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How Conductor Williams Left a 20-Year Career to Make Beats Full-Time
“It was the most difficult decision I’ve ever made.” I spoke with producer Conductor Williams, best known for his work with Westside Gunn and Griselda, about the hardest decision of his life: walking away from a 20-year railway career to…
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Behind the Scenes: Saba’s Prolonged Sample Clearance Experience
“I’m in the studio, the album postponed indefinitely, just waiting. And then, on the day we were supposed to drop, I get the call: ‘It’s cleared.’” That moment of relief came after years of uncertainty. I spoke with Chicago rapper…
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Label Services: What You Need to Know Before Signing
Distributor label services offer various benefits beyond digital distribution, but artists must carefully evaluate the specifics, costs, and potential impact on their careers before committing.
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The Crucial Role of an Album’s Second Track
An album’s second track often determines listener engagement and better represents the project’s overall sound and quality.
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Label Abandonment Is Crushing Artists
Have you ever wondered why your favorite artist goes months or years without releasing music?
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Should You Pay an A&R Consultant to Listen to Your Music?
No. But a hiring a consultant can be helpful.
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My Lost Interview with Nipsey Hussle from 2009
We unearth an interview with Crenshaw’s Nipsey Hussle in the wake of his tragic passing.