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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


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


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 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


Dee-1 on Hip-Hop’s Responsibility, Financial Freedom, and Nearly Signing with Cash Money
Few artists in hip-hop challenge the status quo quite like Dee-1. The New Orleans rapper, educator, and activist has long been known for...
Feb 9, 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


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


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


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


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


Effective Immediately: DJ Hed and Gina Views Tackle Lawsuits, Grammy Predictions, and Joey Bada$$
DJ Hed and Gina Views, hosts of the popular radio show "Effective Immediately," tackled a range of hot topics in their latest episode,...
Jan 29, 2025


Chris Coke Recounts Near-Death Experiences, Nipsey Collab, and New Beginnings
Rapper Chris Coke, who recently gained attention from hip-hop heavyweights like Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross, sat down with Bootleg Kev for a...
Jan 28, 2025


Smino Opens Up About "Maybe in Nirvana" and Breakups in Candid Interview with Nyla Simone
Rapper Smino recently opened up in a candid interview with Nyla Simone on WE NEED TO TALK, discussing his new project, "Maybe in...
Jan 28, 2025


How Media Shapes Hip-Hop: A Conversation on The Bigger Picture Podcast
Right from the start, “We’re not just here to get views,” one host said early on. “This is about the bigger picture.” That line became a...
Jan 27, 2025


Snoop Dogg Talks R&B Roots, Death Row Evolution, and His Legacy on the R&B Money Podcast
Snoop Dogg, a name synonymous with hip-hop, sat down with Tank and J. Valentine on the R&B Money podcast for a candid and wide-ranging...
Jan 27, 2025
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