Advice
Jimi Tents Interview: Staying Cash Flow Positive as an Indie Rapper
“At the end of the day it’s all about having creative ideas, innovative ideas. It’s not all about the money.”
Artists, Stop Looking for a Manager—the Good Ones Will Find You
I’m going to tell you something you probably don’t want to hear.
Nas Believes Greatness Can Only Be Achieved Through Longevity
"You’re a great rapper, but they can’t just put you in a rapper box."
EMPIRE Founder Suggests Solution for Rap's "Self-Entitlement" Era
"We haven’t done a good job of actually grooming long-term talent, and this is an industry problem."
Making Sense of Drake's Contradictory Career Advice for Tone Stith
This is very easy for Drake to say.
Boogie Breaks Down Fake "Making It" Narrative
“We have this fake narrative that ‘making it’ is when you’re at fancy places or spending a lot of money.”
Lil Baby Explains Why It's OK for Rappers to Tell Some "Little" Lies
"Rapping is a profession, so it's business."
Eminem's Greatest Lesson for Royce da 5'9" About Sobriety
"You don't have to be drunk and high in order to create music."
OG Maco Is Selling His SoundCloud Account for $2,000. But You Can't Buy It
"You must not sell or transfer, or offer to sell or transfer, any SoundCloud account to any third party."
Blueface Doesn't Understand His Record Deal. Do You?
Signing a record deal is not necessarily a bad idea, but its implications MUST be understood.
Vince Staples Loses Money on Tours to Increase Fan Experience
"It's like a push to the fans and stuff like that.
How to Not Lose Your Album in Norway: A Not-Lil-Pump Guest Editorial
This is hands down the most useful thing you will ever read.
Blueface Doesn't Know He's Actually Signed to Four Record Labels
"All I know is Cash Money West and Wack 100."
YBN Cordae Sold His Shoe Collection to Buy a Studio
YBN Cordae explains how he came to afford buying his own studio.
Tyler, The Creator's Advice for A$AP Rocky: "Shut the F**k Up"
Tyler, The Creator gives A$AP Rocky some fantastic creative advice.
