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[Z @BrianZisook]

“A lot of the pioneers of sampling have music out there for which they don’t make a penny because nobody attempted to clear the rights.” INCREDIBLE, insightful read. 📖

[Z @BrianZisook]

On the subject of artist management, I encourage young artists to stop actively looking for a manager. An experienced one will find you when the time is right.

Additional reading material:
https://t.co/rtTiej3HZW

[Complex Music @ComplexMusic]

Happy Birthday to a living legend.

Jay-Z turns 51 today 🎂🐐

[Ari's Take @ArisTake]

Unfortunately, most people are much more willing to watch a video than listen to a song. You can't just release a recording anymore. A video should accompany every song. Every time.

[Taste Creators @TasteCreators]

We spoke with ‘Z’ (@djboothEIC), Cofounder of @DJBooth and @Audiomack, about paying for playlists, music industry scams, what artists should be investing in, and much more. 

Check out our full discussion: https://t.co/XP5oyW3JE0

[Music Week @MusicWeek]

#loverecordstores launches Independent Albums Of The Year initiative https://t.co/GvnDNHHpWT

[Music Biz Jobs @MusicBiz_Jobs]

Job Board issue #3 going out tomorrow!

If you have any internship, part time, or entry level music biz opportunities please send a DM!

[Cuckoo TV @cuckootv]

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[Cuckoo TV @cuckootv]

Queen join TikTok with 10 huge hits for creators https://t.co/4ch96Ra64X

[Z @BrianZisook]

You can have all the talent in the world, but if you don't take care of your physical and mental health, it doesn't matter. You will fail. The key to a successful career in music is preservation. And it all starts with self.

[Z @BrianZisook]

Being a recording artist is hard. But do you know what else is hard?

Being an artist manager
Being a publicist
Being an A&R
Being a digital marketer
Being a booking agent
Being a product manager
Being a social media manager

Want to win? Ask those in your orbit about their work.

[Z @BrianZisook]

The "single deal" isn't as prevalent as it once was, but with the playlist era at its peak, it's time for a return. Labels and artists could test the waters w/ a short-term commitment, w/ multiple options to extend the relationship. A show and prove opportunity for both parties.

[Z @BrianZisook]

Going at it independently isn't a viable option for ALL artists. For some, it can work. Others would be wise to sign with a label, assuming they can agree to terms they understand and can live with. In both cases, patience is a requirement.

[Cuckoo TV @cuckootv]

https://t.co/068gs9nRVM

[chart data @chartdata]

Most streamed artists on global Spotify (October 20)
#1 Juice WRLD 22.3M
#2 @BTS_twt 21.3M
#3 @Drake 20.4M
#4 @sanbenito 19.3M
#5 @JBALVIN 18.9M
#6 Pop Smoke 18.1M
#7 @justinbieber 17.2M
#8 @taylorswift13 15.6M
#9 @BLACKPINK 15m
#10 @theweeknd 14.9m

[Z @BrianZisook]

Related reading material on the "making of" the middle-class artist in today's music industry: https://t.co/K73b6a6NVq

[Z @BrianZisook]

Top 5 worst email opens, ranked:

1. Hi There – never, unless my name is "There"
2. Well Hello – are you hitting on me?
3. Hey Hey – this email better be celebratory
4. Howdy – wait, what year is it?
5. Hiya – no, unless we're super close

[MusicLinkUp @MusicLinkUp]

Memphis Rapper Who Bragged About Getting Rich Through Unemployment Fraud Arrested https://t.co/LZrULaR1ft

#MusicNetworking #MusicLinkUp

[Rolling Stone @RollingStone]

J Balvin will headline a Halloween concert on Fortnite called “Fortnitemares” https://t.co/Xpkr8JcCYk

[Ari's Take @ArisTake]

If you work hard enough, you can and will have a very successful career doing what you love. Don’t let anyone tell you that music is not a viable career path.