Melanated Musicology

If you plan to co-write a song, create a production for a song, or feature another artist on your song, it is important for you to have the proper agreements in place that specify ownership percentage...

9 Feb 20211min

Metadata matters and here's why, have you ever been grooving to a song and pull out your phone to Shazam it only to see the words "Not Discovered"? If you are like me, this is a problem especially if ...

2 Feb 20211min

Are you a music creative releasing music and haven't received a royalty for your music? It could be because your music isn't registered with a Performance Rights Organization, which collects performan...

26 Jan 20211min

When it comes to music copyrights, it is important to understand that there are two forms: Composition and Sound Recording. Listen as I explore the six exclusive rights of copyright which allots musi...

19 Jan 20211min

One of the most important factors in the Quality vs. Quantity debate that often gets overlooked is the balance between the two. In this episode, I feature five tips to help you find a balance between ...

29 Des 20201min

The life of an independent music creative requires a lot of time, energy and business sense. The music industry is a pretty big maze that no music creative should navigate alone. Having a solid team...

22 Des 20201min

When it comes to the business of music, one of the most important areas is Music Administration. What is Music Administration you may ask, well it's the Cataloging, Metagging, Registration, and Encodi...

14 Des 20201min

Music creatives, regardless of the genre have been inspired by songs from their childhood or by studying music idols. The lines between inspiration and imitation have been blurred tremendously. There...

11 Des 20201min