Making a 10-Year Hit (feat. Valentino Khan ) | EF EP 140

About this episode

Olivia Mancuso interviews Valentino Khan about his journey in the music industry and the keys to sustaining a successful career over a decade.

The music industry's trend cycle is moving faster than ever, but surviving for over a decade requires more than just bowing to the algorithm. Host Olivia Mancuso sits down with iconic DJ and producer Valentino Khan ( @ValentinoKhan ) to dissect his unique journey from making hip-hop beats on basic software to dominating the dance music scene with decade-defining hits like "Deep Down Low." They dive deep into the reality of modern music consumption, discussing how bringing a hip-hop perspective into dance music helps simplify your production and why strong vocals are often the secret to a timeless track. You’ll learn critical insights on navigating the "TikTok-ification" of the industry, what it really takes to perform for massive crowds at WWE's WrestleMania, and why investing your time into high-quality music videos and original skits beats getting lost in a sea of short-form content. This episode is a masterclass on career longevity, proving that relentless adaptability and making art you genuinely think is cool is far more valuable than just chasing viral moments. Ready to turn Miami Music Week into more than just parties? Join us at Miami Music Nexus and spend your time in…

People in this episode

Host: Olivia Mancuso

Guest: Valentino Khan

Topics covered

• music industry
• career longevity
• dance music
• hip-hop
• music production
• TikTok
• live performance

Keywords

• Valentino Khan
• music production
• dance music
• TikTok-ification
• WrestleMania
• fanbase building
• high-quality music videos

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WWE, Miami Music Nexus

Books & works: Deep Down Low

Places: Miami

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