#92: Gangstas Paradise
Hack an election, build a brand, and more!
CULTURE THING:
How to Hack an Election.
Relevant in an election year, learn about how some politicians play the game now and how a government can fall without a drop of blood being shed.
MARKETING THING:
How Slack’s Content Strategy Expanded from a Single Page to a Media Company
This was a great insight into how Slack blew up, as well as some good info to steal for your own businesses.
MUSIC THING:
Still sad about all the talent we lost last weekend. I’ve been deep into Andre Harrell profiles and articles. Here’s two great picks.
The $50-Million Rap Master
A nice LA Times piece from back in 1992 about Harrell’s deal for Uptown Entertainment, which begat an intern named Sean Combs. You might have heard of him.
Living Large
A profile on Harrell, this one dives a little deeper.
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