Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Songs About Exclusion
Exclusion is a song goldmine. It carries sting, shame, humor, and righteous fury. It is the story your aunt tells at Thanksgiving and t...
How to Write Lyrics About Inclusion
You want your song to include people without making them feel like a prop. You want lines that land like a hug, not a lecture. You want...
What Role Do Managers Play in the Music Industry
Ever wondered how your favorite artists navigate the wild, unpredictable realm of the music industry? Behind every chart-topping hit, s...
Debra Rogers, Assistant to President of Media Sales at BET Networks Contact Details
Debra Rogers is the Assistant to the President of Media Sales at BET Networks, a leading media company that provides entertainment, mus...
Comedy Hip Hop Songwriting Advice
You want people to laugh and then repeat your line into their DMs. You want a joke that survives a second listen. You want a flow that ...
How to Write Speedcore Songs
Understanding Speedcore Music
Speedcore is a subgenre of hardcore punk that emerged in the 1990s, characterized by its extremely fast t...
Simon Williams, MD at Fierce Panda Contact Details
Who is Simon Williams?
Simon Williams is the Managing Director of Fierce Panda Records, a renowned independent record label based in th...
Mike Borchetta, President at Lofton Creek Contact Details
Mike Borchetta is a renowned music industry executive who currently serves as the President at Lofton Creek Records, a Nashville-based ...
Hip Hop Music Managers in Los Angeles
Ever wondered how the magic happens behind those epic hip hop anthems blasting through the streets of Los Angeles? Slip on your freshes...
How to Write a Song About Human Rights
This is part art and part responsibility. You want a song that bangs on the first play and means something on the thousandth play. You ...