Who Are The World’s 20 Richest Hip-Hop Stars?
Hip-hop has been synonymous with entrepreneurship since its inception – from the 70s and 80s with pioneers like Jazzy Jay and Grandmaster Flash laying the foundation to what would become. Continue reading
Musicians: Most of Your Videos Aren’t Viewed Completely
Guest post by Brian Thompson of Thorny Bleeder Musicians… something to consider: Here's a quote taken from the latest Lefsetz Letter: "Less than 7% of music videos watched online are watched. Continue reading
Musicians: Solve Your Obscurity Problem & The Rest Will Follow
Guest post by James Aviaz (@jamesaviaz), blogger and Marketing Manager for Songtrust at Downtown Music. Current thinking suggests that being an independent artist ‘sucks’ – paltry payouts from streaming services,. Continue reading
The 10 Most Read Hypebot Stories Last Month
Did you miss anything? From finding out who the world's top paid DJs and drummers are, to learning from artists who are being taken to new heights through the digital. Continue reading
Universal Music’s Top Exec Declares Proudly: “We’re Not In The Art Business”
Lucian Grainge, Universal Music Group's C.E.O, heads the world's largest music group. And if, as expected, UMG's merger with EMI goes through this week, his power to influence music and. Continue reading
Where Has The Music Loving Feeling Gone?
Technology has infiltrated many industries and we have seen the impact of it on the music industry. People have talked about fan engagement and the rise of mobile. However, with. Continue reading
XL Recordings Make History With Limited Releases Of Music They Think Is Great
XL Recordings' unique roster, ranging from Adele to Tyler, The Creator to The xx, attests to owner Richard Russell's focus on musicians with strong perspectives. Their limited number of releases,. Continue reading
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Presskit.to: A Musician’s Mobile Business Card
Considering how heavily saturated today’s music space is these days, just getting people’s time of day is, needless to say, challenging. While earning the attention of potential fans is tough. Continue reading
Indie Band Shares Tips On Following Warped Tour To Sell CDs
Following bands on tour isn't behavior reserved for superfans and vendors. Musicians also follow tours and Warped Tour has become a focus for emerging bands hoping to connect with attendees. Continue reading
