industry
The music world is characterized by a blend of constants and continuous change; Beat examines the inside of the industry from recording studios to record labels, live performances, music streaming technology and beyond.
Opioid Crisis and Trap Music
Is a popular sub-set of hip hop music called "trap" guilty of contributing to the United States opioid epidemic? That's the question many politicians, music activists, youth groups, and students are asking. For the last 10 years, the U.S. law enforcement and drug treatment facilities have been battling with a powerful rise of opioid use, abuse, and addiction. "Opioids are substances that act on opioid receptors to produce morphine-like effects. Medically they are primarily used for pain relief, including anesthesia." - Wikipedia
By Stone Jone8 years ago in Beat
The Music Industry
As a music promoter, working in a music venue, a musician, and an avid lover of music, it is fair to say that music and the music industry is a rather large and important part of my life. Something that I have noticed and that has been brought to my attention over the years of being a part of my local, and outside my local, music community is that a lot of people, musicians, and non-musicians alike have noticed and understood that the music industry is one of the hardest and most challenging industries to become successful in. But why is this? This article will be broken down into three main subjects, all considered from a local and non-local point of view: the music industry from a promoters point of view, the industry from a musician's point of view, and the industry from a fan's point of view. Also, before we get started, I would like to point out that this will contain none or very little fact apart from what I have witnessed or been told and this will simply be my opinion (I know, opinions on the internet are very scary things).
By Chris Power8 years ago in Beat
What Really Goes Into Writing and Publishing a Song?
People ask me all the time, "How did you get music on Spotify/iTunes? Did you make all the beats and stuff yourself? Is that really you singing, cause it sounds so different from your regular voice!" Or my personal favorite, "Wow, you sang that really good! Who is the original artist?"
By Yasmina Sea8 years ago in Beat
Change: Artist? Industry? Technology?
A post that could be divisive, but really, I’m just asking questions… Music is something that will always be developing and evolving, and thank goodness. That is something that I feel anyone can be grateful for. Don’t get me wrong, we can all appreciate the iconic sounds and songs of a specific decade or genre, but if we were all stuck in the same place, we would all get bored.
By Maddie Christy8 years ago in Beat
In A Few Years, 15-Year-Old Rappers Will Be The Norm
There's more music readily available to us today than at any point in human history. Rap music specifically has leveraged the internet and gained a larger audience over the years. It’s so much younger in comparison to other genres like rock and jazz, but it is influencing pop culture.
By Rap Disciple8 years ago in Beat
Chase the River
So if you read my article yesterday, you will know I am going down an interesting path in my life. Having turned 31 years old this year, I have decided to quit the rat race and chase my dream. That dream, normally the preserve of those younger than me, is to be a full time, independent musician.
By Stuart Lunn8 years ago in Beat
Two of Hip-Hop's Biggest Moguls Make Forbes' List of "Greatest Living Business Minds" in 100th Anniversary Issue
Forbes Magazine has achieved a major milestone this month. On September 15, 2017, the bi-weekly American business publication celebrated its 100-year anniversary of being in commission.
By Victor Trammell8 years ago in Beat
Outlaw Gets Invite
Jason Isbell doesn’t care about the Country Music Association. He tweeted as much when pestered online back in June as to why he wasn’t appearing at CMA fest: “Sorry guys I won’t be playing any CMA fest gigs. The reason is I did not want to do that.” He cares even less for mainstream country music, going as far as saying this past July in Rolling Stone: “Most of that is just really bad music to me.” That's what made his nomination for CMA album of the year, announced September 4th, a stunner of sorts for independent artists, sending shockwaves down Music Row. Isbell has, on his own terms, become one of the most universally acclaimed songwriters of his generation. Never shy to share his thoughts, he never misses a chance to make it known he has little in common with today’s country music–other than the fact that they both call Nashville home. His album, The Nashville Sound, is one of the years most celebrated for its powerful and progressive lyrics on difficult subjects like gender inequality, mortality, race, and, of course, Trump.
By Joseph J Farley8 years ago in Beat
