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Imagine traveling to every country on Earth without leaving your headphones. That's the revolutionary experience of The World Album, featuring 200 songs from artists born in every nation on our planet.
Brandon Beckwith, founder of International Artist Project, joins us to share the extraordinary journey of creating music's first truly global compilation. After his first international trip at age 34 sparked a vision, Brandon embarked on a two-year mission that took him across 30+ countries, building a worldwide network of musicians and agents to make the impossible possible.
This isn't just another compilation – it's a cultural archive capturing humanity through sound. From a 70-year-old Vatican priest singing in Latin to Madagascar's first-time recording artist delivering an unforgettable hip-hop track, the album spans 93 languages and 121 genres across its 12-hour runtime. Most remarkably, artists retain 100% of their royalties, with many pledging to use earnings for positive initiatives in their home countries.
The conversation explores the challenges of sequencing such a massive project, the surprising musical discoveries from unexpected places, and how authentic representation was prioritized over commercial appeal. Now Grammy-considered, the album has transformed into a movement that continues to connect artists across borders, with some meeting in person after collaborating virtually.
What began as one person's vision has evolved into something much greater – proof that music truly can unite us despite our differences. As Brandon eloquently puts it: "I want people to feel like they traveled the entire world while listening... I think if everyone would listen to the World Album even one time in their life, it could change how we see each other."

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