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Name any major gospel or R&B project in the past 25 years - whether from Janet Jackson, ‪Beyoncé‬, ‪Paula Abdul‬, Donald Lawrence, Karen Clark-Sheard, Carl Thomas, the Winans, Fred Hammond, the list goes on and on - and there's a good chance Daniel Weatherspoon was a major player in bringing it to pass.

Daniel Weatherspoon is a Grammy, Stellar and Dove Award-winning producer, composer, musician and musical director. This dynamic artist proved to be the pivotal force behind some of the most iconic gospel, R&B and jazz releases in music history.

Raised in Chicago and cutting his teeth on the church choir circuit, he quickly rose in reputation until he was picked for some of the biggest tours and album releases in his era. His extensive discography as a musician and producer includes work with Beyoncé, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, Destiny's Child, the Clark Sisters, Donald Lawrence and dozens more.

In this inspiring interview, Daniel breaks down the key steps that took him from a devastating medical diagnosis as a child, to playing musicals in the church circuit in Chicago, to playing on some of the most iconic musical releases in history, and finally to taking control of his own career. You’ll hear in his own words what he learned from his experience as a musician and producer at the highest levels of the industry, and why he chose to venture out on his own as a solo artist.

KEY TAKEAWAYS DANIEL WEATHERSPOON SHARES:

How he remained in mentorship relationships that helped him connect with the right artists
How a call to play a musical turned into Daniel working on Karen Clark-Sheard’s debut album
How turning down one opportunity became an opportunity to play with Beyonce on her first CD
Why having non-musical, unconventional interests is so important in staying grounded as a musician
Why his dedication to his family altered his career path away from touring with major artists
How he got the #1 jazz album in the country with no label support or special marketing
What he wishes he learned about the business while working with the top artists

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