Musically Speaking with Luis and Pedro: Recent Episodes
Pedro Urbaez
A special podcast for all aspiring artists and fans. Luis and Pedro will tackle the hottest topics...musically speaking.
On this special episode, Luis invites his good friends to hang out and chat about the differences between today's RnB versus same genre in the 90s decade.
Luis and Pedro interview Jose Figueroa Jr. who is an accomplished singer and was most recently a contestant on Season 20 of popular singing competition The Voice.
Luis and Pedro discuss Marc Anthony's live concert livestream crash and why it happened. Luis talks about his latest musical projects. Pedro mentions his experience living in NYC as pandemic slowly winds down. They mention the deaths of hip-hop artists Black Rob and Shock G which came so soon after DMX.
Luis and Pedro pay tribute to the life and musical journey of hip-hop icon DMX who passed away on April 9, 2021 at the age of 50. They discuss some of their favorite DMX songs.
Luis and Pedro go over some of the latest music documentaries and movies you should check out.
Luis and Pedro give their review of the 2021 Grammy's which aired on March 14, 2021. They go over their "big 4" predictions and talk about which performances they liked and disliked.
Luis and Pedro make their predictions for the 2021 “big 4” Grammy awards (record of the year, song of the year, album of the year & best new artist). The Grammy Awards was delayed in January due to the pandemic this year and will now air on March 14, 2021.
Luis and Pedro are back and ready for Season 3. It has been a while so the guys catch up on a bunch of topics including life during ongoing pandemic, The Weeknd, Taylor Swift, Johnny Pacheco, Daft Punk, Bobbby Shmurda and more.
Luis and Pedro talk about a little bit of everything. Jay Z joining the legal marijuana business with Monogram. Lil Wayne is probably going back to jail. Pedro reveals his favorite musical guests of SNL Season 45. Luis binged on some documentaries (Shawn Mendes: In Wonder and BLACKPINK: Light Up The Sky). Taylor Swift blesses her Swifties with a second album in 2020 called 'Evermore'.
Luis and Pedro catch up after a 6 week break. They speak about how the pandemic affected their personal goals and how the podcast aims to evolve in Season 3 (2021). They go over the most streamed artists, songs and podcasts on Spotify in 2020. We dedicate this episode to recording artist Joey Pabon who tragically passed away on December 2, 2020. Rest in Power.
Luis and Pedro discuss a Music Industry trying to find its way during Covid and planning for post Covid.
They also discuss the Billboard Awards and Luis shines a light on a new Netflix series entitled Song Exploder!
Luis talks about his passion for the Home Recording Studio and all the uses you may have for one, especially during the pandemic.
He also discusses 5 Tips for Music Creators to keep the Live Stream... ALIVE!
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Luis and Pedro review Nas's thirteenth studio album "King's Disease" released on August 21, 2020.
On this episode of Musically Speaking, Pedro and Luis discuss the untimely death of actor Chadwick Boseman and his impact on the industry. They also discuss the Black Panther movie soundtrack and its resurgence among other music related topics.
Luis and Pedro give their review of the 2020 MTV VMA's which had the tough task of trying to put on a show in the middle of a pandemic.
Luis and Pedro are back after a small break to discuss how the music industry continues to adapt to coronavirus. Luis gives his approach on releasing his single "Apology I.O.U." during a pandemic. They talk about how MTV will move forward with the 2020 Video Music Awards. Pedro defends "WAP", the 2020 sex-positive anthem for ladies by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion.
Luis and Pedro talk about Fiverr, a website where you can find all types of freelance services at a very affordable price for any project you are working on. Luis professes his love for The Chicks' Coop , a famous food truck in Florida.
On this episode (recorded in Feb 2020), Luis talks about his experience in a boy band (Strange WayZ) during the late 90s. He discusses how the band decided now was the right time to regroup, rebrand (they are now SWayz) and release a new single "Let You Go".
Recorded in late February 2020, The Santana Twins (Luis and Ernesto) hang with Luis and Pedro for a no holds barred interview. Although they are known as dance music producers, they started out as DJ's. They are candid about what works and what is not working today when it comes to being a successful DJ.
As the United States (and the world) starts to slowly reopen from being locked down due to coronavirus, Luis and Pedro discuss the effects the pandemic has had on the music industry.
On this episode, Luis and Pedro take a pause from music to talk about what is happening in the United States right now. Protests on systemic racism, the historical context and where we stand. Black Lives Matter.
Originally recorded on May 12, 2020 as a guest of the Top 10 EDM Countdown Show with Freestyle Chulo and DJ Lexx (a show Pedro has been co hosting for many years), DJ James Anthony has a candid conversation about his approach as a DJ and producer, his thoughts on remixes, life during coronavirus pandemic, partying in the early 2000's and what he expects life will be like musically once social distancing is relaxed.
Luis and Pedro continue their music consumption conversation focusing on what how the public moved on from CD's to the digital age (Mp3 and streaming) and what to expect in the future.
Luis and Pedro take a stroll down memory lane to talk about how listening to music has evolved in the last 50 years. In part 1, they focus on the 80s and 90s decades.
Part 3 of our coronavirus check in focuses on how the pandemic can ignite (or slow down) the creative process, the epic Teddy Riley vs Babyface instagram battle, the death of dance music legends Nelson "FFWD" Cruz and Daniel "Wepaman" Vargas due to coronavirus, Taylor Swift cancelling all her shows in 2020, Lady Gaga delays release of her latest album, how artists are staying relevant without usual methods of promotion and what we can expect musically once the pandemic slows down.
Luis and Pedro discuss "The Fandom Funnel" and its various stages. They talk about how someone can cultivate their fan base from the casual fan stage to having superfans.
Recorded earlier in the year when Pedro visited Luis Marte Music Studios in Florida, they revisit their discussion from last year about the "big 3" in social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) and the new kid on the block TikTok.
Luis and Pedro have a monthly check in on how the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has impacted the music industry and the latest music news. They discuss Tekashi 6ix9ine's early release from prison, Bill Wither's death, sales drops in vinyl/CD's, unique ways artists are promoting and performing during quarantine and the iHeart Living Room Concert for America.
In part 2 of our interview, dance music legend Andy Panda joins us to talk about how he became the host of MTV's 1990's syndicated show 2nd Generation, his thoughts on the current state of the Freesstyle dance music genre and his latest project First Family of Freestyle.
In part 1 of our interview, dance music legend Andy Panda joins us to talk about how he got his Panda nickname, his start in the music industry, his songwriting process, and the history behind some of his biggest hits.
Luis and Pedro take some time to chat about how the Coronavirus aka COVID-19 has impacted the music industry. Cancellations of music festivals and concerts are just the tip of the iceberg.
Pedro visits Luis at his recording studio in Florida and decide to get on the mic for an unrehearsed conversation. They speak on their approach to recording the episodes. They talk about what they like about podcasting and what they look for in guests. They discuss the fallout from Billie Eilish winning multiple Grammys working without much major label support.
Luis and Pedro continue to dive in on the latest news in the music industry. Topics discussed, Super Bowl 54 halftime performance (better late than never), Eminem at the 2020 Oscars, Justin Bieber's new album Changes, Janet Jackson's new world tour
Luis and Pedro dive in on the latest news in the music industry. They discus Eminem's latest surprise album, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020
and Ozzy Osbourne Parkinson's disease diagnosis. Luis recommends Hip-Hop Evolution season 4 now streaming on Netflix.
Luis and Pedro give their thoughts on the 2020 Super Bowl Halftime Show which will be headlined by Jennifer Lopez and Shakira. They make their predictions on what songs they might perform and what special guests might show up.
Luis and Pedro give their review of the 2020 Grammy's broadcast. They discuss the performances and Billie Eilish sweeping the "big 4" categories.
On this episode Luis and Pedro make their predictions for the “big 4” Grammy awards (record of the year, song of the year, album of the year & best new artist). They discuss the suspension of former Grammy's CEO Deborah Dugan.
Happy New Year! Luis and Pedro begin year 2 (aka season 2) of the podcast by wishing everyone a new year and ushering in a new decade. They give their thoughts on what 2020 will bring along with what changes the music business will encounter in the next 10 years.
Luis and Pedro wrap up the first season of the podcast with a discussion about what they liked musically in 2019. They go over some of the hot albums and artists of the year including Billie Eilish, Lizzo, and Ariana Grande. They also talk about what they look forward to in 2020.
On this episode, Luis and Pedro continue their discussion on some their favorite albums and how it influenced their love of music.
Albums discussed:
Boyz II Men – II (1994)
Saturday Night Fever (soundtrack) (1977)
Hootie & the Blowfish – Cracked Rear View (1994)
Concept of One (1993)
Micmac Presents Artistik Records – Freestyle Parade!! 2 – The Art Of Dance… (1996)
DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince – Code Red (1993)
Lauryn Hill – The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998)
Eminem – Kamikaze (2018)
Day 26 (2008)
Daft Punk – Random Access Memories (2013)
Luis and Pedro discuss some of their favorite albums and how it influenced their love of music.
Albums discussed:
The Sesame Street Monsters! (1974)
Ace of Base - The Bridge (1995)
Michael Jackson - Thriller (1982)
Tony! Toni! Toné! - Sons of Soul (1993)
Menudo - Por Amor (1982)
Eminem - The Marshall Mathers LP (2000)
Craig David - Born To Do It (2000)
Amy Winehouse - Back To Black (2006)
Luis and Pedro dive in on what has been happening in the music industry lately.
Tekashi 6ix9ine's multi million dollar record deal from prison.
Super Bowl 54 performers (J. Lo & Shakira have been confirmed).
Reggaeton getting snubbed at the 2019 Latin Grammy Awards.
Chance the Rapper hosting (and performing) on SNL, thoughts on his latest album and being a judge on Rhythm + Flow.
Luis recommends watching Wu-Tang: An American Saga.
On this episode we invite Katrina Hirtz from Kick Up Your Heels Entertainment to chat with us about what does an artist manager do and how the role has changed with rapidly evolving technology.
Independent Artist Month continues with a special podcast dedicated to copyright and PRO's (Performance Rights Organizations). Luis and Pedro give you a crash course on copyright, publishing and what PRO's are all about.
On this episode, we continue our conversation with Ty Bless and he drops some major knowledge on what it is to be part of the music business. They quickly recap the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards and mention how you can help those affected by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. Missed part 1 of Ty Bless interview? Check out Episode 27.
0n this episode, Luis and Pedro discuss internet radio vs terrestrial radio (AM/FM) with special guest Ty Bless giving us some insight. We preview Ty Bless latest single "Stand By Me".
On this episode Luis and Pedro discuss the massive success of Lil Nas X and his hit "Old Town Road". They wonder if he will be a one hit wonder or if he has what it takes to have sustained success. They go over new trend of artists commercially releasing tracks that were originally rejected from finished projects. Luis recommends Dat Piff, a great source to access free mix tapes.
On this episode Luis and Pedro discuss how to best utilize our most precious resource...time. They go over what they do when they have some down time and how they squeeze in new activities within a hectic schedule. Luis recommends This Sounds Better , one of his current favorite podcasts about producing music.
On this episode, Luis and Pedro discuss Disney's latest live action remake The Lion King. They compare the music from the original with new version along with controversy behind one of the more popular songs on the soundtrack.
Pedro recommends listening to Roger Ortega's latest single "Goodbye To Summer"
On this episode, Luis and Pedro discuss The Black Godfather, a documentary about the music executive, entrepreneur, and film producer, Clarence Avant currently streaming on Netflix.
On this episode Luis and Pedro celebrate 6 months of podcasts. In what they hope is a yearly tradition, they recap the top 5 most popular episodes so far this season.
On this special episode Luis and Pedro discuss growing up listening to hip-hop. This episode is dedicated to all those who grew up listening to hip-hop music in the 80s and 90s.
On this episode Luis and Pedro say goodbye to iTunes as we know it. They discuss Napster (initially created 20 years ago!) and the legacy it left behind. Luis gives his thoughts on the MasterClass he took with Timbaland on producing.
On this episode Luis and Pedro discuss the pros and cons of being an independent artist and someone signed to a major label. We include quotes from current successful independent artist, Chance the Rapper.
On this special podcast Luis and Pedro discuss how they battle self doubt in life and when working on projects. They talk about what they do to get out of their funk and eventually get back on track.
On this episode Luis and Pedro discuss artist branding and taking advantage of the "Big 3" in Social Media: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
On this episode Luis and Pedro recap the 2019 Billboard Music Awards. They discuss the winners and some of the performances. They go over the Taylor Swift performance controversy and the many similarities to Beyonce performance at Coachella in 2018.
On this episode Luis and Pedro discuss how BTS might handle mandatory military service in South Korea while being the biggest K-Pop group in the country. They discuss the Coachella Festival and how Beyonce and Kanye West used their appearances to leverage their brand and make more money beyond the performance fees. Homecoming: A Film By Beyoncé is out now on Netflix.
On this episode Luis and Pedro discuss social media rants from musicians specifically the Stevie B rant criticizing the freestyle dance music genre. They dig deeper into the positives and negatives of musicians ranting on social media. They briefly discuss rapper Nipsey Hussle's death and his impact.
On this episode Luis professes his affinity to super successful boy band Backstreet Boys who released their ninth studio album DNA in January. Luis gives his review of the album. The team talks about the man behind *NSYNC and Backstreet Boys (Lou Pearlman) and the documentary "The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story.” out now.
On this episode, Luis and Pedro discuss the K-Pop (Korean Pop) crossover worldwide. They talk about how the success of K-Pop groups is similar to the Menudo madness of the 80's. They go into detail on how Spotify (and other music services) are against paying artists more royalties from streaming.
On this episode, Luis and Pedro discuss the rise and fall of MySpace (remember them?) and how they managed to delete 12 years of music uploads. They also discuss how YouTube Music is expanding worldwide to compete with Spotify. Luis and Pedro recommend Oscar winning biopic Bohemian Rhapsody.
Welcome to our 10th episode! It has been an incredible journey with a lot of lessons along the way. We thank you all for being along for the ride.
On this episode, Luis and Pedro discuss the process of creating the podcast. They discuss why they chose to do a podcast, how they come up with topics the logistics and what they want listeners to achieve from subscribing.
On this episode, Pedro hangs out in Florida with Luis to chat about singing competitions The Masked Singer (which was renewed for a second season), The Voice (and its Latin version La Voz) and the return of American Idol (now in its second season on the ABC network). The guys also discuss T-Pain's latest album release 1UP.
On this episode we get to have finally have our first guest. Roger Ortega the RnBPoPWrytr (RnB Pop Writer) joins us to talk about his experience attending the Grammy's and being part of the recording academy. He also shares with us how he came up with the idea of hosting a cruise and all the planning behind it.
In this episode Luis and Pedro give their review of the 61st Grammy Awards which was broadcast on Sunday, February 10. They discuss the winners of the “big 4” Grammy awards (record of the year, song of the year, album of the year & best new artist), Alicia Keys hosting, performances of the night, J Lo Motown tribute, acceptance speeches and more.
On this episode Luis and Pedro make their predictions for the "big 4" Grammy awards (record of the year, song of the year, album of the year & best new artist), talk about changes in nominations, what the future may hold for the Grammy's moving forward, scheduled performances for the night along with some big time snubs of the year. A recap of the 2019 halftime Super Bowl halftime show is given (spoiler: not good) and what might possibly happen for the halftime show in 2020. Luis catches everyone up with some music industry news.
On this episode Luis and Pedro talk about the impact of streaming in the music industry. They also go into details about what supporting an artist looks like in an age where albums are not being purchased like it used to be.
On this episode, Luis and Pedro discuss Super Bowl halftime shows and the current controversy with Travis Scott performing on Super Bowl LIII. They also talk about past Super Bowl shows, their favorites and who they would like to see perform the halftime show in 2020. Pedro recommends watching Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened, a documentary now streaming on Netflix.
On this episode, Luis and Pedro discuss awards season (Golden Globes and Oscars) and their impact in the music industry. Movies discussed on this episode include A Star is Born, Bohemian Rhapsody, Black Panther and Mary Poppins Returns. They also discuss their biopic wish list and wonder if Prince was underrated while alive. Luis and Pedro show Netflix some love and recommend some documentaries currently streaming. Pedro recommends Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives and Luis recommends Standing in the Shadows of Motown.
On this episode, Luis and Pedro discuss the Lifetime docu series Surviving R. Kelly and the aftermath after it aired. Luis gives his review and thoughts while Pedro discusses the decisions some artists who worked with R. Kelly have made before and after the docu series aired.
In addition to R. Kelly conversation, Luis and Pedro recommended some albums/EP's worth listening to.
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Happy New Year! On this episode, Luis and Pedro recap the 2018 year in music and cover a bunch of topics including the year of Cardi B, the rise of surprise albums, the Latin trap explosion and much more!
Welcome to Musically Speaking Podcast- Episode 0. On this episode, Luis and Pedro introduce themselves and chat about what this podcast is all about.
There were some glitches in post production so Pedro sounds like a robot (we assure you he is not).
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