Ep. 29: Tim Trudeau of Syntax Creative

Tim Trudeau talks about the music business, anticipating growth and change in business, and the importance of great Mexican food, with Chunjay   Tim is a GRAMMY-nominated producer and CEO of @SyntaxCreative.   [UPDATE: What’s up with Royal Ruckus?] Catching up   Featuring songs from Tim’s long history of music production.   “Is that guy even real? I was wondering if it was your alter-ego, and you were both people.” - Tim Trudeau on Flatline/Mike and Chunjay/Jamey of Royal Ruckus ;)   Talk about cold brew coffee and on dark roasts   On how we met. And Chunjay dressing like an eighties b-boy.   A fun petty argument about what constitutes southern California   On the music business. On making deals and looking for what’s coming next.   On creating music in today’s landscape.   Chunjay uses an analogy about tacos and Taco Bell to explain why today’s rap is not good. Because of course he does.   Book recommendation: Al Mohler The Conviction to Lead: 25 Principles for Leadership That Matters   The Poverty of Nations: A Sustainable Solution by Asmus and Grudem   When Helping Hurts   Poverty Cure https://www.povertycure.org/ Poverty, Inc. https://www.povertyinc.org/   On eating Mexican food. What good Mexican food is.   Social media: Rocdomz Final song by Royal Ruckus and DJ Sean P, "Back N Effect" from the Royalty Check EP, streaming everywhere. http://song.link/RoyaltyCheck ---- Check out what's up at http://royalruckus.com Royalty Check EP out now! Videos available at http://bit.ly/RuckusVideo