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Glasses Malone on Kendrick, Culture and the Cost of Clout
On the Curtiss King Podcast, Glasses Malone didn’t mince words when describing where hip-hop stands in 2025. For the West Coast artist...
Mar 27, 2025


Game Recognize Game: Payroll Giovanni on Million Dollaz Worth of Game
Payroll Giovanni opened up about his grind, his loyalty to independence, and Detroit's cultural evolution during a recent appearance on...
Mar 26, 2025


Backyard Business: LaRussell Breaks Down the Pergola, Proud to Pay, and His Path to 100 Albums
On a recent episode of SiriusXM’s Effective Immediately , LaRussell sat down with DJ Hed and Gina Views for a conversation that dug deep...
Mar 22, 2025


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


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


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
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