In this powerful episode of The Indie Unplugged, B. Vaughan sits down with one of Atlanta’s most authentic and fast-rising independent duos: Loyalty Is Timeless. From the moment the interview starts, Controversy and Big D open up about their brotherhood, their family-rooted musical upbringing, and the deep storytelling that shaped albums like Loyalty & Passion. The duo breaks down the viral resurgence of “Start Off My Day Like,” the years of consistency behind their success, and how a random music competition sparked a creative fire that led to entire projects — including their Christmas album and their upcoming 2026 release. They talk candidly about authenticity, faith, navigating loyalty in the industry, working day jobs while grinding as artists, and how their team (Zo, Brian Cook, their wives, and family) helps them level up creatively and professionally.The conversation also explores their artistic evolution, their duality between melodic soul and raw bars, their Outkast comparisons, their live performance strategy, and the importance of artist development — from health and performance stamina to understanding visuals, branding, and YouTube strategy. With stories about childhood Joe Jackson-style rehearsals, “rapper ghosts,” in-studio battles, and flash-mob performances in the mall, this episode gives an honest and inspiring look at what it means to be indie in 2025. If you believe in timeless music, real stories, and artists who truly live their message, this is the interview you need to watch.

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