EPISODE · Apr 18, 2022 · 1H 4M
Drew G Interview: Ambush TV, Selling Mixtapes Internationally, Iconic Drake Interview,Toronto & More
from Versatile Vigilante · host Uncle Vinny
Drew G, Co-Founder of the legendary Toronto DVD Series, "Ambush TV", stops by for a very rare chat with Yung Vince. We discuss the origins of "Ambush", the business of selling mixtapes in the 2000s, advice from French Montana, networking globally, having multiple Drake interviews, and much more. Shoutout to Drew G for coming through and telling his story. Follow @iamdrewg on Instagram to keep up with new content Hit the Below Links for New Versatile Vigilante Content: Website: https://versatilevigilante.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/VersatileVigilante/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/versatilevigilante Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/podcast/6rbWSYZP9asHUv431qHZfK/overview Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/versatile-vigilante/id1384221180?mt=2 SmartURL: https://smarturl.it/versatilevigilante 0:00 - Welcome Drew G 0:50 - How Drew G Got Involved in Making DVDs 2:00 - "Time's Up" DVD ft. Guerilla Black; Rock Da House Connection 4:50 - Where Did Interest in Music Industry Come From? 5:55 - How Did You Break Into Industry? Mixtape World 7:00 - Linking Up with Rock Da House 8:15 - Car Breaking Down on Way to NYC 9:30 - Arriving in NYC; Sleeping in Van 10:30 - Interviewing Shay Davis & Maino 11:50 - Drew's Role & Vision With "Ambush" 13:20 - Being Careful With Content in DVD's 15:20 - Current Artists Snitching on Themselves 16:20 - Balancing Privacy & Putting Yourselves Out There 17:40 - 50 Cent Changing NYC 19:20 - Experiencing Atlanta; Southern Hospitality 22:00 - "Ambush" Focusing on Canadian Artists 24:00 - Drew Deciding to Tell His Story 25:10 - Advice From French Montana 26:00 - Ego; Competition 27:30 - Business Side of Selling Mixtapes 30:45 - USA Hustle Compared to Canada 33:30 - Ever Consider Leaving Toronto? 35:00 - Strategic With Content 36:50 - Toronto Has the Biggest Artists 38:25 - Interviewing Drake for "Ambush" 43:00 - Taking Ambush Nationally 44:30 - Learning and Growth 45:30 - Loving the Lifestyle and Work 46:40 - Deciding to Move On From "Ambush" 49:00 - Legacy of "Ambush" 51:00 - Roney Posting About "Ambush" 51:45 - Maturing; Promoting Your Brand & History 53:10 - Digitalizing the DVDs 56:00 - Advice For Next Generation 58:00 - Importance of Your Circle 58:40 - Favorite Interview? 1:01:00 - Drake Freestyle Being Legendary 1:01:30 - Teaching Your Kids About Your Work 1:03:10 - Final Words 1:04:30 - Shoutout Drew G
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Drew G, Co-Founder of the legendary Toronto DVD Series, "Ambush TV", stops by for a very rare chat with Yung Vince. We discuss the origins of "Ambush", the business of selling mixtapes in the 2000s, advice from French Montana, networking globally, having multiple Drake interviews, and much more. Shoutout to Drew G for coming through and telling his story. Follow @iamdrewg on Instagram to keep up with new content Hit the Below Links for New Versatile Vigilante Content: Website: https://versatilevigilante.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/VersatileVigilante/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/versatilevigilante Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/podcast/6rbWSYZP9asHUv431qHZfK/overview Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/versatile-vigilante/id1384221180?mt=2 SmartURL: https://smarturl.it/versatilevigilante 0:00 - Welcome Drew G 0:50 - How Drew G Got Involved in Making DVDs 2:00 - "Time's Up" DVD ft. Guerilla Black; Rock Da House Connection 4:50 - Where Did Interest in Music Industry Come From? 5:55 - How Did You Break Into Industry? Mixtape World 7:00 - Linking Up with Rock Da House 8:15 - Car Breaking Down on Way to NYC 9:30 - Arriving in NYC; Sleeping in Van 10:30 - Interviewing Shay Davis & Maino 11:50 - Drew's Role & Vision With "Ambush" 13:20 - Being Careful With Content in DVD's 15:20 - Current Artists Snitching on Themselves 16:20 - Balancing Privacy & Putting Yourselves Out There 17:40 - 50 Cent Changing NYC 19:20 - Experiencing Atlanta; Southern Hospitality 22:00 - "Ambush" Focusing on Canadian Artists 24:00 - Drew Deciding to Tell His Story 25:10 - Advice From French Montana 26:00 - Ego; Competition 27:30 - Business Side of Selling Mixtapes 30:45 - USA Hustle Compared to Canada 33:30 - Ever Consider Leaving Toronto? 35:00 - Strategic With Content 36:50 - Toronto Has the Biggest Artists 38:25 - Interviewing Drake for "Ambush" 43:00 - Taking Ambush Nationally 44:30 - Learning and Growth 45:30 - Loving the Lifestyle and Work 46:40 - Deciding to Move On From "Ambush" 49:00 - Legacy of "Ambush" 51:00 - Roney Posting About "Ambush" 51:45 - Maturing; Promoting Your Brand & History 53:10 - Digitalizing the DVDs 56:00 - Advice For Next Generation 58:00 - Importance of Your Circle 58:40 - Favorite Interview? 1:01:00 - Drake Freestyle Being Legendary 1:01:30 - Teaching Your Kids About Your Work 1:03:10 - Final Words 1:04:30 - Shoutout Drew G
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