Posts by Toni Mercia
Melody Ewing, Director, A&R Administration at Universal Music Group Contact Details
Melody Ewing is the Director of A&R Administration at Universal Music Group, one of the largest and most influential music companie...
A and R Record Label
Picture yourself strutting into a vibrant recording studio where your ideas turn into chart-topping hits, welcome to the eclectic unive...
Ragga Songwriting Advice
Want to write ragga tracks that move bodies and start sing alongs? You are in the right place. Ragga is that raw, rhythmic cousin of re...
Josh Deutsch, Chairman/CEO at Downtown (NY) Contact Details
Josh Deutsch is the Chairman and CEO of Downtown Music, a leading music rights management company based in New York. With a career span...
How to Write Lyrics About Dance Performance
You want every lyric to move like a pirouette. You want words that match the rhythm of feet hitting wood and hearts hitting drums. You ...
How to Write Songs About Mentorship
Mentorship is messy, touching, hilarious, and worth a song. You want a track that honors a teacher, a road dog, a bitter wise friend, o...
How to Write Zouk Lyrics
You want words that make people sway and feel like the sun is folding them into a warm hug. Zouk is not just a beat. Zouk is an invitat...
How to Write a Song About Karma
You want a song that feels like cosmic receipts sliding into the DMs of life. You want lyrics that sting when they need to and soothe w...
How to Write Lyrics About Meditation
You want to write a song that captures calm without sounding like a podcast ad. You want lines that feel honest, not hokey. You need im...
Are Managers Entitled to Royalties in Music
Ever wondered if your music manager is secretly pocketing royalties that should be yours? Picture this: you're jamming in your bedroom,...