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The Cortex AMA Podcast is a feed of our old Weekly Cortex AMA sessions, generally conducted and recorded on Twitter Spaces at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET every Wednesday. We like to elevate people who are shaping the transformation of Web3. Delving into their backgrounds, experiences, and wisdom. Sponsored By Cortex App & Network:
In this episode, musician and visual artist Kane Mayfield shares his insights on the transformative impact of Web3 and NFTs on the music and entertainment industry. Mayfield expresses his frustrations with the traditional music industry, the compromises artists often make, and the challenges they face in gaining recognition and financial success. He sees Web3 and NFTs as solutions that allow artists to retain creative integrity royalties and directly engage with fans without intermediaries. Mayfield discusses his transition into digital art, AI-assisted videos, and his work "New Jack City," available at https://www.dns.xyz/newjackcity.
Mayfield acknowledges that he is not a mainstream artist like Taylor Swift but emphasizes that Web3 provides opportunities for creatives at all levels. He reflects on his own experiences, including minimal SoundCloud plays, and considers web3 a distribution method that offers artists more control and fair compensation.
Overall, Mayfield expresses optimism about the possibilities Web3 brings for musicians and other creatives. He discusses its transformative effect on the industry and the power it gives individual artists to connect directly with their audience. Mayfield's perspective aligns with the belief that Web3 offers a decentralized and empowering alternative to traditional gatekeepers in the entertainment industry.
Kane Mayfield:
Kane Mayfield, a multifaceted creative from Long Island, New York, has made significant strides in music and art since moving to Baltimore, Maryland, in 2005. Embraced by the local hip-hop scene and signed by the Mania Music Group, Mayfield gained recognition for his exceptional rapping skills, as noted by Spin.com, and has opened for renowned artists like Slick Rick and Prhyme. His talent extends beyond music into the realm of visual arts, where his digital art, characterized by its boldness, substance, and resilience, has been showcased at prestigious events like Art Basel 2021 and NFT NYC 2021.
In 2015, Mayfield relocated to Saint Augustine, Florida, and continued to expand his portfolio by venturing into the world of NFTs and Web3. In 2022, he released "Handprints," a unique music and art NFT on Scare.City, featuring original art created using GAN technology. Mayfield also hosts 'Public School,' a weekly Discord show via the Tokensmart community dedicated to educating the audience about Web3 and the crypto space. The show has hosted hip-hop legends and notable companies like The Kennedy Center, Unstoppable Domains, and Kalamint.
Mayfield's work is available on various NFT marketplaces, including Opensea and Kalamint, and he actively engages with his audience on social media platforms like Twitter, Telegram, Discord, Reddit, and Clubhouse.
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**This episode is a conversation between the Cortex team and Sakari Smithwick, discussing Sakari's journey from working at McDonald's to becoming a successful chef, his involvement in the NFT (Non-Fungible Token) space, and his aspirations in the culinary world.
Sakari starts by mentioning that he just finished filming for the show Hell's Kitchen (Season 21 placed 7th!) and emphasizes that anyone can publish content and own it through NFTs, even without prior knowledge of cryptocurrency. He met Andy, the president of Vee Friends, at the NFT NYC event and believes that putting ideas out there is the key to making things happen.
Sakari talks about his background, starting at McDonald's as a teenager and eventually working at some of the best restaurants worldwide, such as 11 Madison Park, previously ranked as the number one restaurant in the world. He expresses his passion for good food and how fine dining transformed his perspective. He also mentions his brand, Noble Promise, which started as a pop-up series and has now evolved into Noble Promise Studios, an NFT project supporting emerging artists.
We touch on Sakari's experiences and events, such as his mentorship from Gary Vaynerchuk, anecdotes about job interviews, and getting hired at notable places. He discusses the importance of customer service, cleanliness, and organization in the culinary industry.**
Sakari highlights his involvement in the NFT space and his enthusiasm for creating content for Web 3.0. He mentions projects like "World of Women" and discusses the simplicity and scalability of publishing content on the blockchain. He also mentions winning the VeeFriends Sorcerer's scholarship, an opportunity for mentorship from Gary V, facilitated through NFTs.
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In this inugural episode of the Cortex AMA Podcast, we'll discuss metaverse, CryptoCouture with Miss. J Alexander in our co-founder, Leo Kish.
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