Mike Squires & Friends

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  • Discover the music industry's inner workings with your host, Mike Squires – a renowned music video director, producer, and globe-trotting entrepreneur. This podcast radiates Mike's unwavering positivity, offering a fresh perspective on the industry's ups and downs. Join Mike and his celebrated friends, fellow artists, as they share their personal journeys and experiences in the world of music. Immerse yourself in engaging conversations about the creative process, life on the road, and the importance of maintaining a positive outlook in the music business. Tune in to elevate your passion for music and life!
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Episodes
  • Directing for Kodak Black, Amber Rose, and DMX | Rook Director

    Directing for Kodak Black, Amber Rose, and DMX | Rook Director
    Jul 28 2024
    Rook, a talented video director and artist, shares his journey from growing up and launching his first music project to navigating the complexities of record labels. He recounts how he met Mike and their his to Connecticut, as well as his bold move from CT to LA. Rook delves into his creative process, challenges in the industry, and significant experiences like directing for Kodak Black, Amber Rose, DMX, Sean Paul, Wiz Khalifa, Neyo, and French Montana. He emphasizes the importance of balancing creative direction, industry lessons learned, and offers advice for aspiring creators. With a focus on the future, Rook leaves a lasting message for his audience. Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by DistroKid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Crazy Merch: https://lifeismerch.com/ Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires Connect with Rook: https://www.instagram.com/rookdirector/ 0:00 Intro 4:20 Growing Up 6:00 First Music Project 6:46 Record Labels 9:20 How Mike & Rook Met 11:40 Getting Back to CT 14:20 Why Rook Left Florida 15:45 Making The Leap to LA 18:33 Shoot Your Shot 19:17 How Squires Built Up 21:00 Seasonal Depression 22:20 Getting to LA 24:17 First Big Video 26:05 Biggest Budget 27:55 Making Decisions 29:20 Biggest Video Issues 31:30 Kodak Black Story 35:40 Balancing Creative Direction 37:20 Amber Rose 39:20 Ruined Video Plan 46:55 DMX Music Video 49:30 Artists Passing 52:50 Shift in Perspective 56:10 Industry Lessons 59:30 Music Label Misconception 1:01:22 Advice 1:07:30 Having A Producer 1:12:13 Bookmark Videos 1:17:49 Video Safety 1:23:24 Sean Paul Music Video 1:27:42 Wiz Khalifa Music Video 1:31:20 Neyo Music Video 1:32:57 French Montana 1:33:29 Edgar Esteves 1:35:50 Rook’s Message 1:40:20 What’s Next 1:43:15 Connect With Rook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • Incredible Heart Transplant Story | Fresco Telo

    Incredible Heart Transplant Story | Fresco Telo
    Jul 21 2024
    Fresco, an inspiring guest on the Mike Squires and Friends podcast, shares his journey from the early days of his music career to his life-changing heart transplant and triumphant return to music. He discusses the challenges of choosing between English and Spanish in his music, the impact of his transplant on his perspective and purpose, and his path back to creating and performing. Emphasizing collaboration, breaking cycles, and building a strong team, Fresco remains focused on new projects and his passion for Latin music. He reflects on his influences, the importance of taking music seriously, and delivers a powerful message about his love for music and what's next in his career. Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by DistroKid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Crazy Merch: https://lifeismerch.com/ Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires Connect with Fresco: https://www.instagram.com/fresco_telo/ 0:00 Intro 2:50 The Early Days 3:30 Perofmance 4:20 English or Spanish 5:12 Heart Transplant 16:41 Perspective 18:30 The Year After 19:50 Purpose 21:00 Getting Back Into Music 22:40 First Song Back 23:50 What Make A Song You 25:30 Collaboration 26:15 From English to Spanish 28:15 Fresco Goals 29:00 Break The Cycle 31:00 The Team 34:00 Working On Now 35:40 Repetition 37:30 The Game Plan 38:00 Latin Music 39:22 Singles 40:10 Show After Transplant 41:00 Influences 44:30 Taking It Serious 45:30 Transplant 46:20 Trust The Process 47:50 Responsibility 48:30 The Team 49:16 Love For Music 50:50 Fresco’s Message 52:20 Next For You 52:45 Connect with Fresco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • How a Horrific Car Accident Became the Catalyst for a Music Dream | Mike Melodia

    How a Horrific Car Accident Became the Catalyst for a Music Dream | Mike Melodia
    Jul 14 2024
    Mike Melodia, born Michael Mendez, is a Guatemalan rapper and singer from Stamford, CT. An artist with an impressive set of skills, he writes and engineers his own music which encompasses various genres such as reggaeton, Latin trap, and R&B. Mike discovered his passion for music when he stepped into a recording studio for the first time at age twelve. After a near-death experience in 2016, his artistic ambition was fully realized and his music career took off. He released his debut album that year, appropriately titled Sin Limites, or “limitless.” He showed no signs of slowing down in 2017 with the release of his second album King Melody, which displayed growth and a more focused stylistic direction. Stamford-based independent label, Elise Music Group, recognized Mike’s potential and signed him onto their artist roster in Summer 2018. Mike has opened a few studios and now owns his current studio, First Class Studios, in Stamford. Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by DistroKid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Crazy Merch: https://lifeismerch.com/ Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires Connect with Mike Melodia: https://www.instagram.com/mikelamelodiaa/ Merch: https://lifeismerch.com/ 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:36 - Getting Into Music 00:05:32 - The Creation of First Class Studios 00:07:38 - Upgrading to First Class Studio 00:09:34 - Elevating the Artist and Pushing Out of the Comfort Zone 00:11:24 - Frustrations with Unprofessional Artists 00:13:07 - Elevating the Recording Process 00:14:43 - Awkward Moment in the Studio 00:16:29 - The Lack of Respect for Engineers 00:18:13 - Learning Production in Engineering 00:20:02 - Self motivation and manifestation in the music industry 00:21:49 - The Passion in Music 00:23:39 - The Persistence and Time Investment in Art 00:25:32 - Using Remixes to Gain Attention 00:27:13 - Getting into Music 00:28:57 - Embracing Experimentation and Pushing Boundaries 00:30:44 - The Emotional Impact of the Accident 00:32:40 - Building a Business in the Music Industry 00:34:29 - The Sacrifices of Being a Musician 00:36:24 - Overcoming Difficult Moments 00:38:10 - Surrounding Yourself with Motivating People 00:39:51 - Reaching for the Bigger Picture 00:41:38 - Transition to Diddy and Future Plans 00:43:29 - The Importance of Performing 00:45:12 - Hot Music Video Shoot 00:47:04 - Charging It to the Game 00:48:48 - Creating for Yourself vs. Creating for a Career 00:50:23 - The Business Side of the Music Industry 00:52:09 - Don't be scared to help others 00:53:52 - Insider Tips and Connecting with Mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
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