Songwriting Advice
How to Write Bikutsi Songs
You want a Bikutsi song that makes people move and then gossip about your lyrics for weeks. You want percussion that feels like a heart...
How to Write Bullerengue Lyrics
You want bullerengue lines that hit the body and the brain at the same time. You want words that a madre will clap for and a DJ will sa...
Mike Maietta, Owner & Agent at Creative Entertainment Group
Mike Maietta is the owner and agent at Creative Entertainment Group, a leading talent agency that represents a diverse range of artists...
Gypsy Jazz Songwriting Advice
You want a tune that makes people tap their foot, feel like they are back in a smoky Paris club, and hum for days. Gypsy jazz songs mov...
Phil Kominski, Booking Agent at Last Call Entertainment
Phil Kominski is a renowned booking agent at Last Call Entertainment, a leading talent agency that specializes in booking live music pe...
How to Write Lyrics About Festivals And Carnivals
Festivals and carnivals are emotion amplifiers. They turn small moments into scenes that stick. Whether you are writing about a dusty f...
How to Write Lyrics About Peace Treaties
You want a song about peace treaties that does not read like a law exam or a history textbook. You want lines that hit like a court ver...
African Electronic Dance Music Songwriting Advice
African Electronic Dance Music (AEDM) is a genre that has gained immense popularity in recent years, with its unique blend of tradition...
How to Write Lyrics About Weakness
You want to write about being weak without sounding needy, preachy, or like a sad diary entry in public. You want lines that sting in t...
How to Write Twoubadou Lyrics
You want lyrics that sing like rum on a hot night and hit like a punchline at your auntie s kitchen table. Twoubadou is intimate, salty...