Trying To Live By Rap Lyrics
Let’s not forget the murder of former Konvict Muzik artist E-Dolla whose shooter was acquitted of charges due to a “self defense” call by the defense who used the late rapper’s own lyrics.
Let’s not forget the murder of former Konvict Muzik artist E-Dolla whose shooter was acquitted of charges due to a “self defense” call by the defense who used the late rapper’s own lyrics.
“In 2010, 40 A&R executives exited their A&R positions at various labels and not one of them had gotten another A&R job in 2010.”
The lack of regional identity has been lost in urban music due to syndication of radio shows along with its playlist.
Music artists are already forced to compete for the attention and interest of fans; they shouldn’t have to compete for that attention within their own record label. Labels divvy up their focus between multiple signed artists.
A publicist is a trained professional in media relations and branding who will be your liaison with journalists, editors and producers.
Historically, one critical form of communication – Black radio – was the antidote to that distortion, consistently standing as a reliable source of news, information and culture throughout local communities nationwide.
Here is another strong breakdown of an artists’ exploitative relationship with the music label/industry. This short video helps with the basics of how an industry can reap tremendous financial gain while breaking the bank of the artist.
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Lloyd talks candidly on why a 360 deal might work for some.