Surrounded By Idiots - #024 - RAY ROMULUS

Ray Romulus of the production team The Stereotypes (24k Magic, Thats What I Like, Somebody to Love) and I reminisce over when we met, his time as an assistant to Jermaine Dupri and quickly landing a role as A&R at Def Jam. We discuss his journey in the music industry, sharing his experiences working with artists like Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, Usher, and Bruno Mars. Ray also dives into his role in helping create "Sunday Service" with Kanye West, watching the evolution of his peers, and the challenges of navigating the industry. The conversation also touches on the impact of social media, the future of the music industry, and the importance of passion and perseverance in achieving success. "We're missing church, we're missing you know where people would go in and like sing their ass off and get their chops up and that's why these songs are not hitting our spirit." - Ray Romulus