The Come Up, The 58s & Touring with Mac Miller: Franchise | E0024

The Kalaj Dame Podcast helps to bridge cultures, business, intellect, and everyday life through long-form conversations with people who’ve experienced their own forms of success.In this episode, Franchise of The Come Up joins Kalaj Dame for a conversation about Pittsburgh hip hop, independent music, The 58s, Mac Miller, Rostrum Records, touring, artist development, entrepreneurship, creativity, and the realities of building a lasting career in music.As one-half of The Come Up, Franchise shares the story behind one of Pittsburgh's most influential hip hop groups and reflects on the journey from local stages to national touring opportunities.The conversation explores the group's role within The 58s movement, the relationships that helped shape Pittsburgh's music scene, and the experiences that came with navigating an industry that often rewards timing, networking, and persistence as much as talent.The discussion also dives into touring with Mac Miller, building a fanbase before the dominance of social media, independent artist development, music industry business practices, publishing, branding, and the lessons learned from decades spent creating, performing, and evolving as an artist.Along the way, Franchise offers insight into perseverance, authenticity, creative growth, personal responsibility, and why success often looks different than people imagine once they finally achieve it.The Kalaj Dame Podcast is built around perspective-driven conversations that connect cultural, economic, creative, and professional experiences through shared stories, lived experiences, and authentic dialogue.In this episode, we discuss:• The Come Up & Pittsburgh hip hop history• The 58s movement and its impact• Touring with Mac Miller• Rostrum Records & music industry opportunities• Independent artist development• Publishing, branding & business in music• Building a fanbase before social media• Touring life & performing across the country• Creativity, longevity & artistic growth• Entrepreneurship & career sustainability• Pittsburgh culture & regional influence• Legacy, perseverance & authenticityWhat part of the conversation connected with you most? Join the discussion in the comments.Support the Movement:Website:https://thekalajdamepodcast.comInstagram:https://instagram.com/kalajdamepodcasthttps://instagram.com/kalajdameFacebook:https://facebook.com/kalajdamepodcastThreads:https://threads.net/kalajdamepodcastX:https://x.com/kalajdamepodLinkedIn:https://linkedin.com/in/kalajdamepodcastSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1mmRHZiLIZjs3I2vaXD7xbApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kalaj-dame-podcast/id1873831230Join Kalaj Dame and become a Play Cousin — part of a perspective-driven community built around real conversations, shared experiences, and learning from people across different walks of life. The Kalaj Dame Podcast brings culture, creativity, business, technology, personal growth, and everyday life to the same table through authentic long-form conversations designed to bridge worlds, challenge perspectives, and remind us that wisdom can come from anywhere. Pull up a chair and join the conversation.Facebook & IG: @KalajDamePodcastVisit us on the web: https://thekalajdamepodcast.comFacebookInstagramThreadsX.comLinkedin