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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, 2025


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, 2025


“I Never Expected This”: 22nd Jim’s Path to Hip-Hop Success
22nd Jim sat down with VBC for a candid conversation about his music career, his upbringing in Oakland, and his struggles with being a...
Mar 5, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


Doechii’s Winning Formula: Branding, Work Ethic, and Execution with the Music Entrepreneur Club
For Doechii, success isn’t accidental—it’s the result of meticulous planning. On a recent episode of the Music Entrepreneur Club...
Feb 20, 2025


Building LaFace: How L.A. Reid Shaped Modern R&B
When L.A. Reid first laid eyes on a drum set as a child, it was more than just an instrument—it was a revelation. “I saw God, man....
Feb 17, 2025


Rap & Reason: Super Bowl Stages, Timeless Albums & Rap’s Evolution
Episode 30 of Rap & Reason delivered a deep dive into one of the most talked-about music moments of the year—Kendrick Lamar’s historic...
Feb 13, 2025


From Blockchain to Bars: 19 Keys Drops Knowledge and a Freestyle for the Future on Sway's Universe
On a recent episode of Sway’s Universe , 19 Keys stepped into the studio and delivered a masterclass in futurism, economic independence,...
Feb 12, 2025


From Dallas Austin’s MESA AI to Chappell Roan’s Grammy Callout: The Industry’s Biggest Debates
The latest episode of the Music Entrepreneur Club podcast took a deep dive into the impact of AI on the music industry featuring special...
Feb 12, 2025


Mozzy & Kalan.Fr.Fr on Building a Legacy: Hip-Hop, Hustles & Investments
For years, Mozzy and Kalan.Fr.Fr have represented two distinct yet complementary sides of the West Coast rap scene. Mozzy’s raw,...
Feb 9, 2025


Rap Life Review: Kendrick's Triumph, Beyoncé's Reign, and Doechii's Rise
Kendrick Lamar's Historic Night Kendrick Lamar made history at the Grammys, becoming the first rapper to win both Song of the Year and...
Feb 6, 2025


MixedByAli: The Grammy-Winning Engineer Who Started with Cracked Software
MixedByAli, the Grammy Award-winning mix engineer, recently appeared on the R&B Money Podcast, hosted by Tank and J Valentine. In a...
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


Fendi P: From Corner Boy to Jet Life Luminary
In an interview with Gas and Meana on The No Rap Cap Podcast, Fendi P recounts his journey from foster care to finding his voice in a...
Feb 6, 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
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