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Troy Carter

03/23/23

@ Joe Lonsdale

It took a year for a radio station to play Lady Gaga's song because her style was so different from the pop artists of that time, like Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake.

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Ep 50: Troy Carter on Discovering Lady Gaga, Future of Music, and Speaking Out on School Choice

@ Joe Lonsdale

Ep 50: Troy Carter on Discovering Lady Gaga, Future of Music, and Speaking Out on School Choice

03/23/23

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Troy Carter

03/23/23

@ Joe Lonsdale

I had to convince people to take a chance on Lady Gaga, and it was a small radio station in Canada that first played her song, which helped launch her career.

Troy Carter

03/23/23

@ Joe Lonsdale

The music industry often favors artists who sound alike, making it harder for unique talents like Lady Gaga to break through.

Troy Carter

03/23/23

@ Joe Lonsdale

When I first met Lady Gaga, she had just been dropped from her record label, and we both had something to prove, which created a strong bond between us.

Troy Carter

03/23/23

@ Joe Lonsdale

The first time I realized Lady Gaga was going to be big was when I saw fans sleeping outside for her concert, dressed like her and wearing her signature makeup.

Judicaël Perroy

09/30/18

@ tonebase Guitar

I think we should be careful not to judge different styles of music too harshly, as they can appeal to different audiences.

Doug Eck

07/22/17

@ Y Combinator

I don't believe that we made something that was better than popular music, but untrained listeners voted our tunes as sounding more appealing.

Amit Bendov

05/20/25

@ Sequoia Capital

To remain competitive, Gong must continuously reinvent itself and adapt to changing market demands, similar to how the Beatles evolved their music over time.

tonebase Guitar Cast

04/14/24

@ tonebase Guitar

The Romeros have a unique sound that is instantly recognizable after just a few notes, and they are frequently featured on the radio for good reason.

Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

Lady Gaga expressed interest in acting after seeing 'Machete', and I was able to cast her in a sequel because I could shoot her scenes quickly.