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Kai Cenat: Bigger Than RAP! How Streamers Took the Crown—And Why Rappers Had to Bow Down

The announcement came during a marathon stream that had already broken records. Thirty days straight. Twenty-four hours a day. Kai Cenat, 22 years old,...

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4NRhythm Secures $30K Investment Less Than One Year After Becoming a Professional Mimber

For years, 4NRhythm had the talent — but like a lot of independent artists, he was watching from the sidelines. ...

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Cardi B: Nothing Left to Gain… and Everything Left to Lose

Why Cardi B Hasn’t Dropped Another Album—And Why She Doesn’t Have To ...

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The Vital Movement - Where the Movement is Vital!

The Vital Movement is a weekly open mic in Atlanta’s Little Five Points that has quickly become a cornerstone of the city’s independent creative scene....

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ICYMI: CyHi The Prynce Has An Idea That Could Be The Change Hip-Hop Needs Right Now

CyHi The Prynce's recent appearance on New Rory & Mal may have gotten a little lost in the midst of some drama - enough to spur not one, but...

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Rihanna's Plan To Make The Most Of Her SuperBowl LVIII Halftime Performance

After a five month hiatus, Rihanna returned to Instagram with a simple photo of her tattooed right hand holding an official NFL football. Even before the NFL...

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Will Smith Cosigns Using Lyrics Against Rappers In Court?

Many jokes, memes, and arguments have been made following "The Slap heard around the world." While some disagree with Will Smith's actions at the 94th annual...

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Full Artist Line-up Announced for 8th Annual Media Matters Soundstage during SXSW

Every year during SXSW Makin' It Magazine hosts its Media Matters Soundstage which draws thousands of guests including hundreds of independent and major...

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5 Tips for Getting Media Exposure

Growing a fanbase can happen much quicker with authentic support and influence of the media. By borrowing an audience already eager for new music, an artist...

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3 Lessons Every Independent Artist Must Learn to Succeed!

A couple years back, I ended up sitting next to someone from Spotify on a flight to Austin for SxSW. I had no idea who she was at the time but...

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Grammy Award Winning Songwriter and Artist, Lyrica Anderson, Discusses the Politics of the Industry and New Album, Bad Hair Day

With her latest single, "Marriott", impacting radio across the country, Lyrica Anderson, sat down with Kelby Cannick, the pubisher of Makin' It Magazine,...