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Endorsed: Sponsorships for Indie Artists

In the competitive indie hip-hop landscape, securing sponsorships can be a game-changer for artists looking to expand their reach, elevate...

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The Happiness of Pursuit
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Rapper 60 East’s Vision Became a Thriving Music Festival: Interview

Joey Atilano, the artist known as 60 East has taken his passion for independent hip-hop to places where few artists would dare or dream....

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Kota the Friend To See a Sunset Deluxe
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Kota the Friend’s To See a Sunset (Deluxe): Eight Fresh Tracks, Eight New Collaborators

Kota the Friend’s highly anticipated extended version of his collaborative album with Statik Selektah, To See a Sunset (Deluxe),...

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Reuben Vincent
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Artist Spotlight: Reuben Vincent Manifested a Performance at Dreamville Festival

Get real familiar with Reuben Vincent, the Charlotte, NC artist who turned his dreams into a Dreamville Festival slot.   When J.Cole...

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Taiyo Coates Artist Development
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Taiyo Talks: Music Industry Hiring Practices Lack Transparency (Interview, Pt. 2)

Taiyo Coates’ bylines speak for themselves.  A seasoned hip-hop and R&B journalist/editor, he has published over 250 articles,...

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Kota the Friend Independent Living
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Kota the Friend Credits Genuine Fanbase as Catalyst for Independent Growth

In an hour-long sitdown on the podcast Independent Living, Kota the Friend explains the importance of genuine fans, the moment his music...

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Taiyo Coates Artist Development
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Taiyo Talks: Responsible Journalism & Black Art with Taiyo Coates (Interview, Pt. 1)

Taiyo Coates’ bylines speak for themselves.  A seasoned hip-hop and R&B journalist/editor, he has published over 250 articles,...

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Live From My Den - Kota the Friend
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Kota the Friend Stars in ‘Live From My Den’ – Artist Den x Variety Concert Special

Digital concert series Live From My Den shines the spotlight on some of music’s most creative artists, allowing them to perform in...

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Playlist Pitching
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Playlist Pitching Tips for Indie Artists – Updated

Last year we shared some playlist pitching tips specific to indie artists.  Here are some updates that will hopefully find you the right...

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Kota the Friend
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‘Rush’ Interview Drives Home Kota the Friend’s Independent Impact

Kota the Friend’s independent impact continues to shape the hip-hop landscape.  His most recent interview on Athletes, Hip Hop,...

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