In this episode, Coog kicks it with A&R extraordinaire, Baby Shad. 

Throughout this interview they discuss: 

- Placing "Low" on SZA's most recent album 

- Working with Sony, Key Glock, and being an A&R for Lush 

+ so much more.

0:50 Landing a production placement on SZA's latest album with "Low"
3:51 "Who is Baby Shad?"
5:56 Coping with loss/grief in the Hip-Hop industry, Black culture, and in life overall
9:32 The current state of the music industry and previous relationship with Sony
12:32 Working with Allstar JR
13:51 "Do you think albums are dying?"
15:18 Organizing artist camps/sessions
15:37 More about Allstar JR and recent sessions
17:38 Shout out to Lily Rayne and the New England scene
19:22 Making the last band dance in L.A. the city of Dreams (and struggle)
23:21 Nipsey Hussle, Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller, and embracing every facet of oneself through music

27:30-27:50 BREAK

28:00 Boston movement, excelling through A&R work with multiple artists there, and using social media as a powerful tool
31:05 The gift that is The Internet and being a student of music (whether it's Jodeci, Slipknot, or Tramaine Hawkins)
33:18 Being A&R for Lush
34:47 What is an A&R?
35:33 Being thoughtful as an A&R and cultivating artists holistically vs chasing hits
40:41 Enjoying the rewards of hard work
42:04 Artist talk (Jay Rock, ScHoolboy Q, Jozzy, 6LACK, JID & Key Glock)
49:26 More upcoming music, favorites of 2022
52:20 Closing statements and shoutouts

Intro song by Michael Aristotle