The Business Of Music
Check out this exclusive with Red Cafe and The Durtty Boyz as they have a discussion about how record labels have changed and are requiring rappers to make more mainstream, crossover songs to help generate more money. But does it really help the artists to change the type of songs they make and risk losing […]
Check out BET’s latest Inside The Label featuring Atlanta’s own T.I.’s Grand Hustle Records. The documentary features never-before-seen footage and stories from TIP himself, Young Dro, Lil Duval, B.o.B., Grand Hustle founder Jason Geter to name a few. Watch the full episode below and don’t forget to share! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! https://dailymotion.com/video/x4ci306 Click below […]
R&B singer Mario stopped by the Hot 107.9 studios to catch us up on what he’s been up to and even let me hear some cuts from the album along with his new single, “I Need More”. Here’s what he shared with me: He negotiated out of his major recording deal and is now an independent artist, his own […]
Recently, a New York Judge denied recording artist Kesha’s request to be let out of her contract with her long time producer, Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald, his label, and Sony. Kesha alleged that Dr. Luke sexually assaulted her, and her contract should be voided or decimated because any further contact with him would cause harm to […]
Marketing entrepreneur and businessman Tyreal Lewis spoke on the Dusko Poppington University Music Seminar panel hosted by former manager of Jay-Z and former owner of Roc-A-Fella records Dame Dash about the business of music and marketing for independent artists. He covered tips on understanding your marketing mix, networking properly, the psychology of marketing and making sure […]
If you’re a member of the hip-hop community, there’s a good chance you spent your weekend in Atlanta, Georgia. Not only did BET film another great Hip-Hop Awards, but Atlanta welcomed over 500 performers and five days of non-stop panels, showcases, and concerts. The 11th annual A3C Music Festival and Conference kicked off with inspirational […]
Roland Martin caught up with director Ava DuVernay during the Color Of Change’s 10th Anniversary Gala. During their chat, DuVernay discussed the relaunch of The…
Thanks to a handful of high-stakes tours and corporate moves, it’s been a big few years for the hip-hop and R&B cash cows. Dr. Dre almost cleared…
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Janelle Monae has joined forces with Epic Records to boost her independent imprint, Wondaland. Teaming up with Epic president, Sylvia Rhone, and CEO, L.A.…
Lil Wayne shocked us all when he tweeted yesterday that he wouldn’t be releasing his album “Tha Carter V” and that he wanted to get off Cash Money. But his manager, Cortez Bryant, is saying everything is good between everybody. TMZ caught up with Bryant, and they asked him if there was any truth to […]
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