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Ep 50: Troy Carter on Discovering Lady Gaga, Future of Music, and Speaking Out on School Choice
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03/23/23
Takeaways
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I can't understand why a child has to attend the city school in their neighborhood just because of their ZIP code.
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Troy Carter
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Independent artists are one of the fastest growing sectors in the music industry, yet they remain underserved in terms of technology and services.
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Troy Carter
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I believe in empowering artists and giving them the tools to succeed independently, which is why I started Venice Music.
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Troy Carter
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I started Venice Music to empower independent artists by allowing them to self-serve, release their own music, own their masters, and manage their royalties without needing a label.
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Troy Carter
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Coming from a tough environment in Philadelphia during the crack epidemic, I learned the importance of community and family support.
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Troy Carter
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My mother put me in a program called Job Corps after I dropped out of high school, which ultimately saved my life and set me on the right path.
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Troy Carter
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I waited outside Jazzy Jeff's studio every day for months to show him my rap group, demonstrating my ambition and dedication to music.
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Troy Carter
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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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Troy Carter
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The music industry often favors artists who sound alike, making it harder for unique talents like Lady Gaga to break through.
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Troy Carter
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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.
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Troy Carter
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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.
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Troy Carter
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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.
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Troy Carter
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The major labels in the music industry still lack a direct relationship with their customers, relying instead on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music to connect with fans.
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Troy Carter
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We're working to empower artists to build direct relationships with their fans, eliminating the middlemen who take a cut of their earnings.
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Troy Carter
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I have a passion for supporting independent artists and advocating for the "little guy" in various sectors, including education and school choice.
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Troy Carter
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I believe that every child should have the opportunity to attend a school of their choice, regardless of their family's financial situation or neighborhood.
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Troy Carter
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It's unacceptable that children are forced to attend underperforming schools simply because of their ZIP code; we need to address this issue.
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Troy Carter
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Politicians should not support teachers' unions when the data shows that charter schools produce better educational outcomes for students.
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Troy Carter
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We need to incentivize effective teachers and hold those who are underperforming accountable, rather than paying all educators the same regardless of their performance.
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Troy Carter
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I've been civically engaged for a long time, supporting politicians who align with my values, especially regarding education and school choice.
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Troy Carter
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We must focus on common-sense solutions to improve education and put aside party politics to truly help our children succeed.
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Troy Carter
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It's important to have open dialogues about issues without demonizing those who disagree with us; we can have different opinions and still respect each other.
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Troy Carter
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I believe in raising my children without using racism as an excuse for failure; they should strive for greatness regardless of the challenges they face.