Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The REASON Interview: TDE Exit, Going Independent, & The Music Industry #reason #tde #curtissking
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro & Carson Roots
03:35 NBA Dreams to Music
07:01 Reason's 1st Song Ever
10:05 What Rap Gave Him
15:23 The TDE Departure
18:14 Misconceptions About Leaving
21:06 What TDE Taught Him
24:00 Current Relationship with TDE
26:16 Rebranding After TDE
31:55 Unlearning Label Habits
34:00 7 Minute Drill & Creative Freedom
39:44 Writing to Understand Yourself
42:01 Songs That Changed Over Time
46:10 Creative Risks & Best Friend as Manager
48:19 Misconceptions About REASON
51:10 Industry Shift & Why Indie Matters
55:26 Future of Independent Artists
58:29 Growing as an Artist & Person
1:00:40 Proving Volume, Not Doubters
1:03:04 Lowest Moment Going Independent
1:05:57 Core Fans Held Him Down
1:08:27 What's Working in Independence
1:12:29 Rebuilding from Zero
1:14:22 What's Next: 3 Projects & Do More Initiative
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The REASON Interview: TDE Exit, Going Independent, & The Music Industry #reason #tde #curtissking
🔴 SUBSCRIBE TO CURTISSKINGTV: bit.ly/subcktv
👀 WATCH MORE CURTISS KING REACTS: bit.ly/ckreacts
Chapters:
0:00 Intro & Carson Roots
03:35 NBA Dreams to Music
07:01 Reason's 1st Song Ever
10:05 What Rap Gave Him
15:23 The TDE Departure
18:14 Misconceptions About Leaving
21:06 What TDE Taught Him
24:00 Current Relationship with TDE
26:16 Rebranding After TDE
31:55 Unlearning Label Habits
34:00 7 Minute Drill & Creative Freedom
39:44 Writing to Understand Yourself
42:01 Songs That Changed Over Time
46:10 Creative Risks & Best Friend as Manager
48:19 Misconceptions About REASON
51:10 Industry Shift & Why Indie Matters
55:26 Future of Independent Artists
58:29 Growing as an Artist & Person
1:00:40 Proving Volume, Not Doubters
1:03:04 Lowest Moment Going Independent
1:05:57 Core Fans Held Him Down
1:08:27 What's Working in Independence
1:12:29 Rebuilding from Zero
1:14:22 What's Next: 3 Projects & Do More Initiative
👑 WHO IS CURTISS KING?!
By the way, if this is your first time watching one of my videos, my name is Curtiss King. I'm an Independent Rapper, Music Producer, and YouTuber. My goal is to make you think, laugh and motivate you daily. If you need a channel that constantly keeps you motivated, in a good mood, and speaks to deep thoughts of creatives, consider subscribing.
💪 FULL AMAZON STOREFRONT:
►► amazon.com/shop/curtisskingtv
🌊 FOLLOW CURTISS KING
►► Instagram → instagram.com/CurtissKing
►► Twitter → twitter.com/CurtissKing
►► Website → curtissking.com
►► My Music → curtissking.bandcamp.com
#curtissking
