• Introduction and Backgrounds Mattsuuii introduces Dennis Campbell, also known as Mr. BizNTech, a 36-year-old hip hop artist from St. Louis, Missouri, now residing in LA. Dennis Campbell introduces himself as a tech executive, entrepreneur, and innovator, and mentions his background in hip hop, having been making music for about 10-12 years. Mattsuuii shares his educational background, including degrees from 2 big schools, and his current role as an on-call producer and engineer for Universal and Sony. Dennis discusses his upbringing in St. Louis, the cultural and systemic oppression he faced, and how his family helped him stay on the right path. Dennis explains his early passion for technology, influenced by the rise of social media like Facebook during his high school years. He shares his journey from St. Louis to Atlanta, where he attended Georgia Tech and eventually moved to California. Dennis emphasizes the challenges of growing up in St. Louis, particularly for young African American men, and his determination to find opportunities outside the city. Suuii relates to Dennis's experience, sharing his own background from Redding, California, and his work with Universal and Sony. Dennis talks about his first project, an album titled "You Cannot See This," which was released on October 17. He describes the album as a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, encouraging listeners to be their authentic selves and live their purpose.Dennis explains the album's structure, starting with an introduction to his background and ending with tracks meant to bring life and inspiration. He highlights his lyrical style, which blends traditional hip hop with a focus on connecting and resonating with listeners. Matt shares his early interest in music, starting to write lyrics at six years old and being published by BMI at nine. He discusses his transition from rock to hip hop, influenced by his experiences in juvenile hall and his first album released in 2012.He then talks about his educational journey, earning two bachelor's degrees and becoming a self-producer to avoid studio costs.He mentions his upcoming album, "And That's That," and his aspirations to collaborate with other artists, including Dennis. Dennis explains his definition of hip hop as a culture encompassing music, lifestyle, fashion, dancing, art, and DJing.He differentiates hip hop from rap, describing rap as the music art form within the broader hip hop culture.Mattsuuii adds his perspective, defining rap as something anyone can do and hip hop as a feeling that can evoke emotions and reactions.Dennis references KRS-One's quote, "Hip Hop is hip intelligent movement," emphasizing the empowering and inspiring nature of hip hop. Dennis defines artistry as self-expression through various forms, including painting, video, movie, and song. He emphasizes the importance of artistry as a vehicle for expressing emotions and inspiring others.Suuii agrees, sharing his own definition and experiences in self-expression through music. Dennis discusses his upcoming projects, including more visuals for his album and potential collaborations with other artist. Dennis talks about his tech company, On Another World, which focuses on immersive technology at the intersection of wellness and technology. He explains his strategy of using his tech career to promote his music and attract more attention to his art. Dennis mentions his use of AI for creating visuals and his plan to gradually release singles from his album on platforms like Spotify. He discusses his ebook, "Beyond Code," which provides guidance on entering the tech industry, and his plans for future collaborations and projects. •
