Crossroads of Cannabis Culture & Hip Hop ft. M1 & John Monopoly

This week we are joined by John Monopoly & M1 to discuss : - How Cannabis has influenced the music industry - Where the Hottest Strains Start - Influencer Partnerships - Bridging legacy to legal Cannabis Markets Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introducing John Monopoly and M1 of Urban Aroma, and their Background in Entertainment and Cannabis Use 00:02:42 - Cannabis and Culture: A Conversation with M-1 half of Dead Prez about Urban Aroma 00:05:23 - Urban Aroma: A Destination Where Cannabis Meets Culture and Activism 00:08:20 - The Persecution and Underrepresentation of Black and Brown People in the Cannabis Industry 00:10:59 - Cannabis and its Influence on Music Culture 00:13:30 - The Relationship between Cannabis and Creativity in Hip-Hop Music 00:16:08 - Regional strains and the influencer challenge 00:18:34 - Challenges for Music Influencers in the Cannabis Industry 00:21:07 - The Importance of Intimacy in Culture and Branding 00:23:42 - Building Brands in the Underground Market 00:26:11 - Transitioning from the Underground Market to the Legal Market 00:28:36 - Building a Community in the Cannabis Industry 00:30:59 - The Impact of Cannabis on the Black Community and Personal Experiences 00:33:35 - Hemp as a replacement for steel boats and nuts in cars and Urban Aroma Summer Series 00:36:02 - Summer Sessions and Cannabis Emergence in New York City 00:38:32 - Giving Back to the Community & Never Giving Up 00:41:11 - Predictions for the Future of the Cannabis Market in New York 00:43:44 - The Future of Cannabis in New York: Exclusive Experience and Consumption Lounges 00:46:05 - Check out Urban Aroma for Community-Building Magic About Urban Aroma: Urban Aroma helps you find the best cannabis brands, delivery services, dispensaries and deals. It is a voice for cannabis consumers, offering essential information, education and brand awareness. Steeped in the essence of underground culture, Urban Aroma is also a platform for cannabis, art, activism and social equity with editorial and charitable commitments. https://urbanaroma.com/ About John Monopoly: Monopoly, music industry and marketing veteran, who is credited with discovering and managing long-time client Kanye West, has also worked with artists including Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliott, and brands including Pheed, Zumani, and Guff during his 25+ years career that has seen him develop music acts, brands, and cannabis companies alike. His experience launching brands at the intersection of entertainment and technology sets him up for his new role that will see him spearhead the day-to-day operations of Urban Aroma–the N.Y-based cannabis movement working to create a cannabis industry that supports communities with been targeted and convicted for their use of cannabis. About M1 : Mutulu Olugbala, better known by his stage name M-1, is an American rapper, songwriter, and activist from Brooklyn, New York. He is best known for his work as one half of the political hip hop duo dead prez with stic.man #Cannabis #CannabisCulture #HipHop At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev) we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry. 8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Contact us directly at info@8threv.com Bryan Fields: @bryanfields24 Kellan Finney: @Kellan_Finney