Industry & Business Topics

Although Beyoncé is notorious for maintaining her privacy, the claim that she doesn’t speak to fans is no longer accurate.  Bey talks to...

I understand this is the music BUSINESS, but the emphasis on monetizing fan bases is losing the plot. The conversation is lacking nuance....

The music industry has incorrectly categorized R&B and Hip Hop, and now it’s gonna have to readjust.  For years, the music industry has...

I’ve been saying this to myself for over a year now, but I never wrote about it. Now, this shift is undeniable.  Dancehall is a pivotal...

What is a 'Superfan'? And does this reallyyyy matter? I'll answer your second question first... YES -- They do matter.

BIG TECH & BIG MUSIC ARE FRENEMIES. We constantly see the tug of war between tech and music industry giants. Though both industries work...

Every Black Music Month, as we celebrate that vast collection of iconic Black music, the conversation about genre diversity, pulls me...