37. Shawn Setaro's Approach to Integrity in Hip-Hop Journalism
"There are only three principles necessary for a lyric writer, all of them familiar truisms. They were not immediately apparent to me when I started writing, but have come into focus via Oscar Hammerstein’s tutoring, Strunk and White’s huge little book The Elements of Style and my own sixty-some years of practicing the craft. I have not always been skilled or diligent enough to follow them as faithfully as I would like, but they underlie everything I’ve ever written. In no particular order, and to be inscribed in stone:
Content Dictates Form
Less Is More
God Is in the Details
all in the service of
Clarity
without which nothing else matters." - Stephen Sondheim
Get ready for an in-depth conversation with Shawn Setaro, a respected journalist, author, and podcast host known for his influential work in the hip-hop community. In this episode, we revisit the legacy of his podcast, 'The Cipher,' and delve into his book 'Complex Presents Dummy Boy: Tekashi 6IX9INE and the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods.'
Learn from Shawn's experience as he shares valuable insights on navigating the world of hip-hop journalism plus, some tips on how artists can break into major publications like Complex Magazine.
Enjoy this special episode, the first that we've done with special guest appearances. ;)
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Shawn Setaro:
Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/688059/complex-presents-dummy-boy-by-shawn-setaro/
Podcast on YNW Melly: https://open.spotify.com/show/1XLWIiPrPABevlKft6ImVG
Complex article: "Best Hip-Hop Producers...": https://www.complex.com/music/a/shawn-setaro/best-hip-hop-producers
Featuring Shout Outs From:
Jay Smooth: http://instagram.com/jsmooth995
Thembisa Mshaka: http://instagram.com/officiallipgame
Mr. Mecc: http://instagram.com/mrmecc
A-King: http://instagram.com/itsaking
Mela Machinko: http://instagram.com/melamachinko
Toni Blackman: http://instagram.com/toniblackman
Cali Green: http://instagram.com/findcali
Mr. Len: http://instagram.com/lookatlen
Manny Faces: http://instagram.com/mannyfacesofficial
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Writer | Reporter | Podcaster
Shawn Setaro is a writer, reporter, and podcaster. Starting his career as a Berklee-educated musician, he pivoted to music journalism and worked in top editorial positions at Genius and Complex, in addition to creating and hosting the influential hip-hop podcast 'The Cipher.' Shawn has also contributed to, among many other outlets, Forbes, GQ, and the Sondheim Review. He is the author of one book: 'Dummy Boy: Tekashi 6ix9ine and the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods' (Kingston Imperial).
