Ray Daniels On White & Black Music Spaces, UMG vs. Drake, Streaming & MORE❗️| Effective Immediately

The Cultural Referee himself joins DJ Hed & Gina Views for an in depth talk about his start in music, what sets him a part from others in the industry and what keeps him going. He also gives his opinions on the difference between working in white & blakc music environments, why hip-hop doesn't receive the same grace as other genres, how streaming music saved the industry, thoughts on Drake suing UMG & MORE❗️

0:00 INTRO

3:06 “The Cultural Referee” Nickname Origin

6:50 Life Before The Music Industry

12:30 What Makes Him Different Than Others

13:50 Steering Clear Of The Wrong Direction

18:00 First Person To Give Him A Opportunity

19:19 Why Hip-Hop Doesn’t Get The Same Grace As Other Genres With Collaborations

20:11 The Difference Between White & Black Music Spaces

26:45 Policing Records 29:00 Culture Vs. Corporate

33:00 Women Influence In The Industry

38:00 Streaming Saved The Music Business

43:30 Future Music Moguls

45:00 Drake vs. UMG Lawsuit

48:00 Kendrick vs Drake

53:19 The State Of The West Coast