From the dance floor to the studio, Brandon's been has lived it all. In this episode of Functional Conversations, we sit down with Brandon Greathouse—aka GR8—to talk about his journey from dance cyphers to beatmaker, DJ, and music mentor. With nearly 30 years in the game, GR8 shares how his roots in dance shaped his approach to producing music, the lessons learned from teaching, and why he’s still evolving as an artist. Whether you're a dancer, creative, or aspiring producer, this episode is full of insights, inspiration, and real talk about staying true to your craft. ⁨@gr8⁩ ⁨@TheGR8Vibe⁩ www.mixcloud.com/TheFunctionLAwww.instagram.com/TheFunctionLAwww.tiktok.com/TheFunctionLAwww.facebook.com/TheFunctionLA Gear Up:https://thefunctionla.storenvy.com/-Equipment used to produce this Podcast.Rodecaster Pro2:https://amzn.to/3yx3Cn2Samson Microphone 3 Pack:https://amzn.to/3Kk1XUrSony Headphones:https://amzn.to/4dSR21PSony a7III with lens:https://amzn.to/3VhT309External Monitor:https://amzn.to/3UYFd1u

In this episode of Functional Conversations, we sit down with BXDDY BEATS an up and coming DJ and car enthusiast navigating his way through the creative industry. We dive into his journey from getting his first turntables at 12, stepping away, and reigniting his passion to build a name in LA’s DJ scene.

We talk about:

• The real costs of becoming a DJ

• How to land gigs through networking and social media

• Balancing creative passions with financial planning

• His vision of merging music, cars, and style into a business

• The importance of mentorship and guidance in creative careers

Whether you're a DJ, artist, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with insights on building your brand, staying consistent, and planning for long-term success as a creative.

Tune in, get inspired, and learn how to turn your passion into a sustainable path!

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This week on Functional Conversations, DJ Shakee reconnects with L.A. lyricist and creative force Destruct. They dive into his journey from freestyling in front of family in Brazil to dropping 30+ albums, building a full-time career without a label, and founding his own film company. Destruct shares real talk about the grind, the business side of music, building a life with his wife, and why "conviction is everything." Tune in for an inspiring look at what it really means to stay true to your craft.-www.mixcloud.com/TheFunctionLAwww.instagram.com/TheFunctionLAwww.tiktok.com/TheFunctionLAwww.facebook.com/TheFunctionLA Gear Up:https://thefunctionla.storenvy.com/-Equipment used to produce this Podcast.Rodecaster Pro2:https://amzn.to/3yx3Cn2Samson Microphone 3 Pack:https://amzn.to/3Kk1XUrSony Headphones:https://amzn.to/4dSR21PSony a7III with lens:https://amzn.to/3VhT309External Monitor:https://amzn.to/3UYFd1u