Making it Happen Podcast: Recent Episodes
Eman Aboagye
The Making it Happen Podcast is a show about proudly flying the flag of independence as an Artist and entrepreneur living in the amazing new digital age. The show is hosted by Emmanuel "Eman" Aboagye, the Creative Director of Dynisty Entertainment and touches on the latest in culture, business, technology and of course music. The show is designed to Inspire, Educate and Entertain artists and entrepreneurs.
From 2020 to 2021 the years have been such a blur since COVID hit.
Introspection has been welcomed and needed.
And this is a quick thought I had on a theory I learnt about from Gary Vee.
In this episode of the Makin' it happen podcast I begin a segment called Topics with Tony where we discuss his experience of attending Ed Sheeran's show and what lessons you as an artist can learn from his live performance.
Key take aways points:
- When creating your album/songs be mindful of how you can recreate it on stage
- Technology - It is the secret weapon, use it wisely to create the sound you want when performing live
- Create Sing along choruses that are easy to remember
- Songwriting - Storytelling is important and your songs should tell a story that can stand alone
- Develop a Catalogue of songs
Links:
Ed Sheeran breaks U2's tour record
How we helped create Ed Sheeran's loop pedal, Chewie II
In this episode of the Makin It Happen podcast I have a water-cooler convo with my homie Mpho and we talk about how Eminem has used hate to fuel his music for years. We also touch on the power of emotion and how it plays such an important role in the creative process.
Episode 2 of the Makin' It Happen Podcast talks about origin stories.
I tell you a bit about mine and would love to hear about yours.
What is your origin story?
The humble beginnings of starting a podcast. The journey of discovery and starting.
"Just because you feel fear doesn't mean you can't do it. Do it afraid" - Joyce Meyer