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# BUSINESS OF INDIE: Akon Launches Label • AWAL + Proper • Indies Score At Country Radio • More
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/business-of-indie-akon-launches-label-awal-proper-indies-score-at-country-radio-more/
- Published: 2019-06-06T10:58:00.000Z
- Updated: 2019-06-06T10:58:00.000Z
- Description: In this new edition of Business Of Indie, Akon and Motown Veteran Kedar Massenburg launch the Akonik Label Group, AWAL expands its deal for physical distribution with Proper, indie labels. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2019/06/business-of-indie-akon-launches-label-awal-proper-ind
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Indie Music, Music Business, Songwriting & Music Publishing, Akon, AWAL, country radio, DIY, DIY musicians, indie, music, music industry, musician, musicians, Proper, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 09:55

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