Larussell on giving Juvenile 50k for a show, Stockton sh**ting leaving kids unalived, Bay Area CEO’s

Bars Podcast
Pt.1 Larussell on giving Juvenile 50k for a show, Stockton sh**ting leaving kids unalived, Bay Area CEO’s

Key topics discussed include:

• Larussell’s unique approach to music and shows: The hosts highlight his pure, fun, and people-focused approach, contrasting it with artists whose nature might be violence or recklessness (3:26–3:47). They also praise his ability to connect with diverse demographics, from “babies to 80s” (2:39–2:46, 4:36–4:44).
• The Brooklyn show and East Coast reception: Larussell discusses his multiple shows in Brooklyn since 2021 and the overwhelmingly positive reception from the audience, noting that Brooklyn feels closest to home in terms of energy (5:40–6:24).
• Integrating classic songs into performances: Larussell explains that he loves to perform renditions of classic songs because many of his fans, especially older or those from different regions, may not have heard them before. He views it as a way to honor legends and share their “sauce” (8:08–9:03).
• Collaborations and business ethics: He talks about how his collaborations, such as with Juvenile and Mike Jones, happen organically and are always handled professionally with fair payment, even if a “player price” is agreed upon (9:15–10:17, 12:20–13:20). He gave Juvenile 50k for a show (12:40–12:47).
• The Bay Area music landscape and self-sufficiency: Larussell and the hosts discuss the challenges faced by new artists in the Bay Area, particularly the issue of “capping” executives who don’t genuinely help artists. Larussell emphasizes the importance of artists wearing multiple hats and doing what needs to be done, even if it’s “above their pay grade,” to achieve their goals (18:40–21:17).
• Rider and team: Larussell mentions his simple rider, which includes specific items like footballs and specific water, and highlights his self-sufficiency by handling his own travel. He also talks about taking people with no prior experience in the industry and training them to be valuable members of his team (17:16–18:34).