40 Years in the Game, Now He’s Building His Own Empire | Free da Dreamer Interview
Free da Dreamer launched Sacred Grooves Recordings, a house music label focused on soulful house, classic house, vocal house, and Afro house
In this episode of My Friends Are Better Than Yours, BIG CED sits down with longtime friend and music veteran Free da Dreamer (Touch, En Touch) for an unforgettable conversation about his four-decade journey through music.
Free shares stories from his early days touring as a teenager with Touch, learning from legendary musicians and producers, developing his skills as a producer, and navigating the highs and lows of the entertainment industry.
The conversation also explores his newest chapter: launching Sacred Grooves Recordings, a house music label focused on soulful house, classic house, vocal house, and Afro house. Free discusses returning to the genre that inspired him, his upcoming releases, and why he is focused on building a real community instead of chasing temporary numbers.
BIG CED and Free also dive into:
The evolution and resurgence of house music
Using AI as a creative tool while protecting authenticity
The changing music business landscape
Building relationships and staying humble after decades in entertainment
Why community and consistency matter more than viral moments
This is a conversation about creativity, friendship, longevity, and continuing to evolve while honoring the culture that built you.
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00:00 Intro: BIG CED welcomes Free the Dreamer
00:37 Free the Dreamer’s 40-year music journey
02:12 Starting young with Touch and learning from legends
04:35 The story behind Touch and “Too Hype”
07:32 Becoming a producer and learning inside the studio
10:19 Friendship, parties, and industry relationships
12:11 Introducing Sacred Grooves Recordings
13:24 Falling back in love with house music
15:43 Upcoming music releases including “Mama Likes”
18:35 Is house music experiencing a resurgence?
21:48 Why Free created his own label
23:47 AI, creativity, and the future of music
27:22 Using AI as a tool, not a replacement
29:44 Adapting to technology as an OG
32:46 Building community instead of chasing hits
35:09 Marketing, relationships, and independent music
40:11 Humility, ego, and earning support
43:44 The difference between knowing people and real friendships
46:53 Controlling what you can control
49:10 Revisiting memories, family, and the old neighborhood
51:20 Sacred Grooves Recordings and “Mama Likes”
54:37 The next chapter and staying motivated
56:45 Life in Nashville and future plans
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AI in music
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90s R&B history
New York music scene
Bronx music history
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40 Years in the Game, Now He’s Building His Own Empire | Free da Dreamer Interview