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Inside Kato’s Private Briefing With Spotify: What Indie Artists Need to Know
In a rare behind-the-scenes look at how Spotify engages with creators, producer-entrepreneur Kato the Producer joined the No Labels...
6 days ago
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At SXSW, Industry Leaders Break Down the Future of Music Monetization
At the 2024 SXSW festival, a group of industry insiders gathered for a timely conversation on the evolving role of technology in...
Apr 6
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Op-Ed: Visibility Isn’t Credibility: DJ Akademiks and the Journalistic Line in Hip-Hop
The first time I heard DJ Akademiks crown himself the “number one hip-hop journalist,” I laughed. Not a quiet laugh either—a real one....
Apr 2
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Game Recognize Game: Payroll Giovanni on Million Dollaz Worth of Game
Payroll Giovanni opened up about his grind, his loyalty to independence, and Detroit's cultural evolution during a recent appearance on...
Mar 26
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UnitedMasters’ Blueprint AI Helps Artists Plan, Promote, and Perform
Independent artists are taking more control of their careers than ever before, and UnitedMasters is making that process even more...
Mar 22
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Streaming Success or Industry Scam? Spotify Exec Talks Royalties, Playlists, and AI
In an era where streaming dominates the music industry, transparency around artist payouts and platform policies remains a hot-button...
Mar 21
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Should Artists Hire Managers or Build Teams? The New Industry Standard
The role of the artist manager has long been a staple of the music industry, but in a rapidly evolving landscape, is it still necessary?...
Mar 20
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SXSW: From Streaming to AI: Legendary Music Lawyer Donald Passman on Music’s Evolution
At this year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, one of the most anticipated discussions in the music sector was the featured session,...
Mar 19
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Snoop Dogg Walks Away from Spotify, Embraces Web3 with Tune.FM
Snoop Dogg has never been afraid to shake things up, and his latest move proves just that. The hip-hop mogul and tech-savvy entrepreneur...
Mar 3
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xJ-Will on Sync Licensing: Lessons from 2,000+ TV, Film, and Commercial Music Placements
In an era where artists struggle to turn streams into sustainable income, sync licensing is proving to be one of the most reliable...
Feb 28
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Blacc Sam Talks Nipsey Hussle’s Unreleased Music & the Marathon’s Next Chapter
Blacc Sam, brother of the late Nipsey Hussle and co-founder of The Marathon brand, sat down with Power 106 LA to discuss major business...
Feb 28
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Smokey Robinson on the Motown Family, Songwriting, and Industry Lessons
Smokey Robinson, the legendary singer, songwriter, and Motown pioneer, sat down with Tank and J. Valentine on the R&B Money podcast for...
Feb 26
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How Social Media and Streaming Keep Some Songs Alive Forever
The world of music streaming has brought some unexpected surprises. While fans might assume that Michael Jackson or Prince dominate...
Feb 25
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AZChike Talks Ownership, Warner Records Deal & His 3-Take Approach to Music
AZChike has been grinding for years, carving out his own lane in the Los Angeles rap scene. From electrifying performances to major...
Feb 22
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Ray Daniels on Effective Immediately: How Hip-Hop Can Fix Its Broken Industry Mode
Ray Daniels has spent 20 years navigating the music industry, helping shape some of its biggest hits while building a reputation as a...
Feb 22
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How to Promote Your Song for $1,000: No Labels Necessary Breaks It Down
For independent artists trying to break into the industry, budgeting for promotion can be tricky. A $1,000 marketing budget might seem...
Feb 21
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SpaceyMusic.com Just Launched, and It’s Redefining the Way Artists Buy Beats
In an industry where producers and artists are constantly looking for ways to connect and monetize their work, a new platform is changing...
Feb 20
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DJ Mustard: No Gimmicks, Just Music—Inside His Biggest Year Yet with BigBoyTV
DJ Mustard sat down with BigBoyTV to discuss his role in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show, the meteoric rise of “Not Like Us,”...
Feb 13
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