Becoming the Blueprint: Life Rights, Legacy & Creative Ethos with Algee Smith (S2: 201)

In this powerful and playful episode of POPLAW, Desiree Talley sits down with multi-hyphenate star Algee Smith to talk portraying music icons in The New Edition Story and Detroit, tapping into emotional truth in Euphoria, and honoring real-life legacies in Judas and the Black Messiah. They dive into the legal side of Life Rights, the weight of representation, and the power of storytelling—from the courtroom to the writer’s room to the recording studio.

Plus, Algee opens up about his new r&b EP –Love Lost, navigating breakups and love in the spotlight, and whether he’d ever date a fan. Game segments, deep cuts, and maybe a little NDA talk—this one has it all.

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