Want to create an interactive transcript for this episode?
Podcast: Holdin’ Court Podcast
Episode: Tela BREAKS HIS SILENCE on Signing to Suave House Records — The REAL Story Behind Tony Draper, J. Prince & 8Ball & MJG
Description: Legendary Memphis rapper Tela sits down for a powerful, unfiltered conversation about his roots, rise, and resilience in the music industry. Born and raised in Memphis, Tela opens up about his upbringing in one of hip-hop’s most influential cities and how the streets, the culture, and Southern grit shaped his sound and mindset.In this exclusive interview, Tela reflects on his journey to rap stardom, breaking into the game with independent powerhouse Suave House Records, a label that helped define Southern hip-hop in the 1990s. He then details his high-profile move to Rap-A-Lot Records, explaining the business decisions, ch...