E0035 · Sep 5, 2026 · 2h 33m 50s
The Secret To Staying Relevant for 30 Years: K Pound
A conversation with K Pound
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What does it take to stay relevant for more than 30 years while hip hop, the music business, and the opportunities around you continue to change?
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- Intro ↗
- K Pound’s History in Pittsburgh Hip-Hop & The Independent Hustle ↗
- Almighty, Pittsburgh Hip-Hop Pioneers & Going His Own Way ↗
- Building Relationships, Booking Artists & Industry Connections ↗
- Battle Rap, Reputation & Confidence ↗
- Artist Management, Sukay Quay & Supporting Artists ↗
- Creating Opportunities & Finding a Path Into the Industry ↗
- Street Experience, Relationships & Navigating the Industry ↗
- Why Artists Need Motion Before They Need a Manager ↗
- Reputation, Hate & Pittsburgh’s Crab Mentality ↗
- Generational Changes in Hip-Hop & Community ↗
- Staying Relevant for 30 Years & Reinventing Yourself ↗
- Success, Legacy & What Success Really Means ↗
- Closing Conversation & Bringing Opportunities to Pittsburgh ↗
- Outro ↗
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