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Ray Vaughn Talks Long Beach Roots, TDE Patience, and New Project Launch
Before signing to Top Dawg Entertainment, Long Beach rapper Ray Vaughn wasn’t just dreaming about rap stardom — he was working odd jobs...
Apr 29, 2025
Coco Jones Talks Breakthroughs, Setbacks, and the Release of Her Long-Awaited Debut Album
Appearing on "The Breakfast Club" alongside hosts Charlamagne Tha God, Jess Hilarious, and Lauren LaRosa, Coco Jones discussed the highs...
Apr 28, 2025
Giveon Reflects on His Journey from Long Beach Roots to Global Success in Interview with Big Boi
Raised in Long Beach, California, R&B artist Giveon experienced a childhood rooted in music and strict discipline. In an interview with...
Apr 28, 2025
(Review) Ezale’s ‘Town Taxes’ Is Pure Funktown Funk
Every time Ezale drops, it feels like a moment for the Bay. If you know, you know — Ezale been one of them ones, even if he’s not...
Apr 26, 2025
UnitedMasters, EVEN Announce Strategic Partnership to Boost Indie Artist Earnings
UnitedMasters and EVEN have entered a formal partnership designed to help independent artists monetize their music and connect more...
Apr 25, 2025
The Legacy of Leadership: Inside TDE's Rise With Punch
In a rare, reflective conversation with Curtiss King, Terrence "Punch" Henderson, president of Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), traced the...
Apr 22, 2025
Wiz Khalifa Reflects on Legacy, Growth and the Sequel to a Cult Classic
Wiz Khalifa touched down at The Breakfast Club on the morning of his long-awaited Kush & Orange Juice 2 release, marking both a return...
Apr 18, 2025
How to Choose the Right Music Distributor, According to Brandman Sean
When it comes to choosing a music distributor, Brandman Sean of No Labels Necessary says artists are asking the wrong question. “I hate...
Apr 17, 2025
It's Almost 420 and Almost Time For Wiz Khalifa's "Kush & Orange Juice 2"
Wiz Khalifa appears ready to revisit a pivotal chapter in his career, with Kush & Orange Juice 2 reportedly set to drop April 18—fifteen...
Apr 16, 2025
DJ Drama Breaks Down the RICO, the Unreleased Gangsta Grillz, and What’s Next on Effective Immediately
On a recent episode of Effective Immediately with DJ Hed and Gina Views, DJ Drama sat down to reflect on his career, offering unfiltered...
Apr 10, 2025
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...
Apr 9, 2025
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, 2025
From Piracy to the Metaverse: Napster Plots Its Crypto Comeback
Napster, the notorious peer-to-peer file-sharing service that once upended the music industry, has been acquired by digital media and...
Apr 1, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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