Shawn Barron on Mixed and Mastered

Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture

On the debut episode of "Mixed and Mastered," Jeffrey Sledge sits down with A&R visionary Sean Barron to uncover the untold stories behind modern music’s biggest stars. From discovering Drake on MySpace to shaping hits at Atlantic Records, Barron shares how instinct, hustle, and timing propelled him from Buffalo to the industry’s inner circle. With behind-the-scenes insights on working with talents like Miguel, Frank Ocean, and Bruno Mars, this episode offers a rare look at the art—and heart—of making music that lasts.

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Unglossy will be back later this week with playwright, poet, actor, director, and producer, Keenan Scott II.

"Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture," is produced and distributed by Merrick Studio and hosted by Merrick Chief Creative Officer, Tom Frank, hip hop artist and founder of Pendulum Ink, Mickey Factz, and music industry veteran, Jeffrey Sledge. Tune in to hear this thought-provoking discussion on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you catch your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @UnglossyPod to join the conversation and support the show at https://unglossypod.buzzsprout.com/
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Chapters

1. Introducing Mixed and Mastered (00:00:00)

2. Meet Sean Barron from Buffalo (00:00:43)

3. Basketball Dreams and College Reality (00:02:02)

4. Breaking Into Music Through Internships (00:04:51)

5. The Drake Connection (00:06:24)

6. Atlantic Records and Learning A&R (00:08:57)

7. The Science Behind Hit Records (00:11:30)

8. Signing Diggy Simmons (00:15:23)