music industry decisions and luck
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- In this video I discuss my personal journey in the music industry while dropping names like Michael Jackson, Alicia Keys, Mariah and others. But the real truth is that we are usually NOT the first choice, but what we make of that opportunity can change everything.
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TONY BLACK is a Grammy-winning music producer, mixer/engineer & songwriter/musician. He has contributed to recordings totaling more than 80 million units sold or downloaded.
He won a GRAMMY AWARD for his contribution to the album “THE DIARY OF ALICIA KEYS” for BEST R&B ALBUM.
He also mixed and recorded “RIDE OR DIE” on the Grammy-winning album JAY-Z “HARD KNOCK LIFE VOL.2”
"I wasn't the first choice, but I became the choice"
- Tony Black
It’s a lesson to ego. That’d be a key word here. Ego.
First. Best non hiphop channel on YT
Any chance on getting these in podcast form as well? Maybe "Not a hiphop podcast with Tony Black"? 😄No need for reformatting content, it would just be easier to put it on in the car or while walking without the fear of accidentally skipping to the next video or butt-dialing someone.
I'll look into it. Great title.
Amazing story! Would love to hear some more insight on the ‘studio rules’ and all- I feel like a lot of this job is just being creative but not being off-putting
Hey Tony, this production coordinator for MJ that you met who was named Brad, was that Brad Buxer, by chance? If so, before that he was the keyboardist in a phenomenal new wave band in the early 80s in Tempe, Arizona called The Jetzons. Check them out. So talented, such good songwriting, and such a unique sound at the time. Danceable but intelligent music. I was obsessed with them as a teenager. I still can't believe they never got a proper record deal. Enjoying the content here. Cheers.
Brad Buxer was music director and keys for MJ...thats a hint. The other (Brad S) was the production coordinator and formerly and engineer.
@@TonyBlackNYC Ah, got it. Thanks!
Thanks for the story. Really interesting to hear , your content is unique for sure.
my first guess of the unnamed producer was teddy riley, then i remembered r. kelly was on there too.
no, not a famous guy...
Tony, MJ was lucky to have you!
CIA!!!! lmao!
Thanks for this.
Northridge Earthquake 1994! It was fun...
You rock dude! 🎚️👌🏻😎
I had no idea why the industry exploded like it did on 54th street between Sony and the Hit Factory.
Rich artists don’t do earthquakes… of course.
Great story. Greater lesson for today’s young producers.
54th st was magical
That was really inspiring, thanks for the story!
Teddy Riley
nope...not a household name.
@@TonyBlackNYC 💭 Brad Buxer, Bill Bottrell, Rene Moore , Andrew Scheps, Matt Forger, Brad Sunberg, Bruce Swedien … was this Stranger In Moscow - Michael Jackson times???? ☺️
Thank you for sharing your stories and knowledge. This has become my favorite channel.
thats a lot of pressure!
I remember that earthquake during the World Series I believe or something to do with a dodgers game…Angels maybe….i was 17 at the time. Awesome story!
it was the 1994 Northridge quake
@@TonyBlackNYC ok, gotchya…..the one I’m talking about may have been earlier than that even….maybe 90,91 even…..some of the best years ever though….85-2000 for me were the best years. Somehow feel like music is a big part of that reason.
Bill Bottrell thats man guy Tony's talking about
nope
@@TonyBlackNYC oh man! lol!
Did you get any sleep before going to that 9am session?
I used to be happy with 3-4 hours sleep...it was a crazy time.
Lol. “An earthquake”.
it was the 1994 Northridge quake
@@TonyBlackNYCoh I was aware. It was just great how you left it understated.