On Secrets of Success Episode 2, recorded in April 2024, just before his unfortunate death on stage in August, Grammy award winner and hip hop icon Isaac Freeman aka Fatman Scoop hosts down for an exclusive in-depth interview with Bryce Eckwall at Q29 Production Studio in Hyde Park New York.

Fatman Scoop discusses growing up hip hop, taking meetings with executives, being a record promoter in the late eighties and rising to fame as a DJ on Hot 97 for two decades. Fatman Scoop is most recognizable for his smash hit Be Faithful and his features with Mariah Carey “It’s Like That”, Missy Elliot “Lose Control” and Timbaland, “Drop”.

Fatman Scoop recounts his journey coming up in Harlem, New York, the birth place of hiphop in the era of foundation classic rap music. Fatman Scoop recounts his journey and the secrets that happened behind the scenes that motivated him and drove his success.

I myself and everyone at Q29 are deeply saddened by the loss of Fatman Scoop and even though we only met him a couple times, we were fortunate enough to learn so much from him. Thank you for your kindness Scoop! And our thoughts and prayers go out to the Freeman family. Rest in Peace Fatman Scoop.

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