Episodes

  • #5 - The Avila Brothers - Part 2
    Jun 2 2025

    From crafting Grammy-winning hits to co-founding Beats by Dre, the Avila Brothers have shaped culture from the studio to the boardroom. In Part 2 of this two-part episode, they share lessons from decades in the music industry as producers, DJs, and songwriters—and how that journey led to global creative director roles with some of the world’s biggest tech and consumer brands. A must-listen for anyone building a career in music or culture.


    Learn more about HITMKR and how independent artists can find new fans, nurture existing ones, and build towards superfan monetization at HITMKR.com.


    Hosted by Paul Montes

    Video footage by Josh Hill & Josef Maxwell

    Video editing by Josh Hill

    Audio recording by Josh Hill

    Audio editing by Paul Montes

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    45 mins
  • #4 - The Avila Brothers - Part 1
    May 5 2025

    From crafting Grammy-winning hits to co-founding Beats by Dre, the Avila Brothers have shaped culture from the studio to the boardroom. In Part 1 of this two-part episode, they share lessons from decades in the music industry as producers, DJs, and songwriters—and how that journey led to global creative director roles with some of the world’s biggest tech and consumer brands. A must-listen for anyone building a career in music or culture.


    Learn more about HITMKR and how independent artists can find new fans, nurture existing ones, and build towards superfan monetization at HITMKR.com.


    Hosted by Paul Montes

    Video footage by Josh Hill & Josef Maxwell

    Video editing by Josh Hill

    Audio recording by Josh Hill

    Audio editing by Paul Montes

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    26 mins
  • #3 - RENZO
    May 2 2025

    RENZO shares the real-time journey of building his career as an independent artist—finding his sound, shaping his brand, and laying the foundation from the ground up.


    Learn more about HITMKR and how independent artists can find new fans, nurture existing ones, and build towards superfan monetization at HITMKR.com.


    Hosted by Paul Montes

    Video footage by Josh Hill & Josef Maxwell

    Video editing by Josh Hill

    Audio recording by Josh Hill

    Audio editing by Paul Montes

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    30 mins
  • #2 - Damion "Damizza" Young
    Mar 24 2025

    In this episode, Damion Young — a strategist and cultural architect with a wide-reaching impact across music, media, and technology — shares his insights on the evolving music landscape and offers practical advice for independent artists looking to position themselves for success.


    Learn more about HITMKR and how independent artists can find new fans, nurture existing ones, and build towards superfan monetization at HITMKR.com.


    Hosted by Paul Montes

    Video footage by Josh HIll & Josef Maxwell

    Video editing by Josh HIll

    Audio recording by Aaron Furgeri

    Audio editing by Paul Montes

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    29 mins
  • #1 - Vu Ho
    Mar 10 2025

    In this episode, Vu Ho, an independent musician and founder of HITMKR, shares his journey navigating both the music and tech industries. He discusses the challenges artists face in building a sustainable career and how technology is reshaping the way musicians connect with fans.


    Learn more about HITMKR and how independent artists can find new fans, nurture existing ones, and build towards superfan monetization at HITMKR.com.


    Hosted by Paul Montes

    Video footage by Josh HIll & Josef Maxwell

    Video editing by Josh HIll

    Audio recording by Tenn James

    Audio editing by Paul Montes

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    32 mins