Thursday, August 26, 2010

Music Business Secrets III (08-26-10)

This is our first recorded show and our first with co-host Darren Darby. We talked about:

- Mixtapes
- The European market
- EP vs. Album
- Publishing
- Sponsorship for albums
- Rappers on pop tracks
- Production costs
- Sample clearance
- Copyrights
- Writer credits
- Tours
- Song adaptations & publishing



The show had a total of 19 viewers at its peak and we had people from the UK!

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Music Business Secrets II (08-19-10)

Unfortunately we didn't get to record this second show. However, here is what we talked about:

- How to deal with artists' egos
- Expect deal
- Difference between a producer and a beat maker
- Distribution

We had visitors from Germany & Spain!

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Music Business Secrets I (08-12-10)

Unfortunately we didn't get to record this first show, however, here you have what we talked about:

- "I want to be an artist": How to get started.
- What's the role of a producer
- Differences between a producer and a beat maker
- Myths about getting signed
- What makes a good artist
- Impatient artists