Things I Learned in LA

The LA trip for The Scott Emo Show was a success. Daniel video taped everything, he is now going to edit down all the content we secured from our trip and we'll create a 4 part web-series of our experience in LA. 

Expect to see exclusive studio footage, inside artists homes, VIP parties and most importantly the stories that we captured on film! Some of the stories are so real that I was not able to comprehend the magnitude of one's struggles, but I learned a lot on how to be grateful and how much hard work goes in to success: emotional and financially. 

It was a pleasure spending time out there with D. Wet. I think he has a great head on his shoulders and really wants to live a good life doing the things he enjoys doing, like the most of us. He slept on the couch and we had a great time talking, working, hanging out and doing what we do. We listened to a lot of Yeezus and had good bonding time. 

Here's a bulleted out recap of what I took away from the trip - videos coming soon. 

Here we go: 

• Since we were surrounded by the African American entertainment community, I was a little hesitant that people would have been as cool as they were with Daniel and I. Being white, jewish and from the burbs, no one gave us a hard time and everyone I met accepted me and we were all homies
• The African American community are very similar to Jewish people: focused on culture, traditions, community and lifestyle
• Thank you to J.S. for allowing us to stay at her apartment - sorry for locking your key inside your house
• Daniel and I did great for our first time at a major event with dealing with the obstacles we faced
• I need to thank Side Car LA for transporting us around the city of LA - S/O to Strongman
• I love Yeezus (the album) more than I did last time
• I learned to develop a tolerance if something is not as exactly planned as originally planned out
• Some people try to become famous, others have a purpose with the hopes of being recognized for it
• We stayed open minded and interviewed non-celebs and that felt so much better and more consistent to our show style
• Cali is the entertainment capital
• Thanks to Malik for allowing us in to his world and recording some cool content without any issues
• Celebrities are simply people trying to pursue their passion and get paid for their craft
• So many people have put in years and years (decades) before they received any recognition
• I met a tong of people who were in a shitty situation and persevered their way out to something special, like earning platinum plaques 
• Next time, we have a plan to improve our content/logistical preparations/video quality and promotion

All love,
Scott Emo