How a Rapper’s Viral Tweet Turned Him to a Conservative Icon — The Zuby Story (Interview)
From Street Hustler to Global Icon – Discover Zuby's Unstoppable Rise!
Here's a conversation with Zuby, my podcast guest for this week on That One Time with Adam Metwally.
Zuby is a British Nigerian rapper, author, podcaster, and fitness expert who has built a global brand independently.
He reached #12 on the iTunes Hip Hop charts and has sold tens of thousands of albums without a major label.
With over 2 million followers and appearances on The Joe Rogan Experience and The Rubin Report, Zuby excels at leveraging social media and personal development to inspire millions.
Below are some of the key concepts we explored in the episode.
- How Zuby overcame the fear of judgment to build an authentic brand.
- Strategies he used to sell over 3,000 CDs independently.
- Mindset shifts necessary for achieving success on your own terms.
But that's not all…
We’ll dive into balancing digital and physical promotion and the power of authenticity in his journey.
Timestamps:
0:00 - The Journey Begins: From CDs to Global Influence
18:53 - Navigating the Modern Music Landscape
25:16 - The Art of Self-Promotion and Building Connections
30:26 - Overcoming Fear and Embracing Authenticity
42:09 - Success as a Choice: The Power of Agency
45:16 - Mastering the Mindset
47:13 - The Culture of Blame
48:39 - Personal Responsibility and Ownership
50:37 - Microaggressions and Modern Sensitivities
52:37 - Historical Context of Human Struggles
56:08 - The Dangers of Excess
59:03 - Political Polarization and Extremism
1:03:01 - Navigating Social Pressures
1:07:27 - The Illiberal Left
1:12:11 - Empathy and Understanding in Discourse
1:17:49 - The Importance of Curiosity
1:19:11 - Reflections on Humanity
1:26:00 - Looking Ahead: Future Projects
It’s up on YouTube, Spotify, X and everywhere else.
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