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Monetizing Fans? What's Missing From This Conversation?
I understand this is the music BUSINESS, but the emphasis on monetizing fan bases is losing the plot. The conversation is lacking nuance....
Apr 304 min read
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R&B Is On The Rise. But Why Does The Industry Still Call It 'R&B/Hip Hop'
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...
Apr 224 min read
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Dancehall Returns to the American Main Stage
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...
Mar 306 min read
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Do SUPERFANS Really Matter?: What are Superfans & Why the Music Industry Cares So Much
What is a 'Superfan'? And does this reallyyyy matter? I'll answer your second question first... YES -- They do matter.
Aug 14, 20245 min read
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BIG TECH & BIG MUSIC: A Power Struggle Rooted in Collaboration
BIG TECH & BIG MUSIC ARE FRENEMIES. We constantly see the tug of war between tech and music industry giants. Though both industries work...
Jul 14, 20245 min read
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Genre Diversity for Black Artists - The Time is Now!
Every Black Music Month, as we celebrate that vast collection of iconic Black music, the conversation about genre diversity, pulls me...
Jun 30, 20245 min read
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