#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…
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…
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…
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?…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…