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The Carters are one of music’s most secretive families. It is often joked that they must have an iron-clad non-disclosure agreement because when Beyoncé or Jay-Z are working on a new professional endeavor, it is kept under tight seal. Or at least it used to be. Over the past few days, behind-the-scene footage of Beyoncé’s

Executives from Fandiem, Linktree, Another Management Company, and a Senior Analyst at MIDiA weigh in on what’s driving the music industry’s latest obsession with superfans, what it means for artists, and where things are headed next. Alex Alex Machurov, Fandiem CEO “a mile wide but an inch deep” “In between my day-to-day duties as the

HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Christopher Polk / Getty Fans of Ludacris will get a closer look at his life prior to becoming a world famous rapper. BET+ has greenlit a show based on his time as a DJ. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Atlanta, Georgia native is working with acclaimed film producers Malcolm D.

If you want your YouTube videos to stand out and ensure they’re getting shown to as many fans as possible, SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is the key you’ve been looking for. In this post, Dayna Young (Founder of Fred & Augustus, FANDA, and music marketer of 10+ years) gives the ultimate rundown to get you

Goldie14, a seasoned artist hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, has marked his presence in the music scene with over a decade of experience. Collaborating with industry heavyweights like Rich The Kid, Lil Keed, and Trippie Redd, Goldie14 stands out as a distinctive voice in an industry often saturated with fleeting trends. Roots of Inspiration: Goldie14’s musical

Everyone is talking about the importance of music superfans to propel and monetize an artist’s career. But what is a superfan, and why do the CEOs of UMG and WMG, along with almost everyone else in the music business, suddenly care so much? 1000 True Fans: A Brief History of Superfans Unlike last year’s (still

As a recording artist, it is highly recommended that you create a website for yourself. A website serves as an online presence for you and your music, making it easier for fans and potential collaborators to learn about you, listen to your music, and keep up to date with your latest news and events. Additionally,

We’ve talked about sync licensing and royalties many times on this blog. One thing we haven’t talked about is micro-sync. In this post, we’ll dive into what it is and why it’s important. Here’s everything you need to know. Let’s break it down… Sync licensing refers to the synchronization of a song with any form