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Beat Leasing and Features: Contracts, Rates, and Red Flags
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Beat Leasing and Features: Contracts, Rates, and Red Flags

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
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...
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Jeff Jampol, President at Jampol Artist Management
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Jeff Jampol, President at Jampol Artist Management

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
July 24, 2024
As a musician, getting noticed by industry professionals can be a game-changer for your career. Jeff Jampol, President at Jampol Artist...
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How to Write New Wave Lyrics
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How to Write New Wave Lyrics

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
You want lyrics that sound like neon light on wet asphalt. You want lines that feel detached and intimate at the same time. You want ph...
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Jason Shumaker, Senior Director, Communications and Public Affairs, Logo/Vh1 at VH1 Contact Details
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Jason Shumaker, Senior Director, Communications and Public Affairs, Logo/Vh1 at VH1 Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
August 27, 2024
Jason Shumaker is a renowned Senior Director of Communications and Public Affairs at VH1, overseeing the Logo and VH1 brands. With exte...
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Turkish Folk Music Songwriting Advice
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Turkish Folk Music Songwriting Advice

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
Want to write a Turkish folk song that feels like it grew out of a village tea house but slaps on Spotify like a viral bop? Good. You a...
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Good Local Music Managers
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Good Local Music Managers

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
March 26, 2025
Ever found yourself wondering why some local bands catapult into the limelight while others remain underground, despite having killer t...
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How to Write Songs About Vulnerability
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How to Write Songs About Vulnerability

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want people to feel seen when they listen. You want a lyric that opens a door and lets someone walk in and say yes that is me. Vuln...
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How to Write Lyrics About Satire
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How to Write Lyrics About Satire

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want to be funny and savage without sounding like a mean clown. Satire in song is tricky because music makes people feel first and ...
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A&R Managers
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A&R Managers

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
March 26, 2025
Ever wondered who holds the magic wand in the music industry, discovering the next big thing and deciding which artists deserve a spot ...
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Music Managers in Nashville for Singer Songwriter Folk Pop Genre
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Music Managers in Nashville for Singer Songwriter Folk Pop Genre

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
March 26, 2025
Picture this: you're strumming your guitar with a soulful twang, and in the background, the iconic skyline of Nashville shimmers under ...
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