Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Comedy Hip Hop Lyrics
You want people to laugh and then rewind for the line they cannot stop quoting. You want a track that gets saved to playlists and scree...
How to Write Lyrics About Design
Design is everywhere and it is secretly emotional. Chairs argue with your spine. A color palette seduces or insults. A logo promises be...
An Insider’s Guide to Today’s Music Biz: 5 Managers
Welcome to the ultimate insider’s guide to today’s music biz, a wild ride through the intricate world of music management that every as...
Angélique Kidjo - Agolo Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
If you want to steal the lesson not the melody then you are in the right place. We are not transcribing the entire lyric. That would be...
Dirty Rap Songwriting Advice
Want to write a dirty rap that slaps without sounding desperate or offensive? Perfect. You are in the right place. This guide teaches h...
Mark Springer, Director A&R Administration at RCA Records Contact Details
Mark Springer is a highly respected figure in the music industry, serving as the Director of A&R Administration at RCA Records. As ...
Marc Tanner, Partner at Chime Ent Contact Details
Marc Tanner is a partner at Chime Entertainment, a leading talent management and entertainment company. As a seasoned industry professi...
Bundling Clauses That Crush Your Per-Unit Rate - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
If a contract smells like free merch and mystery math, it probably is a bundling trap. You loved the shiny offer. You imagined vinyl, a...
How to Write Garage Punk Lyrics
You want lyrics that hit like a smashed stereo and stick like gum on a sneaker. You want three lines that people in the back of a sweat...
Colin Gray, Photographer at VH1 Contact Details
Colin Gray is a renowned photographer who has made a name for himself in the music industry, particularly in the realm of hip-hop and R...