On a late night edition of Earn Your Leisure's Wednesday livestream show Blackout, co-hosts Rashad Bilal and Ian Dunlap welcomed a surprise guest to the conversation: Vallejo artist and entrepreneur LaRussell. The rapper joined the show with the same clarity and directness that has made him a noted voice in conversations about music ownership and independent business models. LaRussell focused on structure and strategy. Through a measured conversation, he spoke on authenticit

In a significant move within the music industry, Roc Nation, the multifaceted entertainment company founded by Jay-Z in 2008, has merged...