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How Ashley Ventura Builds Superstars, One Tour at a Time
Ashley Ventura has built her name in the world of touring, navigating the high-stakes, fast-moving industry as one of the most...
Feb 15, 2025


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, 2025


Editorial: Why Suno’s CEO Doesn’t Get Musicians—And Why That Matters
When I first heard Suno CEO Mikey Shulman’s comments about music-making not being enjoyable, my first thought was: this guy has never...
Feb 12, 2025


R&B Singer Kennedy Ryon’s Self-Funded Tour Proves the Power of Fan Support
Independent artist Kennedy Ryon is rewriting the playbook for rising musicians. In a time when touring costs are skyrocketing, the...
Feb 12, 2025


Kendrick Lamar Reflects on Music, Identity, and the Super Bowl Moment
Getty images Kendrick Lamar doesn’t do many interviews, so when he sat down with Nadeska and Ebro Darden ahead of his Super Bowl...
Feb 10, 2025


Kanye West and the Future of AI in Music: A New Creative Revolution
Kanye West has never been one to follow the rules. Whether it’s redefining the sound of hip-hop, reshaping fashion, or challenging the...
Feb 9, 2025


UMG and Spotify Strike a Deal: What Does it Mean for Independent Musicians?
Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) recently announced a new multi-year agreement that promises "better payouts for artists and...
Feb 6, 2025


Fanbase CEO Calls Out Black Media, Champions Content Creators as the New Media
Isaac Hayes III, the CEO of Fanbase, recently joined B High ATL for a candid and in-depth conversation that transcended the typical tech...
Feb 6, 2025


Rakim Launches AI-Powered Fintech Platform for Indie Artists
Rakim, a name synonymous with hip-hop royalty, is breaking new ground in the world of finance. The legendary MC, known for...
Jan 30, 2025


No Labels Necessary Offers 4 Music PR Strategies for 2025
The No Labels Necessary team released a quick video outlining four music PR strategies for 2025. These strategies include mic drop...
Jan 29, 2025


SoundCloud Exec. Drea Jackson Offers Indie Artists a Blueprint for Success
Drea Jackson, Senior Manager of Artist and Label Relations at SoundCloud, recently joined the "One More Time" podcast to discuss the...
Jan 29, 2025


From Indie Hustle to Major Deal: Zillionaire Doe Signs to CMG
Dallas-born rapper Zillionaire Doe is making major moves, officially signing to Yo Gotti’s Collective Music Group (CMG). The 23-year-old...
Jan 23, 2025


Timbaland Breaks Down How A.I. Is Shaping His Future on No Labels Necessary
Timbaland is no stranger to innovation. From creating iconic beats for Missy Elliott and Aaliyah to shaping the sounds of Justin...
Jan 22, 2025


The Evolution of Timbaland: Embracing AI and Redefining Creativity in Music
Timbaland, the legendary producer who has crafted hits for decades, continues to redefine his career and the music industry by embracing...
Jan 15, 2025


Indie Artists Are Turning to Fanbase as Social Media Shifts
With the looming potential of a TikTok ban in the U.S. and a growing focus on monetization in the creator economy, Fanbase is positioning...
Jan 15, 2025


How to Break an Artist in 2025: Insights from No Labels Necessary
Breaking an artist in today’s music industry isn’t just about getting streams—it’s about embedding the artist into the cultural...
Jan 15, 2025


KP’s DatPiff Story: Building the Mixtape Platform That Defined an Era
Introduction: A Mixtape Era Staple For countless fans, DatPiff wasn’t just a website; it was a gateway to a golden era of hip-hop. I...
Jan 15, 2025


Hip Hop, R&B, and NFTs: A New Era of Creative Control
“The Boss” Gold Death Row Lil Bitcoin. Courtesy of Crypto.com In 2025, the intersection of music and NFTs continues to transform how...
Jan 14, 2025


Inside Empire: A Day in the Life of a Label Content Producer
It’s not every day that we get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what goes on at a record label—even more so when it’s one as cool and...
Jan 13, 2025


Streamed Out: The Struggles of Indie Artists on Spotify and DistroKid
The world of independent music is facing a storm of challenges, and recent revelations from Curtiss King TV have shed light on the...
Jan 13, 2025
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