Steve Stoute SOUNDS OFF On Spotify After Pulling R. Kelly & XXXTentacion From Playlist

[@jm2officialTV]

They start talking about the Spotify thing at 42:40

[@williamsgarcia1307]

jm2officialTV thank you

[@Equipois3]

Thx

[@Th3realtmb]

You The real MVP lol

[@javfantv3722]

Good enough convo to listen to the whole interview

[@jay55148]

jm2officialTV 👍

[@illmath1]

Very glad Rosenberg wasn't there. He would've ruined the dynamic

[@jjones4504]

Ill Math facts

[@clarkbryant8222]

Lmao that’s funny,I just wrote the same thing

[@JP-wn4jn]

Ill Math would have liked to hear his POV

[@apexproductionz27]

Rosengerg doesnt belong in this interview anyway.He has no voice in this conversation.

[@ricoalvarez8323]

Amen, Hallelujah.

[@QueenOyinkan]

"Fame and talent have never been further apart" So true!

[@peterjones7074]

Befitting Style facts

[@antoniothornton1142]

Is it me or this interview ill?

[@BarLadyy]

Antonio Thornton mad informative......

[@MisterQG71]

Antonio Thornton definitely good 👍🏽

[@briangriffin482]

Antonio Thornton free jewelry

[@coreyjsilva3534]

Antonio Thornton nah it ain't just you. Its dope.

[@bmizzle010]

One of the deepest

[@tytyok]

Dame Dash was saying the same thing a few years back.

[@davidmenna4413]

Dame and stoute should work together

[@saynicklos3053]

Like they have always done. Take black culture and say they came up with the idea. Im glad someone recognize the garment. And yes, Dame was trying to get the people to wake up.

[@qaniahmed4012]

The irony is Steve stoute has been a broker between black art and white executives co-opting black culture for decades. He’s not a gatekeeper or the culture, he’s a crypt robber. I watched this entire interview with a side eye.

[@ubong5172]

Steve Stout is a known Culture Vulture.

[@seancoonery2559]

Diddy put hands on him. Dame dash smacked him up.

[@etf42]

Are they going to pull Solange off for hitting Jay Z?

[@lookatowel]

etf42 LMFAOOO

[@andreabrown922]

etf42 😂😂

[@1991Meka]

You're right tho

[@thagreatfrank3071]

🤣🤣🤣

[@mysompare9801]

etf42 🤣

[@theolaitans3117]

The best stoute interview in some time. Bout to replay it. Good Ish!

[@junioravelino8999]

Word...🖒

[@albertdennis5652]

This is hip hop’s history, how could you not want to listen and absorb the history of the culture. Listen and learn

[@ubong5172]

I'd rather listen to guy's that aren't culture vultures. Steve Stout is a known rat. I would be weary about absorbing anything from that cornball.

[@photoholicflix]

Two years ago, Dame Dash said most of what Steve is saying. But people didn't like the way Dame was saying it, though.

[@CheekzThaDrummer]

You don't know how happy I am that Rosenberg wasn't there for this interview.

[@karlmarx809]

Al Cheeks Yeah i don't see why they need him. Could easily just be Ebro and Laura or someone else.

[@nyeeezy]

Troy Barnes laura doesnt add anything either

[@HIP_HOP_JUNKIE_]

“Scarf Hands” - #RIPCombatJack

[@dr.thrive1812]

Whether you agree with all the perspectives or not , this was a great interview! When Black people wear European brands, it becomes cool, sexy and interesting! "Luxury" brands are none of those things except overpriced items before black people wear them. Because they're called luxury and most black folks can't afford those brands, they aspire to wear them because they're expensive.

[@clarkbryant8222]

No dis to Rosenberg, but I’m glad he wasn’t here for this interview. The conversation flow was really good.

[@BarLadyy]

Michael Williams facts! Rosenberg interrupts sometimes when it’s not necessary and ruins the flow of the convo.

[@briangriffin482]

I appreciate you Steve Stout for this knowledge. My generation says that y'all didn't teach us but we really just weren't prepared to listen and absorb the jewels you just dropped. All music is rooted from black music

[@ScalpGod]

dame calling him out got him doing honorable things that make sense lol about time steve

[@oryan2235]

Ananda G. Hill facts

[@busyworksbeats]

Interesting points 😎

[@skmazeratii8498]

i agree

[@HAYDENMUSICTV]

make us a beat bro

[@smizzmuzic8924]

Busy Works Beats the best thing I got out of this was if you know your audience why sign a deal

[@neuroIogy]

Nipsey Hussle been said everything he was saying about his company and knowing who your customers are

[@OrganicTrap]

Dame Dash said it first

[@Thisguyecm]

Homework101 That's all I thought of when Steve was talking about direct to consumer

[@pedrogates3189]

Dame dash and hov both preach the same thing , n have been for years they just say it in different ways

[@rickcooley3136]

I like to talk today good ,Ebro keep up the good work this is why I listen and watch

[@recphilly]

Very insightful interview. His perspective on artists going direct to consumer is A1. Artists and other content creators should be paying very close attention.

[@Adrian-lx9uk]

FYI - The reason Steve Stoute is sort of giving a water down comment on the Kanye question is because he was the person persuading Kanye to tweet "You don't have to be a democrat." He was the one arguing with Charlemagne via kanye through their text messages, and he was supporting Ye's opinions. Read the text thread that Kanye posted, the contact name was "SS" aka steve stoute. Plus, Charlamagne confirmed this.

[@pedrogates3189]

I read online earlier xxx is losing 60k a year because of Spotify doing this , that’s a lot Man everybody can use an extra 60k a year

[@seancoonery2559]

Rip

[@AlphaStormFilms]

Spotify is only making artist become more independent.💡....Start your own playlist or find a streaming company that will. THIS IS AMERICA

[@IceDraco7]

Spotify robs artist every big artist knows it

[@seancoonery2559]

Tidal and Napster

[@ajfelton318]

He dodged that Ye question

[@BarLadyy]

ajfelton318 how so? Legit asking. I thought he covered it.

[@ajfelton318]

Rory Douthard I posted it before bg e completely finished it out. He went through the entire process

[@dr.everythingb.alright303]

This has got to be one of the most thoughtful interviews I've seen in a long time. From understanding the future of monetization, to holding censorship to the fire, Steve Stoute gave some nuggets in this one. Hats off to you!

[@rmyrie5963]

Ryan Leslie has already done what your company has done .. except his platform is way better.

[@kaliha55]

R Myrie Very true!!! But he was here before Ryan leslie.. also why not let everyone eat. Allow everyone to get in on the game!

[@seancoonery2559]

R les

[@patricklangley9332]

Disruptive media! Next selection! R Les!

[@cmarev3509]

Love brothers who can think and conversate

[@jdnwritingmachine]

I totally disagree with the way Spotify treats R. Kelly's MUSIC. Keyword : MUSIC. Which is totally different from his personal's life to which they have no business even talking about.

[@WillieYams]

I hear Steve's points, but these are all private companies who can do as they please at the end of the day; they don't necessarily need to have some policy. Radio stations ban/blackball artists based on personal encounters they didn't like. If you as the consumer have a problem with it, unsubscribe. That's how the marketplace works. I'm personally okay with them picking on Robert "When we say teenager, how young are we talking?" Kelly.

[@pjballa91]

Spotify is a private company with their own policies. I personally don't want platforms making decisions for me and I think they're being inconsistent in who they choose, both those things can be true.

[@JamarCarr]

pjballa91 spotify is no longer a private company. It went public about a month ago.

[@pjballa91]

Jamar by private I mean not part of the government and funded via taxes so they can make their own rules. If I was a shareholder I would try and convince other shareholders to pressure management to change it back.

[@patrickmontero7399]

We tend to judge based on popular mob rule. Not based on FACTS... That’s a dangerous fn slope, because “guilt” should always be determined by evidence.

[@danzenie]

"Defining someone's culture by their race is racism" - Speak on it my dude!!

[@Themaskedtalker]

This is Edutainment

[@kenyafromcali]

Themaskedtalker Yup!

[@theLYFETYE247]

Wow didn’t know/realize that about Spotify thanks for the info

[@prestonlhouse]

Great Interview

[@dojojodo3219]

This was a great interview!

[@sidnickels]

Great interview👌🏽

[@akeemarounds3976]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🗣️🗣️💯💯 great conversation yes yes

[@Xeroxattnp]

Great interview Steve was speaking facts man luv this 👍🏽

[@kevinkim5341]

Ebro is impressing me more & more. I've even started listening & watching he's podcast

[@ShortyMrTrix]

Incredible perspective, love content like this

[@trov2011]

Music is personal I can't separate the artist from the music, even tho artist been written for since music began, but if they are gonna take a stance it should be across the board

[@UNDGT]

One of my fav interviews now👍👍👍

[@jruss400]

Great interview 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@CrescentSword]

Greezy, but my mans though.

[@kenith0257]

Steve stoute and fat joe give the best interviews.

[@Agnelum1]

I think using R. Kelly is a bad example because , even though he was never convicted, people SAW what he did! It wasn't one of these "He said/She said" situations. With some of these dudes, it's fairly easy to take a stand against them because there is clear evidence that incriminates them - everyone saw Rihanna's battered face, for example. Things like that don't need a court to make the decision for us.

[@kevinmcneill2245]

GREEEAT Conversation. I learned from this, Thank you

[@Agnelum1]

Funny that Stoute brings up Guns N Roses "One In A Million" because, a couple of weeks ago, Guns N' Roses decided to remove the song from a forthcoming reissue of their album Appetite for Destruction.

[@MsMyami]

I could just listen to Stoute talk forever....loves me a man that has something to say

[@kaliha55]

Excellent interview!!

[@oneloveonebeing]

i need a book on the am/fm thing

[@BrklynBread]

Stout and Ebro have amazing points. I for one completely agree with what they're saying. Specifically on the case of the Pied Piper: no one is 'rushing to conivct' R Kelly. This is his blowback; a part of what might possibly be his a consequence after DECADES of getting away with what evidence has shown us is a person who preys on woman to some degree.

[@davebraves6998]

People nowadays don't realize how much of a historical moment for hip-hop that was when Mike Tyson beat up Mitch Green in front of Dapper Dan's.. That was one of the most referenced metaphors and punchlines in rap songs for quite a few years after that. It recalled the golden era of hip hop when music mimicked the street culture not the other way around like it is now. Smh! It really was the start of the golden era in hip hop.

[@ExistNNature]

Great conversation guys... This is why selling your shyt independent is amazing. Master P is an example of #IndieArtist...

[@junioravelino8999]

Great convo !!

[@Prestrev]

Dame been saying this. Also Ryan Leslie

[@dryiceVEVO]

Accusations and Convictions are completely DIFFERENT ✌

[@Audioanalisys]

I like Steve Stoute's way of thinking. He exposed the inconsistencies of Ebro. We need to think consistently

[@tylercollins7297]

Ebro loved that compliment at 42:47 haha too funny

[@pmaynard966]

That's why I never like jordan,he would never take a stand for equality or justice.he didn't want to upset the white community that was buying his merchandise.money over morals!!

[@EbonySays]

I'm going to be honest, I thought Steve was an arrogant prick on the Drink Champs interview. Steve is consistent, fair, business minded, smart, and articulate! I have a completely different impression of who Steve is as a man. There are a lot of gems in this interview. Great interview Hot 97!!! I really enjoyed watching a interview intellectual with an abundance of substance!!!

[@Blaqmench]

Ebony trust me.....Stoute is uber arrogant jerk....If he can't exploit YOU financially Steve WON'T do bu$iness with you! He's a piece of 💩

[@trov2011]

I like that wal-mart vs boutique analogy

[@christopherscott7394]

GREAT INTERVIEW!!!!

[@The3500]

Christopher Scott We Trying start wave🤞🏽🌊, Peep the KZbin Channel 📱 We Discuss / Debate hip hop topics.

[@adesugbadapo]

DAMN Steve is dropping GEMS B

[@Prestrev]

Steve sorry there is no " Tanning of America." America BEEN tanned CULTURAL from times immemorial. Blacks have not only built America , but CULTURAL black are America's flavor and leading cultural experiences and expression, again, for centuries. However, this only ( and I don't say only as a marginalization, read my opening to this statement) I say only as a way to say our cultural heritage and influence haven't translated equally in the board rooms of the companies that OWN ( Smdh) our CULTURE. THATS WHERE THE " TANNING," should take place. America BEEN TAN, AMERICAN CORPORATIONS THAT EXPLOIT OUR CULTURE NEEDS " Tanning."

[@mssha1980]

Prestrev exactly! When have black musicians not been at the forefront?

[@madisonmilan1367]

The end of this interview is some of the realest talk.

[@youngstunna29np]

Brilliant interview !!

[@Ericmurray3323]

Dam one of the best interviews I ever seen a lot of great points

[@angelfashionbeauty]

Great interview.

[@horaceward1657]

Ryan Leslie is doing what he is talking about with the Super Phone

[@demetriusbarkley9316]

dropping gems for someone like me who wants to be in hiphop; on the business side.

[@LaloylosDescalzosTV]

the artist should sue Spotify if they not convicted of any crime.

[@jefe6foulsmobley700]

So does that mean you separate Bill Cosby the man from The Cosby Show??

[@jhoodrico569]

Jefe6Fouls Mobley of course you do , you could hate Bill for what he did but that doesn't mean you can't love the show . I never really fucked with Bill but I love the show "its a different world

[@anthonymarcus8485]

Are people boycotting Woody Allen's movie or Roman Polanski flicks.They are still getting their accolades from their peers

[@shawnorjiakor]

Jefe6Fouls Mobley It depends on your decision.

[@theenatashasheree]

Amazing interview🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 #cultureForward ❤️

[@samueljackson8232]

This is the best Ebro in the Morning interview I've ever seen EDIT: spelling

[@teedubbleu]

Powerful Interview!

[@CL2125]

Seeing that "nothing is about race"... What about Sun Tanning Lotion... wouldn't it be weird to use black folks in the commercials & advertisements of tanning lotions, tanning beds and tanning parlors? 🤔 some things are just for some "races".

[@SaintGuapo]

This interview will set the tone for the next 10 years in music/ culture

[@Totmorgen0]

I never knew he loves Hip-Hop this much!

[@rovyfiesta]

I can listen to Stoute talk all day man, this dude has sooo much wisdom. I want Steve Stoute as my life coach lol

[@DamianHardy865]

2pac was never convicted of rape wtf is he talking about.

[@girlmeetsreality4644]

World Ummm, he was convicted, found guilty and served time. You need to brush on your Tupac history my friend.

[@TheSonOfMedusa]

realitybites771 Her lying ass said Tupac was sleeping. He spent time in prison for no reason.

[@Macmittens411]

World You're Young. And an Idiot.

[@angeloperry973]

World yes he was aggravated sexual assault the same as rape

[@TheSonOfMedusa]

Gilbert Perry it’s not. Stop boosting. You’re goofy af

[@cmarev3509]

He is touching all points. Truth. Freethinking at its best.

[@Blaktimus]

I love.this convo One thing stands out though, anybody's number can be called at anytime it doesnt take a Spotify to make it happen. Spotify is the messenger, the message is people relying on sole platforms for distribution. Facts. You diversify wealth, and distribution and when one leg falls you stand on the others. Businessmen know.this and now artists are becoming business like. But is it too late?

[@darrickbyrd372]

Thanks Hot 97. Call me Old School, but it’s inspiring to see Steve Stout, showing kids how to monetize what they do everyday.

[@trevorhenry5455]

Brilliant interview

[@ChanceMinus]

Excellent interview.

[@MsRESPECT90]

Good interview

[@neilferguson27]

Great convo

[@mojeedmuritala2534]

This man dropped lot of gem a real o.g he his

[@JusBlayze85]

SO MANY JEWELS HERE These are the conversations that people need to have to wake up about the things people hear from someone's mouth as opposed to trying to see for themselves.

[@realcrunk5440]

could watch steve stoute interviews all day!

[@wemadeitpodcast]

Stout taking dame's talking points

[@Kristmaz808]

Mr. Agnew this ain't a dame taking point dame would say create your own...

[@girlmeetsreality4644]

Mr. Agnew Not true.

[@vazurro_world]

This is a W for Hot97. Best interview in ages.

[@jeffmgarrison1]

Boutique shopping is the future...Versus large muti-National conglomerates that provide very little for communities...Ebro is right on this...loved this Stout interview dropping gems💎💎

[@JohnDoe-rw6hd]

Wow this guy is reallyyyyyyy smart

[@themadfanatic]

hasn't social media already given us the abilty to monetize direct to consumer???? Im not sure I understand united masters at all

[@jasmineeeee433]

The text that Kanye posted from “SS” is this guy. Steve Stoute.

[@mr.e574]

34:53....lmfao. I think he was about to say...no one's mad at Action Bronson after he said Logic and Em and then thought about that Ghostface lecture....do ya googles....