Posts by Toni Mercia
Frat Rap Songwriting Advice
You want a frat rap song that makes a whole room lose its voice for three minutes. You want something that starts as a ten person chant...
Beat Leasing and Features: Contracts, Rates, and Red Flags
You love that beat. You want the feature. You do not want to get screwed. Welcome to the merciless jungle of beat leasing and guest fea...
How to Write Songs About Equality
You want your song to do something real. You want people to listen, feel, and then act or at least remember. Songs about equality can c...
Academy of Country Music Managers
Ever wondered what it takes to wrangle the wild world of country music while crafting killer lyrics that resonate with millennial and G...
What Percentage Do Music Managers Get
Ever wondered how much of your hard-earned music cash goes to that unsung hero behind the scenes, your music manager? If you’re an aspi...
How to Write Harsh Noise Wall Lyrics
You want words that hit like a wrecking ball without apologizing. Harsh noise wall, which many call HNW, is a genre built on texture an...
Music Connection Directory of Managers and Booking Agents
Picture this: you're an up-and-coming musician with a head full of fresh beats and lyrics that could make even the most stoic wall brea...
How to Write Lyrics About Outlook
You want a lyric that makes people feel seen. You want a line that snaps open someone else s chest and shows the exact light leaking ou...
Corey Nealon, Writer Producer at VH1 Contact Details
As a musician, getting your foot in the door with industry professionals can be a daunting task. Corey Nealon, a writer and producer at...
How to Write Protest Song Lyrics
You want your song to make people wake up, take a breath, and maybe carry a picket sign while singing along. Protest songs are not poli...