The Fully Connected Podcast with Chris Jones

Secrets to Blowing Up in 2024!! Insider Tips for Hip Hop Artists. with guest Angelo Garibaldi

In Episode 4 of The Fully Connected Podcast, host Chris Jones sits down with Angelo,  a skilled recording engineer and owner of "Humble Greatness Studios" where he collaborates with up-and-coming hip hop artists.
In this episode, Angelo shares his journey from his roots in Atlanta to establishing a thriving business after college. We’ll explore his innovative approach  and his thoughts on the current state of hip hop.
Angelo also opens up about the challenges and rewards of working in the music industry, the importance of giving back to the community, and his experiences with notable artists like Gorilla Zoe and many more. This Episode will teach you how to blow up as an Hip Hop artist in 2024 and teach you how to understand the  TikTok algorithm so you can go viral! this episode is packed with valuable insights for aspiring artists and music enthusiasts alike.
Join us as we uncover Top Tips the secrets of success in the hip hop industry, the power of humility, and the significance of delayed gratification. Whether you’re an artist, a fan, or someone interested in the behind-the-scenes of music production, this episode is a must-listen.
Tune in and get fully connected with Angelo’s inspiring story and expert advice!
 
Preview0:00
Start of the Show00:01:23:00
Finding Balance00:02:27:05 - How Do you Find Balance with Everything you do
Angelo's Backstory00:03:51:10 - Angelo's Back Story Coming from ATL
Life After College00:08:24:14 - Life After College Starting his Own Business
Humble Greatness00:10:28:15 - Angelo's Story about How he Came Up with the Name "Humble Greatness" & His Favorite Artist Yung Berg
The State of Hip Hop00:15:04:00 - The State of Hip Hop & Being a Hip Hop Artist in 202400:18:58:14 - Did Hip Hop Sell Out?
Giving Back to the Community00:19:19:02 - Angelo Talks about Giving Opportunities to Artists in the Community
Atlanta Studio Story00:20:57:01 - Atlanta Studio Story
Gorilla Zoe00:21:27:02 - Rapper Gorilla Zoe Praying Over His Son
Success as a Young Artist00:24:00:21 - How Can a Young Hip Hop Artist Make it Nowadays00:25:02:20 - Being Humble as an Artist Goes a Long Way
Inspiration00:27:27:12 - Darrin Hackney, the Photographer Who Inspired Him
Record Labels00:29:41:19 - Record Labels Don't Really Care About Your Talent00:30:07:09 - Secret Sauce to Blowing Up in 2024 as a Hip Hop Artist00:33:06:11 - Is Recording an Album Necessary Anymore?
TikTok and Patience00:34:16:11 - Understanding TikTok's Algorithm So You Can Blow Up00:35:14:02 - Blowing Up is Not Fast or Easy, Be Patient
Getting Signed00:36:45:15 - Understanding How to Get Signed to a Record Label00:38:18:08 - The Life as a Rapper: Is It Worth It?00:38:51:06 - Soulja Boy
The Importance of a Good Hook00:40:11:14 - Some People Just Don't Have It & The Importance of a Good Hook on Your Song
Recording Young Artists00:42:05:17 - Recording Young Artists in the Studio (Lil Fo)00:43:08:10 - Working with Hippy K
Memorable Artists00:43:43:05 - A Lot of Artists Are Not Memorable00:44:17:01 - Is Look More Important Than Lyrics When It Comes to a Label?
Record Deals00:44:41:16 - Reggie Bush Analogy to Signing a Record Deal00:45:36:14 - Labels Can Cultivate You to Be a Star; They Don't Need Your Talent00:45:36:14 - Being Loyal to the Streets Holds You Back & The Power of a Record Deal and Relationships
Hip Hop and Culture00:47:38:16 - Hip Hop and Negative Influence on Black Culture / Entertainment vs Reality00:50:46:00 - Learn from Others, Educate Yourself as an Artist
Personal Life00:51:48:21 - Marriage00:52:34:14 - I LOVE What I Do!00:53:06:20 - How I Got My Work Ethic00:54:04:22 - Where We're From, We Don't See Many Successful Black Men vs. in ATL00:56:21:01 - Importance of How You Speak and Professionalism
Movie Work00:58:29:15 - Working on Movies with Drew Vision Films00:59:27:15 - Movie Shooting Stories, Listening to God, Cousin Milton's Inspiration
Business Expansion01:03:51:22 - Expanding and Evolving My Business & Importance of Having a Team
Future Plans01:06:21:07 - What's Next for Angelo: Future Plans
Hip Hop and Negativity01:06:48:00 - Hip Hop is Only Glorified When It's Negative
Giving Flowers01:08:33:23 - Angelo Gives His Flowers to Chris
Studio Ground Rules01:09:15:17 - Ground Rules I Set When Bringing Rappers to My Home Studio
Belief and Success01:10:49:07 - Strong Belief in God & I Want to See Others Succeed
Delayed Gratification01:12:01:20 - The Importance of Delayed Gratification
Outro01:13:35:20

Ancient Black History Revealed: The Forbidden Truths They Don't Want You to Know! with guest Brandon Kendall

In Episode 3 of The Fully Connected Podcast, host Chris Jones invites guest speaker Brandon Kendall to embark on a profound exploration of heritage, spirituality, and identity. Amidst the noise of societal distractions, Brandon shares his personal journey towards self-discovery, emphasizing the crucial role of historical narratives and biblical insights in shaping his worldview. Together, Chris and Brandon unravel hidden truths and challenge misconceptions surrounding African American heritage, from the origins of Sunday worship to the impact of the Renaissance on religious imagery. They delve into the critical significance of Eliminating Distractions as the Key to Success, examining why Deuteronomy 28 holds relevance to black fatherless homes and uncovering the hidden factors destroying the black community. Through insightful discussions, they expose how TV distracts us from truth, echoing the sentiment, “if you want to hide something from black people, put it in a book.” The episode also delves into the secret history of the image of Christ, the untold story about black people and their identity, and the forbidden revelations found within the pages of the Bible. Through rich discussions and thought-provoking insights, this episode serves as a beacon of inspiration for listeners seeking to reconnect with their roots and unlock the mysteries of their identity in a rapidly changing world. Tune in and join the conversation as they navigate the complexities of history and culture with wisdom and clarity.
Chapter 1: Awakening to Self-Empowerment0:00 - Pre-Introduction1:01 - Introduction to Show1:34 - "I Always Wanted to be my own Boss"
Chapter 2: Navigating Distractions2:32 - Goals & Self Discipline for Starting a Business5:25 - Detaching from Sports, the Media, & Distractions!8:10 - Why are we Being Programmed?
Chapter 3: Taking Risks in Uncertain Times8:48 - Started a business in 2020 During the Pandemic (You have to take Risk!)10:23 - More Distractions (I Rather Read now)13:30 - Where is the TRUTH?
Chapter 4: Rediscovering Heritage14:44 - When Brandon Started his Hebrew Israelite Journey15:40 - History Used to be Boring to me (history is Very Important)16:59 - I Went the Barbershop and I got more than just a Haircut it changed my Life
Chapter 5: Unveiling Biblical Insights17:58 - Understanding Your History using the Biblical Text19:40 - Why do we Worship Sunday (Council of Nicaea & Deuteronomy 28)22:40 - No Structure in the Black Community
Chapter 6: Reinterpreting History23:32 - Brandon Brings out Biblical Books24:00 - Ham the Youngest Son of Noah (the Dark races not Negros)26:00 - From Babylon to Timbuktu
Chapter 7: Exposing Deceptions28:00 - Black Jewish slaves (*)30:29 - Christmas is not mentioned in the Bible? Paganism33:13 - Nimrod and The Tower of Babel
Chapter 8: The Legacy of Deception39:51 - Who was Nimrod?41:35 - The Great Flood was to wipe away the Wicked42:00 - Aliens? in Miami Mall??
Chapter 9: Challenging Historical Misrepresentations42:52 - The Book of Clarence44:09 - Christ's Physical Description46:24 - Michelangelo Paid to paint the Sistine Chapel to make Christ look more European
Chapter 10: Illuminating Truths47:10 - The Renaissance, The Medici family, Dark Ages and The Moors49:24 - Cesare Borgia51:40 - Our People are missing this information, Black Community
Chapter 11: Confronting Misconceptions52:20 - Solomon 1:5, We get Darker in the Sun53:31 - What do you Tell Christians who don't believe you, "Have to Read your Bible"54:48 - What Did Black People do to get Punished by God? The Cruses of Deuteronomy 28
Chapter 12: Revelations and Prophecies57:43 - "Let My People go" song Prophesied59:38 - Tribe of Judah (*)1:00:00 - is God upset with Black folks? Cruses explained
Chapter 13: Seeking Knowledge and Understanding1:05:33 - Black People are all spread out everywhere now1:06:19 - Book of Revelation (*)1:09:41 - My People are Destroyed for Lack of Knowledge
Chapter 14: Embracing Learning1:12:16 - How to Unlock the Mysteries of the Bible & Be Open like a Child to Learn1:19:24 - More Cruses affecting the Black Community
Chapter 15: Exploring Biblical Prophecy1:21:09 - How were the People in the Bible able to predict the Future & Moses Story in the Bible1:23:39 - Hidden Books, Books being burned01:24:32 - The World is divided in 12 parts, is the Earth really 6,000 yrs old?
Chapter 16: Taking Action01:24:32 - So What do We Do Now as a People?1:30:08 - There's more than 10 Commandments !?1:31:52 - Honoring the Sabbath Day which is Saturday
Chapter 17: Unveiling Truths about Paganism1:33:39 - Council of Nicaea, Pagan Sun Worshipping1:34:30 - 4 Kingdoms 4 Beasts and Roman Empire1:38:45 - I Would Advise our Guest to Read Deuteronomy 28
Chapter 18: Exploring Cultural Influence01:39:52 - Where Does Paganism Come from and are they connected to Satanism? (Easter and Starbucks)
Chapter 19: Understanding Identity and Legacy1:46:35 - What is an Hebrew Israelite?1:47:27 - Thou shall become an Astonishment (*)1:50:06 - We Made God Jealous by Serving other Gods
Chapter 20: Addressing Social Issues1:52:17 - Black on Black Crime & Black Fatherless Homes (*)1:53:46 - Prophecies, Revelations & The Fall of Babylon
Chapter 21: Embracing Knowledge2:02:00 - Remember who you are as a Black Man & Atlantic Slave trade Prophecy2:06:15 - Knowing the Truth is bitter and The Matrix reference
 
 

The Hidden Dangers of Holding Grudges – Learn How to Heal with guest Deontae Hayden

Welcome to the second episode of the Fully Connected Podcast! In this episode, licensed therapist Chris Jones sits down with Deontae Hayden, the Associate Pastor at Saint Mark UMC, for a deep and enlightening conversation. They explore the real reasons why today's youth are losing interest in religion, the surprising impact of holding onto grudges, and how to heal. They also delve into why vulnerability is actually the strongest strength you can have and discuss how the saying “I forgive, but I don't forget” might be harming you. Additionally, they highlight the power of being proactive and how success starts with you. Join us for this insightful discussion on faith, forgiveness, and personal growth.
 
 
 
 

From Walmart to Wealth: How One Man Built a Six-Figure Business! with guest Trent Hughes

In the debut episode of Fully Connected Counseling, host Chris Jones sits down with Trent Hughes, owner of a successful home health business, to explore Trent's journey from leaving a dead-end job at Walmart to building a six-figure business. Trent shares candid insights into the challenges of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the need for discomfort and sacrifice. He highlights the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone and persevering through adversity. Tune in to discover Trent's transformative story and glean valuable lessons for your own entrepreneurial pursuits.