Tag: African hip hop

Using The Lean Start Up Method For Music Promotion?

The lean startup method, designed in as means of presenting an idea to a consumer to determine the minimum viable product. Here we look at whether this startup technique could. Continue reading

admin on 08/25/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 3D printing, Adobe Systems, Africa, African hip hop, Box-spring, brand, Business model, Concept car, Consumer, Uber (company)

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Music Publishing News 11.4.16: Sony Settles w/ Songwriters • Germany OK’s YouTube • ICE Signs Soundcloud

Sony Music Entertainment has filed a joint agreement along with US publishers and songwriter organizations with the Copyright Royalty Board concerning proposed new statutory mechanical royalty rates.

Bob Baker on 11/04/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Abu Dhabi Media, Africa, African hip hop, Apple Inc., Davido, Dr. Luke, Sony, Sony Music Entertainment, Spotify, YouTube

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Music Marketing • Make Your Next Gig Memorable • Tackle Ticketing Rip-Offs • More

Recently on MusicThinkTank, we examined how artists create a memorable onstage look, why the industry needs to combat secondary ticketing rip-offs, fun music industry jobs, and more.

admin on 06/25/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 15 minutes of fame, Academic degree, Adele (singer), Africa, African hip hop, music industry, Sean Combs, Show business, social media, YouTube

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How To Become A Successful Hip Hop Artist: Music

In Part 3 of a series on how one can become a successful hip hop artist, this most recent installment looks how to first identify if your music is any good. Continue reading

Guest Post on 11/12/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: 2010 FIFA World Cup, 50 Cent, African hip hop, album, Album cover, Apple Inc., Artist, BET Award for Best Collaboration, Hip hop music, Nicki Minaj

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WED. NEWS BRIEF: UMG Reports Strong Financials • ASCAP Expands Data Online • Sonos Debuts Trueplay • More

Wednesday 11.11.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web I've never believed in trickle-down economics, but UMG's strong Q3 can't be a bad thing for the rest of us. Updated continuously. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/11/2015 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

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How To Become A Successful Hip Hop Artist: Branding

When it comes to attracting fans and making a name for yourself as a hip hop artist, cultivating an effective brand is key to success. Here artist marketer and promoter. Continue reading

Guest Post on 11/02/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (7)

Tags: 50 Cent, 8664, Adweek, African hip hop, album, Album cover, American Honda Motor Company, Hip hop music, music industry, Twitter

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BMG Buys 3rd U.S. Label: Steve Greenberg’s S-Curve Records

Despite taking Janet Jackson to #1, BMG insists it's a music company, not a record label. Whatever they call their own business, BMG is not adverse to buying other people's. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/02/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

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3 Mistakes Musicians Make That Sabotage Their Own Careers

Establishing a good reputation is hugely important when it comes to marketing your music, and while your interactions with others in the industry can be an excellent way to establish. Continue reading

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The Danger Of The Controlled Composition Clause

Although U.S. Copyright Law states that artists and their publishers are owed a statutory mechanical royalty rate of $.091 cents per song, many record labels use their position of power. Continue reading

admin on 10/07/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: African hip hop, Amazon.com, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, American Music Award, Amsterdam, Bass music, music industry, record label, recording contract, YouTube

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ReverbNation Launches EchoMusic App, Helps Indie Music Fans “Discover The Undiscovered”

ReverbNation, today launched EchoMusic, a free music discovery iOS and Android app aimed straight at fans of the 4 million independent musicians that use the ReverbNation platform to market and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/28/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 50 Cent, African hip hop, Apple Inc., Artist, Atlanta, music industry, Sony, Spotify, United States, YouTube

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