In partnership with CEEK Metaverse, the digital series kicks-off with GRAMMY-nominated rapper The Game, followed by French Montana, Fabolous and more.
House of ACES announces a new show, The Debut Live hosted by multi-hyphenate journalist and Billboard’s Deputy Director of Hip Hop/R&B, Carl Lamarre. From co-creators Lamarre and Dria Baum, who will serve as Executive Producer, the digital series features some of the hottest names in music including The Game, French Montana, Fabolous and more, as they discuss the blood, sweat, and tears it took to develop their first studio album. Through an exclusive partnership with CEEK Metaverse, season one kicks-off with two-time Grammy-award nominated, multiplatinum rapper The Game, who will discuss his seminal major label debut project, The Documentary.
“Nothing is more pivotal than an artist’s journey leading up to their debut project,” said Carl Lamarre, Co-Creator and Host of The Debut Live. “Many of these albums have not only become iconic, but have also introduced us to the top rappers, singers, songwriters and producers in music.”
Executive produced by Dr. Dre, The Documentary elevated The Game’s status as a West Coast titan, going double platinum and spawning classic hits such as “How We Do,” “Hate It Or Love It,” and “Dreams.” The first episode will be available for viewers on CEEK’s Metaverse platform beginning Friday, August 19, with additional episode dates to be announced later.
“All major artists have a unique story that inspired their first studio album,” said Dria Baum, Co-Creator and EP of The Debut Live. “We look forward to bringing viewers and fans a compelling show that highlights these never-been-told stories that changed the music landscape with each debut.”
Every artist has had that moment where everything gets poured into one body of work that will set the tone for their entire career. From the muses that inspired the music to secret collaborations to tracks that didn’t make the cut, The Debut Live’s ten-episode season will narrate the untold tale of ‘the debut’ album as told by some of the hottest artists in music. MC turned media heavyweight, Lamarre is well-versed in all parts of the industry and has explored the artistry of many prominent figures including Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, Lil Wayne, Nas, Jennifer Lopez and Post Malone, to name a few. With his deep knowledge of music history, he will delve deep into his featured guest’s process and what it takes to make these iconic projects. With a voracious mission to shift the culture, he’s excited to go back to the beginning to give these artists their flowers and celebrate the journey thus far.
“We are thrilled to bring these global superstars into the CEEK Metaverse to engage their fans through this innovative and groundbreaking series – the Debut Live.” stated Mary Spio, Founder and CEO of CEEK VR.
The Debut Live is co-created and produced by Carl Lamarre and Dria Baum for House of ACES, and broadcasted in front of a live audience, exclusively through CEEK.