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EYL #348: How Dre London Discovered Post Malone & Built a Multi-Million Dollar Tequila Empire

Nov 6, 2025
Dre London, a veteran music executive and the mastermind behind Post Malone's rise, shares his incredible journey from Brixton to Hollywood. He reveals how he discovered Post in a content house and turned songs like "White Iverson" and "Rockstar" into global hits. Dre discusses the importance of managing budgets and setting boundaries with family while navigating fame. He also dives into his newest venture, Don Londrés Tequila, detailing the challenges of branding and achieving over $2 million in sales within 18 months.
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Learn To Use 'No' As Protection

  • Learn to say 'no' and set strong boundaries with family and others asking for money. Saying no conserves resources and strengthens long-term focus and resilience.
ANECDOTE

Street Hustle Schooled Dre In Music

  • Dre recounts hustling in New York with French Montana, DVDs and truck routes before major success. Those street-level experiences taught distribution, promotion, and the early music-business hustle.
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How 'Rockstar' Became A No.1 Hit

  • Dre describes how 'Rockstar' came together at Quad Studios, previewed online, then rose to No.1 after debuting at No.2. He insisted on 21 Savage for the feature and pushed labels to support radio and sales.
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