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…

One of the biggest benefits of being a touring artist is the number of interesting people artists meet from all over the world.  That’s certainly the case for this week’s guest, Emily Keller, the mayor of Hagerstown, MD.  Long before becoming the mayor, Emily was a big supporter of Rhymesayers, forming friendships with them at the shows she attended. Little did we know that she would eventually try her hand in politics!  In this episode,…

As two artists who have been a part of the music industry for the better part of twenty years, we’ve seen a lot.  Along the way, we’ve seen a lot of artists get disappointed because they made assumptions about the industry that simply weren’t true.  We’ve even believed many of these myths at different points in time.  In this episode, Blueprint and Illogic break down ten big myths in the music industry in an attempt…

This week we are joined by hip-hop producer and label owner IMAKEBADBEATS of the Unapologetic crew.  While his production credits are vast–he actually produced the song “Perspective” for Blueprint–it is his business acumen that has propelled his label and artists to the forefront of the Memphis music scene.  One of their many forward thinking ideas is their own app that has thousands of fans tuned into what they’re doing in a way that social media…

Whether we like it or not, classic movies like Good Fellas and Scarface have had a heavy impact on hip-hop culture.  So much so that dozens of artists have borrowed their names, look, and slang from the drug dealing street characters in these movies.  Unfortunately, most artists have ignored some of the most important aspects of these characters.  In this episode, we break down ten things that artists can learn from drug dealers that will…

As artists we often tell ourselves that the solution to our problems is money. And while money would definitely help us reach many of our goals faster, viewing things that way causes us to overlook the simple and cheap things that are right under our noses and can help us perform our jobs better. In this episode, Blueprint and Illogic break down 10 cheap things that every artist needs to have.  Episode 238 of Super…

While we may speak often on this show about achieving goals and pushing forward, we rarely speak about what happens after you achieve those goals.  Most people relax and get comfortable.  In fact, the more success you have, the more opportunities you will have to get comfortable, which works against your future success.  In this episode, we break down the unspoken downside of success and how you can make sure you don’t get too comfortable…