Music Industry Insights Worldwide: Shaping Equality & Diversity in Music & Entertainment

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we chat with Becky Raisman, an accomplished singer, songwriter, and keyboardist originally from the Chicagoland area. A Columbia College Chicago alum (Class of 2007), Becky has honed her craft with renowned voice teachers, performed at open mics and contests, and recorded at top studios from Nashville to Memphis to Charleston. With five EPs under her belt—including Eart...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide, we dive into the hypnotic, intentional world of Jody Whitesides a truly independent artist redefining what it means to build a sustainable, self-directed music career. Writing, performing, producing and engineering his work as one continuous creative process, Jody creates pop-leaning music with depth, songs built on groove, res...

Send us Fan Mail In this global industry deep dive, we’re joined by Nick Green , co-founder of Next Play Music Group and an international music executive with over a decade of experience in publishing, A&R, and artist development. Nick has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music, including Drake, Sean Paul, Migos, Young Thug, Rita Ora, Akon and Monsta X, with placements spanning t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide , Saskhia Menendez sits down with New York-based singer and songwriter David Sosa , an artist redefining what it means to be genre-fluid in today’s music industry. With influences spanning opera, jazz standards, Broadway, 90s R&B, and the soulful sounds of the 60s and 80s, David has crafted a sound that is both timeless and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide , Saskhia Menendez sits down with JBA Mutethia , a 22-year-old emcee from Ruiru, Kenya, whose story proves that hip hop is more than music it’s liberation. Born Anold Mutethia and currently studying Theatre Arts and Film Technology at Kenyatta University, JBA represents a new generation of African creatives redefining narrative,...

Send us Fan Mail Music does not stop when the world changes — it evolves. In this episode, Saskhia welcomes Bohdan Dovhan from Ukraine to discuss the realities of working within a music ecosystem shaped by conflict, transformation, and global attention. We talk about: The evolution of Ukrainian music International collaboration opportunities The power of digital platforms Why cultural voices matte...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide , we’re joined by ZiizoAfrica — a rising South African artist whose name means “Mighty Africa” and whose mission is rooted in culture, purpose, and global impact. Broadcasting from Cape Town 🇿🇦, ZiizoAfrica shares his journey at the intersection of music, identity, and resilience, exploring how Amapiano has positioned A...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re joined by King Dari , an emerging artist, musician, and creator from Kansas City , whose journey is defined by resilience, self-discovery, and fearless authenticity. Growing up in poverty as one of twelve children, fleeing gang-related fires, and navigating environments designed to limit him, King Dari’s story is one of survival and transformation. Becoming...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re joined by Ben Ikwuagwu , first-generation Nigerian-American entrepreneur, lifelong musician, and CEO & Co-Founder of Soundcheck Live . After spending over a decade as a professional vocalist, Ben saw firsthand how broken the backend of the live music industry can be — from bookings and payments to crew coordination and cash flow. Drawing on his backgroun...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and deeply human episode, Bubba Startz joins Music Industry Insights Worldwide to share an extraordinary journey of survival, forgiveness, and purpose. Raised in a challenging environment shaped by betrayal, mental abuse, and instability, Bubba’s early life was marked by hardship few could imagine — from homelessness and addiction to living out of a tent and trave...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide , Saskhia Menendez is joined by Dynamitri Joachim Nawrot , a senior social media strategist, consultant, and community builder with over a decade of experience across music, entertainment, tech, culture, and global creator economies. Dynamitri breaks down what most artists, creators, and brands get wrong about social media — and...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply moving episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide , Saskhia Menendez is joined by Nino Mayanna , a Nigerian-born singer whose life story is as powerful as her music. Raised on the streets of Lagos with little sense of what the future might hold, Nino’s life changed dramatically when her father was called home to ascend his ancestral throne — revealing her lineage...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide, Saskhia Menendez speaks with Daddy B a jazz recording artist, producer, and sound visionary whose career spans more than two decades. With six projects released under his name and collaborations with artists worldwide, Daddy B has dedicated his life to creating music that blends sound and color frequencies, connecting hearts wi...

Send us Fan Mail Jennifer Knight is a proudly trans, multidisciplinary powerhouse whose career spans creativity, entrepreneurship, education, and hands-on innovation. Based between Toronto and the United States, Jennifer has built a life defined by reinvention and resilience. She is a filmmaker, guitar teacher, management consultant, entrepreneur, and English-as-a-Second-Language teacher — embodyi...

Send us Fan Mail There are moments in life that divide everything into before and after. For American singer-songwriter Michael Gilas, that moment came in 2021 when a horseback riding accident left him with a broken neck and unable to perform. Yet what could have ended his story instead became the beginning of his most powerful chapter. Confined to a bed and forced to relearn the use of his hands,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide , host Saskhia Menendez sits down with singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Dain Norman — a modern rock storyteller whose journey reads like a classic American odyssey. Born in Florida and shaped by the sounds of the 50s, 60s, and 70s, Dain spent his early twenties traveling as a musical vagabond, performing on...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide , host Saskhia Menendez welcomes the legendary Ronnie Burrage  world-renowned drummer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and professor at CUNY Brooklyn College   for an in-depth and inspiring conversation straight from New York City . With over 52 years of professional performance and a discography spanning more than 170...

Send us Fan Mail Kripa’s journey has always been about healing , bridging the worlds of science and art. As a board-certified child neurologist, she cared for families in their most vulnerable moments, finding purpose at the crossroads of medicine and humanity. Yet music, her first language, has always been her true compass. From childhood, singing was both her anchor and her dream. Years of vocal...

Send us Fan Mail Stephen “Hustle” Hudson is a Washington, D.C. native and innovative force in music, television, and entertainment business. He holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Maryland and a Master’s in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University. With over a decade of experience in the music and television industries, Hudson is the founder of GameOnRecord...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Music Industry Insights Worldwide , we sit down with Jesse Flores , Vice President of Artist and Label Partnerships at Intercept Music — a seasoned music executive with over two decades of experience shaping the business of independent artistry. From his early days at Universal Music Group and PolyGram Group Distribution to leadership roles at EMI/Capitol Music Group...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide, we reconnect with local Christian musician Stephen Michael Niewind, who calls himself a “musicianary” — a musician on a mission from God. First interviewed in 2012, Stephen shares how his faith and music have shaped a lifelong journey of ministry and performance. Hear Stephen talk about: His musical beginnings in church and sch...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide, we sit down with Robert Alexander, renowned Audio Alchemist and Founder, alongside a multi-dimensional creative professional specializing in graphic design, sound design, and music wellness. Together, they explore how sound, design, and wellness converge to create immersive, multi-sensory experiences for luxury brands and forwa...

Send us Fan Mail The term “artist development” gets thrown around a lot in the music industry — but what does it really mean? Building a sustainable music career takes more than just talent. It requires strategy, relationships, community, and a deep understanding of the business behind the art. Hosted by David, founder of Dcypher Studios and former musician turned music marketing creative, Artist...

Send us Fan Mail At the age of 3, Terry Gresham’s mother overheard him singing a jingle at the dinner table and told him to stop. Luckily, he never did. A native of Buffalo, NY, Terry has grown into a powerhouse singer, songwriter, producer, band leader, and event host whose career has taken him from church stages to weddings, corporate galas, international projects, and collaborations with Grammy...

Send us Fan Mail Tim Wolf is a Billboard-charting romantic rebel, singer-songwriter, and guitarist creating alternative music for those who believe in second chances. From humble beginnings on a South Dakota farm to chasing his dream in Nashville, Tim’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and the healing power of music. On The Tim Wolf Sessions , Tim shares his story and the stories of othe...