Summary • Introduction and Background of "T.M."  ◦ Mattsuuii introduces "T.M." an artist from Atlanta, Georgia, now living in Las Vegas, Nevada, and mentions his affiliation with Rock Nation and Wild Dogs Entertainment.  ◦ "T.M." clarifies his name as "T.M." and mentions his label, Loose Cannon Records.  ◦ Mattsuuii shares his background, mentioning his independent label, Way 2 Guud Entertainment, and his family's musical influence.  ◦ Mattsuuii recounts his early exposure to rock music, specifically Rush, and his early songwriting efforts, including being registered as a songwriter by BMI at age nine. • "T.M.'s Musical Journey and Inspirations   ◦ "T.M." discusses his upbringing in a radio family, exposed to various music genres, and his early piano playing skills.  ◦ Mattsuuii shares his family's musical background, including his grandparents' involvement in country bands and their connections with Merle Haggard.  ◦ "T.M." explains his move to Las Vegas after returning from Iraq, initially for a drive but ending up staying.  ◦ "T.M." describes his transition from concert promotion to becoming an artist, influenced by his friends and the EDM scene in Las Vegas. • Writing Process and Musical Style   ◦ "T.M." describes his writing process, which involves freestyling and piecing together usable bars.  ◦ Mattsuuii and "T.M." discuss their influences, including Lil Wayne's freestyling techniques.  ◦ "T.M." explains his eclectic musical style, starting with hip hop over dubstep and EDM, and later moving into pop hip hop and emo rap.  ◦ "T.M." mentions his recent collaboration with The Source, which compared him to artists like Juice WRLD and Iann Dior. • Artistry and Defining Hip Hop   ◦ Mattsuuii and "T.M." discuss the difference between rap and hip hop, emphasizing hip hop's cultural and emotional depth.  ◦ "T.M." defines artistry as subjective and not for everyone, using the example of Picasso's paintings.  ◦ Mattsuuii shares his experience with songwriting and the complexity of his lyrics, including references to historical and sports figures.  ◦ "T.M." and Mattsuuii agree on the importance of evoking emotions through music and the role of storytelling in hip hop. • "T.M."' 's Projects and Aspirations   ◦ "T.M." talks about his recent EP release, featuring a previously unreleased single and a collaboration with Lil Wayne.  ◦ "T.M." mentions his previous EP, "The Weapon," produced by Funka, and his focus on releasing singles.  ◦ Mattsuhii shares his own musical journey, including his self-produced albums and collaborations with other artists.  ◦ "T.M." discusses his upcoming projects, including a single with Fuego Base and Black Soprano Family, and his goal of charting on Billboard. • Collaboration and Future Plans   ◦ Mattsuuii offers "T.M." two free beats and suggests potential collaboration opportunities.  ◦ "T.M." expresses interest in working with Mattsuuii and mentions his label's support.  ◦ Mattsuuii highlights the importance of creative control and his commitment to his independent label.  ◦ "T.M." and Mattsuuii discuss the potential for future projects and the benefits of their mutual connections in the music industry. • Closing Remarks and Shoutouts   ◦ "T.M." shares his gratitude for the support from his label, distribution, and engineers.  ◦ Mattsuuii offers his engineering services and expresses his appreciation for the artists featured on his podcast.  ◦ "T.M." and Mattsuuii exchange final shoutouts and express their excitement for future collaborations.  ◦ The podcast episode concludes with Mattsuuii promising to send the link to T.M." and the listeners.