STARVING ARTIST DEVELOPMENT PODCAST
EP 25 - The Signature Sound Discovery
WITH ERIN “DJ RUE” RUE
Erin “DJ Rue” Rue is a Detroit-based DJ, entrepreneur, and artist development advocate known for her open-format style that seamlessly blends genres. Her resilience and community-driven spirit exemplify her dedication to elevating artists and uplifting her city. Remember: artist development is a lifelong journey.
As an eclectic open format DJ, Rue has an ear for rocking any crowd. From corporate, to church, to conferences and club settings, Rue makes it her mission to steward how music can move the masses.
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“What started out as a passion project turned into something bigger than myself.
I wanted to continue to give back to the creative community offering artist development tips and other ways to help others move their creativity forward
This podcast didn’t exist when I was growing up and performing; That’s why I building one for our people.”
Starving Artist Development Podcast
We archive stories from various creative entrepreneurs, focusing on the arts, offering artists development tips and helping others move their creativity forward.
“Paying homage to creative entrepreneurs — one curator and innovator at a time.”
- Starving Artist Development Podcast
PODCAST REVIEW
“There aren’t enough words to express how powerful this podcast is. My time with you is always a vibe, and having the honor to share space in this way - mannnnnn listen! God came and broke bread with us during this episode…such a great time.”
— Mahogany Jones, Recording Artist/ Arts Educator/ US Music Ambassador
“Thank you so much for the invitation and space! Congrats to you for leaning in to your vision and passion. Much appreciation.”
— LaToya Cross, Poet/Writer/Director/ Storyteller
“You are such a great interviewer!!!
I listened to your most recent episode and was so impressed. Thank you for elevating our voices!”
— Aisia Smith, The Soulcial Werk Podcast
“You know you really get in there and know when to toss the cards and live in the conversation...it's authentic and you're actually a part of the culture...I can tell you're solid. I appreciate it.”
— Ant Bell, Podcast Listener
“...When I tell you that conversation is next level. That one right there…that’s really going to touch people at the core on a spiritual level - in terms of alignment. It’s going to inspire you to change, to live a more high quality of life…Gabby thank you so much for being such an amazing host and bringing out intimate details that I typically don’t share with the public, thank you so much…I love what you’re doing with the Starving Artist Development platform. Keep doing your thing.”
— Kirk Welsh, Founder of Architect of Alignment
“I had the opportunity to really speak about what it is that I do and my storytelling and being a creator in Detroit. And one thing I can just say even from this experience…Because I share the stories of people, and business owners and events and everything that happens around our city all the time; I realize that I don't take the time to really talk about myself as much and to really share my story and to really be able to talk about why I do what I do. And truly that was really just an humbling experience...Every single person, myself included, we all have stories to share and we all have something that relates to somebody else.”
— Jazlyn Lindsay, Founder of “The Jazz Report”
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