UPCOMING PROJECTS

  • What It Actually Costs to Build a Media Company (My Real Weekly Numbers)

    What It Actually Costs to Build a Media Company (My Real Weekly Numbers)

    I spent money on my media company this week… and made $0 Not a dollar came back. And the part that catches you off guard? I have to do it again next week. Because this isn’t a one-time cost. This...

  • How Streaming Changed Music Money (And Who It Hurt Most)

    How Streaming Changed Music Money (And Who It Hurt Most)

    Streaming opened the door, but the money still went to the same places. Streaming was supposed to change everything. Anyone could upload. Anyone could be heard. No radio gatekeepers. No record store shelves. And that part happened. More people can...

  • Why Record Labels Own Black Music (And Artists Don’t)

    Why Record Labels Own Black Music (And Artists Don’t)

    Music & Ownership SeriesKayatick Styles Most artists think they are signing a deal.They are actually signing away leverage.By the time contracts entered the music business, ownership was already spoken for.Ownership Was Decided Before Artists Entered the RoomWeek 1 established the foundation....