5 Female and Under-The-Radar Songwriters Penning The Hits
by Candice Hardy You may sing these songs everyday driving to work, at the club, or even at after a bad break-up. These anthems help you through the ups and downs of life. But, do you know who is...
View ArticleBehind the Music: Top Black Women Music Industry Executives
Check out this list of top black women executives in the heavily male dominated music industry.
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Kelis Is No Longer Interested In “Protecting The Sanctity Of The Black Man,”...
Source: Leon Bennett / Getty If we learned anything from the last few days watching how Terry Crews has seemingly dodged any accountability in his throwing Gabrielle Union under the bus, we have...
View ArticleThe Most Corporate Band
(WSJ.com) — In the music business these days, it’s not about selling the most CDs, it’s having the best sponsors. On its path from rootsy L.A. hip-hop troupe to pop juggernaut, the Black Eyed Peas have...
View ArticleThe Business of Making Beats
by Sheryl Nance-Nash These days, the music business, particularly the urban and R&B sector, is driven by producers. For those with an ear for unique sound, opportunities abound to profit from...
View ArticleFontana Partners With Rap-A-Lot Records
(PRNewswire) — Fontana, the independent distribution arm of Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, has signed an exclusive distribution deal with critically-acclaimed Rap-A-Lot...
View ArticleLyrics, Royalties and The Business of Songwriting
by Sheryl Nance-Nash So you think you can write a song? Maybe you stand out among the competition, but if you want to make a living this way you’ll need more than the right melody, lyrics and rhythm...
View ArticleLauryn Hill Speaks: Why She Left The Music Biz
Lauryn Hill has been a mystery to her music fans and we can’t help but wonder the affect it has had on her personal life. She has been popping up in a few surprise performances lately and now it seems...
View ArticleInside The Business Life of a DJ
by Sheryl Nance Nash The deejay can make or break an event. The right music sets the tone, creates a mood, emits emotion and has the power to leave an indelible mark on the memory. Deejaying is not...
View Article6 Independent and Business Savvy Hip-Hop Labels
Once upon a time, it was all about the major music label deal. But today, as every type of business is taking a loss, some business-savvy artists are doing things their own way with independent labels....
View ArticleChuck D on Evolving Beyond The Limitations of The Old Music Business Model
(The Sydney Morning Herald) — Albums are very last century to Chuck D. As is record-company power. The rhyme-animal from Public Enemy, who helped shape the foundation stone of hip-hop, has moved on...
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