The Swizz Beatz Breakdown

Nicky And Moose

Welcome to episode 7 of Nicky and Moose, The Podcast. In this episode, the two kids from Queens dive into a fellow New York native and living legend, Mr. Swizz Beatz!

We’ve followed his career from his days with the Ruff Ryders in the 90’s all the way to his evolution today. The difference is tremendous! But what brought about this change? What keeps him growing and adapting to the times?

Listen to today’s episode as we peek behind the scenes to see the mindset and disciplines that makes Swizz Beatz the icon we see today.

What You Will Discover:

• The importance of protecting your humility
• How to protect your creativity
• Identify what keeps you driven
• The power in being unique
• Why you shouldn’t fake your numbers
• The payoff in not selling out
• Example on how to pivot through each level of your business and branding journey
• How to apply the Verzuz blueprint
• Trends to expect in the event of a second shutdown
• It’s ok to replicate a successful model in a different space
• The importance of keeping business and personal separate and why
• The need to learn the business side of what you do
• The importance of adjusting to the different environments that you may enter
• The significance in being intentional in stepping back at the right time
• How to choose to go cold instead of letting others choose for you
• The importance of not allowing social media to be your identity
• The power of information and relationships

Interview Clips
Swizz Beatz Interview (Full) - Rap Radar Podcast
How to support and celebrate living artists | Swizz Beatz
Swizz Beatz On Working With Beyoncé Jay Z, Drake And Upending The Art World | Mavericks with AriSwizz Beatz & Timbaland Talk Creatives' Education, Producers Vs Beat Makers, & More | REVOLT Summit