Step into the world of 'The Culture Referee' Ray Daniels, where Ray sits down with industry legends to dive deep into their GAUDs (Goat or Underdog) journey. Discover the untold stories behind their rise to greatness and why, despite their success, they still see themselves as the ultimate underdogs. These conversations go beyond the surface to explore the grit, passion, and resilience required to earn the most coveted title in culture—the GOAT. Get ready for raw, real, and inspiring moments from those who’ve made it to the top but still believe the climb is far from over.
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Step into the world of 'The Culture Referee' Ray Daniels, where Ray sits down with industry legends to dive deep into their GAUDs (Goat or Underdog) journey. Discover the untold stories behind their rise to greatness and why, despite their success, they still see themselves as the ultimate underdogs. These conversations go beyond the surface to explore the grit, passion, and resilience required to earn the most coveted title in culture—the GOAT. Get ready for raw, real, and inspiring moments from those who’ve made it to the top but still believe the climb is far from over.
Gongu “Gu” Roach on the Music Publishing Game: Lil Wayne, Cash Money, Big Pun & More| The GAUDs Show
Ray Daniels Presents
1 hour 11 minutes
6 days ago
Gongu “Gu” Roach on the Music Publishing Game: Lil Wayne, Cash Money, Big Pun & More| The GAUDs Show
On this explosive episode of The GAUDs Show, hosts Ray Daniels and Rocki Jean sit down with Gongu “Gu” Roach—a music publishing forensics expert with over 20 years of experience uncovering the money most artists never see.
From navigating royalty disputes to auditing major catalogs, Gu has worked with top names in the industry and shares real cases involving Lil Wayne & Cash Money, Fat Joe & Big Pun, and more. Known as the go-to guy when something doesn’t add up, Gu reveals how millions are lost—or stolen—through publishing loopholes, shady contracts, and missing royalty payments.
🎯 If you're an artist, manager, producer, or songwriter—this is the financial blueprint they never taught you in the studio.
📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
🔍 The publishing and royalty issues behind Lil Wayne & Cash Money
💣 The Big Pun & Fat Joe situation and what artists can learn from it
💸 How most creators miss out on publishing money—and how Ru helps get it back
🧠 The #1 mistake songwriters make when signing contracts
🏆 Ru’s proven method for building wealth in music through ownership and awareness
🎥 Subscribe to The GAUDs Show for uncensored game from the people who actually run the business:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@RayDanielsPresents
🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss a truth that can change your career.
🎙️ Hosted by:
Ray Daniels – @raydaniels
Rocki Jean – @rockijean
💬 Comment below: What shocked you the most—Wayne’s royalties or the Big Pun story? Let’s talk about it.
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Ray Daniels Presents
Step into the world of 'The Culture Referee' Ray Daniels, where Ray sits down with industry legends to dive deep into their GAUDs (Goat or Underdog) journey. Discover the untold stories behind their rise to greatness and why, despite their success, they still see themselves as the ultimate underdogs. These conversations go beyond the surface to explore the grit, passion, and resilience required to earn the most coveted title in culture—the GOAT. Get ready for raw, real, and inspiring moments from those who’ve made it to the top but still believe the climb is far from over.
