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The Price of Fame: Unpacking the Investment and Strategy Behind Breaking the Next Big Musical Artist

Estimated read time 3 min read

The music industry has always been a complex web of talent, strategy, and money. But how does one truly break a musical artist in today’s [more…]

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Music

Recording Artists Never Made Money From Record Sales: It’s Not A Scam, Just A Business Practice

Estimated read time 6 min read

Imagine guaranteeing your only asset as an artist for a loan with an interest rate so high that it becomes nearly impossible to pay back. [more…]

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Music

Starting a Record Label on a Shoestring Budget: The Power of Streaming Platforms

Estimated read time 4 min read

In the age of digital music, the barriers to entry in the music industry have never been lower. Gone are the days when starting a [more…]

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Music

The Music Business Exposed: How Chad Focus Played the System and Paid the Price

Estimated read time 5 min read

In the vast landscape of the music industry, where dreams are often sold but seldom realized, there exists a narrative that many artists are familiar [more…]

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Music

When Should an Artist Consider a 360 Record Label Contract?

Estimated read time 4 min read

In the early 2000s, 360 deals became popular as record labels were looking for the best ways to make money after their CD sales declined significantly.

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Music

From Studio to Streaming: How to Copywrite and Cash in on Your Music Online

Estimated read time 4 min read

In the age of digital music, where streaming platforms have become the primary source of music consumption, ensuring that artists receive their rightful royalties is [more…]

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Careers Music

How Street Performers Make $10,000 Per Month With These 5 Key Tools Fortune 500 Companies Use

Estimated read time 5 min read

Wil “Wil B” Baptiste, left, and violinist Kevin “Kev Marcus” Sylvester perform as the violin hip-hop/classical duo Black Violin. Photo Credit: Colin Brennan. Photo Courtesy of Gold Mountain Entertainment