Smh, BAD BUSINESS. Yes, Yesterday’s price is not today’s price, however, if I had the foresight to book u before anybody cared, you gon honor yesterday’s price. Period.
Promoter who booked Ice Spice 3 weeks ago when her price was $4K, shares that her price has went up to $15K and her team is pulling her off shows booked with the old price
Black people. We lost a brother today. One who made it part of his life’s mission to help future generations break the cycle of non-generational black wealth through education. One that encouraged ownership and patronizing black businesses. One who walked what he was talking.
Damn. We was def Demi Lovato fans. When she was going through her shit I remember being on the tour bus and Savage said I hope she make it through that shit. People r weird bro.
Me and my best friend of 16yrs are opening a hifi vinyl listening bar in Atlanta at Ponce City Market.
We’ll be retailing vinyl, new+vintage furniture, home objects, art, magazines, and books.
There are around 4.2 Million Black immigrants in the U.S. - 619,000 are undocumented. He is the father of 3 beautiful kids. And active in their daily lives. Stop family separation and sign the petition to stop the Deportation 🙏🏾🗡
#Free21Savage
So lame. So of course the super fan white boy pressed charges. He is probably obsessed with rap music but then turns around and disrespects black people. Prolly says the N-word too. White privileged made him think he could invade this man’s privacy and film him in the store.
I think (and hope) this means retiring from “Just” rap and diversifying the resume by stepping into other genres. Really Metro just getting started, which is scary.
No one believes until the shit is fully built. Then suddenly, everyone else has all the answers. Beware of people that only fuck with you once all the work is done.
Dear Artists, if ur starting to get hit up by labels, publishing companies, etc - this means ur onto something and u have an opportunity to run ur value up. Don’t be in a hurry to sign away ur rights!!
Build ur leverage!
Lmao, wait huh? Half y’all don’t play an instrument, know ur chords, or know how to read music. Technology made shit easy for y’all. U buggin my G. Say this to No I.D. face or Swizz or Dallas Austin.
I learned this year to check on people the moment u randomly think of them. Idk if I have super or powers or something but the ppl I’ve reached out to were going thru sum’n...check on ur friends.
A lot of you artists need to pay attention to how Kenny Beats pushes and markets himself and stays engaged with his fans. That man got it figured tf out.
Dear Artists,
Stop treating ur new the to the game manager like shit cuz they’re not a big name. Ur manager could be the next Coach K, Troy Carter, etc. Anyone who has ur best interest in-mind is an ally not the enemy. Pay them properly. And grow together. Simple.
At least 7 artists per month ask me to manage them. At different levels in their career — some making lots of money (in the Ms), and some making none. I’m not motivated by money to work with anyone. U gotta be a good human with a good product or I’m straight.
Artists and managers....before signing that deal....meet EVERYBODY who would be on your team and instead of asking them what they do or their title — ask them to show you what they've done.
Turning my phone off and getting off these apps. I appreciate all the kind words. And I see all the fuck shit too. We r blessed & protected and gon’ stay that way 🗡
Idk who needs to hear this, but there are less talented artists running circles around you bc they’re not too cool to promote their brand and product (music).
That’s it for today…back to real world shit…
Artists…don’t forget to ask the executives you meet with…”do you listen to music?”
Pay attention to their language around music. U can tell who’s in it and who ain’t.
Everything that man stood for is everything We need to work towards a better future for our community. That man was working for our respect. Working to level the playing field. Providing resources and education to those previously unable to get it on their own.
What in the lazy millineal bullshit is this? If u wanna make money while u do ur internships, get a job. I worked 2 internships (in NYC) and still worked at Finish Line so I could afford to move around and eat. Internships r designed to give u experience not pay ur bills.
Unpaid internships should be illegal. If you can't pay an intern a salary, you shouldn't have an intern. Plus, they're overwhelmingly biased towards those who are white & wealthy. It's an exploitation of free labor. Full stop.
@denzelcurry
Iono. I think w/Drake’s output and how young he was when he took off - his lifestyle being so diff kept him frm really living life n experiencing some interesting shit to write abt. I want him to take a break, experience life, growth, etc. Come bck in 5yrs w/a classic. As a fan.
Sincethe80s
LVRN
T.I.G.
Same Plate
EQT
Keep Cool
Quality Control
True Panther Records
All of these labels have major label distribution and/or funding. They can do what the majors can’t do bcuz they have teams dedicated to do so. From marketing, digital, and even radio.
Young managers and artists....if you had $50k in marketing money to release your album or EP....how would you spend it??? (Yes right now during a pandemic)
We gotta push the importance of music programs in schools!! Kids need to know how to play instruments and read music — makes u so much more deadly as a creator of music. IMO. 🤷🏾♀️
I don't just stream music...i buy tickets, vinyls, merch, etc. If you wanna see your favorite artist make a living off their music, buy product from them.
People always wanna come on the road but very few have an actual skill. Here’s a list of the 12 crew members we have on the road outside of merch. If you wanna be on tour, learn something outside of what I do. We can’t all be managers and artists.
#FreeGame
Music industry is funny being depressed and sad about a situation they created. What is that called? Somebody who likes to use therapized vocabulary, lmk.
With an indie label, u will get resources and a team that will make u a priority. There is no way to be a priority when ur on the same label as a 7x platinum artist. Or a legacy artist who’s dropping an album after a 5yr break. All hands on deck are going to that artist. Not u.