Are You Hip Hop?
You can’t be Hip Hop by wearing diamonds in your mouth. Hip Hop won’t be found in a Bently or an Aston Martin. Wearing brand names like Coogi, Roca Wear, LRG, or Sean Jean won’t make you anymore a...
Indie Music and Film Distro with 101 Distribution: The Damon Evans interview
After working for an established distributor that was purchased by EMI, Damon Evans decided it was time to launch his own distribution company. In 1998, he founded 101 Distribution to provide traditional music distribution services to independent labels. This...
Mobile Roadie: Empowering artists to offer their fans mobile apps
Here's an interview with Michael Schneider, the founder of Mobile Roadie. His company enables bands and others to easily create and distribute mobile apps.
Jay Z and Russell Simmons in the book The Big Payback (interview part 2...
Interview by Tony Samuel
The Big Payback –The History Of The Business Of Hip Hop shows the origin of the business of Hip Hop. It vividly details the untold history of the movers and shakers in Hip Hop. In part...
Label Spotlight: Hoverock Records by C73
I first encountered Hoverock Records in 2005 when they released their seminal compilation "Kite Crucifix Beyond: Valium 1." Since then they have had a few releases but, coming into 2011, they will release a myriad of projects. I had...
The Big Payback: The History of the Business of Hip Hop – Interview with...
Interview by Tony Samuel
The business of Hip Hop is full of eclectic characters. Dan Charnas gives us a VIP All Access Pass to the inner workings of the business of Hip Hop with complete insight into many of the...
Independent Music Marketing and Radio Promotions in the Digital Era: Interview with music industry...
Since launching his own label toward the latter part of the '80s, Mitchell Dudley continues to thrive in the music industry. His most noted release is immortalized in the minds of true Hip Hop fans due to its part...
Real Music Industry Talk: Interview with Hip Hop veteran Wise Intelligent
The song WATER WALKER from Wise Intelligent's new album:
Wise Intelligent/Djezuz Djonez Water Walker by wiseintelligent
During the 90’s, Poor Righteous Teachers released some of the most potent and conscious-minded Hip Hop music of the decade. The group, consisting of...
Ice Cube interview: Gangsta Rap Star to Hollywood Mogul
Ice Cube needs no introduction, he's conquered music, film, and most currently television. In this interview, Cube talks about his transformation from gangsta rapper to film star and entertainment mogul. He also sheds insight into his journey within this...
Interview with CEO of the largest digital music distributor
Jeff Price is the prince of the new music economy. In an environment where major labels are less likely than ever to easily produce a new Platinum selling act, highly unlikely to score a Diamond selling one, and site’s...
