Derrick Gee Speaks Volumes
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DJ, radio host and content creator Derrick Gee expands upon his music musings in podcast form! Each week, Derrick chews on a "working-thesis" he has about music and culture in an intimate one on one setting. Meanderings, theories and opinions, Derrick thinks about thinking about things.
Location:
United States
Description:
DJ, radio host and content creator Derrick Gee expands upon his music musings in podcast form! Each week, Derrick chews on a "working-thesis" he has about music and culture in an intimate one on one setting. Meanderings, theories and opinions, Derrick thinks about thinking about things.
Language:
English
Website:
https://anchor.fm/gee-derrick
Episodes
DERRICK, WHERE TF IS THE POD???
3/13/2024
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Duration:00:06:30
Der-Recs: Fav albums/artsts/last show of the year!!
12/12/2023
00:00 - Introduction
02:00 - Theme
03:13 - Loves
12:00 - Reissues
15:15 - Got my eye on
27:01 - Mainstream albums
Show notes:
Neo Geo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gee_derrick/video/7153712445884828929
Flying Fish Interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3I1OcbsUp8
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Podcast sponsor:
Turntablelab.com
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About Me:
Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love
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Duration:00:34:27
Music Stories That Defined 2023
12/5/2023
00:00 - Introduction
02:00 - Taylor
05:00 - Matty Healy
07:00 - Drake and Aging
08:45 - Biopics
10:20 - Tyla
11:45 - Andre 3000
13:30 - Is Laufey Jazz
15:40 - TikTok and Music
20:40 - K-Pop Popped
22:50 - AI Fakery
25:30 - Frank Ocean’s Coachella
28:08 - Troye Sivan
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PfPtHX7PGUZVCeBHoKGbt?si=6592e17125464606
About Me:
Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love
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Duration:00:33:05
Should Music Streaming Services be Regulated?
11/28/2023
Proposing ways in which we should standartise the music streaming platforms. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 02:08 - Examples from other industries 04:24 - Competitive Advantages 09:15 - Parity and my suggestions Show notes My video about Spotify and my concerns: https://www.tiktok.com/@gee_derrick/video/7304052924689239298
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Podcast sponsor:
Turntablelab.com
My selections: Turntablelab.com/derrick
About Me:
Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love
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Duration:00:25:12
It's Time We Renamed Indie Music
11/21/2023
When indie music becomes anything but. 00:00 - introduction 01:25 - History 06:00 - Debunking 10:20 - Renaming Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PfPtHX7PGUZVCeBHoKGbt?si=6592e17125464606
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Duration:00:14:34
The Beatles, Michael Jordan & The Quest for Immortality
11/14/2023
The Beatles have held their crown as the "greatest band of all time" not by luck, but by marketing, investment and protection of their image. Much like Michael Jordan. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:43 - Remember My Name 04:36 - Investing in Legacy 06:28 - Here, There and Everywhere 10:30 - Heir Beatles 13:00 - Across the Universe 15:00 - The End Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PfPtHX7PGUZVCeBHoKGbt?si=6592e17125464606 Sponsor: TurntableLab.com My selections: TurnTableLab.com/derrick About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love #thebeatles
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Duration:00:16:00
Tim Sweeney (Beats In Space) on Community Radio To Cultural Institution
11/8/2023
It was an honour to have Apple Music's Tim Sweeney (Beats In Space) on the podcast this week. A titan in the radio/DJ community, Tim's dedication to documenting and celebrating dance music in an awe inspiring journey to hear about.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
04:45 - Introducing Tim Sweeney
05:40 - Origin story of Beats In Space
15:45 - When BIS became influential
18:35 - What keeps him going after 25 years
22:20 - RP Boo
23:20 - Guests/Criteria
26:35 - What makes a great mix
31:00 - Differing DJ cultures
34:40 - Dance music and its changes
41:30 - How Tim Sweeney has evolved
43:05 - Transitioning to Apple Music
47:00 - The Impact of BIS
54:00 - Words of Radio Wisdom
Follow me TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PfPtHX7PGUZVCeBHoKGbt?si=278e8f2fd21a423b About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love!
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Duration:00:59:28
How YOU Discover New Music
11/7/2023
I asked you guys about the best methods to discover new music. Some really interesting results!
00:00 - Introduction
01:31 - Premise
04:45 - Spotify
07:45 - Friends
09:45 - Research
14:30 - Stalking
17:35 - Discovery
Appendix:
How to Discover New Music Podcast 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FDS8RlNxERLyujsIHAlzC?si=d478556186224a54
Flora Ying Wong: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6G9Fk5r3RJUQSpsZWh6g6B?si=jJ8QEBVdTJaq_9iI4LxN-Q
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Me:
Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love
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Duration:00:23:33
The Magnetism of Dev Hynes/Blood Orange
10/31/2023
Finally did it! The Devonte Hynes episode. Talking all things Blood Orange, Lightspeed Champion and Dev Hynes - and how he pulls from a world of music to craft a sound that will go onto influence a generation. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction/Opening Statement 03:22 - Backstory 05:42 - My Dev Hynes Experience 08:46 - His Influences 14:45 - The Magnetism of Dev Hynes 19:25 - New York 20:30 - Fluidity 24:10 - Influence 26:40 - Conclusions Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PfPtHX7PGUZVCeBHoKGbt?si=6592e17125464606 About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gee-derrick/message
Duration:00:28:02
Why Music Can Sound Worse Over Time
10/24/2023
Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 03:20 - What is the test of time? 04:30 - Can music be “timeless”? 06:00 - Irrelevant POVs 07:20 - Novelty 10:30 - Timing 13:45 - Masculine & Feminine 21:30 - In Opposition 25:20 - Predictions Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PfPtHX7PGUZVCeBHoKGbt?si=6592e17125464606 About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love
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Duration:00:31:17
In Defense of Drake
10/17/2023
I will not stand for Drake slander! 00:00 - Introduction 02:24 - My Drake Story 03:45 - Innovation 08:57 - Appeal 17:40 - Career 21:25 - Longevity & Influence 24:28 - Marketing 27:00 - Criticisms Show notes: Drake marketing interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uu5bSVxjJk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru0cREWPcmg Sponsored by: turntablelab.com/gee Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PfPtHX7PGUZVCeBHoKGbt?si=6592e17125464606 About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gee-derrick/message
Duration:00:38:22
K-Pop is 10 Years Ahead
10/10/2023
00:00 - Introduction
02:20 - the Money
03:40 - R&D
05:30 - Artist treatment
10:40 - Promotion
14:13 - Live Events
18:30 - Tech
22:00 - Merch
26:22 - Fans
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About Me:
Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love
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Duration:00:34:10
Music Taste: Nature or Nurture?
10/3/2023
Is music taste like food...do you only like what you grew up on?
00:00 - Introduction
02:15 - Friends
04:05 - FOMO
05:35 - Cultural Signifiers
07:20 - Repetition
09:40 - Memories
12:15 - Rebellion
15:30 - Lust
18:15 - Collective Opinion
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About Me:
Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love
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Duration:00:26:00
The Enduring Influence of Tyler, the Creator
9/26/2023
The legacy of Tyler is only building! 00:00 - Introduction 02:25 - Backstory 07:10 - My fav releases 10:30 - His influence 16:00 - Supreme & Fashion 20:00 - Directing 23:15 - Creative Culture 25:15 - The Music 31:30 - Conclusions 33:07 - What’s Next? Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PfPtHX7PGUZVCeBHoKGbt?si=6592e17125464606 About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love
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Duration:00:38:38
Let's Catch Up
9/19/2023
A lil life update, a lil catch up - what I'm up to, how I'm feeling. Long overdue!
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About Me:
Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love
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Duration:00:41:51
What is a DJ?
9/12/2023
All the argy bargy about the definition of a DJ in 2023. 00:00 - Introduction 03:50 - My Qualifications 04:20 - History of DJing 08:20 - Why is there confusion? 11:50 - What I define as a DJ in 2023 24:30 - Conclusions Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PfPtHX7PGUZVCeBHoKGbt?si=6592e17125464606 About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love.
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Duration:00:26:48
Radiohead Stans & Nirvana T-Shirts w/ Yasi Salek (Bandsplain)
9/5/2023
From the enduring legacy of Nirvana to Radiohead Stans, I’m honoured to have had Yasi Salek of the podcast Bandsplain on Derrick Gee Speaks Volumes! 00:00 - Introduction 04:00 - The Bandsplain background 24:00 - What she’s learned 27:00 - Bands and Trends Follow Yasi https://www.instagram.com/yasisalek/ https://twitter.com/yasisalek https://www.tiktok.com/@yasisalek Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PfPtHX7PGUZVCeBHoKGbt?si=6592e17125464606 About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love
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Duration:00:56:27
These Artists Make No Sense
8/30/2023
They make no sense, and they make perfect sense. 00:00 - Introduction 01:59 - The B-52’s 07:45 - Ben Folds Five 14:40 - Queen 20:00 - Steely Dan 24:20 - The Spice Girls 29:30 - Ed Sheeran 34:30 - Honourable Mentions 35:40 - Conclusions 38:00 - Appendix Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PfPtHX7PGUZVCeBHoKGbt?si=6592e17125464606 About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love #musichistory #spicegirls
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Duration:00:39:02
How To Hifi
8/22/2023
Your First Hifi System: A Beginner's Guide!
00:00 - Introduction
01:53 - Who Is This For?
04:42 - The Analogy
08:16 - The First Setup
12:50 - The Second Setup
25:30 - The Third Setup
35:20 - FAQs
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About Me:
Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love
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Duration:00:45:02
Why Can't Hip Hop Artists Sell Out Stadiums?
8/15/2023
Is it a genre problem, an artist problem, or a time problem? 00:00 - Introduction 01:26 - Contents 03:15 - The Biggest Stadium Shows 06:41 - The Biggest Hip Hop Shows 08:48 - Problem 0 09:38 - Problem 1 13:34 - Problem 2 19:00 - Problem 3 21:20 - Problem 4 23:00 - Who Could Pull It Off? 26:00 - What Do You Think? 27:00 - Appendix Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PfPtHX7PGUZVCeBHoKGbt?si=6592e17125464606 About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love!
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Duration:00:29:02