Interview: Derek Minor talks Kanye West Comparisons, Measuring Success and Up & Away Series

Derek Minor is one of the hardest working artists in our scene. He’s pretty much released on average 1 project (Album, EP, Mixtape) per year the past 10 years and in some years multiple projects. Having come to prominence as a member of Reach Records and the 116 Clique and now as front man and co-owner of Reflection Music Group, Derek Minor is a leader an artist in the truest sense of the word.
Currently on tour with the Newsboys as in the midst of releasing a 4 part music project called Up & Away, Wade-O caught up with Derek in between tour stops in Brooklyn, to discuss, his latest installment in the series, “High Above”, comparisons to Kanye West and measuring success in the new music climate.
Timeline:
1:54 - The Thought behind the Up & Away Series
4:15 - Battling Depression while performing on an arena tour
8:23 - Lessons learned during his tenure at Reach Records
10:45 - Measuring Success as an Artist in Current Music Climate
13:00 - Developing the Concept of the Up & Away Series
15:55 - Why Consumers are opting to stream music vs. purchase music
19:38 - Reflection Music Group Current Strategy
22:15 - Creating an Economy within the Christian Hip Hop Community (CHH)
24:07 - Working with and Mentoring Younger Creatives
26:32 - Being compared to Kanye West
27:42 - Touring and Live Show Plans for the Up & Away Series
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Wade-O Radio Fam! Thanks again for tuning in. And special to everyone who has subscribed, liked a video and commented. Here's the timeline for this video. Me and Derek had a good time! Timeline: 1:54 - The Thought behind the Up & Away Series 4:15 - Battling Depression while performing on an arena tour 8:23 - Lessons learned during his tenure at Reach Records 10:45 - Measuring Success as an Artist in Current Music Climate 13:00 - Developing the Concept of the Up & Away Series 15:55 - Why Consumers are opting to stream music vs. purchase music 19:38 - Reflection Music Group Current Strategy 22:15 - Creating an Economy within the Christian Hip Hop Community (CHH) 24:07 - Working with and Mentoring Younger Creatives 26:32 - Being compared to Kanye West 27:42 - Touring and Live Show Plans for the Up & Away Series

[@MilesMinnick]

Greatest interview I’ve seen on this channel! Major keys were released, DJ Wado thank you sir! You are such a professional! Keep going!!

[@CM-ge9pz]

Wade O and Minor dropping major wisdom. Great interview.

[@dprince6996]

This interview is the truth. Wade O I love your questions and how your interact with the artist.

[@stefan-rarescrisan5116]

Im going to listen to the projects differently now that i know some from-behind-the-vision facts. Plus, i feel empowered to be more like Derek and like Jesus in the way i help people with what i have. Once again, DJ Wade-o and Derek, you did an awesome interview! Love ya from Romania!

[@LMarquee]

I think it's safe to say Derek Minor is somewhere in the top ten best CHH artists of all time.

[@shucoraw]

Comparison kills everything!!! Got to stay focused on your own goal. Great advice!

[@WERKOTBOT]

About to bump some Minor to get my day going!!👌🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Antonioisroyal]

Thanks Wade O for your interviews. I appreciate interviews that help us get the perspective from someone like Derek Minor. I really appreciate what Derek said about staying focused on what God put in your heart. 💯

[@abrahamx-duey872]

Great interview and the Concept of the album series by Derek is awesome.!!

[@highprocess28]

Humble Guys!

[@NashMancino]

Great interview! I would love to see you bring Benjah on next to talk about his new album

[@Stankyleg11six]

ReapWhatYouSow agreed!

[@KingChav]

EXTRAORDINARY interview! The economy & infrastructure part, so necessary

[@mrs.manrique7411]

Welcome to Minorville... ;D Keep up that discipleship! :))

[@Leophon999]

Thanks y'all my morning is just a lil bit better than it already was.

[@BrianDikasdaybyday]

Great interview. Love the truths in this

[@FrankieisDope]

Great interview!

[@ImOnMy116]

Next Wade's way back track should be Shut it Down off of that "My Name is Pro" mixtape he did with Wade-O. Been rolling with Derek for a long time and it's crazy to see how far he's come! So stoked to see him in this current space, seems to be really putting out music from his heart.

[@thegoat3153]

WAKE UP MR. MINOR

[@JudahRobinsonCheezymanStudios]

Can't wait for "The Trap!"

[@Nbrolfiwriting]

Love Derek Minor. Want to work with him.

[@Witeout_LYV]

GAME!

[@jamelroberson7691]

🔥

[@ivanriobla]

♥

[@andrewgomez2019]

Aaron Cole should be the next big feature on his next album just like h3s been doing with Byron Juane and WHATUPRG

[@greenpilgrimz3763]

can u please get sevin back on?

[@evancriddell8709]

Why'd you delete the Jackie Hill Perry interview you just did with her? @Wade-O Radio

[@wadeoradio]

We jumped the gun.