Tag: Record Labels
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Mastering the 10 Rules for Success in the Music Industry
Whether it be with Radio Stations or the Record Labels, there are certain things that make industry life easier There are certain rules that music and radio pros MUST follow if they are to have long-term success. These are the ones I find most helpful. I’ve made some of these mistakes but thank God I’m…
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Record Labels Discover Untapped Rap Talent, Sign New Artists
R&B/hip-hop drove nearly a quarter of music consumption in 2017 A veritable feeding frenzy for new talent has pushed debut contracts for new rappers into the millions. While traditionally the larger contracts for debut artists peaked around $1 million, over the last 12 to 18 months music industry insiders have noted a steep rise in…
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Major Record Labels Announce Employee Layoffs
I hate to be right about this one but it started yesterday. Def Jam, Interscope and Universal laid off several workers today and the rumor is there are more layoffs to come. I can only hope the industry finds ways to be profitable again and that radio catches up to today’s trends and becomes…