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Eddie Blackmon Popular Music Scholarship
Eddie Blackmon Popular Music Scholarship
Indie Distribution A&R: Finding the Right Partner for You
Indie Distribution A&R: Finding the Right Partner for You
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How to Win as an Independent Artist
How to Win as an Independent Artist
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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The CAST of R&B
The CAST of R&B
Welcome to The Cast of R&B with Hillary Crosley Coker and Eddie Blackmon, two industry veterans — one culture journalist and one music executive — who still remember why they got into this business — the music. Catch each episode as they talk with the singers, songwriters, composers, producers and executives who make your favorite songs. From hilarious anecdotes to concrete business lessons, The Cast of R&B is digging deep into the music of our lives. || Follow @CastofRnB || @Killa_Hills || @EddieBlackmon ||
THE WEBINA&R SESSIONS
THE WEBINA&R SESSIONS
THE WEBINA&R SESSIONS was created for A&R’s and other creative curators to gather and have transparent conversations and share their perspective on the current state of the music industry. || Curated by Eddie Blackmon || Follow on IG @WebinarSessions ||
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PRESS / INTERVIEWS
ICM Asset Management
ICM Asset Management
The acquisition increases exposure to the hit song “All Of Me” by John Legend which is 13x Platinum Certified and 1 of 44 songs to be Diamond Certified by the RIAA
#PhifeForever
#PhifeForever
A new version of the Tribe Called Quest rapper’s posthumous 2016 track
Ownership Has Become Hip-Hop's Ultimate Status Symbol
Ownership Has Become Hip-Hop's Ultimate Status Symbol
The music industry has profiteered off artists for decades. Now, today's artists are aware that ownership and publishing rights is where the money is.
No I.D. Still Believes We Can Fix the Music Industry
No I.D. Still Believes We Can Fix the Music Industry
No I.D.'s Artium label emphasizes a different way of doing business: education instead of exploitation, collaboration instead of competition
‘We Can Do It Ourselves’: R&B Singers Are Leaving Major Labels
‘We Can Do It Ourselves’: R&B Singers Are Leaving Major Labels
Charlie Wilson, Ledisi, and Anthony Hamilton are the latest R&B veterans to take back control of their careers
Two Months After Blackout Tuesday, the Music Industry Has Yet to See Lasting Change
Two Months After Blackout Tuesday, the Music Industry Has Yet to See Lasting Change
In June, the music industry started to have serious conversations about racism. But substantive change has proved elusive, at least so far
‘Separate and Unequal’: How ‘Pop’ Music Holds Black Artists Back
‘Separate and Unequal’: How ‘Pop’ Music Holds Black Artists Back
The music industry is debating "urban," but the "pop" category often helps prop up white artists at the expense of black artists
AWAL inks global deal with Snoh Aalegra
AWAL inks global deal with Snoh Aalegra
Artist signs deal on upcoming LP, Ugh…
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