMH 50% of Ace of Spades, NFTs everywhere, Donald Glover-Amazon, Spotify's Stream On. NFTs potential in hip-hop read in browser brought to you by Hey!
2/15/2021
23 : 14
the Fenty identity
Trapital Memo #28: Rihanna's Fenty brands, The Weeknd's ROI, Jay Z and Jack Dorsey's Bitcoin fund. the Fenty identity read in browser Hey! Happy President's Day. I hope you
2/10/2021
0 : 14
I'm blinded by the memes
Trapital Memo #27: The Weeknd, Triller vs Universal, Joe Budden on Patreon, and more blinded by the memes read in browser brought to you by Hey! If this memo was sent to you twice, my bad.
2/2/2021
1 : 24
big bank take lil' bank
Trapital Memo #26: Sony buys AWAL, Lil' Baby's rise, and more. big bank take lil' bank read in browser sponsored by Hey! Happy Black History Month to you and yours. What a wild,
1/26/2021
0 : 54
the COVID concert circuit
Trapital Memo #25: concerts during COVID, Verzuz expansion, Clubhouse's $1B valuation and adoption curve. the COVID concert circuit read in browser sponsored by Hey! If you haven't
1/20/2021
1 : 24
rock the boat
Trapital Memo #24: Spotify's podcast push, Cardi B's music videos, Aaliyah's music. rock the boat read in browser sponsored by Hey! I normally send this memo on Mondays but I
1/15/2021
2 : 27
Welcome to Trapital Podcast updates!
Hey! Thanks for signing up for the Trapital Podcast updates. You'll get updates on new episodes, key insights and takeaways, upcoming guests, and more. Here are a few favorite Trapital pod
1/15/2021
2 : 27
interview: Master P on building generational wealth
Master P on building generational wealth Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Stitcher, or watch the video on YouTube. Hey! My latest podcast interview is with the mogul and hip-hop
1/11/2021
22 : 54
everyone wants equity
Trapital Memo #22: Warner invests in Roblox, kid's hip-hop market, streaming in Africa. everyone wants equity read in browser sponsored by Hey! If you haven't read my latest essay on