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Features · 10

Music 101

The 2 Reasons Most DOPE Artists DON'T Make Money!

Any time and artist comes to me for consulting, the first question I ask them is, “Why are you doing music?” More often than not, I get some...

Music 101

How Much Does It REALLY Cost to Break A New Record? The Answer Might SHOCK YOU!

We asked a panel of seasoned radio programmers and industry professionals, “How much money does it take to start pushing a single?” After a few minutes of...

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Here’s Why Commercial Radio Keeps Playing The Same Songs Over And Over And Over

It’s no secret that some songs just get hammered on radio. Did anyone manage to not hear Lorde’s inescapable ‘Royals’ in the last year? And...

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Radio VS The Internet: Shocking Report Reveals Where MOST People Discover NEW Music!

Found this great study that breaks down how people discover new music. At first glance, you'll quickly notice that AM/FM radio dominates with 35%, but...

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7 Things You Must Know to Get Media Coverage

Everytime I personally attend a music conferences or speak on a panel I get a flood of independent artists telling me why we "need" to put them on the cover...

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8 Mixtape Mistakes to Avoid!

You spend months, even years, recording material for your mixtape – don’t throw it all away with poor planning and rookie mistakes. This article mostly...

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Why Wack Artists Get Deals!

Every month I find myself in a barbershop, record store, or club parking lot listening to artists complain that record labels will sign just about anybody. I...