#FreeWEEZY Will Wayne actually escape Cash Money?
Anybody in tune with the hip-hop community is by now aware of the boiling dispute between Lil Wayne and his label Cash Money. Wayne wants his independence as he alleges Birdman and Cash Money...
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Happy Birthday to you! How to get your music licensed
This is a follow-up to An introduction to the world of “Music Licensing.” An article I highly recommend. It will add clarity and give you a well-rounded view of music licensing in general. Now, before...
An introduction to the world of “Music Licensing”
Music Licensing refers to the buying and selling of musical rights. Businesses like restaurants, radio stations, and any company that produces video games, movies, and TV shows all licensed music for their products. Each...
Chance the Rapper could win BIG at 2017 BET Awards. Is it a big deal?
Would it be a big deal if Chance the Rapper cleans up this Sunday at the 2017 BET awards? Chance who will already be presented with the humanitarian award Sunday for his work...
Reggae, Activism and Passion: Winning Jah Interview
The motivation to be a music artist can come from a number of sources. Some are inspired by the lifestyles they see on TV, some are pushed into because of raw talent, others...
Dat’s a NO! :Indie Review
Fresh off his Trust the Process EP Taron Rich releases his new single Dat’s a NO!. An energetic hip-hop track poised to be an anthem for summer 2017. The song captures you with his...
Indie Review: Enter the Dreamland
This weekend I had the opportunity to check out the latest EP for indie pop artist Meresha, Enter the Dreamland. Meresha whom I have had the pleasure of interviewing has been VERY busy. Today...
4 fearless black moguls surging in the music industry
In honor of African American Music Month, Thrive Indie has dedicated the entire month of June to publishing content celebrating black music and its influence on American pop culture today. To kick things off...
The Evolving Role of the artist manager
To those who call themselves a manager, it’s time to step up. The role of the music manager, like the music industry itself, has evolved over the years. In the age of streaming, managers...
How tech continues to shape the world of music
Advancements in tech have a knack for disrupting the music industry. Even in recent history, music has its greatest metamorphosis when fueled by emerging technology. Today all you need is a cell phone and...
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