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The Return of the Clipse, the Rise of Iceman, and Hip-Hop’s Mid-Year Pulse
Apple Music’s Rap Life Review  recently welcomed Ivie Ani and Rob Markman to join Nadeska, Lowkey, and Eddie for an episode packed with...
Jul 11
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Clipse Discuss Reunion, New Album and the Role of Hip-Hop Media
In a live interview at the Elliott Wilson Experience, legendary hip-hop duo Clipse spoke at length about their long-awaited reunion,...
Jul 8
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Wale Discusses New Music, Public Perception and Longevity on Effective Immediately
In an interview on "Effective Immediately," Wale discussed the trajectory of his music career, his place in hip-hop, and his personal...
Jul 8
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Hipocrital Hop Is the Wake-Up Call Hip-Hop Didn’t Know It Needed
There’s something special about hearing an artist who knows exactly who they are — and who isn’t afraid to challenge the game while still...
Jul 8
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This Week in R&B: From Essence Fest to Indie Moves, the Culture Is Still Cooking
While R&B continues to evolve sonically, it’s the conversation around the music—where it lands, who’s pushing the genre forward, and who...
Jul 8
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Protect Your Music, Your Royalties, and Your Future—Even from AI. Music Attorney Miss Krystle Walks Through Copyright Registration
For independent artists looking to protect their music and establish legal proof of ownership, copyright registration is an essential—and...
Jul 8
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Andrew Southworth Talks Ad Tactics, Artist Growth, and Data-Driven Success for Indies on the One More Time Podcast
Andrew Southworth didn’t plan to become one of the most trusted resources for independent artists navigating the digital music space—but...
Jul 7
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Celebrating 10 Years of Apple Music: Nostalgia, New Drops, and the Culture’s Future
On a recent episode of Rap Life Review , the energy was celebratory but grounded, as the team reflected on Apple Music’s 10-year...
Jul 7
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RJ Reflects on Growth, "O.M.M.I.O. 4" and Loyalty on 'Effective Immediately'
When RJ, known to many as RJMrLA, pulled up to DJ Hed and Gina Views' show Effective Immediately , it wasn’t just another press stop—it...
Jul 6
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The Connector Behind the Curtain: Ray Daniels' Industry Playbook
In a revealing episode of The Manager’s Playbook , Ray Daniels shared a blueprint for building an impactful music career—one rooted not...
Jul 5
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Lola Plaku: From Journalist to Powerhouse in Music and Management
Before she was tour managing for French Montana or curating one of Toronto’s most impactful hip-hop blogs, Lola Plaku was just a...
Jul 5
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Pass the Aux Is Building a Real Artist Community
We pulled up to Create Music Studios for the "Something Dope For The People" Pass the Aux event not really knowing what to expect—but by...
Jul 3
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Inside the Venice Music x No Name Studios Event: Legacy, Lessons and Live Mixes
Walking into No Name Studios for the Venice Music collab event felt less like entering a studio and more like stepping into hip-hop...
Jul 3
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