The internet was buzzing last week from the versuz battle between The Lox and Dipset crews. By the time it was all said and done, one thing was clear–the majority of fans felt that Jadakiss of the Lox had stolen the show and along with it Dipset’s thunder. In this episode, Blueprint and Illogic break down the strategies Jadakiss used on stage to impress so many people and help his crew come out victorious.

With the passing of hip-hop Biz Markie, hip-hop fans mourned the loss of a legendary artist and contributor to the artform.  And while many of the tributes about him have focused on his iconic song catalog, Blueprint and Illogic decided to pay tribute to Biz by breaking down his creative genius and explain what made his work so special.  Hit the link to watch or listen to Super Duty Tough Work episode 259 “The Creative…

Although we all must work to build a better live for ourselves, there comes a point where our work lives can become harmful to our relationships. In this episode, Blueprint and Illogic break down all the ways we subconsciously ruin healthy relationships with our work-related decisions.  Hit the link to watch or listen to episode 258, How Work Can Ruin Relationships:

Although we speak a lot about the importance of working hard and being disciplined, we rarely speak about one of the consequences, which is becoming consumed with your art.  In this episode, Blueprint and Illogic speak about the fine line between working hard and being too consumed with your art, and how to avoid it.  Hit the link to watch/listen to episode 257 of Super Duty Tough Work is Being Too Consumed With Your Art:

Two months ago, in an effort to shed some pandemic pounds, Blueprint and Illogic embarked on a health challenge.  They hoped to take on some new healthy behaviors and get back in shape.   This challenge was also extended to the listeners of the show.  In this episode, Blueprint and Illogic break down how they did in their health challenge and play calls from listeners who share their results as well.  Hit the link to watch…

Every writer has things that they do to that help them write better and faster.  Some of those habits are normal, but others would be classified as weird or crazy.  In this episode of Super Duty Tough Work, Blueprint and Illogic break down their ten craziest writing hacks and explain how each one has helped them become a better writer.  Hit the link to watch/listen to episode 255 Ten Crazy Writing Hacks: Super Duty Tough…

As artists, we are firm believers in the power of writing.  Across all mediums, the ability to express ourselves is key to executing our ideas effectively.  Yet, very few academic curriculums express what it really takes to get better at writing.  In this episode, Blueprint and Illogic break down nine things that your english teacher never told you that you needed to do to become a better writer.  Hit the link to watch or listen…

There’s an old saying that goes, “he who fails to plan, plans to fail” that refers to how important planning is in achieving our goals.  And even though we all know this saying is a fact, we often fail to plan, which opens the door for our failure.  In this episode, Blueprint and Illogic break down how their lack of planning in certain areas has caused delays in their art and discuss the subtle signs…

Although we spend a lot of time speaking about how to be the best artist you can be, we have never touched on one of the consequences of putting your passion first, which is your health.  In many instances, the most driven artists are the most susceptible to health problems due to the sedentary lifestyle and high demands of the field.  We think it’s time to start promoting good health as much as artistic excellence. …

Although we spoke about procrastination in our Self-Sabotaging Behaviors episode a few weeks ago, we didn’t have the time to dive as deeply into this topic that plagues almost everybody.  So in this episode of the most infamous podcast on planet earth, Blueprint and Illogic have a conversation about the truth behind why artists procrastinate so much.  Because there are a lot of valid reasons that it happens that most of us are unwilling to…

In last week’s episode, while speaking about self-sabotaging behaviors, we touched on something that is ever present in the mind’s of artists–perfectionism.  The belief that our art can and must be “perfect” before we share it with anybody is one of the most prevalent beliefs in the creative field. It starts with good intentions–wanting to be the best version of yourself–but it often ends with a bunch of great art being shelved and never shared…

While there are many artists who never reach their fullest potential due to outside forces, there are also a lot of artists who fail due to their own mismanagement of their career.  Just when things start to look good for them, they make bad decision after bad decision to set themselves back.  The culprit behind their failures is something that is rarely spoken about–self-sabotage.  In this episode of Super Duty Tough Work, Blueprint and Illogic break…

While every artist wants to be successful and famous, most have never given any thought to how it would change their lives.  They think being a public figure is all sunshine until they are faced with the additional responsibility and expectations that they never imagined when they went down that path.  That pressure can be a lot for some to take.  In this episode, Blueprint and Illogic break down things that people are never told…