Music Business

The Sad Truth Behind Every Artists Fall Off

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Video by No Labels Necessary via YouTube
The Sad Truth Behind Every Artists Fall Off

Lil Skies becomes another victim of the industry.. is it a surprise?

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7 Things That RUIN Your Music Marketing Ad Campaigns

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Video by Andrew Southworth via YouTube
7 Things That RUIN Your Music Marketing Ad Campaigns

Is your Spotify growth campaign getting results on Meta ads, but not generating any streams on Spotify? Here are 7 things that could be causing this problem.
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How to Make Your Song Blow Up on YouTube #musicmarketing

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Video by Spotify Music Marketing via YouTube
How to Make Your Song Blow Up on YouTube #musicmarketing

Most artists upload their music and hope for the best. Here’s a simple YouTube strategy to build real engagement before release, create social proof, and give your song the best chance of taking off. Results aren’t guaranteed, but this approach can help you start with momentum instead of zero views.

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How I Fixed Spotify’s Wrong Audience Match and Got Millions of Streams

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Video by SMARTMUSICBUSINESS – Chris Greenwood via YouTube
How I Fixed Spotify's Wrong Audience Match and Got Millions of Streams

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Learn why Spotify streaming numbers vary and how the algorithm decides which audience hears your music. Understand the path to success.

Many independent artists struggle to get more streams because the platform fails to identify the correct target audience for their tracks. This video breaks down why some songs stall while others gain momentum, focusing on how data-driven placements actually work behind the scenes.

Using my 2022 release Teardrops as a practical case study, I demonstrate how a song can hit over a million streams after initial distribution. By analyzing this timeline, you will see exactly how music marketing strategies interact with the Spotify algorithm to overcome early plateauing.

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Music Biz Digest: Distribution, Marketing & Industry Moves

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Music Biz Digest: Distribution, Marketing & Industry Moves

The XXL Cypher Debate: A Call for Change A prominent rapper has sparked conversation by calling for the end of the XXL Cypher, a staple in hip-hop that showcases emerging talent. While the cypher has historically been a milestone for new artists, critics argue it may have run its course. The debate highlights the evolving … Read more

Music Is Supposed to Be Free? Here’s What You’re Actually Selling

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Video by Music Money Makeover Show via YouTube
Music Is Supposed to Be Free? Here's What You're Actually Selling

Stop blaming Spotify and streaming for ruining your income—the truth is, music has always been free at its core, and you aren’t in the business of selling audio files anymore. In this video, we break down why the traditional music industry model is dead and how successful modern artists build real wealth by shifting their strategy to sell what fans actually want: the 3 A’s—Access, Acknowledgment, and Achievement. By turning these intangible concepts into creative digital and physical activations, and scaling your top-of-funnel reach to build a true culture, you can stop shouting into an empty room and effortlessly convert listeners into high-paying, lifelong superfans.

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