How a Rapper’s Viral Tweet Turned Him to a Conservative Icon — The Zuby Interview
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Today I sit down with Zuby, the British-Nigerian rapper, author, podcaster, and fitness expert. Zuby built a global brand independently, reaching #12 on the iTunes Hip Hop Chart and amassing over 2 million followers without the backing of a major record label.
Zuby shares his journey from selling CDs on the streets of London to performing on top platforms like The Joe Rogan Experience and The Rubin Report. Learn his strategies for leveraging social media, overcoming industry challenges, and integrating health and mindset into his business approach. Zuby also delves into his perspectives on societal polarization, the importance of empathy, and maintaining authenticity in a divided world.
🕒 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 The Journey Begins: From Street Sales to Success 18:36 Navigating the Modern Music Landscape 25:15 The Art of Self-Promotion and Building Connections 30:26 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Rejection 42:09 Success as a Choice: The Power of Agency 45:16 Mastering the Mindset 47:15 The Culture of Blame 49:08 Microaggressions and Modern Complaints 52:37 Historical Context of Human Struggles 56:39 The Dangers of Excess 01:00:02 Political Polarization in the West 01:03:01 Navigating Social Pressures 01:08:25 The Importance of Respectful Discourse 01:12:11 Understanding Different Perspectives 01:17:49 The Path to Common Sense 01:19:11 Reflections on Humanity 01:26:00 Looking Ahead: New Projects 🔗 FOLLOW ZUBY https://www.instagram.com/zubymusic/?hl=en https://www.zubymusic.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@ZubyMusic ✌🏼 SUPPORT THE PODCAST BY PURCHASING PRODUCTS WE LOVE: 💧 Vitadrop — Healthy Hydration & Vitamins (Sleep / Hydration / Focus & Collagen) — Use the code 'TOT' to get 25% off your purchase @ https://www.vitadrop.com.au/TOT 👟 Vivobarefoot — My favourite barefoot shoes that I wear everyday — Use the code ‘TOT’ for 20% off @ www.vivobarefoot.com/ 🔫 Legacy — A men's health company with the most advanced at-home fertility analysis test. Understand your sperm health and freeze your youngest, healthiest sample today — Use the code 'TOT' to get 10% off your purchase @ www.givelegacy.com 🥗 Blueprint — Longevity supplements and meal solutions by Bryan Johnson — Use the code ‘TOT’ for 10% off your purchase @ friends.bryanjohnson.com/TOT 📖 5 Minute Journal — My favourite daily gratitude journal — Use the code ‘TOT10’ for 10% off @ https://www.intelligentchange.com/?rfsn=4732871.491170e&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=4732871.491170e 📝 Notion — My favourite note taking app I use for my business and personal life everyday — Use the code ‘TOT’ to support the podcast @ https://affiliate.notion.so/TOT 👓 Blue Light Glasses — Glasses I wear every night — Use code ‘TOT’ for 10% off @ www.blockbluelight.com.au/?ref=TOT GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 Our website: www.thatonetimepodcast.com 🌍 Advertise with us: [email protected] 🌍 Book us: [email protected] JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP62dkT4JUozGGlk7zT1afQ?sub_confirmation=1 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatonetime_podcast/ 🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/itsadammetwally 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatonetime_podcastHosted by Adam Metwally - (https://www.instagram.com/meetwally/)
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