In this episode of 'Celebrating Small Family Businesses,' hosts John and Connie Kuder interview Kimeyo Daniels and his two sons, Chunky and George, who form the backbone of Kimeyo Records, a hip-hop music label based in Los Angeles.
Kimeyo shares his journey of becoming a recording artist and producer, starting from his early interests in hip-hop to establishing Kimeyo Records. Both sons discuss their roles in the business: Chunky as a music creator and George as a producer. They elaborate on the mentor-student dynamic with their father and the evolution of their music production skills.
The episode explores the balance of family and business, touching on the old-school versus new-school methods of music production, their creative processes, and future aspirations. The family's collaborative spirit and individual visions illustrate a shared commitment to their craft.
Together, they highlight the importance of passion, persistence, and mutual respect in achieving success.
The episode concludes with insights into their upcoming projects and distribution plans via CD Baby.
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:18 Meet Kimeyo Daniels and Family
00:36 The Start of Kimeyo Records
01:45 Chunk's Musical Journey
03:07 George's Role in the Business
05:23 Kimeyo's Early Career and Inspirations
06:54 The Move to Miami and Production Evolution
08:48 Return to Cali and Continued Growth
15:54 Navigating the Music Business
20:59 Old School vs. New School: Family Dynamics
27:37 Exploring Personal Work Preferences
28:48 Family Dynamics in Business
30:02 Creative Differences and Collaboration
32:27 Respecting Individual Creative Processes
42:22 Future Plans and Aspirations
47:43 Life Lessons and Reflections
51:27 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Releases
