Birdman Zoe Explains How To Build A Career As A Producer
Music executive Birdman Zoe knows a thing or two about running a successful operation for producers. As the manager for Internet Money, Birdman has been a part of the explosive rise of producers like Taz Taylor, Ricky Racks, and Nick Mira to name a few.
But Birdman Zoe’s success didn’t happen overnight, and it requires a lot of work to maintain his place at the top of the industry. So how has he managed to build his empire? We interviewed Birdman to find out exactly how he has solidified his spot at the top.
That's Game! "NBA House" Series Brings Influencers Together To Ball Out
As part of the new campaign, the NBA and UnitedMasters are using their partnership to tap into UnitedMasters’ talented roster of artists to uniquely articulate the meaning of “That’s Game” and how it relates to their respective crafts and lives. Additionally, fans will have the chance to win first-class experiences and prizes, including a trip to NBA All-Star 2022 and the 2022 NBA Finals, with its watch and win promotion “Catch the Game.”
What Independent Artists Can Learn from Lil Dicky’s Humble Beginnings
Lil Dicky’s “$ave Dat Money” should have incurred $30,000 in expenses. Instead, the only major expenses were what it took to feed his two-man camera crew during production. Comedy-rapper Lil Dicky is no stranger to that feeling. His risk-taking approach to garnering attention without breaking the bank is a perfect template for ways to maximize your brand with resources on-hand.
Apple Invests $50M In UnitedMasters
UnitedMasters says that the investment will fuel its mission to enable artists to maintain full ownership over their work while expanding their economic opportunity and introducing them to millions of new fans. Artists once needed the help of major labels (which typically demand ownership of master recordings) to build a fan base. Today, the power in the music industry is shifting back into the hands of the artists. Because of social media, labels no longer play as significant a gatekeeping role. UnitedMasters has partnerships with the N.B.A., ESPN, TikTok and Twitch, deals that reflect the new ways that people discover music.
What Independent Artists Can Learn from March Madness
This year’s March Madness Sweet 16 has produced its highest viewership in the last 3 decades (12.9 million viewers). Year after year, the NCAA keeps the world interested in college basketball & they increase revenue, and engage fans all over with compelling stories.
So how can independent artists apply the NCAA’s ability to create hype around college basketball each year to their own brand? Swipe to find out.