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Pittsburgh Hip Hop & the Independent Music Industry: DJ CHEVY | The Kalaj Dame Podcast (E001)

Join acclaimed DJ and Pittsburgh Hip Hop pioneer, DJ Chevy, as he sits down with Kalaj Dame for a real, unfiltered conversation about music, business, and surviving the independent grind. From pricing and protecting your brand, to understanding demographics, teamwork, mentorship, and hip hop—this is a masterclass for creatives and entrepreneurs who want longevity not luck. Whether you’re an artist, DJ, producer, or just business-minded—this episode is about doing it right... the first time! DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this video isn't legal advice. Always do your own homework. This isn’t motivational talk. This is the playbook. THE PLAYBOOK INDEX: DJ CHEVY 00:00:00 INTRO 00:00:09 "Artists are weird - Take advantage"—DJ Chevy 00:02:01 DO YOUR HOMEWORK: Do your research. Why it’s important to check the resume. 00:03:53 GROWTH: Take advantage of every opportunity and risk 00:06:47 ADAPT TO THE SITUATION—even if the opportunity doesn’t seem right. 00:09:27 KNOW YOUR ROLE: Professionalism, responsibilities, and being prepared for every situation—The truth about booking the act and the importance of business riders. 00:11:47 BACKUPS: COSTS, BUDGETS, RESOURCES, AND SHORTFALLS: Be prepared in case the other side fails you. 00:13:29 STAND FIRM ON YOUR PRICE: Always be prepared, and charge accordingly for additional services. 00:17:32 150 OPPORTUNITIES TO NEVER BE HIRED AGAIN: Make it worth it. Just like every opportunity is an opportunity for more, there are also opportunities to never be hired again. 00:18:48 KNOW YOUR DEMOGRAPHICS, BOW OUT WHEN NECESSARY: The more diverse the audience, someone is not going to like you. What your client wants might not be what the audience actually wants. 00:22:25 HOW WE MET: Who is DJ Chevy and why should people listen—especially the Pittsburgh Hip hop community 00:31:20 THE TASTEMAKERS, BOOTLEGS & PRODUCT TESTING: White Labels, Demos, & The Art of DJing 00:35:40 THE REMIX & CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: The power of creativity, collaboration, and building your network. 00:42:32 3-MINUTES and 20-SECONDS: Take what’s yours. Stand out from your competition. Don’t be afraid to be different. 00:45:51 DON’T REPEAT YOURSELF: Don’t be a "Celebrated Jukebox." Communication and building your skillset are important to Mastery. 00:48:33 PART II: Who is DJ Chevy? 00:49:59 KNOW YOUR VALUE: Your audience is out there. Don’t listen to them when they say you’re too expensive—especially for your expertise. 00:51:47 DON’T FORGET YOU ARE A BRAND: Give yourself the freedom to do what you love, not because you have to—but because you want to and be respected for it 00:54:28 HOW DID HE BECOME A VOICE FOR PITTSBURGH HIP HOP?: To be a leader, take accountability. You’re not allowed to have excuses. 00:56:17 STOP GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR THOSE WHO DON’T APPRECIATE IT: "When you turn the lights on, roaches run" 01:01:02 STAY HUMBLE: We don’t have to agree in business. "You might be speaking French to someone stuck on 4th grade math." 01:05:45 BELIEVE IN YOURSELF IF YOU WANT TO HELP OTHERS: What sacrifices are you willing to take for what you believe in? Make sacrifices to be financially independent. 01:10:06 POWER OF ASSOCIATION: The First Branded DJ Group in Pittsburgh was the Grind Hard DJs. 01:16:28 EMPLOY YOURSELF & REGISTER THE BUSINESS ASAP: The importance of treating your brand as a business. DJ Chevy talks fictitious names, trademarks, taxes, etc. Protect your brand from liabilities. 01:29:43 TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAMWORK: Why it’s important to be part of a team 01:33:31 ADVOCATE FOR YOUR COMMUNITY AND A COLLECTIVE POWER: What DJ Chevy did for the PGH Hip Hop Community. 01:42:05 THE WORLD EVOLVES, BUT HORSES ARE STILL HERE: There is no “old way.” The basics are key to mastery and building new lanes—even in the new world. 01:43:23 SURVIVAL & THE ATROPHY OF CONVENIENCE: Can you go backwards? Learn how to feed yourself. Don’t be a victim of convenience. 01:48:22 MENTORSHIP: Take Notes. There’s always a lesson to be learned. 01:53:42 SOCIAL MEDIA ADOPTION: Opportunities are endless—Information, accessibility, and rev-sharing. 01:57:36 THOUGHT EXPERIMENT: 12 hours a day, 6 Days a week—If you could do ANYTHING for the rest of your life, what would it be? 02:03:47 BRING MEANING TO THE INTERACTION: Be intentional, tangible—or get out the way! 02:09:30 BE AUTHENTIC: Be Genuine. Never change. 02:11:18 BE SUPPORTIVE: Support goes both ways. Be realistic—not self-serving. 02:19:33 THINK FOR YOURSELF: What do you think about AI? 02:32:23 ARM YOURSELF AGAINST AGENDAS, TAKE EDUCATED RISKS: Protect your brand. Don’t play the lottery. 02:41:32 MANAGEMENT, ACCESSIBILITY & RESOURCES: Are you going to invest, assist, or exploit what you believe in? Are you putting the horse before the cart? 02:56:45 OUTRO Join Me and My Play Cousins — From the Block to the Boardroom! FOLLOW THE KALAJ DAME PODCAST Facebook & IG: @KalajDamePodcast FOLLOW DJ CHEVY Facebook & IG: @jeffcobbs | @djchevy | @square1radio