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Pull Up N Chill Podcast Dive into raw, unfiltered conversations with recording artist and entrepreneur on the Pull Up N Chill podcast. This is more than a show—it’s a vibe.

Great food, heartfelt gifts, and real talk with creatives and community voices.

10/08/2026

What if the TLC story you know actually started with a different lineup?

According to Ian Burke, TLC was originally his concept, beginning with Tionne, Lisa, and Crystal. Ian, alongside Rico Wade and David Kidd, helped put the vision together before the group eventually evolved into the TLC lineup fans came to know, with Rozonda becoming Chilli.

What makes this story especially interesting is Ian’s perspective on what happened behind the scenes and why he considers himself part of the true origin story of TLC.

There is much more to the story than simply saying he discovered the group.

Watch the reel and hear Ian Burke tell the story in his own words. Then share your thoughts: how much did you know about the original TLC lineup?

10/07/2026

Sometimes, one listen is all it takes to recognize something special.

Before Akon became a global name, his music reached A&R executive Ian Burke on a DAT tape from Senegal. Ian brought the music to Sylvia Rhone at Elektra Records, and the response was immediate: sign him.

That moment became part of the story behind Akon’s first record deal and highlights an important part of A&R: recognizing talent before everyone else knows the name.

Ian Burke takes Sean Kiez behind the story and what it was like to hear that music for the first time.

What do you think makes great A&R: discovering talent early, or knowing what to do when you hear something special?

Watch the full episode on Pull Up N Chill and join the conversation.

10/05/2026

The Untold Story of Ian Burke... he was managing OutKast and Xscape while homeless, sleeping on Rico Wade’s couch at the Dungeon.

At the same time, Ian was fighting to get OutKast the opportunity he believed they deserved. When LaFace Records did not initially understand the vision, Ian started shopping the group to other labels.

That gamble eventually helped lead to OutKast’s breakthrough with “Player’s Ball,” followed by their unforgettable 1995 Source Awards moment when the South announced it had something to say.

But behind those historic moments was a side of the story many people may not know: Ian was building careers while struggling with his own circumstances.

Watch the full conversation on Pull Up N Chill with Ian Burke to hear the story behind the music, the risks, and the moments that helped shape Southern hip-hop.

Tag someone who knows the history of OutKast and Southern hip-hop.

10/02/2026

One bad contract can change the course of your music career.

In the music business, talent matters, but understanding the deal you are signing matters too.

One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation with Ian Burke is the importance of reading your contracts carefully and having competent legal representation. When you are dealing with record deals, publishing agreements, or other music industry contracts, your lawyer should understand your interests and help you make informed decisions.

The right legal guidance can make a major difference when you are navigating the business side of music.

What do you think: How important is having the right lawyer when entering the music business?

Share your perspective in the comments, and watch the full episode of Pull Up N Chill with Sean Kiez for more conversations about the realities of the music industry.

09/30/2026

When the outfit does not match the vision, someone has to say it.

T-Boz showed up ready to rap and dance, confident in the look she chose. Ian Burke, however, had a completely different idea about the style and fit.

What followed was a funny moment about personal style, expectations, and knowing when something is not quite the right fit.

Watch the clip and tell us: What would you have said in that moment?

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09/28/2026

Vince Montage moved to Miami without knowing anyone.

Vince shares how he slowly sent his belongings to Miami until, before he knew it, he was living in a new city where he didn't know a single person.

Starting over in a new place can mean leaving everything familiar behind and figuring things out as you go.

Would you make a move like this without knowing anyone? Tell us in the comments.

09/24/2026

Can you really fail if you never stop trying?

Vincent Montage talks about wasted potential and the mindset it takes to keep moving forward. Not every opportunity works out, and not every attempt leads to immediate results. But continuing to learn, adapt, and try can open the door to the next opportunity.

Sometimes, the biggest setback is giving up too early.

What do you think: Can you really fail if you never stop trying?

09/21/2026

𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞?�

Getting signed to a record label can sound like the ultimate goal, but this conversation raises an important question: what do you actually bring to the table before signing?�

The perspective shared here is that artists may benefit from staying independent while building their audience, brand, music catalog, and leverage. Once you have something valuable to negotiate with, a label deal can become a collaboration rather than simply an opportunity to get started.

For some artists, a co-distribution deal may offer another path, allowing them to work with a label while maintaining more control over their own operation.

Would you stay independent until you have leverage, or would you sign with a label as soon as the opportunity comes?

Watch the conversation and share your perspective.

09/18/2026

You can spend millions promoting a song, but you cannot force people to like it.

According to Vince Montage, a smarter approach to music marketing is to let the audience decide first. Test different songs, pay attention to organic traction, and then put your marketing behind the track that people are naturally responding to.

In an industry where promotion can get a song in front of people, audience response can tell you whether they actually want to hear more.

If you had $1 million to market a song, would you spend it on promotion upfront or let the audience prove which song deserves the budget?

09/14/2026

More promotion does not always mean more results.

Featuring Vince Montage, this conversation breaks down an important part of music marketing testing a song with smaller promotions, watching how people respond organically, and then putting more marketing behind what is already connecting.

If people are not responding to a song at a smaller scale, simply putting it in front of a much larger audience may not change the outcome. As Vince explains, the people ultimately decide whether they like the song.

Do you agree with Vince's approach to testing music before scaling the marketing?

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