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Dan explains why Spotify’s RapCaviar playlist still has a competitive advantage over its competitors and why that won’t change anything soon. But that doesn’t mean the other digital streaming providers should give up! Each competing playlist can still take steps in the right direction. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | SoundCloud | YouTube | RSS Host: Dan Runcie, @RuncieDan, trapital.co Links Discussed: Why Spotify’s RapCaviar Can’t Be Matched 8/8/2019 - Trapital Hip-hop’s influence continues to

Dan breaks down Roc Nation’s wild and eventful 2019--a bunch of execs got fired, there are new co-presidents for the record label, and a new joint venture record label with Meek Mill: Dream Chasers. There’s been A LOT going on, but the company needs to be intentional about its next steps. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | SoundCloud | YouTube | RSS Host: Dan Runcie, @RuncieDan, trapital.co Links Discussed: Why Roc Nation Needed to Restructure 7/31/2019 - Trapital Why Roc Nation May Move on From its

Dan breaks down why distribution is so critical for today’s hip-hop artists and how it has created a partnership flywheel that benefits Jay Z, Rihanna, and countless others. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | SoundCloud | YouTube | RSS Host: Dan Runcie, @RuncieDan, Trapital (trapital.co) Links Discussed: How Distribution Changed Hip-Hop for Better or Worse, Trapital To get all the content you need to level up on hip-hop business, become a Trapital member.

Dan breaks down why Cardi B has held out on a major tour, why she’s on the festival circuit instead, and whether her model is one that other rappers can follow. Listen: Apple Podcasts | SoundCloud | YouTube | RSS Host: Dan Runcie, trapital.co, @RuncieDan Links Discussed: Why Cardi B Doesn’t Need to Go On Tour - Trapital Why Choosing the Right Concert Venue Matters - Trapital Why Jay Z Partnered with Cannabis Company Caliva - Trapital GGB vs. Caliva - Web Smith, 2PM   To get all the content

Mathew Knowles, founder and CEO of Music World Entertainment came through the Trapital podcast to talk shop on Beyoncé and her streaming strategy with Netflix and Tidal, Solange and BlackPlanet, and the burning internet question: Would you rather have dinner with Jay Z. We also ran through a list of lightning round questions from Trapital members. Check it out! Listen: Apple Podcasts | SoundCloud | YouTube | RSS Host: Dan Runcie, @RuncieDan, Trapital Links Discussed: Beyonce’s Streaming