Neighborhood Studios Podcast

We start off by reviewing two events we attended earlier this year, from the lineup all the way to the production, namely; Red Bull Turn It Up and Between Friends by BROKE & Klipdrift. Is it fair to have the Durban vs PTA conversation every year without involving artists from other provinces knowing that they also add to the momentum that South African Hip-Hop builds? Regionalism in Hip-Hop (e...

"When in Rome, talk business". - Ty Baisden, F**k You Money. In this episode, we explore the unconventional world of Brent Faiyaz as an independent artist.

Billboard has recognized Power Players within the music industry that have moved the needle over the years and have had a positive impact on the music business. These are people that have been nominated by theirs peers and companies all over the music/ entertainment business then chosen by the editors. The list includes independent entrepreneurs, music publishers, concert promoters, label executiv...

One of our favourite artists, San Francisco's very own, Larry June has paved his own way within the business of music. In this episode we delve into Larry June and his various business ventures like his own record label The Free Minded including his well renowned clothing brand Midnight Organic. How he started making music as well as why he treats his catalogue like real estate and the signifi...

For episode 9, we also explore Travis Scott's business model and how his team navigates the business side of music which is mainly through partnerships within the different industries. In case you missed it, gamma. also launched their South African division in June, exciting times ahead for our artists and executives. We review new music from Marcus Harvey who dropped a new album under the [ST...

Nipsey Hussle's "Proud2Pay" campaign really set the tone for independent artists in the music business, the real blueprint. For episode 8, we explore another California native's business model that we've also flawlessly executed over the last 2/3 months. From offer-based merch to giving his fans equity and royalty splits to his backyard show (yes his own backyard) residency,...

Wassup err'body. Episode 7, we're LIVE. We start the episode off by standing on some business, arguably the craziest story to hit the news cycle in 2024 re: the business of music. Everyone was caught off guard by Universal Music Group and TikTok not continuing their relationship as their licensing agreement expired at the end of January 2024. We also look back at the biggest award season n...

For the first  episode of 2024, we explore one of the business models flawlessly executed by Since The 80s which is a black owned and operated American record label ran by Barry Johnson & Zeke Nicholson.  Then we give a review of our time at A'RISE by Heineken, a music festival held annually with 4 instalments taking place during the in Johannesburg and Cape Town.  Lastly, we end this epis...

In the 5th instalment of the Neighborhood Studios Podcast, we revisit an important opinion made by producer and audio engineer, Herc Cut The Lights on the importance of Split Sheets, why every artist need to make sure that they sign split sheets before or after sessions and also making sure that the correct details are in the documents so that everyone involved can have all their ducks in a row wh...

Could  we be witnessing the beginning of the end of Spotify? Do they need to revisit their business model? Spotify is the most popular audio streaming subscription service with 551 million users, their current business model is not working as they have put policies in place to turn the situation around. For episode #4 we discuss the new Spotify royalty payout model that will come into effect early...

This week we take a deep dive into one of the craziest stories of the music industry by giving a review of the new Milli Vanilli Documentary, discussing the elephant in the room when it comes to artists performing over their vocals at live shows/ concerts/ festivals and tips on incorporating performance tracks & how to stay in performance shape. The  GRAMMYs + New Music (Is "Son of Joy&qu...

Neighborhood Studios podcast is a communication device that aims to contribute greatly to the educational component of the music business through editorial coverage, engagement & interviews with the most sought after musicians/ artists/ creatives within different art mediums. Keep an eye out for exciting guests that YOU can use as sounding boards as they will provide us with distinct insight b...

Neighborhood Studios Podcast is a communication device that aims to contribute greatly to the educational component of the music business through editorial coverage, engagement & interviews with the most sought after musicians/ artists/ creatives within different art mediums. Keep an eye out for exciting guests that YOU can use as sounding board as they will provide us with distinct insight be...