I sat down with Ndugu prior to my departure to LA. It was one of those conversations where I felt like as long as I set screens, boxed out and was in the right place Ndugu would get me the ball. His intellect is undeniable and his passion for creation and getting acknowledged for creativity is paramount. We talked about leadership, mentoring, collaboration, teamwork and "music as a meal." The back half of the interview really picks up - probably because I got my sea-legs.
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