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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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#54 | This Indie Artist Made $200K From These Music Deals, Sync Licensing Explained 02.05.2023 1:16:35

Deraj is a multi-talented artist in the hip-hop genre who stands out with his distinct style and diverse musical palette, blending alternative, hip-hop, trap, pop, and rock. Deraj's personal style and background as a brand strategist have contributed to his success, leading to features on national media outlets and opportunities to write songs for TV and film. His achievements highlight the import...

#53 | Exposing Music Fanbase Strategies, Anti-Fans, 6ixN9ne's Hate Strategy, Russ Vs. LaRussell 27.04.2023 1:03:19

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Topics Covered: 00:00 Like, Comment, Subscribe 01:19 What is an Anti-Fan 02:01 Drake - The Early Beginning of Anti-Fans 7:58 The Effect of Anti-Fans (Miracle Whip) 13:37 How 6ixN9ne Managed The Hate To Blow Up 25:23 Lil Nas X -...

#52 | Record label vs. Artist: My 20 Million Stream Song ft. @is0kenny 25.04.2023 1:06:16

is0kenny is a content creator turned rapper, who shares his journey in the music industry. He talks about creating his viral hit "Speak Up" and discusses the moment he knew it was a hit song. He also shares his music branding strategies, including turning down label marketing budgets and never running out of content. Additionally, he provides insights on social media platforms for artists and a co...

#51 | Music Industry is being disrupted as we speak, A.I Music Promotion Strategies 20.04.2023 1:03:37

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Topics Covered: 00:00 ANNOUNCEMENT 07:51 Over 1000 A.I.-Generated Songs Are Charting 11:08 Promoting Your Music With A.I. Co-Signs 28:08 Music Industry Trying To Stop The Inevitable 46:42 Drake A.I. Featured on A Single 49:01 Mo...

#50 | Rapper Makes $82k Without Spotify using Fiverr, Making Music A Career Without A Label 18.04.2023 1:03:16

Mike Burton, also named Keybeaux, is the definition of NO LABELS NECESSARY. He discovered a way to turn his passion into a lucrative career after college by becoming a freelance rapper-for-hire on Fiverr. He now earns up to $9,200 per month creating personalized rap songs for various occasions and has accumulated nearly $500,000 in sales since starting in 2016. Mike's success exemplifies the poten...

#49 | Why 38 Million Songs Went Unheard This Year, How To Avoid Making Easy Music 13.04.2023 1:03:04

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Topics Covered: 00:00 Don't Forget to Like, Comment and Subscribe 00:24 38 Million Songs With Zero Streams 7:25 Every Artist Should Be Aware of What These Fans Are Saying 27:16 Has streaming made the music business lazy? 35:10 5...

#48 | Landing A Job At Def Jam, Creating Viral Campaigns On TikTok In 2023 ft. Patrick Mgbemena 11.04.2023 1:02:57

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Topics Covered: 00:50 Patrick Mgbemena Becoming A Part of Def Jam 03:56 What Makes Def Jam Want to Work With You 09:47 How Does Marketing at A Label Like Def Jam Work 15:16 What Artists That Are Signed Dont Understand 26:36 How...

#47 | A Warning For Artists and Songwriters (A.I. is Coming), Creating a Branding Strategy 06.04.2023 1:08:09

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Topics Covered: 01:02 Young Guru Is Fearful of AI Voice Technology 16:47 Create a Branding Strategy for Your Music 22:13 The Number One Struggle Most Artists Can Easily Avoid 30:44 Ciara's New Song is Causing Problems!!! 54:08 C...

#46 | Rapper Makes $70k With Spotify Bots, Music Industry Exposed ft. Chad Focus 04.04.2023 1:19:46

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Topics Covered: 00:56 Chad Focus Sentenced 2 Years For Wire Fraud and Conspiracy 02:50 Behind the Scenes with Chad Focus 08:13 Exposing The Industry With His Marketing Budget as Indie Artist 14:28 Getting Real Streams With Media...

#45 | SXSW 2023: Would We Attend Again and Easy Networking Tips For Artists 30.03.2023 1:29:44

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Topics Covered: 00:43 Building Relationships in The Music Industry 22:36 Our Experience at SXSW 24:48 Is It Worth Going to SXSW As An Artist? 55:09 The Easiest Networking Hack 01:05:00 What's the Purpose of Going to SXSW If You'...

#44 | Fiverr Artist Makes $82K, Selling Out Every Show, The Artist Struggle 28.03.2023 1:02:44

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Topics Covered: 00:20 This Artist is Making $82K on Fiverr 17:01 Selling Out Every Show 24:48 Kash Doll - Booking her own shows 37:13 Fantasia - The Truth Behind The Artist Struggle 54:03 Future - I spent $250K To break My Music...

#43 | TikTok & Reels Dying: What To Do, Will You Turn Down a $1M Feature? 23.03.2023 42:05

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Topics Covered: 00:24 Will You Still Have A Music Career Without Social Media 11:10 Instagram ISNT PAYING CREATORS ANYMORE 30:14 Key Glock Offered 1M Feature. Artist Turns it down 90 DAY BLUEPRINT COURSE With JR MCKEE: https://w...

#42 | Spotify Massive Update in 2023, Tidal's Comeback?, Artists Jobs Wanted 21.03.2023 1:26:40

Stay ahead of the curve in the music industry by learning about Spotify's changing algorithm, Tidal's artist payouts, and the benefits and risks of selling your catalog as an artist. Discover whether pursuing a job as an artist is the right move for you in 2023. No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing f...

#41 | 80 Minutes of Music Advice for Indie Artists 16.03.2023 1:20:41

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Topics Covered: 00:20 5 Reasons No One Is Listening To Your Music 39:21 5 Things that Artists Do To Self Sabotage 90 DAY BLUEPRINT COURSE With JR MCKEE: https://www.brandmannetwork.com/share... Get Free Courses That Helped Multi...

#40 | Artists NEED THIS on a Team, How To Start Touring, $100 Sold Out Show 14.03.2023 1:32:52

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Topics Covered: 00:25 Boosie Reveals That rappers can't make it alone 09:15 Rick Ross speaks on what he expects from his artists 42:17 Brent Faiyaz's manager reveals how he built his fanbase 59:08 LaRussell lost money despite ha...

#39 | Winning A Grammy (2x), Making $30k Per Month Changed My Life - ft. JR McKee 09.03.2023 1:17:44

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Today we sat down with Grammy-winning A&R/Marketing Exec, JR McKee, for a next-level discussion! Topics Covered: 02:13 How Fast Winning A Grammy Can Happen 08:15 Not Every Grammy Winner Receives The Trophy 10:35 From Songwri...

#38 | Artist Need to Rethink Social Media, Why Popular Song Sounds The Same 07.03.2023 1:19:35

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Topics Covered: 0:25 Social Media Platforms tricking you 13:12 Black culture innovates but barely owns 27:25 Tank - The Secret to Staying In The Game 42:48 Rick Rubin vs Dj Khaled 53:45 Designer Reveals The Science Behind making...

#37 | Artists Downfall, Labels Lie about Bots, Your Music ISNT FOR SALE (Part 1) 02.03.2023 56:10

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Topics Covered: 00:27 The Moment You Should Give Up On An Artist 07:25 Another Way Record Labels Are Finessing Artists 18:16 Why your music is not for sale 33:14 Why Album Sale Numbers Are Important (Part 1)

#36 | Should Artists be CEO's, Artist Failed Viral Moment, AMP's Biggest Problem 28.02.2023 1:01:01

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Topics Covered: 00:19 Should Artists be CEO of Their Business 17:00 Going Viral and Dropping The Bag?? 32:13 Should Artists Make The Big Move? 48:19 Kai Cenat and AMP's Biggest Problem Want to Pitch A Merch Design? Contact us: S...

#35 | When Did Artists Become Sellouts, Is Hip Hop Dying, Age To Quit Music 23.02.2023 1:36:35

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Topics Covered: 00:37 Artists Were Never Suppose To Make Money Off Their Music 22:51 Is Hip Hop Dying in 2023 51:40 Spotify is trying to copy TikTok 1:07:25 What Age Should Artist Give Up 1:19:27 50 Cent Explains Irv Gotti and S...

#34 | Equity or Upfront Money, Central Cee Industry Plant, U.S Music Declining 21.02.2023 1:17:00

Ignorance is bliss until its worth $5.2 billion... No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Topics Covered: 00:35 What's the Best Way to Get Your Money? 16:39 Is U.S. Music Getting Worse? 29:12 Who's the last Superstar The U.S. Created? 37:07 Is Central Cee an Industry...

#33 | Bad Content Does Better, TikTok is Taking Over Record Labels With A.I 16.02.2023 40:48

#32 | Release Music The Right Way, Artist Escapes Major Label, Where's The Money 14.02.2023 1:28:30

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Topics Covered: 00:40 Not releasing music is stupid 13:46 Twitter is trying to become youtube 21:51 Rihanna's New NFT 40:11 An Artist Who Left The Biggest Record Label in The World 01:03:00 The Math Behind Streaming Royalties

#31 | Viral Music Strategy With No Budget, Marketing Mistakes, Rollouts in 2023 09.02.2023 53:07

If you don't have a marketing budget for your next campaign then this strategy is one that you need to implement... No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Topics Covered: 00:22 Viral Music Marketing Strategy That Cost $0 18:08 Have you made any Marketing Mistakes lat...

#29 | 5 Things We Learned From Running A Music Marketing Podcast 02.02.2023 14:41

Thank you to everyone who stuck around for the last episode! We want to ensure we give you the best quality on our end! Get ready for episode 30! No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels.