When Kid Rock recently referred to Jay-Z as an “NFL DEI hire,” the comment wasn’t just political noise. It was cultural irony at its loudest. Because before the country-rock rebrand… before the American-flag arena tours… […]
Tag: Music Industry
How to Build a High-Retention Hip-Hop Fanbase in 2025
In 2025, building a fanbase isn’t about going viral—it’s about keeping people. Retention is now the most important indicator of future success. Artists who understand how to cultivate loyal fans win in streaming, touring, merchandise, […]
The New Stream Economy: Why Only a Few Artists Dominate—and How Indie Rappers Break Through
Streaming has turned Hip-Hop into a top-heavy ecosystem where a handful of megastars pull in millions daily. But beneath the surface, independent artists are finding new ways to win. The shift isn’t just about numbers—it’s […]
The New A&R: How Fan Data Decides Which Hip-Hop Artists Break
The new A&R isn’t a person—it’s data. Streaming numbers, skip rates, playlist heat, and fan engagement now tell the industry who’s next. In today’s Hip-Hop landscape, fan behavior quietly determines which artists rise and which […]
Goldman Sachs Predicts Explosive Music Industry Growth Despite Spotify Slowdown and Wider Economic Uncertainty
Amid the ongoing resurgence of crowd-based entertainment like concerts and festivals – and notwithstanding a slowdown in Spotify’s subscriber growth – Goldman Sachs believes that the music industry is poised to crack $153 billion in annual revenue by 2030. […]
Tevin Johnson Continues to Develop All Aspects of Merchandising, Management and Marketing With Crypto-Funded Start-Up
Most recently Tevin Johnson of Nevermore Studios spoke about how his start-up is preparing to run up the score as his client 1996 Montana of 88 Rising sets his sights on #1 for the independent Billboard Charts Compiling all […]
The Music Industry Is Still Growing In 2020 – Here’s the Latest Evidence
In spite of the novel coronavirus pandemic and its far-reaching economic impact, the music industry grew during 2020’s first six months. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) just tallied first-half US-based recorded music industry […]
Spotify CEO Claims the Music Industry Would Be Dead Without Spotify
by Charlotte Hassan Are streaming services helping the music industry grow, or having a harmful impact? Streaming services are now enjoying unprecedented growth, though it’s been non-stop warfare with the music industry.  At the dawn of Apple Music in […]