EPISODE · Mar 17, 2025 · 48 MIN
Shawn Barron
from Mixed and Mastered · host Jeffrey Sledge
Send us a text How do unknown artists become household names? On this episode of Mixed and Mastered, legendary A&R Shawn Barron pulls back the curtain on the moves that shaped modern music—from discovering Drake on MySpace to signing Ty Dolla $ign against all odds, and spotting Leon Thomas at a traffic light. Shawn keeps it real on trusting your gut over chasing trends, almost signing Kendrick Lamar, and crafting hits with Kanye West and Bruno Mars. This episode is packed with rare industry gems—tap in and hear how the hits really get Mixed and Mastered. Support the show Mixed and Mastered is produced and distributed by Merrick Studio, and hosted by music industry veteran, Jeffrey Sledge. Tune in to the discussion on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you catch your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @MixedandMasteredPod to join the conversation and check out all our episodes at www.wearemerrickstudios.com/mixed-and-mastered-pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Send us a text How do unknown artists become household names? On this episode of Mixed and Mastered, legendary A&R Shawn Barron pulls back the curtain on the moves that shaped modern music—from discovering Drake on MySpace to signing Ty Dolla $ign against all odds, and spotting Leon Thomas at a traffic light. Shawn keeps it real on trusting your gut over chasing trends, almost signing Kendrick Lamar, and crafting hits with Kanye West and Bruno Mars. This episode is packed with rare indu...
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