Real Industry Plugs

Ep 8: Radio = Amplifier (special guest: Troy Marshall)

With 30 years in the game, music executive expert Troy Marshall has been breaking artist on radio since the 1990s!
How much does it cost to push an artist on radio? Is radio needed for an artist career to take off? What kinda budget does an artist need for radio? All these answers and more on this episode of Real Industry Plugs!
Troy Marshall - @tmarshall06
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Ep 7: Peaks and Valleys

When should artists hire a manager? When they start building momentum, or when the momentum has already begun? What is considered a "good" manager? All these answers and more on this episode of Real Industry Plugs!
 
Plugs Mentioned:
Tj Chapman - @tjdjs
Wendy Day - @rapcoalition
 
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Ep 6: Talk The Talk (Part 2)

What is a 360 deal and should artists sign them? Should executives sign artists to 360 deals? Should artists come to the label with their own tools and resources? All these answers and more on this episode of Real Industry Plugs!
 
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Ep 6: Talk The Talk (Part 1)

Should artists take risks by dropping controversial music? Has the culture glorified controversial topics in music? Is "snitching" a part of the culture? All these answers and more on this episode of Real Industry Plugs!
 
Plugs Mentioned:
Bigga Rankin - @biggarankin00
Ravin - @ jagurlravin
Tahrikh "Rikh"- @rikh_ae
King Carter - @kingcarter
 
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Ep 5: Feel, Think or Know

Music Executives Jr McKee and Boomman take live questions from viewers. Why is it important for artist to learn the business side of music? Why do labels sign artist based off numbers verses raw talent? How do creatives find mentorship? All these answers and more on this episode of Real Industry Plugs!
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Ep 4: Knowledge is Power (Part 2)

Do artists need to be attached to a label to have massive success? What is the key to becoming a product that never quits? Does NFT have a future in the music industry? All these answers and more on this episode of Real Industry Plugs!
 
Plugs Mentioned:
Mike Caren - @mikecaren
Ray Daniels - @raydaniels
Joie Manda - @joiemanda
Shawn Holiday - @shawnholiday
 
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Ep 4: Knowledge is Power (Part 1)

Is it possible to make it as an independent artist without investing in yourself? What's more lucrative, taking out a loan or signing with a label? How can artists leverage debt to grow their brand? What are the pros and cons of signing to an artist? All these answers and more on this episode of Real Industry Plugs!
 
Plugs Mentioned:Troy - @tmarshall06Energy - @energyiseverything_aeMiguel - @miguelvsolanoFly Guy DC - @iamflyguydc
 
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Ep 3: Good Dope Sells Itself

What is the key difference between the quality of an artist and the quantity of the music they drop? Does an artist have to push twice as hard if they don’t have a huge budget? All these answers and more on this episode of Real Industry Plugs!
Plugs Mentioned:
Fly - @billionairefly
Charlie - @charlie
Tj - @tjmakingmoves_
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Ep 2: Without a Profit, The Platform Dies

How important are the DJs? Do independent artist need to rely on them? What makes a great artist/label relationship before signing a deal? What’s the best way for artist to negotiate their exit from a deal? All these answers and more on this episode of Real Industry Plugs!
 
Plugs Mentioned: Miguel - @miguelvsolano
Attorney Bernie M. Lawrence @berniegetsyoupaid
 
 

Ep. 1: Meet The Plugs (Part 2)

Should independent artist keep their masters when signing to a label? How do the terms in a distribution deal play in the favor of an artist? How does getting funding for your business leverage you as an artist? All these answers and more on this episode of Real Industry Plugs!