Musically Speaking with Luis and Pedro
81 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsA special podcast for all aspiring artists and fans. Luis and Pedro will tackle the hottest topics...musically speaking.
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Episodes
Episode 73: RnB of the 90s vs Today - Round Table Discussion
June 14, 2021 22:13 - 41 minutes - 94.7 MBOn this special episode, Luis invites his good friends to hang out and chat about the differences between today's RnB versus same genre in the 90s decade.
Episode 72: Guest: Jose Figueroa Jr.
June 01, 2021 22:54 - 54 minutes - 124 MBLuis and Pedro interview Jose Figueroa Jr. who is an accomplished singer and was most recently a contestant on Season 20 of popular singing competition The Voice.
Episode 71: Marc Anthony's Livestream Debacle
May 17, 2021 22:09 - 34 minutes - 79.1 MBLuis and Pedro discuss Marc Anthony's live concert livestream crash and why it happened. Luis talks about his latest musical projects. Pedro mentions his experience living in NYC as pandemic slowly winds down. They mention the deaths of hip-hop artists Black Rob and Shock G which came so soon after DMX.
Episode 70: DMX Tribute
May 02, 2021 00:00 - 36 minutes - 82.8 MBLuis and Pedro pay tribute to the life and musical journey of hip-hop icon DMX who passed away on April 9, 2021 at the age of 50. They discuss some of their favorite DMX songs.
Episode 69: Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell Review
April 14, 2021 00:00 - 27 minutes - 63.7 MBLuis and Pedro review Netflix documentary Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell now streaming.
Episode 68: Music Docs/Films to Check Out So Far In 2021
March 28, 2021 23:57 - 25 minutes - 57.6 MBLuis and Pedro go over some of the latest music documentaries and movies you should check out.
Episode 67: 2021 Grammy's Review
March 17, 2021 00:00 - 27 minutes - 63.6 MBLuis and Pedro give their review of the 2021 Grammy's which aired on March 14, 2021. They go over their "big 4" predictions and talk about which performances they liked and disliked.
Episode 66: 2021 Grammy's Preview
March 07, 2021 00:00 - 29 minutes - 66.7 MBLuis and Pedro make their predictions for the 2021 “big 4” Grammy awards (record of the year, song of the year, album of the year & best new artist). The Grammy Awards was delayed in January due to the pandemic this year and will now air on March 14, 2021.
Episode 65: Season 3 Premiere
March 04, 2021 00:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MBLuis and Pedro are back and ready for Season 3. It has been a while so the guys catch up on a bunch of topics including life during ongoing pandemic, The Weeknd, Taylor Swift, Johnny Pacheco, Daft Punk, Bobbby Shmurda and more.
Episode 64: A Little Bit of This...A Little Bit of That
December 15, 2020 00:00 - 25 minutes - 57.6 MBLuis and Pedro talk about a little bit of everything. Jay Z joining the legal marijuana business with Monogram. Lil Wayne is probably going back to jail. Pedro reveals his favorite musical guests of SNL Season 45. Luis binged on some documentaries (Shawn Mendes: In Wonder and BLACKPINK: Light Up The Sky). Taylor Swift blesses her Swifties with a second album in 2020 called 'Evermore'.
Episode 63: Wrap It Up...Spotify Style
December 08, 2020 01:10 - 36 minutes - 82.5 MBLuis and Pedro catch up after a 6 week break. They speak about how the pandemic affected their personal goals and how the podcast aims to evolve in Season 3 (2021). They go over the most streamed artists, songs and podcasts on Spotify in 2020. We dedicate this episode to recording artist Joey Pabon who tragically passed away on December 2, 2020. Rest in Power.
Episode 62: A Music Industry, Finding Its Way
October 20, 2020 01:59 - 30 minutes - 70.9 MBLuis and Pedro discuss a Music Industry trying to find its way during Covid and planning for post Covid. They also discuss the Billboard Awards and Luis shines a light on a new Netflix series entitled Song Exploder!
A Music Industry, Finding Its Way - Sn2 - Ep 62
October 20, 2020 00:00 - 31 minutes - 70.9 MBLuis and Pedro discuss a Music Industry trying to find its way during Covid and planning for post Covid. They also discuss the Billboard Awards and Luis shines a light on a new Netflix series entitled Song Exploder!
Episode 61: Keeping Live Streams...ALIVE!
October 03, 2020 02:02 - 21 minutes - 49.8 MBLuis talks about his passion for the Home Recording Studio and all the uses you may have for one, especially during the pandemic. He also discusses 5 Tips for Music Creators to keep the Live Stream... ALIVE! Bandzoogle Article 5 Tips for musicians to keep live streams...alive! https://bit.ly/2GscWh4 A Guide to Building a Home Studio for less than $300 http://bit.ly/LMMSignUp
Keeping Live Streams...ALIVE! - Sn2 - Ep 61
October 03, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes - 49.8 MBLuis talks about his passion for the Home Recording Studio and all the uses you may have for one, especially during the pandemic. He also discusses 5 Tips for Music Creators to keep the Live Stream... ALIVE! Bandzoogle Article 5 Tips for musicians to keep live streams...alive! https://bit.ly/2GscWh4 A Guide to Building a Home Studio for less than $300 http://bit.ly/LMMSignUp
King's Disease Review - Sn2 - Ep 60
September 20, 2020 18:23 - 30 minutes - 69.6 MBLuis and Pedro review Nas's thirteenth studio album "King's Disease" released on August 21, 2020.
Episode 60: King's Disease Review
September 20, 2020 18:23 - 30 minutes - 69.6 MBLuis and Pedro review Nas's thirteenth studio album "King's Disease" released on August 21, 2020.
Salute to the King - Sn2 - Ep 59
September 10, 2020 16:59 - 28 minutes - 65.8 MBOn this episode of Musically Speaking, Pedro and Luis discuss the untimely death of actor Chadwick Boseman and his impact on the industry. They also discuss the Black Panther movie soundtrack and its resurgence among other music related topics.
2020 MTV VMA's Review - Sn2 - Ep 58
September 05, 2020 00:00 - 31 minutes - 72 MBLuis and Pedro give their review of the 2020 MTV VMA's which had the tough task of trying to put on a show in the middle of a pandemic.
Stop. Reset. Go. - Sn2 – Ep57
August 17, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 77.9 MBLuis and Pedro are back after a small break to discuss how the music industry continues to adapt to coronavirus. Luis gives his approach on releasing his single "Apology I.O.U." during a pandemic. They talk about how MTV will move forward with the 2020 Video Music Awards. Pedro defends "WAP", the 2020 sex-positive anthem for ladies by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion.
I Got Fiverr On It - Sn2 - Ep56
July 20, 2020 23:50 - 22 minutes - 52.6 MBLuis and Pedro talk about Fiverr, a website where you can find all types of freelance services at a very affordable price for any project you are working on. Luis professes his love for The Chicks' Coop , a famous food truck in Florida.
Anatomy of a Boy Band: The SWayZ Story - Sn2 - Ep55
July 06, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MBOn this episode (recorded in Feb 2020), Luis talks about his experience in a boy band (Strange WayZ) during the late 90s. He discusses how the band decided now was the right time to regroup, rebrand (they are now SWayz) and release a new single "Let You Go".
Guest: The Santana Twins - Sn2 - Ep54
June 15, 2020 22:18 - 39 minutes - 91.1 MBRecorded in late February 2020, The Santana Twins (Luis and Ernesto) hang with Luis and Pedro for a no holds barred interview. Although they are known as dance music producers, they started out as DJ's. They are candid about what works and what is not working today when it comes to being a successful DJ.
Coronavirus & The "new" Music Industry - Sn2 – Ep53
June 09, 2020 00:00 - 27 minutes - 63.7 MBAs the United States (and the world) starts to slowly reopen from being locked down due to coronavirus, Luis and Pedro discuss the effects the pandemic has had on the music industry.
A Historical Moment & Where We Stand #BLM - Sn2 – Ep52
June 05, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 56.5 MBOn this episode, Luis and Pedro take a pause from music to talk about what is happening in the United States right now. Protests on systemic racism, the historical context and where we stand. Black Lives Matter.
Guest: DJ James Anthony - Sn2 - Ep51
May 18, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutes - 80 MBOriginally recorded on May 12, 2020 as a guest of the Top 10 EDM Countdown Show with Freestyle Chulo and DJ Lexx (a show Pedro has been co hosting for many years), DJ James Anthony has a candid conversation about his approach as a DJ and producer, his thoughts on remixes, life during coronavirus pandemic, partying in the early 2000's and what he expects life will be like musically once social distancing is relaxed.
Part 2 - Vinyl, Cassette, CD, Mp3 to Streaming (part 2) - Sn2 – Ep 50
May 11, 2020 00:00 - 31 minutes - 73 MBLuis and Pedro continue their music consumption conversation focusing on what how the public moved on from CD's to the digital age (Mp3 and streaming) and what to expect in the future.
Vinyl, Cassette, CD, Mp3 to Streaming (part 1) - Sn2 - Ep 49
May 04, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 67.5 MBLuis and Pedro take a stroll down memory lane to talk about how listening to music has evolved in the last 50 years. In part 1, they focus on the 80s and 90s decades.
Quarantine Convos: COVID-19 update part 3 - Sn2 - Ep48
April 27, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 53.6 MBPart 3 of our coronavirus check in focuses on how the pandemic can ignite (or slow down) the creative process, the epic Teddy Riley vs Babyface instagram battle, the death of dance music legends Nelson "FFWD" Cruz and Daniel "Wepaman" Vargas due to coronavirus, Taylor Swift cancelling all her shows in 2020, Lady Gaga delays release of her latest album, how artists are staying relevant without usual methods of promotion and what we can expect musically once the pandemic slows down. ...
The Fandom Funnel - Sn2 – Ep 47
April 20, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 74.3 MBLuis and Pedro discuss "The Fandom Funnel" and its various stages. They talk about how someone can cultivate their fan base from the casual fan stage to having superfans.
Revisiting the Big 3 in Social Media - Sn2 - Ep 46
April 13, 2020 00:00 - 31 minutes - 71.1 MBRecorded earlier in the year when Pedro visited Luis Marte Music Studios in Florida, they revisit their discussion from last year about the "big 3" in social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) and the new kid on the block TikTok.
Sparks of Innovation - Sn2 – Ep45
April 06, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes - 48.9 MBLuis and Pedro have a monthly check in on how the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has impacted the music industry and the latest music news. They discuss Tekashi 6ix9ine's early release from prison, Bill Wither's death, sales drops in vinyl/CD's, unique ways artists are promoting and performing during quarantine and the iHeart Living Room Concert for America.
Andy Panda (pt 2) - Sn2 - Ep44
March 30, 2020 00:00 - 31 minutes - 73 MBIn part 2 of our interview, dance music legend Andy Panda joins us to talk about how he became the host of MTV's 1990's syndicated show 2nd Generation, his thoughts on the current state of the Freesstyle dance music genre and his latest project First Family of Freestyle.
Andy Panda (pt 1) - Sn2 - Ep43
March 23, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 56 MBIn part 1 of our interview, dance music legend Andy Panda joins us to talk about how he got his Panda nickname, his start in the music industry, his songwriting process, and the history behind some of his biggest hits.
Coronavirus & the Music Industry - Sn2 – Ep42
March 10, 2020 00:00 - 14 minutes - 33.1 MBLuis and Pedro take some time to chat about how the Coronavirus aka COVID-19 has impacted the music industry. Cancellations of music festivals and concerts are just the tip of the iceberg.
Podcast Chat at LMM Studio – Sn2 – Ep41
March 03, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 52 MBPedro visits Luis at his recording studio in Florida and decide to get on the mic for an unrehearsed conversation. They speak on their approach to recording the episodes. They talk about what they like about podcasting and what they look for in guests. They discuss the fallout from Billie Eilish winning multiple Grammys working without much major label support.
Industry News Mashup Feb 2020: Part Deux - Sn2 - Ep40
February 21, 2020 00:00 - 19 minutes - 27 MBLuis and Pedro continue to dive in on the latest news in the music industry. Topics discussed, Super Bowl 54 halftime performance (better late than never), Eminem at the 2020 Oscars, Justin Bieber's new album Changes, Janet Jackson's new world tour
Industry News Mashup February 2020 - Sn2 - Ep39
February 12, 2020 00:00 - 25 minutes - 59.2 MBLuis and Pedro dive in on the latest news in the music industry. They discus Eminem's latest surprise album, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020 and Ozzy Osbourne Parkinson's disease diagnosis. Luis recommends Hip-Hop Evolution season 4 now streaming on Netflix.
2020 Super Bowl Halftime Show Preview - Sn 2 – Ep 38
February 01, 2020 00:00 - 17 minutes - 40.3 MBLuis and Pedro give their thoughts on the 2020 Super Bowl Halftime Show which will be headlined by Jennifer Lopez and Shakira. They make their predictions on what songs they might perform and what special guests might show up.
2020 Grammy’s Review - Sn 2 – Ep 37
January 29, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 65.4 MBLuis and Pedro give their review of the 2020 Grammy's broadcast. They discuss the performances and Billie Eilish sweeping the "big 4" categories.
2020 Grammy's Preview - Sn 2 – Ep 36
January 25, 2020 00:00 - 25 minutes - 58.3 MBOn this episode Luis and Pedro make their predictions for the “big 4” Grammy awards (record of the year, song of the year, album of the year & best new artist). They discuss the suspension of former Grammy's CEO Deborah Dugan.
New Decade, New Predictions - Sn 2 - Ep 35
January 06, 2020 00:00 - 30 minutes - 69.3 MBHappy New Year! Luis and Pedro begin year 2 (aka season 2) of the podcast by wishing everyone a new year and ushering in a new decade. They give their thoughts on what 2020 will bring along with what changes the music business will encounter in the next 10 years.
Adios 2019! (Season 1 Finale) - Episode 34
December 21, 2019 00:00 - 32 minutes - 75.4 MBLuis and Pedro wrap up the first season of the podcast with a discussion about what they liked musically in 2019. They go over some of the hot albums and artists of the year including Billie Eilish, Lizzo, and Ariana Grande. They also talk about what they look forward to in 2020.
Albums Of A Lifetime (Part 2) - Episode 33
December 04, 2019 00:00 - 30 minutes - 69 MBOn this episode, Luis and Pedro continue their discussion on some their favorite albums and how it influenced their love of music. Albums discussed: Boyz II Men – II (1994) Saturday Night Fever (soundtrack) (1977) Hootie & the Blowfish – Cracked Rear View (1994) Concept of One (1993) Micmac Presents Artistik Records – Freestyle Parade!! 2 – The Art Of Dance… (1996) DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince – Code Red (1993) Lauryn Hill – The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998) Eminem – Kamik...
Albums Of A Lifetime (Part 1) - Episode 32
November 15, 2019 00:00 - 24 minutes - 57.2 MBLuis and Pedro discuss some of their favorite albums and how it influenced their love of music. Albums discussed: The Sesame Street Monsters! (1974) Ace of Base - The Bridge (1995) Michael Jackson - Thriller (1982) Tony! Toni! Toné! - Sons of Soul (1993) Menudo - Por Amor (1982) Eminem - The Marshall Mathers LP (2000) Craig David - Born To Do It (2000) Amy Winehouse - Back To Black (2006)
Industry News Mashup - October 2019 - Episode 31
October 28, 2019 00:00 - 23 minutes - 53 MBLuis and Pedro dive in on what has been happening in the music industry lately. Tekashi 6ix9ine's multi million dollar record deal from prison. Super Bowl 54 performers (J. Lo & Shakira have been confirmed). Reggaeton getting snubbed at the 2019 Latin Grammy Awards. Chance the Rapper hosting (and performing) on SNL, thoughts on his latest album and being a judge on Rhythm + Flow. Luis recommends watching Wu-Tang: An American Saga.
What Does An Artist Manager Do Anyway? with guest Katrina Hirtz - Episode 30
October 14, 2019 00:00 - 28 minutes - 64.8 MBOn this episode we invite Katrina Hirtz from Kick Up Your Heels Entertainment to chat with us about what does an artist manager do and how the role has changed with rapidly evolving technology.
Copyright, PRO's and Publishing - Episode 29
September 20, 2019 00:00 - 30 minutes - 70 MBIndependent Artist Month continues with a special podcast dedicated to copyright and PRO's (Performance Rights Organizations). Luis and Pedro give you a crash course on copyright, publishing and what PRO's are all about.
The Music Biz with special guest Ty Bless - Episode 28
September 10, 2019 00:00 - 25 minutes - 58.2 MBOn this episode, we continue our conversation with Ty Bless and he drops some major knowledge on what it is to be part of the music business. They quickly recap the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards and mention how you can help those affected by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. Missed part 1 of Ty Bless interview? Check out Episode 27.
Internet Radio vs Terrestrial (AM/FM) with Ty Bless - Episode 27
August 19, 2019 00:00 - 26 minutes - 59.8 MB0n this episode, Luis and Pedro discuss internet radio vs terrestrial radio (AM/FM) with special guest Ty Bless giving us some insight. We preview Ty Bless latest single "Stand By Me".