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Discover how indie musicians can transform their live gigs and build sustainable music careers with ConcertCollab! Learn the secrets to creating successful music careers by collaborating with other artists, growing your fan base, and overcoming the barriers that hold back DIY artists. This video dives into practical solutions tailored for indie musicians, featuring tools, guidance, and support to help you start and grow your music career.
From booking gigs to expanding your audience, we break down actionable steps and share insights for navigating the challenges of the live music scene. Whether you’re struggling with pay-to-play traps, audience burnout, or finding the right venues, ConcertCollab empowers you to take control with a proven system designed for DIY artists and bands to become and stay successful.
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Most artists believe a record deal is a winning lottery ticket, but in reality, it’s a high-interest payday loan designed to keep you unrecouped and under corporate control. In this video, I expose the "Signed Trap" by breaking down how massive advances actually function as predatory debt and why your favorite "successful" artists are often struggling to pay rent. You’ll learn the "Rich Homie Quan" method to negotiate a monthly salary instead of a lump-sum debt, how to reclaim your equity from the 360-deal investment scam, and why building your own infrastructure is the only way to avoid becoming a high-end employee in your own business. It’s time to stop waiting for a record label to "discover" you and start signing yourself to yourself so you can finally become the CEO of your own talent.
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Devil in Me” isn’t just a song — it’s a confrontation.
This track lives in the space where AI-generated music meets real human emotion. It explores the inner battle between impulse and control, creation and destruction, logic and instinct. Built with cutting-edge AI music technology, but driven by raw hip-hop energy, Devil in Me proves that artificial intelligence can still carry a soul.
Namon Jones stands at the edge of the future, using AI-powered sound design, digital vocals, and experimental hip-hop rhythms to tell a story every listener recognizes — the quiet war inside us all. This isn’t background music. This is AI hip-hop that asks questions.
Is the devil coded… or is it already human?
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Getting Your Music Video Noticed By Vevo’s Decision Makers
Unlock the secrets of music video success with Vevo’s VP of Music & Talent, Jordan Glickson, in this powerhouse episode of the MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast! Discover how data and gut instinct combine to launch emerging artists, why visual content is more important than ever, and how you can maximize your reach on platforms like YouTube and Connected TV. Featuring real-world tips and untold stories about breaking artists through flagship series like Discover and Artists to Watch, this is essential listening for artists and industry hopefuls alike. 🚀📺 #Vevo #ArtistDiscovery #MusicMarketing
Our mission here at MUBUTV is to help independent artists and music business professionals of the future to educate, empower and engage their music career.
Here are the ways to work with us here at MUBUTV:
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⏰ TIMECODES ⏰
0:00 Intro
6:45 Skills or experiences that prepared you for Vevo and how they shape your artist support
9:14 What Vevo does and its role in YouTube’s ecosystem
12:34 Artist control over videos via distributors like Viddeo on Vevo
18:15 Data vs. gut instinct in artist curation; a story of intuition ahead of data
22:50 Differences in onboarding unknown artists vs. superstars; audience connection insights
30:09 Cultural insights from shifts in music genres or viewing habits
33:34 Fastest growth areas for music video consumption worldwide; Vevo’s global outlook
34:47 How original live/stripped sessions differ from official videos in expanding reach
38:47 What makes a video boost an artist’s brand vs. one that fades
42:26 Exciting new Vevo innovations and initiatives for global music discovery
44:45 Books, films, or documentaries that inspire you professionally
47:35 Advice for artists and industry pros building careers today
52:55 Best ways to contact you and Vevo
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Podcast Credits
Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
Editor: Eric Knight
Shownotes & Transcriptions: Jermaine Shepherd
Join the MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast for clips from our podcast series, hosted by Ritch Esra and Eric Knight. We provide essential music industry tips and resources like guides on A&R, attracting an artist manager, and pitching to music supervisors. Our mission is to educate and empower individuals in their music career journey. 🔥🎧 #MusicBusiness #MusicCareer
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In this episode, Bee and Adam explores how artists can navigate the challenges of the current global climate this 2026, how musicians can leverage authenticity, and how to build a loyal fan base through innovative strategies like direct fan engagement, AI tools, and community building.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Context: Artists in Turbulent Times
01:04 Artists’ Response to Global Crises: Staying Authentic
02:01 The Importance of Truth and Humanity in Music
02:45 Creativity and Authentic Expression During Challenging Times
03:54 Distinguishing AI Content from Authentic Content
04:42 The Power of Raw, Honest Stories from Artists
05:38 Stories from Indian Artists and Cultural Diversity
07:11 Documenting the Artist Journey and Building Narrative
07:44 The Future of Music Platforms and Direct Fan Engagement
08:51 The Myth of Million Streams and Focus on Loyal Fans
09:33 Creating a Community of 1,000 Loyal Fans
10:33 Using the Internet to Reach Global Audiences
11:24 Targeting Fans by Values and Engagement
13:04 Tech-Savvy Strategies for Connecting with Fans
14:53 Innovative Ways to Engage Fans: WhatsApp, Discord, and More
15:58 Building a Sustainable Music Career with Small, Loyal Fan Bases
17:08 Using AI to Identify and Engage Fans
18:10 The Growing Importance of Human Connection in Music
18:57 Supporting Artists Through Platforms Like Patreon
20:01 Starting and Growing a Direct Fan Community
21:14 Creating Unique, Authentic Merchandise and Experiences
22:50 The Shift Toward Authenticity and Scarcity in Music
23:36 The Power of Focused, Loyal Fan Engagement
23:59 Building a Sustainable Career One Fan at a Time
24:43 Supporting Artists with Consultation and Resources
25:17 Closing Remarks and Future Opportunities
🎵 Let’s make music, connect, and make a difference together. 🎵
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YouTube changed my career as a music producer — and not in the way I planned. Whether you’re chasing placements, want to share your knowledge, or just want to find your people, this is why every producer needs a YouTube channel.
⏱️ CHAPTERS:
0:00 YouTube Changed My Life
1:08 The 3 Types of Producers Who Need YouTube
2:01 The Gear Obsessed Producer
2:32 Why YouTube Specifically
4:24 If You’re Chasing Placements
5:38 If You Want to Share Knowledge
6:13 If You Just Want Community
6:56 4 Reasons YouTube Wins
8:39 Real Talk — It’s Not Easy
9:38 The Blueprint
