Jeremy talks Porch Time Records, Self-Taught Talent, Exporting Malawi Music, Signing Artists, Awards

Описание: Jeremy Koch, the visionary founder of Porch Time Records, sits down with KBG on Za Nyimbo TV for a masterclass on the business of music, the raw talent of Malawi, and the roadmap to global success.

After a 23-year career, Jeremy took a sabbatical to turn his lifelong passion for music into a mission to support the Malawian music community. He shares his deep respect for "self-taught" producers and instrumentalists who learn by ear, proving that fire and drive are more important than formal training. Jeremy dives into the stories of signing Buchi Worldwide, the award-winning Oana, and the phenomenal Esther Chitaka, while explaining why he values confidence and persistence over a polished "robot" sound.

This episode also dives into:

The "Porch Time" Philosophy: Building relationships and chemistry first before signing artists.
Self-Taught Mastery: Why learning by ear creates a unique sound that books can't teach.
Beyond Malawi: The urgent need for systems to export local music to the global map.
Award Show Transparency: How to move from popularity contests to industry standards.
The "GOAT" Mentality: Why titles like "Worldwide" or "GOAT" are daily challenges to live up to.
Collaborations to Watch: Thoughts on talented artists like Luiso, Quest, and Joe Icon.

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🎬 Chapters:
00:00 Intro & Welcome to Za Nyimbo
00:13 The magic of self-taught artists and producers
00:54 Why Jeremy started Porch Time Records after 23 years
02:05 The first artist: Adrian Quelepenta and his influence
03:07 The story behind the Adrian Quelepenta EP
03:31 Discovering Buchi Worldwide: "The complete package"
04:50 Buchi’s hustle: From dance studios to fashion
06:27 Meeting Buchi: Alignment at the right time
07:41 Signing Esther Chitaka: Phenomenal talent in the game
08:27 Who is Oana? Finding the "Best New Female Artist"
09:45 Meeting Oana: "I liked her pure confidence"
10:33 Record releases: January 2025 launch with Buchi
11:15 Props to Quest: Working on the "Fantasy" verse
12:42 Signing Jack O' John and a secret new artist
13:24 How to get signed: What Jeremy looks for in an artist
13:50 Why Porch Time Records is not a "school"
14:04 The problem with overusing Auto-Tune
14:08 Approach matters: Consistency, persistence, and professionalism
14:22 Jack O' John’s phrasing and growth
15:20 Improving the Malawian music industry infrastructure
15:43 Transparency in Award Shows: Category standards vs. Popularity
15:58 Proposed "People's Choice" vs. Industry Voting
17:22 Outside Porch Time: Watching Luiso and Nathaniel Chalo
19:29 Favorite Instrumentalists: Eugene, Ponde, and Eric Paliani
21:32 Infrastructure support: Investment is required
21:45 More record labels needed: "We can't have Porch Time only"
22:28 Exporting Malawi: Moving from local targets to global maps
22:45 How to book Porch Time artists
23:42 Favorite Malawian Dish: Local chicken and relish
24:10 Jeremy’s favorite drink: Sobo
24:34 The "GOAT" Hat: A challenge to live up to the name

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