Hip-Hop Wealth – Why It’s So Important In Rap, Pop, & Music Culture
Hip-hop wealth is referenced in rap songs, pop songwriting, and has been all over music for decades. Here's why. Browsing the catalogues of some of the world’s biggest artists in ...
6 Big Conclusions From The 2018 Grammy Awards
As the 2018 Grammy Awards have now come to a close, there are some big conclusions that industry insiders have drawn from the events that transpired both on- and off-air. ...
Who Is Slate Digital? Plugins, Software & Audio Tools
Discussing music production software, presets, and plugins, Slate Digital is one of the names that sits usually at the top of any list of must-haves. If you don’t know who ...
A Quick History Of The Drum Machine – From The 1980s To Today
A drum machine is not a compromise. It is a tool and a recording goldmine. It is a weapon for any artist in need of a beat. Today’s drum machines ...
Is A Beatmaker A Real Musician? The Art Of Making Beats
A beatmaker. They can be composers. They can be real musicians. They can be artists. Beatmakers are the modern music-maker. Even so, beatmakers get a harsh look when it comes ...
David Guetta – Titanium, Music, & DJ Profile
The name David Guetta is synonymous with DJ music and has been for over a decade. After all, he is the mastermind behind hits like "Sexy Bitch" and "Titanium". Even ...
Taylor Swift Is Helping Music Get Monetized
Think what you might about her music but Taylor Swift is helping musicians get paid. Her actions and voice have authority. As she brushes up against some big corporations and ...
Jay-Z & Roc Nation – How You Grow A Record Company
As Jay-Z’s Roc Nation was about to turn a decade old in 2016, we took a look back at some of its history and why it’s come to be one ...
Major Labels v. Indie Record Labels – Why It’s Not Relevant, Anymore
Major labels are big, corporate, and money-hungry. Indie record labels have grassroots passion and prioritize the music. They’re as much partners as they are opposites. For years, the music industry ...
The Art Of Sampling & Why Not All Artists Clear Samples
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about the art of sampling, how to clear rights to sample songs, and clearing samples as a whole. Many people think that ...
Is A Universal Audio Apollo Interface Worth It?
Anyone who has been trained in music engineering and sound production is probably aware of the Universal Audio Apollo, or UA Audio Interface, as well as the Universal Audio brand. ...
Is Post Malone Self-Made Or Is It Just A Matter Of Luck & Connections?
The term ‘self-made’ gets thrown around a lot in hip-hop. Post Malone is a 27-year old hip hop artist from Syracuse, New York, recently spoken about on Forbes website as ...
Maschine v. MPC – Which Is Better?
Pitting the merits of Native Instruments’ Maschine v. MPC from Akai, both DJ recording tools offer a premium-level performance and are used every day all over the world to produce ...
7 Reasons Why AC/DC Is Worth A Look For Any Musician
AC/DC has survived across 45-plus years, selling over 200 million albums worldwide, and is one of the most popular music acts in the world. Respect the success. Learn from it. ...
The Music Business Will Grow To $41 Billion Globally By 2030
According to a recent report published by Goldman Sachs analyst Lisa Yang, the global music industry is set to grow to $41 billion by the year 2030. Year-over-year growth for ...
