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No Labels Necessary

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No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. This podcast is hosted by the founders of ContraBrand Agency, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. ContraBrand Agency is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing.

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#173 | The Marketing Playbook For Breaking An Artist With A Song That Released YEARS Ago Ft. J.R. McKee & Drew De Leon 11.06.2024 1:06:15

Together, J.R. and Drew were named Billboard's Indie Power Players of the Year in 2023, won a Grammy, sold over 4 million records (160M+ in previous years), and had the #1 song on TikTok in the US for the entire year. J.R. Mckee & Drew De Leon's Digital Marketing Playbook 2024: https://shared-information.teachable.com/p/digital-marketing-playbook-2024 Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:12 How JR...

#172 | Why Artists Usually Get Screwed In Music Industry Wars 28.05.2024 30:17

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#171 | 6x Grammy Songwriter Nile Rodgers Reveals His Hit Song Formula 23.05.2024 17:50

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#170 | Are you dumb if you're trying to get rich by making music? 21.05.2024 16:43

#169 | How This Artist Used The Song A Week Strategy to Blow Up on Spotify ft. Blvk Svm 16.05.2024 47:45

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#168 | Music Marketing Lessons You Can Learn From The Drake vs Kendrick Beef 14.05.2024 2:35:15

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#167 | The Hard Truth About Monetizing Your Fanbase & Die-Hard Fan Behavior 09.05.2024 1:21:38

@DevvonTerrell is reclaiming independence in his music career by prioritizing direct engagement with his fans. Through subscription services and other platforms, he's bypassing traditional industry structures, allowing fans to have significant influence on his career trajectory! Want to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabrand.agency Sign Up For Too Lost &...

#166 | 3 Part UNAVOIDABLE Formula You NEED to Be A Successful Artist 07.05.2024 23:48

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#165 | Concert Ticket Price Rises Are Outpacing Inflation... Here's What It Means For Artists 02.05.2024 18:27

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#164 | What Artists Are Getting Wrong About Music Lawyers 30.04.2024 58:07

Episode 164 Ryan Schmidt is a Music Business Lawyer helping artists win! As a professional musician, he experienced firsthand the cutthroat nature of the business and the restrictive contracts creatives are too often asked to sign. Answering the call to be a fighter for his fellow artists, Ryan knew he needed to pursue a career in law. Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02👇🏽 http:...

#163 | Artists Have A New Boogeyman... (and it's not the record labels) 25.04.2024 20:32

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#162 | First Step For Indie Artist Growth, Publishing Royalties EXPLAINED, Why Early Labels FAIL Artists 23.04.2024 34:28

@MusicMoneyMakeover has been in the music business for 20 years—starting as a producer and engineer before moving into artist management as a record label owner and then finally deciding it was time to start his music publishing company. He's worked with some of the best and brightest in the industry so he can tell you firsthand what it takes to succeed. Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Cod...

#161 | From Regular Job To Full-Time Indie Artist, Managing $20K in Paid Ads, Spotify Payouts Ft Nate Rose 18.04.2024 36:33

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#160 | How Dax Turned Himself Into An Indie Music Superstar (INTERVIEW) Ft. @Thatsdax 16.04.2024 57:53

Dax, who found his passion for writing while on a bus with his basketball team, transitioned into music, gaining recognition with his mixtape "2pac Reincarnation Vol 2: As Told By Dax" in 2017. He continued to release music, with notable singles like "Cash Me Outside" and "Dear God". Dax's career further expanded with the release of his debut studio album "Pa...

#159 | Hip Hop IS NOT DEAD (The Royal Rumble Rap Beef of 2024) 15.04.2024 44:52

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#158 | Indie Artist Bully: Music Attorney Exposes DSPs For Stealing Artist's Money? Ft. Top Music Attorney 11.04.2024 50:55

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#157 | Why J. Cole Apologized and Removed His DISS Track on Kendrick Lamar 09.04.2024 34:27

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#156 | Growing A Profit-Sharing Label With Russ, Monetizing Your Fanbase, The Artist Economy Ft. Bugus 04.04.2024 48:12

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#155 | 6 Easy Social Media Post To Break An Artist in 2024 (Part 1) 02.04.2024 39:07

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#154 | Monetize Your Music Career: How Indie Artists Can Control Their Royalties ft. Rameen Satar 28.03.2024 15:05

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#153 | Why Are These Artists Going Independent? (New Indie Artist Platform?) 26.03.2024 29:59

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#152 | Indie Artist Grew 3,000,000 MONTHLY Streams, Hooking Spotify Listeners, + TikTok w/ Chaz Bademan 21.03.2024 1:09:51

Get direct 1:1 access to the team that has been responsible for launching over 100 indie artist careers.👇🏽 https://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/gold?el=nln152 Chaz Bademan Socials: https://www.instagram.com/chazbademan/ Chapters: 0 Intro 00:06:18 - TikTok: A Shift in the Music Industry 00:13:02 - Finding Your Authentic Style in Short Form Content 00:19:34 - His Artists Success on TikTok 00:27:23 -...

#151 | This is About to Make A LOT of Artists Money... 19.03.2024 35:10

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#150 | Rebranding, Authentic Music & The Struggles Of A Small Town Artist w/ Lawrence Matthews 14.03.2024 59:50

Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02👇🏽 www. ForeverFanMusic.com/nolabels Chapters: 0:00 - The Journey of a New Artist 00:01:54 - The Desperation of Small Town Artists 00:03:45 - Starting Over and Finding Myself Again 00:05:42 - Finding Freedom through Music Production 00:07:39 - How To Change Your Career Around 00:09:31 - Creating Music To Save My Life 00:13:39 - Building a Name...

#149 | Where The Music Industry is About To Go... 12.03.2024 50:50

Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02👇🏽 www. ForeverFanMusic.com/nolabels Chapters: 0:00 - Industry Waves and Predicting Music Trends 00:05:32 - The Rise of Country in the Hip-Hop/R&B Audience 00:11:40 - Creating Opportunities in the Music Industry 00:17:14 - The Relevance of Country Music in Different Cultures 00:23:09 - The Impact of Labels on Artistic Choices 00:39:24 - The...