Amani

Why I teach musicians about the business of music. #musicbusiness

A question was sent in I have to answer …

🤔 Will record labels remain relevant in ten years?

⁉️ The answer is actually yes, but not in the way you think.

Drop your thoughts in the comments. #musicbusiness #recordlabel

📚 What’s the hardest part about finishing the writing of a book?

💪🏽 Based on my experience of writing two books, including a USA Today’s Best Seller, the hardest part is finishing the book three times:

1️⃣ - final manuscript
2️⃣ - first edits.
3️⃣ - final edits

Did you know that the Commodores have two Billboard Hot 100 hits AND they earned their only Grammy Award three years after Lionel Richie went solo. 🤯

🧡 Leave your favorite Commodores song in the chat!!

Brick House!! #rnb #rnbmusic

🔥 Fun fact!! Did you know that Sadé is actually a band named after your favorite singer Sadé Adu?

🤯 This is true and many people are unaware of this fact! #rnb #sade #rnbmusic

Sam Darnold to the #Seahawks, per Schefty.

3-year, $110.5 million deal including $55 million guaranteed 💰💰💰💰

Let’s go!! Welcome. Love your work on YouTube btw!

Big money, no? Is it an overpay? Glad they are adding to the trenches.

‼️ What was the chitlin’ circuit?

😮 The Chitlin’ Circuit was a network of Black-owned entertainment venues that provided a space for Black performers during Jim Crow segregation. The circuit stretched from the South ➡️ North ➡️Midwest.

Free webinar: bit.ly/MusicBizMarch #rnbmusic #musicbusiness

We did it!! Debuting on the @usatoday.com best sellers list at #50!! Wow! #rnb #rnbmusic

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TRUE OR FALSE ➡️ @koolandthegang has 26 @billboard Hot 100 hits and only one #1 song??

TRUE! “Celebration” is their only song to reach #1 on the Hot 100 @billboardcharts ! 🤯

More interesting facts like this are in “The Quiet Storm “ book. Grab your copy now.
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How Livestream Video Clips Took Over Music Marketing Twitch livestream video clips have taken over music marketing, driving success for artists like Lil Tecca, DDG, Lil Baby and Flawed Mangoes.

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Did you know that Smokey Robinson came up with the lyrics for “The Tracks of My Tears” while shaving and looking in the mirror? 🪞

It’s true! Learn more cool stories like this in “The Quiet Storm.” Link below!

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Sharing how BBD came from New Edition and the meaning behind the song “Poison” #rnbmusic #rnb

Talked to @itsthesylvia about @thewhispers amazing resilience on KOMP Radio 92.3! #rnb #rnbmusic

Last week I sat down with Jillian Lopez from Las Vegas TV Now and 8 News Now to discuss my inspiration behind writing “The Quiet Storm”. Check out my answer. Link to order the book is below!

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After 4.5 years 🤯, my second book is out.!! Today, “The Quiet Storm - A Historical & Cultural Analysis of the Power, Passion and Pain of R&B Groups” is out for you all to consume. What started as my thesis at Berklee College of Music is now a book I am extremely proud of.

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The only male R&B group to earn diamond status for record sales = Boyz II Men.

More facts like this in the book ➡️ thequietstormbook.com #rnb

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Happy Valentine's Day to the lovers. ❤️

Rolling Stones Best R&B Songs of the 21st Century.

LIST:
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✂ What does "producers cut" mean in the music industry?

💵 A producer cut, also known as a producer royalty, refers to the percentage of income from the sale, licensing, or performance of a recording that a music producer receives as part of their compensation.

DM for more info!
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💰 What is paid marketing in the music industry?

🎙️ Paid marketing is a way for artists to use paid advertising to promote their music and reach more listeners through online ads, billboards out in the wild and physical ads in magazines or newspapers.

💎 DM me to learn more! #musicbusiness

Hosting a free webinar this Thurs (2/13) 12 noon EST / 9 AM PST on the 7 Ways to Earn More Money as a Musician. Topics:

How to collect missing digital royalties.
The sync music revenue strategy
The top artist to fan platforms
and more ....

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💵What are micro royalties?

🍾 Micro royalties are small incremental payments that artists receive from digital platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, or Pandora for each play or download, which can collectively add up to significant amounts over time.

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That time when I unwrapped my new book for the first time! 😍😍 I was speechless and looking back it makes me laugh. I hope you enjoy this quick book unwrapping video! #author

🗣️What is earned media in the music industry?

🙌🏽 In music marketing, “earned media” refers to any form of media coverage or promotion that an artist receives organically, without directly paying for it, such as press mentions, social media shares, customer reviews, or blogs articles. #musicbusiness

💌 What’s more important as a musician, growing your email list or number of followers?

😳 In my opinion, growing your email list is more important because you own your email list and have more control, whereas the audience you build on social media platforms can disappear at any minute.

🏡 What is a house concert?

💎 A house concert is simply an up-close-and-personal performance—live in the living room, den, barn, backyard, or wherever—for an audience of friends and neighbors. There is a suggested donation for the performer. #musicbusiness #musiceducation #touring

🤔 What does the term option mean in the music industry?

🧐In the music industry, an option is a clause in a contract that gives a label the right to extend a contract for another period of time.

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I can relate!