The Music and Makeup Podcast

“What are your earliest memories of falling in love with rap music?”

This is a standard opening question she uses to establish a guest's origin story and early influences.

“When did you realize music could be a career and not just a hobby?”

Asked early in the interview, this question pinpoints the guest's transition from passion to profession.

“What's the story behind your latest project and its title?”

She asks this to transition the focus to the guest's current work, often citing specific details.

“How do you stay so consistent with releasing music?”

This question is posed to prolific artists to uncover their work ethic and creative system.

“How did your collaboration with [producer/artist] come together?”

Used to explore the creative dynamics and relationships behind the music.

“Has staying true to yourself and not chasing trends always been the plan?”

This question probes the guest's artistic integrity and long-term career strategy.

“How do you balance making music for your core fans while trying to reach new listeners?”

She asks this to understand an artist's strategy for audience growth and retention.

“How do you define success for yourself at this stage of your career?”

This question is often asked towards the end to gauge the artist's current values and goals.

“What's one of the biggest lessons you've learned about the music business?”

This question seeks to extract practical wisdom from the guest's industry experience.

“What advice would you give to artists trying to build a sustainable independent career?”

A forward-looking question that aims to provide actionable advice for the audience.

“Where in your catalog should a new listener start?”

This provides a practical entry point for new fans to discover the artist's music.

“What have you learned about yourself through making music over the years?”

A reflective question designed to surface personal growth and self-discovery.

“If your whole catalog disappeared and you could only save one project, which would it be and why?”

A hypothetical question used to identify the work that is most significant to the artist personally.

“What's next for you? Any upcoming projects fans should look out for?”

Her standard closing question, allowing the guest to promote their future work.