The music industry is changing every day, and despite people questioning, if record labels are dying,, the fact remains that signing with reputable labels like Def Jam, responsible for the success of MANY icons, is still a goal and dream for many! You’ve built up a buzz, you’re getting insane … Read more
Epic Records, a giant in the recording industry, has a vast and rich history in the music industry that spans nearly half a century. It has made bestselling artists like Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross, AC/DC, Pearl Jam, and Shakira, just to name a few. It is an honor worth having … Read more
While It’s not a secret that the number of independent artists and producers is increasing by the day, record labels still reign supreme when it comes to new track releases. Perhaps it’s because they are endowed in terms of resources – financial and expertise. After all, it’s the label’s bread … Read more
The labels may receive a percentage of the revenues generated from concerts and music festivals, however, this solely depends on the nature of the record deal they have with a certain artist. One of the most common types of deals in the industry right now is 360 deals. The label … Read more
Growing from the bottom to designing and owning your company from scratch is the top goal for most people worldwide. This is the case for EMPIRE’s CEO, Ghazi Shami, who owns a company performing exceptionally in the music industry. This successful individual’s career developed from building computers to becoming the … Read more
Four of the most iconic individuals in the US music industry came together in 1991 to launch one of the most famous record labels in the world, Death Row Records. Despite being inspired by a previous fallout with Ruthless Records, the four artists, Suge Knight, Dr. Dre, The D.O.C., and … Read more
After you have written a song and produced it under a record label, who actually owns the song’s copyright? Is it you, the musician or the record label? If you are in this dilemma, this blog post is for you. When it comes to music, copyright issues can be notoriously … Read more
Are you the next big thing in hip hop? Do you have what it takes to be the next Eminem? If you think you do, then today is your lucky day. Shady Records, the label that made Eminem a household name, is on the lookout for new talent. They are … Read more
For decades established record labels were the main force behind the most prominent artists in the industry. Now in the age of streaming and digital presence, label deals have evolved and become more flexible and tailored specifically to the artist. Even though major label record deals are different now, there … Read more
Do you enjoy playing music? Are you in a band, or maybe a solo performer? If so, you’ve probably been looking into taking your music career to the next level by getting signed, sending off demos, etc. Who wouldn’t want to travel across the country or around the world performing, … Read more
