Does Corporate Hip-Hop Profit From Paying Black Men To Prey On Black Women
Corporate Hip-Hop has revealed itself to be a diamond-encrusted plantation where Black men are nothing but hedonistic slaves bound by whips and chains. It’s a place where rape culture is embraced, cultivated and financed, and women are drugged, told to “suck d*ck” or die.
Should Hip Hop Artist Address This Generation’s Most Pressing Issues
Before hip-hop became the multi-billion dollar industry it is today, it told the stories of the harsh realities of poverty and broken neighborhoods. However today’s Hip Hop is more focused on partying, getting money and promoting one side of the genre. Which cause many Hip Hop lovers to abandon the culture. But what if more Hip Hop artist … Read more
How To Build Your Buzz
More than ever it’s important to be creative to get yourself noticed. Building a buzz should be one of your main priorities at this point. The more people involved in your music, the more opportunities will come to your way. So you have to ask yourself, what are you doing to get yourself notice amongst … Read more
How To Get Your Music Written About On Blogs
Music blogs are the new A&R scouts for the music industry. Music fans and record labels use influential music blogs to filter out and find new music, and as a result, all developing artists must now leverage the music blog scene to succeed.
Build Your Fan Base First And The Rest Will Follow
Successful artists know that you have to create your own success and buzz first before the majors start coming from you. You have to start building your foundation by creating relationships with people who like your music, support it by buying it, and actually listen to it – these people are called FANS. When you get enough fans talking … Read more
This Month Is For Dilla 7th Annual “Forever Shining” JDilla Tribute
Legendary Hip-Hop producer James “J Dilla” Yancey passed away in 2006 as a result of complications caused by Lupus. He was just 32 years old at the time of his death, but his musical contributions left a lasting legacy that continues to be celebrated with annual tributes around the country. Among these tributes is Forever … Read more
Does Your Music Have Its Digital Finger Print: Understanding BDS & Soundscan
Since I’ve been in radio the number one question I get asked is “How do I get my music played on radio”? I always answer with that there is a 98% percent chance that your music will never get played on radio. That’s just the real. However, just because I say that there is a high chance … Read more
