DJ Mormile

R&B Money

The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts

Music, Music History, Music Commentary

4.9 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 16 April 2026

⏱️ 156 minutes

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Summary

DJ Mormile—music executive, A&R strategist, and co-manager behind the rise of Rae Sremmurd—joins J. Valentine for a real conversation on how artists are built behind the scenes.

From the EarDrummers / Mike WiLL Made-It era to the breakout success of “Black Beatles,” Mormile breaks down what it actually takes to create a hit, develop talent, and navigate major label systems.

This is a deep dive into the business, the relationships, and the decisions that shape careers.

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0:00.0	This is an IHeart podcast.
0:02.5	Guaranteed human.
0:04.4	No gloss, no filter.
0:07.4	Just stories.
0:09.1	Spoken without fear.
0:10.9	Person who is not generous can not be an artist.
0:13.8	The world will be at peace only when it is ruled by poets and philosophers.
0:18.4	Listen to my weekly podcast, the Pooja Abhawad show
0:21.1	and the I Heart Radio app,
0:22.9	Apple Podcasts,
0:24.2	or wherever you get your podcasts.
0:27.3	Come for the honesty.
0:29.2	Stay for the fire.
0:34.3	Hey, y'all, it's Lauren and Rosa
0:35.9	with the latest with Lauren RosaRosa on Black Effect.
0:38.9	And I cannot wait to see you guys at the fourth annual Black Effect podcast festival.
0:44.2	We are coming back to Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, April 25th at Palmer Yards.
0:49.0	And it's hosted by me, alongside DJ Envy and Charleney God.
0:53.6	We got drink chance with Noriega and DJ AFN.
0:56.4	We got Keep a Positive, sweetie with my girl, Crystal Renee Hacelet.
1:00.1	We got reality with the king with my guide and my brother, Carlos King.
1:04.7	And y'all know he does reality commentary like nobody can.
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