Nicki Minaj ventures into the entrepreneurial side of the music industry. On March 9, the rapper shared a sit-down maintenance with Joe Budden that she started her own management company and label. “I’m starting my own management company,” she said. Minaj also shared that she initially decided to start her own management company for herself, […]
In one interview with former rapper turned podcaster Joe Budden, Nicki Minaj has revealed her intention to focus on her entrepreneurial endeavors. His career aspirations are to follow in the footsteps of lil wayne, who signed her to his label, Young Money. Not only does she intend to start her own record label, but she […]
Working Title Recording Studios in San Mateo, California is a new generation of music production facilities. One of the few Dolby Atmos-certified studios in the Bay Area, it was founded by Kenny Kaiser, a longtime front-end mixer for artists such as The Killers and Sammy Hagar, and his associate Forrest Lawrence, a mixer and reputable […]
Keith Morrison has run his business Wee Studio in Stornoway since 2007. Eleven artists scattered across the country are making new music from their homes with state-of-the-art laptops and microphones after funding was secured for a new concept billed as a major ‘breakthrough’ by allowing artists to create new work profitably in the most remote […]
Last week, Kalawa Jazmee Records shared a statement that revealed their newest lineup for the label, which is none other than Idols SA Season 17 alum and winner Berry SchedulesLive brought the statement on social media to Mzansi’s attention, highlighting welcome messages and insights the record company’s artists and directors shared for the newbie The […]
Dan Einstein, a Grammy winner who co-founded independent record labels with singer-songwriters John Prine and Steve Goodman, only to quit the business and open a bakery that became an East Nashville community center , died Saturday in Nashville at age 61. The cause of death was not given, but family members said he suffered from […]
(Hypebot) — Are you trying to land a record deal and looking for a way to stand out? Well, if you follow the tips below, you could be discovered. A guest post by Tony van Veen of DiscMakersBlog. These five questions are the ones a record label needs answers to if you hope to gain […]
Setting up a record label is fairly straightforward, and almost anyone can set one up. All you need is a name and an LLC, and voila, you are a record label owner. Building a successful label, however, is a whole different story. That’s not to say that being successful as a label is impossible, but […]
Afro fusion artist Tinashe Navonika, also known as Navygeta, has created a new recording stable called Navy Recordz in Malborough, Harare, which will help upcoming artists. Speaking to The Herald Arts, Navonika said the studio’s main goal is to bring exciting sounds to Zimbabwe. “Owning a studio has been a dream of mine since discovering […]
Jade Thirlwall is said to be in talks with a record company to launch a solo career. Rumors of a Little Mix hiatus circulated after Jessy Nelson left the band last year and Perrie Edwards and Leigh-Anne Pinnock became moms this summer. But the fourth member, Jade, 28, is reportedly considering her own music as […]
In today’s world of digital influences and music streams, running a record label goes beyond recognizing a hit song, but Delix has no doubts that he can be successful. “Being the leader of any music empire requires you to hone your ability to create opportunity,†he explains. Bank Money Entertainment, Delix’s independent record label, was […]
Defining Delix solely by his brand of Afro-fusion music would literally put the artist on many levels in a box. Born Fidelix Amechi Okocha, Delix, through a series of calculated movements, has established himself much more than the music he creates. Coming from a dying breed of artists passionate about bringing African music to the […]
A man from Leeds took to Twitter to market his own music after an American label he hoped would give him a big chance asked him to cede his song to a more prominent artist within their stable. Edson Masunda, 36, known in music circles as Flint Bedrock, first released his song “Dreamer” in 2011 […]
The dispute between Kieran Hebden and the former Domino Recordings record company took another turn, with the artist also known as Four Tet accusing the label of removing three of the albums he recorded for them from digital services in a bid to stop the progress of an ongoing court case . Hebden takes legal […]
Adele revealed that one of her last tracks, I Drink Wine, originally lasted a whopping quarter of an hour before being reduced to just over six minutes. Admitting that her record company caused her to abandon the original masterpiece because “no one would listen to it”, the singer, 33, made the song the second single […]
Andrea Hoang and Jason Edelstein were tired. They had spent a long weekend in early October hauling film and group gear up a mountain somewhere northwest of Denver to shoot a video for the group. Bears and beasts. Hoang, who along with Edelstein is one of the founders of Salt Lick discs –A new label […]
ATLANTA – Continuing the multi-year partnership between the Hawks and global sports and lifestyle brand adidas, the two companies have teamed up for the recent launch of the Trae Young 1 colorway “So So Def”, a tribute to the iconic Atlanta. a record company. To celebrate the release of the shoe and the history of […]
This is not good for Zayn Malik following his alleged physical altercation with Yolande Hadid. According to reports, the A direction alum was dropped by his label, RCA, and his manager amid the backlash against him due to the reported confrontation between the singer and his child’s grandmother. Interestingly, however, RCA’s decision to drop the […]
The 300 Entertainment label represents some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Megan Thee Stallion, Gunna and Young Thug. The owners are looking for $ 400 million for the business, according to Bloomberg, according to two people familiar with the negotiations. The company hopes to take advantage of a booming market for […]
Z ayn Malik was fired by his record company because he feared he smoked cannabis, it has been learned. RCA Records – an American label owned by Sony Music Entertainment – has dropped out of the former One Direction star over concerns about his lifestyle choices. It comes after the 28-year-old was accused of harassing […]
Photo credit: bobjim4726 / CC by 3.0 Meek Mill took to Twitter to express his frustrations with his recording contracts. But fans don’t have any of the rapper’s complaints, even if they are legitimate. The rapper tweeted on October 25, “I don’t get paid for the music, and I don’t know how much money the […]
Meek Mill blows up his record label. Fresh off his album dear pain, rapper Dream Chasers took to Twitter to lay out his issues with his record company, claiming he hadn’t received money for his music and was looking to take legal action. “I don’t get paid by the music and I don’t know how […]
You had the idea of ​​starting your own record company and you were probably told it was a very expensive business. But the truth is, you don’t have to start big to be successful in the industry. You don’t have to break a bank to be able to set up a recording studio if you […]
Lawyers for Baton Rouge NBA rapper YoungBoy on Monday presented an elaborate plan to convince a federal judge that their client should be released on bail, including building a recording studio in the 21-year-old Utah home and hiring a security company made up of former soldiers to patrol the land. U.S. Chief District Judge Shelly […]
Idols SA winner Zama Khumalo’s debut album left fans confused about release date Zama’s album was due out in September, but his record company Kalawa Jazmee recently came forward to explain the situation. With a release date set, fans are now too excited and can’t wait for the day to finally arrive. PAY ATTENTION: Click […]
Wolverhampton Wanderers recently became the first Premier League club to launch their own label. The announcement barely caught the attention of fans beyond the West Midlands, but in a world of football where innovation is becoming increasingly difficult, Matthew Fletcher-Jones, director of sports communications at Cake, with previous experience in the music industry explains why […]
Lil Peep’s estate owed $ 4 million It’s been three years since Lil Peep died of an accidental drug overdose at the age of 21. Unfortunately, his mother is currently having legal problems seeking justice for her son. Lil Peep was a rapper who started his career through SoundCloud and found his way to the […]
Making history for Liberia’s first female record holder Berenice Mulubah is a woman with many faces: blogger, composer, author and musical entrepreneur. Born in Liberia in the 1970s and moved to the United States later, she has never ceased to amaze people in the struggling Liberian music industry. Whether it’s quitting blogging in an unknown […]
Okedara Chippy Record Label Music Director and General Manager Ezekiel Okedara, better known as Toye, gave the reasons for establishing his record company. The serial entrepreneur made this known recently in an interactive media session, when he spoke about his trip to the entertainment space. He said, “As a person who enjoys playing musical instruments, […]
Founded in 2004, Monday Records is an independent label based in Sydney’s Inner West. Working closely with local artists, Monday Records has helped musicians record and release new works, release and sync their copyrighted material, as well as manage and navigate their careers. . In 2015, Monday Records launched a series of events called Happy, […]
Kanye West’s highly anticipated album Donda unexpectedly released on streaming platforms on August 29th, but it looks like Kanye has no idea! The rapper recently took to Instagram to claim his 10th studio album was released without his approval. He also stated that a song named “Jail 2” was “stuck” on the album. “Universal released […]
ANI | Update: August 30, 2021 12:06 PM STI Washington [US], Aug 30 (ANI): Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West recently claimed his record company released his new album titled “Donda” without his approval. Hours after West’s 10th studio album uploaded to the streaming services, the rapper took to Instagram and shared a post claiming that Universal […]
Blackground 2.0, the record company responsible for Aaliyah’s 1996 classic album One in a million on streaming, has now commemorated the release with a new merch. The collection includes a baseball jersey, sweatpants and even a sports bra, reminiscent of Aaliyah’s iconic uniform. You can check out the items on the Blackground Records website. Aaliyah’s […]
American musician Megan Thee Stallion has become one of the greatest rappers of this generation. Along with her musical success, she is also known to stand up for herself, even when it comes to the labels that produce her music. 2 Megan Thee Stallion continues to feud with her labelCredit: EPA What is Megan Thee […]
Photo by Gary Miller / FilmMagic via Getty Images UPDATE 08/08, 9:28 PM ET: It looks like we’ll be hearing BTS’s “Butter” remix with Megan Thee Stallion on Friday after all. Judge granted Megan the right to remove BTS hit song remix after the Good news the rapper submitted a petition claiming that her record […]
Perhaps rap’s biggest superstar is leaving Top Dawg Entertainment, the record company that helped him gain recognition. Friday, in a message to his fans titled “naked thoughts” abandoned via Twitter, Kendrick Lamar, has announced that he is producing his “latest TDE album” after 17 years of being part of the “Cultural Footprint”. If the Compton […]
There is more room than ever in the music world for successful independent labels. But what does an independent label do? Each year, the number of independent artists continues to grow. Independent record companies offer artists a new way of making music on their own terms, far from the domination of the majors. Independent labels […]
Nieve ODonnell The majors regularly receive criticism for being overwhelmingly for-profit and less for musicians. In today’s musical climate, is it better to remain an independent artist than to sign with a major record company? Raye recently opened up about his label, saying they were preventing him from releasing albums. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift is re-recording […]
For 127 years, Gibson–The iconic brand of American instruments–-has been synonymous with creating and shaping sound across genres of music and generations of players. Gibson today announced the launch of Gibson records, headquartered at City of Music, Nashville, Tennessee— Alongside a strategic label partnership with BMG. For two and a half years, Gibson has launched […]
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Logo for Gibson Records Courtesy of Gibson Brands Nashville-based Gibson, known for creating guitars that have helped shape music for generations, has announced the creation of his own label. The company says the new Gibson Records will work primarily with Gibson artists to produce, record and promote their music in a friendly partnership with the […]
Slash With Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators (LR): Frank Sidoris (rhythm guitar), Todd Kerns (bass / vocals), Myles Kennedy (vocals), Slash (guitar) and Brent Fitz (drums). image credit: Austin Nelson NASHVILLE, TN (July 26, 2021) For the past 127 years, Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand, has been synonymous with creating and shaping sound across […]
Brit Award-nominated singer Raye has “split” from her record company after claiming she was not allowed to release an album. The 23-year-old, who had signed with Polydor since 2014, blamed the split on “different artistic goals” in a statement posted to Instagram and Twitter on Monday evening. “Today I am speaking to you as a […]
Raye took to Twitter Tuesday night to call her label, Polydor, apparently preventing her from releasing music for seven years. The singer, 23, said she was “fed up with sleeping” in a series of tweets that showed her frustration. Raye has claimed that she is awaiting confirmation that she can release a full LP if […]
If you purchase an independently rated product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. Four Loko is heading towards the world of labels. The lifestyle drink brand announced Billboard the launch of Four Loko Records Thursday, June 24, an independent record company focused primarily on releasing singles, with […]
After Cordae announced his creation in late April, the new trailer invites creatives to apply to join his up-and-coming label Hi Level. Cordae established himself in a path of complete control and ownership over his work, gaining an added sense of independence after dropping the YBN moniker from his name. The next logical step on […]
“[Hi Level] is a complete embodiment of black empowerment and ownership. Cordae Amari Dunston is no longer just a signed recording artist. The former member of the YBN collective has announced that he is looking to sign artists to his own record company called Hi Level. The Grammy-nominated rapper from Maryland introduced Hi Level with […]
A checkered granite facade envelops this monolithic recording studio in Ghent, Belgium, which local architect Glenn Sestig created for electronic music duo Soulwax. Built on an abandoned garage lot, the anonymous four-story building houses the DJ’s vinyl collection and music production facilities, as well as an apartment with a rooftop terrace for overnight stays. Deewee001 […]
New Positively West Virginia guest Joshua Swiger is helping artists across the state get started with a quality record through his company, Blues Alley Studios. He enjoys being a native of West Virginia and hopes his work with local artists can help keep the talent within state limits. Although Swiger has been in the music […]