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Rashmeet Kaur performs “Faqeeran” live at The Orchard.
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About Rashmeet Kaur:
Born in Punjab, raised in Delhi, and now connecting with audiences around the world, Rashmeet Kaur has emerged as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary South Asian music. She has performed at major international stages including SXSW Sydney, NYC SummerStage, JUNOfest, and Coke Studio Bharat’s inaugural live event alongside the legendary Shreya Ghoshal. Recently, she was featured as the cover artist of Rolling Stone India and named a Spotify EQUAL Ambassador.
Rashmeet’s music has sparked global cultural moments, with tracks such as “Faqeeran,” “Ishq Naachawe,” “Bajre Da Sitta,” and “Nadiyon Paar” resonating across audiences worldwide. Released through Ode’s independent label partnership with The Orchard, “Faqeeran” became one of her first major non-film releases, generating over 50 million organic social views and surpassing 10 million streams on Spotify.
Beyond her solo success, Rashmeet has collaborated with Grammy-nominated group Major Lazer and continues to expand her international footprint. She is currently on her debut North American headline tour, produced by Ode, as the next chapter in a rapidly growing global career.
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The Orchard is a full-service music distribution company operating in more than 45 cities worldwide. The Orchard’s comprehensive artist & label services offering harnesses innovative technology, transparent data analysis, and expertise to reach fans and grow audiences. Offerings include digital and physical sales and marketing, advertising, sync and brand partnerships, rights management, video monetization, collaborator splits and royalty accounting, publishing administration and more. The Orchard empowers creators and entrepreneurs to grow and adapt in the dynamic, global industry.
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Si eres nuevo en mi canal, mi nombre es Alexiomar Rodríguez, soy abogado y socio fundador de Xiola. Somos la firma legal para la nueva industria de la música y el entretenimiento. Trabajamos con empresarios y negocios. Gestionamos sus contratos y propiedad intelectual, y le damos respuestas claras en 24 horas, para que se enfoquen en crecer su negocio sin que legal los atrase. En 2025, conseguimos $5M para nuestros clientes en adelantos, inversiones, y compraventa de catálogos.
Cómo llegué aquí…
0–21: Músico, productor, guitarrista y cantautor (+10,000 oyentes mensuales en Spotify).
22: Graduado con Altos Honores en Economía (UPRM).
24: Trabajé con jueces (federal y estatal) y firmas de litigio corporativo.
25: Graduado con Altos Honores en Derecho (UPR).
26: Renuncié a una de las top 3 firmas de Puerto Rico para lanzar Xiola.
27: Facturé mis primeros $100,000.
28: Fundé Seed Academy, escuela de music business en español.
29: Escribí un best seller en Amazon (De Artista a Empresario Musical) y superé $400K en revenue.
30: Me mudé a EE.UU., levanté $250,000 con Techstars + Warner + VC, y lancé Flou, software de contratos musicales ($50,000 en ventas).
31: Comencé a dar charlas internacionales.
32: Seguí el consejo de mi mentor, Alex Hormozi. Cerré Seed Academy y Flou. Me enfoqué en Xiola y hemos facturado más de $1M.
Hoy: Nuestros abogados son de Puerto Rico y Estados Unidos. Trabajamos de manera 100% remota. Y cobramos de dos maneras: tarifa fija y comisión. Así es como hacemos nuestro dinero. No vendemos cursos.
La industria musical es dura. Pero si naciste para esto, lo sabes:
La vida sin música sería un error.
No te quites,
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Is Radio Dead? The Brutal Truth About Streaming vs. Local Stations
Radio programming legend Don Parker joins MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast to reveal how the industry is adapting in the digital age. From the shift in music discovery to TikTok and streaming, to the critical role of local community and social media engagement—Don pulls back the curtain on what’s really happening behind the scenes at radio, the differences between streaming and radio hits, and the skills young pros need now. Discover how stations are using data and AI, what’s driving demographic change, and the powerful tactics to build listener loyalty in the 2026 media landscape. Whether you’re an artist, aspiring radio pro, or music business insider, you’ll walk away with practical insights and a new understanding of radio’s fight for relevance! 🎙️📻 #RadioIndustry #MusicBusiness #AudienceBuilding
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⏰ TIMECODES ⏰
0:00 Intro: Meet veteran radio programming consultant Don Parker
2:17 How radio’s mission is evolving in the era of streaming
4:50 Why most new music is broken on streaming, not radio
5:38 The demographic challenges and Gen Z’s move to TikTok
7:12 Does the spirit of local radio community still exist?
8:45 The biggest challenges radio faces against streaming—plus innovation strategies
11:09 How data and AI are transforming radio programming
12:24 Why genres cross over and radio playlists diversify
13:06 Revitalizing struggling radio stations in a crowded landscape
14:41 The absolute importance of marketing and research for stations
16:10 Streaming hits vs. radio hits: What’s the difference?
18:21 How local radio uniquely supports and breaks artists
20:41 Social media as “the new mic” for stations and talent
22:24 Hyper-local community engagement tactics that still work
24:44 Marketing tactics for various radio formats and demographics
26:38 Why direct mail and outdated strategies fall flat
27:02 Don’s book/documentary recommendations for music pros
28:48 What the next generation needs to thrive in radio
31:03 How entry-level roles and career paths have changed in the radio industry
33:23 The future of radio: niche focus and hyper-localization
34:05 Social media’s crucial importance and the fight for relevance
36:26 Final thoughts and episode close
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Podcast Credits
Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
Editor: Eric Knight
Shownotes & Transcriptions: Jermaine Shepherd
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