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6x Grammy Winner Derrick Milano on How the Music Business Really Works for Songwriters
Grammy-winning songwriter and artist Derrick Milano knows how to turn life lessons into hit records. Sitting down for an in-depth...
16 hours ago
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Suno, Udio Lawsuit Update: AI Firms Admit to Copying Tens of Millions of Songs
Top music attorney and longtime independent artist advocate Miss Krystle is leading a major class action lawsuit against AI music...
2 days ago
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Top Music Attorney Files Class Action Lawsuits Against AI Platforms Suno and Udio
Music attorney and artist advocate Miss Krystle has filed class action lawsuits against generative AI music companies Suno and Udio,...
4 days ago
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AI Can Make a Pop Star—But It Can’t Fake a Rap Story
Grammy-winning producer Timbaland is placing a major bet on artificial intelligence with the launch of Stage Zero, a new entertainment...
Jun 13
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Top Music Attorney Miss Krystle, Weighs Legal Action for Independent Artists in Wake of AI Copyright Report
A leading music attorney says the U.S. Copyright Office’s recent report on artificial intelligence and copyright law could become a game...
Jun 2
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Major Labels in Talks With AI Music Startup Suno Amid Controversy
Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment are in licensing negotiations with artificial intelligence music...
Jun 2
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Former Capitol Records President Talks Industry Shifts on The Manager’s Playbook
In a candid conversation on The Manager's Playbook podcast, the former president of Capitol Records UK opened up about a deeply personal...
May 27
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Breaking the Code: Ray Daniels, Obi Omile, and Math Hoffa on the Future of Music, Media, and Black Ownership
In a conversation rich with insights on music, culture, entrepreneurship, and the shifting dynamics of content creation, Troy and Rashad...
May 23
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Gongu “Gu” Roach Unpacks Music Industry Exploitation on The Ray Daniels Show
In an industry built on image, access, and often silence, Gongu “Gu” Roach steps forward as a rare voice—one not only willing to...
May 22
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From the Inside Out: A Former Label Exec Talks Culture, Contracts, and the Cost of Success
"Nobody gets handed a seat at the table. You build your own chair, drag it in, and hope someone doesn’t pull it out from under you."...
May 15
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No Labels Necessary Shares 10 Essential Tips for Crowdfunding Your Next Music Project
No Labels Necessary, the music business YouTube channel hosted by Brandman Sean and Kory, dropped a valuable guide for independent...
May 13
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The Raydar Report: Ray Daniels Sounds Off on Ownership, Image, and Cultural Control
In a fiery episode of The Raydar Report , music executive and cultural critic Ray Daniels offered a wide-ranging critique of the power...
May 12
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From South Central to CEO: G Perico’s Business Blueprint
Los Angeles rapper G Perico has made a name for himself with a slick, throwback West Coast sound—but his moves off the mic are becoming...
May 8
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How Live Nation Took Over Live Music — and Locked Everyone Else Out
The average price of a concert ticket has nearly doubled in the last decade — and no company is more deeply embedded in that change than...
May 5
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Derek Minor on ‘No Labels Necessary’: Clout Ain’t Cash, Ownership Is
On a recent episode of the "No Labels Necessary" podcast, co-hosts Brandman Sean and Kory sat down with artist-turned-label-owner Derek...
May 5
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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
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No Labels, No Limits: SilkSoSmart Breaks Down the Blueprint for Independent Music Marketing
On a new episode of the No Labels Necessary podcast, hosts Brandman Sean and Corey welcomed a guest whose insights are shaping the new...
Apr 23
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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
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Instagram in 2025: What Artists Need to Know to Stay Visible and Paid
The playing field on Instagram has changed—again. And for independent artists navigating the blurred lines of creativity, culture, and...
Apr 17
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“Good Enough Ain’t Good Enough”: RushDee on Nipsey Hussle’s 150% Hustle
Multi-platinum producer and industry executive RushDee delivered a compelling look behind the curtain of music business success during...
Apr 16
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