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Jesse Stoll, Executive Vice President of Global Touring at Icon Concerts and LiveCo, joins The Felix Sama Podcast to reveal the business, pressure, and split-second decisions behind major live events.

Jesse shares the unforgettable story of the Martin Lawrence show where everything nearly fell apart. He also explains what every artist needs to know before performing in a major arena, why some acts sell tickets while others struggle, and how promoters manage talent, money, production, and expectations.

From growing up around his father, legendary concert promoter Jon Stoll, to working on tours featuring Sabrina Carpenter, Hans Zimmer, Theo Von, Martin Lawrence, and more, Jesse gives us a rare look inside the concert business.

If you are an artist, promoter, DJ, manager, or live entertainment professional, this episode will help you understand what takes place long before the crowd arrives.

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On this episode of The Felix Sama Podcast, I sit down with Joy from Lime for a real conversation about dance music, legacy, survival, and the songs that kept generations on the dance floor.
We talk about the legacy of Lime, the power of classics like Your Love and Babe We’re Gonna Love Tonight, what disco means today, how the music business has changed, and why real dance music still connects with people across every generation.

We also get into something every artist needs to hear in 2026.
I gave Joy some one-on-one coaching on how artists should promote themselves today, build their brand, use content, connect with fans, stay visible, and create new opportunities instead of waiting for the industry to call.

This conversation is more than nostalgia.
It is about music history.
It is about reinvention.
It is about ownership.
It is about artists learning how to stay relevant in a new music economy.
If you love disco, freestyle, classic dance music, club culture, artist development, or the stories behind the songs, this episode is for You.

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Latif Mercado has spent more than 30 years helping move Freestyle music from the stage to the business table.
From working with Lil’ Suzy as a child star, to managing Angel OCG of The Cover Girls, creating the S.A.L. touring concept with Suzy, Angel, and Lisette Melendez, reuniting The Original Cover Girls, and booking thousands of shows across the country, Latif has seen the music business from every angle.
On this episode of The Felix Sama Podcast, we talk about the real work behind the spotlight.
The bookings.
The artists.
The promoters.
The contracts.
The loyalty.
The pressure.
The business behind keeping Freestyle alive.
If you are a DJ, producer, singer, promoter, event planner, or music lover, this conversation gives you a front row seat to the side of the industry most people never see.
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On this episode of The Felix Sama Podcast, we sit down with Thrill from the 69 Boyz to go behind the scenes of one of the biggest bass records of all time, “Tootsee Roll.”

This is The Tootsee Roll Story.

Trill opens up about what it really takes to create a hit record, how “Tootsee Roll” became a party anthem that crossed generations, and what it was like being part of a song that still moves crowds decades later.

We also talk about the music business, the rise of bass music, the importance of ownership, staying relevant as a legacy artist, and the lessons younger artists need to understand before chasing fame.

In this powerful conversation, Trill also shares his personal journey of overcoming drug addiction, rebuilding his life, finding purpose, and making moves in 2026 like never before.

This episode is about more than one hit record. It is about survival, redemption, legacy, discipline, faith, business, and the power of never counting yourself out.

Watch now and hear the real story behind “Tootsee Roll.”

Topics we cover:

The story behind “Tootsee Roll”
How 69 Boyz created a bass music classic
What it takes to make a real hit record
The business behind party records
Addiction, recovery, and personal growth
Staying relevant in today’s music industry
Bass music, legacy, and ownership
Advice for new artists and performers

Hosted by Felix Sama
Radio personality, DJ, producer, podcast host, and South Florida music culture veteran.

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We’re sitting down with recording legend Trinere to talk about her incredible journey through the music business, her lasting impact on freestyle and dance music, and how she continues to stay booked, relevant, and in demand with over 25 shows a year as she moves strong into 2026.
We’ll get into the music, the business, the discipline, the road life, her faith, her health, The Queen Code, and what it takes to keep performing, growing, and inspiring fans after building a legacy that still moves the crowd.
If you're a venue owner, promoter, DJ, entertainer, or anyone involved in the hospitality industry, this episode is packed with valuable insights, real world strategies, and practical takeaways.

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