No Hangover Podcast - Episode 242 Remix

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In this episode, Eric sits down with AnOne, aka Mr. Orap Studios, to talk about his evolution in the music industry — from rapping at 14 to becoming a driving force in artist development. He breaks down the challenges and gaps in Orlando’s hip-hop scene, especially the lack of real development and unity, and shares why he’s committed to building something bigger for the city.

🔥 Episode Highlights:

Career Evolution & Background

AnOne started rapping at 14 years old and has been in the industry for over 20 years [02:09].

He began with a decent sponsor, performing at shows and festivals in the hundreds, not thousands, in Louisville, Kentucky [03:28].

He is now primarily focused on artist development, using his extensive experience to help artists establish their own sound [03:45].

His inspiration stems from his big brother, who was part of the group Dre Trade and knew Tupac when he was a dancer for Digital Underground [02:42]. Other musical inspirations include Ludacris and, for business, Master P [04:11].

The ORAP Studios & I4 Records Merger

AnOne announces the merger of Orap Studios and I4 Records, which will now be known as I4 Studios [00:39, 05:25].

This partnership is intended to bring unity and create a "hub" or one-stop shop for artists in Orlando [05:33, 08:06].

The new entity will offer comprehensive services beyond a typical studio, including:

Recording, mixing, and mastering

Streaming and podcasts

Digital design, marketing, and strategy

Artist development plans and production courses [08:06, 08:18].

The grand opening is mentioned as the 17th of the month [07:59].

Challenges and Gatekeeping in the Orlando Music Scene

AnOne acknowledges Orlando has immense talent but lacks the educational side of the business [04:50, 05:02].

He dismisses the idea of "gatekeeping" for genuinely talented artists, challenging artists who complain to instead out-hustle and focus on networking [09:50, 11:17].

Success in the music industry relies on consistency, networking, and professionalism—not just posting music and waiting for it to blow up [12:53, 14:11]. He stresses that hits are marketed, not just made [12:57].

Personal Philosophy on Success & Life

AnOne views true wealth as relationships and consistency, rather than just money [33:23, 33:55].

He discusses the pitfalls of early retirement, stating he tried it twice and became bored, concluding that purpose is more valuable than endless leisure [56:32, 57:24].

He advises people to stop stressing what is out of their control and instead focus on action, challenging listeners to find multiple income streams to improve their situation [54:43, 59:54].

Upcoming Projects

AnOne is bringing back two shows:

Fishing with Rappers: Taking artists offshore fishing for interviews to get a different, more natural perspective of them [50:10].

Up and Cominging Raw: An opportunity for developing artists to get exposure, featuring a mix of performance and introductory interviews, slated for early 2026 [51:26, 52:24].
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