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Mike Squires & Friends

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  • Discover the music industry's inner workings with your host, Mike Squires – a renowned music video director, producer, and globe-trotting entrepreneur. This podcast radiates Mike's unwavering positivity, offering a fresh perspective on the industry's ups and downs. Join Mike and his celebrated friends, fellow artists, as they share their personal journeys and experiences in the world of music. Immerse yourself in engaging conversations about the creative process, life on the road, and the importance of maintaining a positive outlook in the music business. Tune in to elevate your passion for music and life!
    © 2023 Mike Squires & Friends
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Episodes
  • From Living in His Car to Engineering for Jim Jones, Dusty Locane and Young Thug | Chris Murda

    From Living in His Car to Engineering for Jim Jones, Dusty Locane and Young Thug | Chris Murda
    Jun 23 2024
    Chris Murda is a talented audio engineer from Stamford who turned his passion for music into a successful career. His dedication and resilience helped him persevere through tough times, achieving significant milestones in his journey. Murda stays grounded while working with notable artists like Jim Jones, Rah Swish, Dusty Locane, and Young Thug. Despite challenges, including living in his car and overcoming arrests, his professionalism ensures productive studio sessions. Operating out of First Class Studios, Murda continues to push the boundaries of his craft. He advises aspiring engineers to remain professional and dedicated. Known for his relentless hustle, Chris Murda leaves a lasting legacy in the music industry. Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires Connect with Murda: https://www.instagram.com/chris_murda/ Merch: https://lifeismerch.com/ 0:00 Intro 3:00 Who is Chris Murda? 3:20 Growing Up In Stamford 4:00 What Got You Into Music 5:10 Squires & Murda Meeting 6:20 What Motivates Murda 7:15 Crime City Entertainment 9:16 Walk Before You Crawl 10:20 Get With It Or Get Gone 11:00 Becoming an Engineer 13:00 Perseverance 14:00 Early Shows 14:30 Learning From Crime City 15:40 Pushing Through Tough Days 16:30 “I Made It” Moment 17:50 If You Didn’t Have Music 19:00 Getting In Trouble 20:50 Being A Father 23:00 The Artists Murda Works With 23:40 First Empire Session 25:05 Jim Jones Session 26:20 Rah Swish 26:40 Dusty Locane 27:00 Young Thug 28:50 Out of Pocket Studio Session 30:00 Bad Vibes In Studio 31:30 The People Around You 32:00 Living In His Car & Arrested 37:20 The Hustle 37:50 Lion’s Den 39:30 First Class Studios 41:18 Advice to A Younger Murda 42:50 Kevin George 44:40 Professionalism 45:30 Making Your Craft A Career 46:20 Engineers 48:18 Dusty Locane Call 49:30 Murda’s Sleep Schedule 50:50 The Next Level 52:10 Getting Paid 53:00 Message To The World 53:30 Murda’s Name 54:10 Last Men Standing 55:24 Thought of the Day
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    57 mins
  • Battling Anxiety to Achieve Musical Success | Doss

    Battling Anxiety to Achieve Musical Success | Doss
    Jun 16 2024
    Doss's artistic journey is shaped by his upbringing in Stamford, where early life experiences and lessons from sports instilled teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. Discovering his passion for music, he recorded his first song and continuously improved his craft, with early success validating his efforts. Despite facing anxiety, he set and achieved goals, creating significant projects like "For Life" and collaborating with artists like Mike Squires, Anoyd, and Wax. Lessons from music, viral videos, and handling critics and supporters have shaped his career, while memorable shows and creative projects showcase his talent. Expressing love and emotion through his music, Doss is committed to giving back and using his platform for positive impact. Guided by intentionality, he offers valuable advice to aspiring artists and looks to the future with excitement, concluding his journey with a message of inspiration and determination. Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by DistroKid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Crazy Merch: https://lifeismerch.com/ Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires Connect with Doss: https://www.instagram.com/realdoss/ Merch: https://lifeismerch.com/ 0:00 Intro 4:14 Growing Up In Stamford 5:20 Lesson From Sports 7:00 Motivation 8:09 Getting Into Music 10:20 Recording First Song 12:30 Leveling Up 13:40 First Moment of Success 19:00 Perfect 22:00 Art is Opinionated 24:10 Success to Doss 27:15 Flo Ride Anxiety 30:30 Anxiety 27:16 Goals 38:17 For Life (Shmeat) 43:40 First Doss x Squires Song 46:14 Lesson From Music 49:00 Viral Videos 52:30 Haters 56:50 Some Love 1:02:11 Albuquerque Show 1:08:20 Yay High Music Video 1:13:40 Anoyd 1:16:36 Talk is Cheap with Wax 1:20:10 ❤️ 1:21:10 Doing For Others 1:27:45 Intention 1:29:29 Advice for Artists 1:33:05 What’s Next 1:36:34 Outro
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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • Finding Positivity in Darkness & Letting Your Passion Kill You | Danimal Lector

    Finding Positivity in Darkness & Letting Your Passion Kill You | Danimal Lector
    Jun 9 2024
    Danimal Lector, born Dan Yatsinko, is a hip-hop artist from Stratford, Connecticut. Known as D. Lector, he views hip-hop as a lifestyle integral to his identity. His music journey began in childhood with a remix of Nas’s “Street Dreams” and evolved through DJing and producing. Despite a challenging period where he considered quitting music, Danimal found his way back, now thriving as a graphic designer and full-time musician. Influenced by artists like Royce 5’9”, Vinnie Paz, and Wu-Tang Clan, he remains fiercely independent, controlling his creative process. Danimal has performed at venues across the US, including Toad's Place in New Haven, CT, and has collaborated with notable artists like Crooked I and Statik Selektah. His favorite producers include RZA and Alchemist, with “Belly Up” featuring Apathy being one of his standout tracks. Upcoming projects include his new album “Bars Attack PT 5” and an animated hip hop/horror series called “Half Dead” on YouTube. For Danimal, creativity and fun are at the heart of everything he does. Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by DistroKid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires Connect with Danimal: https://www.instagram.com/danimallector Merch: https://lifeismerch.com/ 0:00 Intro 3:30 Getting Familiar with Danimal 4:30 Squires and Lector Connecting 6:35 Trading Value 8:18 Learning From Danimal 10:40 Working on First Album 12:10 Danimal’s Albums 12:40 Danimal’s First Album 14:30 Becoming Danimal 16:00 Features 17:50 Success 22:50 What Keeps You Going 24:20 The Power of Music 26:16 Getting Out of Dark Mindsets 47:40 Aha Moment 30:25 System of Beliefs 32:05 Positivity 32:50 Losing Brother & Mother 34:10 New Album 36:16 Being A Father 39:20 Getting In Your Own Way 40:42 Capturing The Moment 43:40 Advice 45:50 Learning More Skills 51:20 Proud Music Moments 53:20 Believing In Yourself 56:30 Danimal’s Message 59:00 What’s Next 1:01:20 Connect with Dan
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    1 hr and 5 mins
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