Episode · David Senra · 2026-06-21
Books mentioned on Steve Stoute, UnitedMasters
Steve Stoute is the founder of Translation, the marketing company behind some of the most iconic brand work of the past 25 years, and UnitedMasters, the independent music distribution platform he launched in 2017. Stoute grew up in Queens in the 1980s, where hip-hop was his entire world.
David Senra discussed Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull and others, Zero to One by Peter A. Thiel and others, and Open by Andre Agassi. Steve Stoute discussed Decoded and Hitmen by Scott M. Deitche.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Creativity, Inc.
Creativity, Inc.
Discussed“and he tells a story about what a meeting with uh in his autobiography Creativity Inc. what a meeting with Steve Jobs is like.”
Where to get it
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Zero to One
Zero to One by Peter A.
Discussed“I found one of my all-time favorite quotes when I was reading the book 0ero to1.”
Where to get it
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Open
Open by Andre Agassi is a candid and acclaimed memoir detailing the tennis legend's turbulent athletic career, complex relationship with his father, and internal psychological battles.
Discussed“I read um Andre Agassy's uh phenomenal um autobiography called Open and he uh goes out one night is hung over”
Where to get it
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Decoded
Decoded by Jay-Z is a critically acclaimed memoir and lyrical analysis that explores the artistry of hip-hop, the realities of urban American life, and the broader cultural significance of rap music.
Discussed“I read uh Jay-Z's fantastic book Decoded and he talked about reading this book called Hitmen”
Where to get it
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Hitmen
Discussed“and he talked about reading this book called Hitmen and I think it was all the stuff crazy going on in the 70s and 80s”
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