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Go with Elmo Lovano

Elmo Lovano is a producer, drummer, musical director, and the Founder/CEO of Jammcard. Each week, Elmo dives deep with an inspiring creative to give you context on how they go forward professionally and personally. Let’s GO!

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74. RedOne: Producing Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, J.Lo,...

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2025/05/16

Episode 74: RedOne.RedOne is one of the most successful producers and songwriters of our time. From Lady Gaga’s Just Dance, Poker Face, and Bad Romance, to J.Lo and Pitbull’s On the Floor, and Nicki Minaj’s Starships — he’s helped shape the sound of modern pop. In this episode, we go deep into RedOne’s story — from being broke in 2008 to producing The Fame with Gaga and changing pop music forever. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from iconic sessions, how his producer tag came to life, and how

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On The Go: Saudi Arabia! Javad Day, Charles Streeter...

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2025/05/09

One of the best things about being on the road is catching up with friends all over the globe. In today’s episode, we’re in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Tonight is the Formula 1 Grand Prix (you know I love F1), and headlining it is J.Lo!I got to catch up with my longtime friends Charles Streeter, Brandon Brown aka Pastor Funk, and Javad Day. Streeter has been J.Lo’s drummer for many years. Pastor Funk is playing bass with her, and has also played bass and/or music directed for everyone from The Jacksons

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Ash Soan: Getting his Drum Tones, Building an...

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2025/05/03

Ash Soan is one of the most sought after session drummers in Britain, who has worked with the likes of Adele, Taylor Swift, Seal, Billy Idol, Tate McRae and so many more. Ash's 5th gig was Woodstock '94 with the band, Del Amitri and then went on to support Van Halen (which was my first concert) and Bon Jovi. Recently, Ash has been touring with Snow Patrol and Tori Amos. Ash has also been collaborating with Ariel Posen and are releasing their self-titled album together- available now on

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47:41

Music Sync Expert: How Sync Works, Why It's Broken...

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2025/04/30

Tom Stingemore is one of the most knowledgeable minds in music sync licensing. He was President of Sync at Hipgnosis, the multi-billion dollar music catalog fund that owns thousands of No. 1 songs. Before that, he was SVP of Sync at BMG and Creative Director of Sync at Universal Music Group.In this episode, we link up in London to talk about Tom’s new company, Alloy, and his mission to fix one of the biggest problems in sync: bad data. We break down what music sync is, how it works, what’s broken

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Formula 1 Team Radio Behind the Scenes Stories w/...

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2025/04/24

Welcome to the first episode of our new On The Go podcast series — stripped down, run-and-gun, recorded in different cities around the world, and still packed with all the good stuff: behind-the-scenes stories, insights, lessons learned, and more. I’m traveling right now and wanted to keep the podcast conversations going, so here’s what we’ve got for you.For this one, I caught up with my friend Damien Nolan. By day, he has one of the coolest jobs in the world — he’s the Formula 1 Team Radio Editor

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79:09

73. Keyon Harrold: Keyon Harrold: The Trumpet Don's...

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2025/04/18

Episode 73: Keyon Harrold.Everywhere I turn, I see Keyon Harrold. He’s widely regarded as one of the greatest trumpeters alive today, pushing the new jazz generation forward with power and soul. His solo album Foreverland was GRAMMY-nominated this year for Best Alternative Jazz Album, and his resume is stacked — Jay-Z, Common, Erykah Badu, Diana Ross, Mac Miller, Robert Glasper, the Count Basie Orchestra, Terrace Martin — and he played all the trumpet parts in the Miles Davis biopic Miles Ahead

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72. William Bowerman: Musical Directing Dua Lipa,...

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2025/04/11

Episode 72: William Bowerman. When I first saw Dua Lipa perform, the drummer immediately stood out, and it turned out he was also the musical director: William Bowerman. Fast forward 10 years, and William is one of the most in-demand musical directors in the world, coming out of London.He’s still MD for Dua Lipa, and now his client list also includes Post Malone, Jennie, BLACKPINK, The Kid Laroi, FKA Twigs, Addison Rae, and many more. His work with Dua opened the floodgates, and he’s since

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71. Harvey Mason Sr.: The Drum Legend on Herbie...

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2025/04/04

Episode 71: Harvey Mason Sr.You’ve heard Harvey Mason Sr., whether you realize it or not. From the iconic grooves of Herbie Hancock’s Head Hunters to the GRAMMY-winning “Kiss From A Rose” by Seal, Harvey's drumming has shaped music history across genres, decades, and mediums — albums, film scores, and TV alike. He’s not only a musical powerhouse, but a dear friend, and in this episode, we finally sat down to dig into his legendary run — especially his work with Herbie Hancock and the Head Hunters

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70. Emilio Estefan: Creating the Global Latin Music...

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2025/03/20

Episode 70: Emilio Estefan. The global latin music scene was shaped by this incredible, visionary, and kind man. Born in Cuba and immigrating to the U.S. with a dream, Emilio Estefan built an empire alongside his wife, Gloria Estefan. From founding Miami Sound Machine and bringing Latin music to the mainstream charts to serving as President of Sony Music, where he helped launch the careers of Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, and Ricky Martin—his impact on Latin music and the city of Miami is undeniable.We

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69. The Pocket Queen: How this drummer built her...

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2025/03/14

Episode 69: The Pocket Queen. Taylor Gordon, aka The Pocket Queen has become one of the most followed drummers on social media. And for good reason—her groove is deep, her performance is engaging, and she’s built a strong brand that goes beyond just drumming. We sat down backstage at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Miami, where she was playing with Willow Smith, and got into all of it—how she came up with The Pocket Queen name, how she first went viral and continued her social media growth, how she

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68. Mohini Dey: The Bass Phenom from India on her...

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2025/03/07

Episode 68: Mohini Dey.Today, we’ve got the incredible Mohini Dey on the pod! We’re coming to you from backstage at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Miami, where she just played an amazing set with Willow. Mohini is absolutely one of the greatest bassists in the game right now. She came up in India, built a huge name for herself, and is now living in the U.S., touring the world. We get into her journey, her artist career, her inspiring drive, and something I had no idea about—her entrepreneurial work,

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67. Rex Kudo: Losing Everything in the LA Fires to...

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2025/02/28

Episode 67 – Rex Kudo is one of the most influential producers in modern hip-hop. His big break came when he co-wrote/produced Post Malone’s “White Iverson”, and from there, he’s worked with Lil Uzi Vert, A$AP Rocky, Juice WRLD, J. Cole, DJ Khaled, Skrillex, M.I.A., Mac Miller, Roddy Ricch, Future, Young Thug, The Weeknd, Trippie Redd, and has even produced alongside Rick Rubin.Lately, I’ve been spending more time with Rex, and I get the feeling he’s becoming the next Rick Rubin. He’s got this

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66. What is a Musical Director? Everything You Need...

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2025/02/19

Episode 66: Musical Director Week! If you’ve ever wondered what a musical director is, what they actually do, or how to become one—this episode is for you. MDs are one of the most important (and underrated) pieces of the live music puzzle, running the show behind the scenes for some of the biggest artists in the world. I’ve been a musical director myself for years before starting Jammcard and this podcast, so I’m breaking it all down—what an MD does, why they matter, and how to be a great one

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65. Nate Smith: Drumming with Fearless Flyers,...

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2025/02/07

Episode 65: Nate Smith. One of the greatest drummers in the game, a future member of the Hall of Fame—you already know it’s Nate Smith! I had a great time hanging with Nate in this conversation. He’s a brilliant musician, composer, thinker, and such a fun guy.We go deep on how he got the gig with Brittany Howard and his work with her, how the Fearless Flyers became a band and how they make records, his practice regimen, personal life, philosophies, working with Paul Simon, going viral, what drives

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64. Nathan East: Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Get...

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2025/01/30

Episode 64: Nathan East. One of the most recorded musicians of all time, and truly one of the greatest humans—that’s Nathan East. I had the best time hanging out with him, diving into his perspective and stories, and cracking up along the way. We talk about his 40-year relationship with Eric Clapton, recording some of the biggest songs ever, and co-writing one of my personal favorite records. His outlook on life is incredible, and I believe that’s a huge part of why he’s had nonstop opportunities

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59:06

63. Don Was: President of Blue Note Records,...

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2025/01/23

Episode 63: Don Was.Don Was is undeniably one of the most influential figures in music. For the past 31 years, he’s been producing The Rolling Stones, while also working with legends like Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, The B-52’s, and John Mayer. Beyond that, he’s the President of Blue Note Records, plays bass with Bob Weir, and now fronts his own band.In this episode, Don sits down with Elmo to share how he balances running Blue Note Records, producing iconic albums, and touring. He opens up about the

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62. George Clinton: Writing Flashlight, Give Up the...

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2025/01/02

Episode 62: George Clinton. Step into the Mothership as we welcome the legendary George Clinton, the godfather of funk and mastermind behind Parliament-Funkadelic, on this week’s episode of Go With Elmo Lovano!! From shaping genres to leading a musical revolution, George reflects on his 7 decade career, the stories behind his iconic hits, and the vision that has kept him evolving until today.We go back to the early days with Parliament and Funkadelic, sharing the origins of hits like "I Wanna

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61. Alissia: Producer of The Year GRAMMY Nominee,...

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2024/12/27

Alissia Benveniste, aka Alissia, quickly makes an unforgettable impression on people. Her bass playing first caught the attention of Prince, Quincy Jones, and Bootsy Collins, even though she had only been playing for a few years. While at Berklee College of Music, Alissia created a wave that has only grown bigger, with her bass videos going viral on YouTube and Instagram.Her tone, sound, style and talent captivate instantly.Now, Alissia is nominated for PRODUCER OF THE YEAR at this year's GRAMMYs,

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60. Zedd: Grammy Nomination, Production Secrets,...

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2024/12/19

Episode 60: Zedd. Joining us today is one of the biggest artists and DJs in the world, Zedd. Fresh off a GRAMMY nomination for Best Electronic Album for his latest masterpiece, TELOS, Zedd dives into the nine-year journey behind the album, sharing how timeless chord progressions, creative isolation, and a relentless pursuit of perfection shaped this epic project.We explore the incredible collaborations with Muse, John Mayer, Jeff Buckley, and Remi Wolf, uncovering how each artist brought their

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Jacob Collier: GRAMMY Album of the Year nominee,...

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2024/12/12

Episode 59: Jacob Collier. Today, I’m hyped to have one of my favorite artists on the podcast—Jacob Collier. Jacob is one of the brightest lights on Earth, and I always treasure our conversations. This time, you get to watch us! Jacob is nominated for 3 GRAMMYs this year, including Album of the Year, Best Arrangement, and Best Global Music Performance. With 6 GRAMMY wins and an incredible 15 nominations to his name, he’s set a remarkable standard, being nominated for Best Arrangement for the past 6

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