Label Services: What You Need to Know Before Signing
Distributor label services offer various benefits beyond digital distribution, but artists must carefully evaluate the specifics, costs, and potential impact on their careers before committing.
The Crucial Role of an Album’s Second Track
An album’s second track often determines listener engagement and better represents the project’s overall sound and quality.
Label Abandonment Is Crushing Artists
Have you ever wondered why your favorite artist goes months or years without releasing music?
The Music Industry’s “360 Deal” Takes a 180 Turn
“Not surprisingly, the record labels aren’t rolling over.”
I LOVE (AHMAD JAMAL’S) MUSIC
(I’ve said this in the past but I don’t want artists dying to be only time I actually write new content. I guess I don’t spend enough time giving flowers to the living; I really need to work on that. –O.W.) I always feel awkward…
The Importance of Taking Publicity Photos that Align with Your Music
Taking new publicity photos requires intention and purpose.
Networking 101 for Recording Artists: Dos, Don’ts, & Common Misconceptions
Learn about the dos and don’ts, common misconceptions, and when to open up your network to others in this comprehensive guide.
The Fake Persona At The Heart of 50 Cent’s ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin’
50 is phony, but not in the way you might think.
THE MAGIC NUMBER WAS PLUG TWO
“Give the flowers to the living” (or, in this case, daisies I suppose). I’m appreciative to URB Magazine for many reasons, not the least of which is that they gave me the opportunity to interview and profile some of my heroe…
We’re Never Getting A Kanye West Halftime Show
Meanwhile, Rihanna shined bright like a diamond last night.
Why Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis Is The Most Interesting Woman In America
She’s taking on Young Thug and Donald Trump—and she might get results.
THE CUTTING ROOM FLOOR: “FAREWELL MY FRIEND”
I recently published my first freelance piece for 2023, a Los Angeles Times profile of Thes One and how he put together, Farewell, My Friend, a beautiful elegy for his PUTS partner, Double K, who passed away two years ago. (Listen // Buy) It’s be…
J. Cole Hits A Vein
On his loosie cut “procrastination (broke),” he struggles with writer’s block yet sounds as inspired as ever.
The Kodak Black Comeback of 2022
“Super Gremlin” was one of the definitive rap songs of last year, how does that square with the rapper’s history of ugly comments and sexual crimes?
Why Gunna Beat The Charges (& Young Thug Won’t)
The DA didn’t have much of a case against Gunna, but they do have one on Thug.
Everyone Thinks They Know What Saweetie Should Do
Her EP isn’t selling well, and everyone from DJ Vlad to Joe Budden to Sonny Digital and Hitmaka think they know how to fix it.
21 Savage, Nas, & The Question of Relevance
Also, how 2022’s breakout rap star GloRilla fits into the conversation.
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