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The music world is characterized by a blend of constants and continuous change; Beat examines the inside of the industry from recording studios to record labels, live performances, music streaming technology and beyond.
Music and the Arts in Smaller Cities Are Being Crushed
It's no great revelation that music and the arts are a hard industry to get into, they're strong and corporation-led when you start looking at the big opportunities and subsequent big (or at least fairly stable) bucks.
By Mimi Vassie6 years ago in Beat
How Korean Pop Music Is Making an Influence in America
I have been a follower of Korean Pop (more commonly referred to as "K-Pop") for a little over a year now, and little did I know that it would make an image for itself in our country. With the popular K-Pop boy group BTS receiving two gold singles from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and being seen on numerous televisions everywhere (from being at the Billboard Music Awards, to The Ellen DeGeneres Show), it is pretty amazing to see some Asian foreigners earning the attention they rightfully deserve.
By Saikodizzle136 years ago in Beat
The Next Big American Media Company
Formerly known as CXSHXNLY, 88 rising is an American multimedia company who has had increased brand recognition in the last year due to their booming record label. The brand has a very Eastern Influence which has helped them differentiate from their peers. The founder, Sean Miyashiro, has said that though music has made them very popular they are "really a media/video content focused company at heart."
By Calder Amos-Wood6 years ago in Beat
The Grammys Doesn't Give a F@!ck About Black Artists
The Grammys has long stood as the pinnacle achievement for music artist in America. Some of the world's greatest artist have graced the stage of the Grammys. So, it's no wonder that it is the biggest night in music history, that is, until it began to snub those artists who are more deserving in favor of those who are usually white and male. Shocker! In my opinion, the Grammys has a long standing history for awarding artists who represent pop culture rather than those who have created a high quality body of work that transcends the mainstream platforms.
By Lovetta Bradley6 years ago in Beat
Top 5 Tips for New Music Producers
Just as a preface to the article, I'd like to say this may not be applicable to every type of music producer. I'll be offering tips based on what I have learned personally and hope they will help as many people as possible. This also only serves as some tips I personally know, not a complete or exhaustive cheat sheet. This guide also assumes you already own a DAW.
By Matthew Harrison7 years ago in Beat
The World's Highest-Paid Women in Music
There are so many female singers out there in the world who we can't stop listening to. From Ariana Grande to Halsey, Lana Del Ray, and Lorde, each and every one of them create unique songs and melodies that fit their personality and style. Whether they're heavily involved in pop or rap, you'll find amazing female music artists in any music genre. And once they drop the album that you've been waiting for months, it's time to book seats at their concert—and meet and greets if you're a diehard fan.
By Jennifer Violet7 years ago in Beat
New Year, New Music - Pt. II
2017 was a great year for music. When you thought the mumble rappers were going to take over, in comes the lyricists. When you thought the industry forgot all about R&B, in comes a slew of R&B releases from both oldies and newbies. Streaming sales took over the game, podcast-galore, and well, the memes were downright legendary. Let’s not forget when the rest of the world seemed to catch up with us when it was announced that Hip Hop became the dominant genre of the country. Uh, duh.
By Sadé Sanchez7 years ago in Beat
New Year, New Music - Pt. I
2017 was a great year for music. When you thought the mumble rappers were going to take over, in comes the lyricists. When you thought the industry forgot all about R&B, in comes a slew of R&B releases from both oldies and newbies. Streaming sales took over the game, podcast-galore, and well, the memes were downright legendary. Let’s not forget when the rest of the world seemed to catch up with us when it was announced that Hip Hop became the dominant genre of the country. Uh, duh.
By Sadé Sanchez7 years ago in Beat
Taking Back Control of Your Royalties
There was a time not too long ago when Musicians and songwriters were able to make a decent living from their craft. If you had a Performance Rights Organization (PRO) working on your behalf, you were in a good place. Agencies like BMI, ASCAP, and SESAC collected royalties on behalf of the artists and songwriters. Radio and TV stations logged what was played and who wrote it all and then PROs sent out quarterly payments. Often these could add up to quite a bit.
By Tim Ellerbe II7 years ago in Beat
The Art of Networking
Hello my fellow artists. Today we are going to be discussing the importance of networking. The term simply means in this case, making connections with other artists or industry professionals. One of the reasons artists want to do this is to expand their professional reach and find individuals who can elevate you. Why is elevation important? Because you want to be able to go higher and higher with your career and do more along the way. You want to be able to set high goals and achieve them. These goals are made easier if you branch out and meet people who can help you.
By Tim Ellerbe II7 years ago in Beat