Budden and Cam’ron emphasized the virtue of patience and consistency.
This year’s SelectCon brought out music industry heavyweights. Veteran music executive Steve Stoute moderated a panel bringing together rappers Cam’ron and Joe Budden.
SelectCon is a conference for independent artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs that provides a space for industry experts to share insights and trends with the independent creative community.
It took place in New York City on Oct. 24. The day-long event was held to share information to potential and active creatives and executives in the music industry.
Stoute took to the stage for candid conversations with the rap veterans.
Budden discussed the work ethic needed to succeed without major backing. The host of the “Joe Budden Podcast” seen his fair share of success and failure and is blunt when giving advice.
“Don’t come to me about a check until you’ve put in the work and garnered an audience.”
Both Budden and Cam’ron have transitioned from rapper to podcast host. Cam’ron took the stage and spoke on the success of the “It Is What It Is” podcast co-hosted with rapper Ma$e.