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ProducerHead
001. The Truth About Working For Free and Life In The Age Of The Algorithm: Release Strategies for Spotify, Getting Playlisted, and Training Your Ears
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001. The Truth About Working For Free and Life In The Age Of The Algorithm: Release Strategies for Spotify, Getting Playlisted, and Training Your Ears

Today’s guest is Jacuzzi Jefferson (@jacuzzijefferson), a producer, engineer, and Professor based in Brooklyn, NY.

Some credits are as follows:

As a producer he’s worked with Raekwon and Kool AD. 

He’s engineered for 50 Cent, Julez Santana, and Trey Songz.

And he teaches Digital Music at Hostos Community in New York City.

In this conversation, we cover so many topics. Here are a few:

The Importance of listening to music outside of your comfort zone

Release strategies in a digital world of playlists and algorithms

Expanding your creative expression through multiple aliases

Working with Labels

The Value of Working for Free

And development of foundational skills for producers.

After all, he is a professor.

I’m stoked to share this conversation with you . Aside from being talented and full of useful info, Jacuzzi Jefferson is simply a good dude and I’m grateful to know him. I learned things in this conversation that have stayed with me and expect the same will happen for you.

By the way, in case you missed it, Jacuzzi Jefferson and I released a song called “Lift Off” with Etymology Records. It’s out now and available on all streaming platforms.

Ok. Without any further delay, Episode 1 of ProducerHead with Jacuzzi Jefferson

Let’s Get Into it.



That’s it for this episode of ProducerHead. Appreciate you coming through and being a part of it. My hope is that it helps you unlock a bit more creativity and find progress in a way that matters to you. Before we go: There are three simple and zero cost ways to support the ProducerHead Podcast. 1 - Tap in and subscribe or follow wherever you’re listening, whether it be Spotify or Apple. 2- If you haven’t already, drop a review on Apple or Spotify. The feedback is appreciated and helps me continue to do what’s working while improving along the way. 3 - Send this episode to one person who would enjoy it. Do not underestimate the power of word of mouth. The most old school of methods are often the most effective. Finally, let’s stay connected: I regularly share ideas that help me develop my creative process along with music recommendations, and even give away free music and sample packs. Head to torubeat.com and sign up to receive all of these things and stay up on all things ProducerHead. You can also stay connected with me and the Podcast, @torubeat on Instagram, YouTube, and tiktok. The theme music is one of my own songs. It is called “Room To Breathe” and available on all streaming platforms. Again. For real. Thanks for being here with me and I look forward to catching you in the next episode of ProducerHead. This has been toru, and in a way, so are you. Peace.

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The Greater Fool
ProducerHead
Welcome to ProducerHead. A podcast for the Music Producer, Artist, Creative, and, Entrepreneur.
I’m excited to present the ProducerHead podcast in the form of a series of conversations with accomplished producers who will share what’s in their heads to help you unlock your own.
Whether you’re just getting started or you’re a professional producer, these conversations are here to offer information, encouragement, and community — a place to belong.
ProducerHead will explore the entire spectrum of topics that are experienced as a producer.
So, whether you’re interested in
Growing your social media following
Improving your Spotify release strategy
Or Managing impostor syndrome
ProducerHead is here for you.
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