In almost every discussion about how to be successful in the music industry, the same adage always pops up: “just make great music.” But what if that’s the worst advice for your particular career goals, either as an artist or executive at a label, publisher, or management firm? For example, would that have been the…
Wiz Khalifa “SBTV” Freestyle
Before recording a few tracks during a studio session in London, Cameron lights one up and kicks a few bars for SBTV. O.N.I.F.C. drops August 28. –Rap Radar
Booking Agency Dismisses $630,000 Lawsuit Against DMX
Via HHDX/Allindstrom A booking agency has dismissed its size able lawsuit against DMX. TMZ reports that the agency, Heavy Rotation, dropped its $630,000 suit against the rapper, though it hasn’t said why. In March, Heavy Rotation filed a suit against X in New York City, claiming that it had an exclusive, yearlong deal with the…
Tech N9ne & ¡Mayday! “Badlands” On Shade 45 (2 videos)
During last week’s visit on Sway In The Morning,Tech introduces his Strange Music crew, explains how they were discovered and praises Eminem. Hit the jump to find the second video!
If EMI Acquisition Is Rejected, Universal Still Owes $700 Million
Via DMN: We’ve been sitting on this information for months, trying to independently verify the details. Now, we’ve got three, reliable sources telling us essentially the same thing, including former Warner Music Group chairman Edgar Bronfman, Jr. And the gist of it is this: if regulators on either side of the Atlantic reject the purchase…
Bootleg Kev Interviews Ludacris
During Memorial Day Weekend in Las Vegas, Luda paid Bootleg Kev a visit. They speak on the-not-so-great response to his last album Battle of the Sexes, Ludaversal, working with Justin Bieber and more.
Forum: Don Van Cleave and Peter Lubin Discuss the State of the Music Industry
In this clip from www.artistshousemusic.org – Don Van Cleave (President of the Coalition of Independent Music Stores) and veteran A&R rep Peter Lubin (The Pixies, The Moody Blues, Peter Gabriel) share stories and opinions gleaned from their long careers in the music business — what separates hits from flops, what separates excellent A&R from bad…
Dan Millice [Mastering Engineer]
Dan Millice [Mastering Engineer at Engine Room Audio] takes some time to chop it up with iStandard Producers. He discusses his influence, discography, mastering ASAP Rocky – Love Live ASAP, and more. www.istandardproducers.com
Atlantic Records A&R Omar Grant iSitdown
isitdown with the director of A&R’s for Atlantic Records Omar Grant as he discusses some of the top trending topics in the music biz. For more vids and interviews on the biggest names in the game check out. http://istandardproducers.com
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