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27 Nov

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Mike Borchetta, President at Lofton Creek Contact Details

November 27, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Mike Borchetta is a renowned music industry executive who currently serves as the President at Lofton Creek Records, a Nashville-based ...

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25 Aug

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Juanita Pendleton, Assistant To The Senior Vice President Finance and Controller at BET Networks Contact Details

August 25, 2024
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Juanita Pendleton is the Assistant to the Senior Vice President Finance and Controller at BET Networks, a leading media and entertainme...

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23 Sep

How to Write Lyrics

How to Write Kizomba Lyrics

September 23, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Kizomba is a genre of music and dance that originated in Angola in the 1980s. It is a fusion of traditional Angolan semba music with Za...

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24 Sep

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Jaha Johnson, Label Manager at Matriarch Contact Details

September 24, 2024
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Jaha Johnson is a renowned Label Manager at Matriarch, a leading independent record label and artist management company. With a strong ...

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12 Nov

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Ruben Leyva, GM at Sony Music US Latin Contact Details

November 12, 2024
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Ruben Leyva is the General Manager at Sony Music US Latin, a leading record label that specializes in Latin music. As a key figure in t...

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17 Mar

A&R and Manager Advice

A&R Republic Records

March 26, 2025
By Toni Mercia

Ever wondered how a mixtape from your bedroom genius transforms into chart-topping anthems signed by Republic Records? Buckle up, becau...

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17 Dec

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Andrew Roach, Director Of Operations at Dine Alone Records Contact Details

December 17, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Andrew Roach is a seasoned music industry professional who serves as the Director of Operations at Dine Alone Records, a prominent inde...

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11 Mar

Songwriting Advice

How Write A Good Song

March 25, 2025
By Toni Mercia

Ever sat down with your coffee in hand, all jazzed up with an idea for that hit song but then found yourself staring at a blank page wo...

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31 Jul

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Faith Nelson, Unit Manager at BET Networks Contact Details

July 31, 2024
By Toni Mercia

As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Faith Nelson, Unit Manager at BET Networks, can be a game-changer for ...

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02 Jul

A&R and Manager Advice

How to Be an A&R at a Record Label

March 26, 2025
By Toni Mercia

Picture this: you’re at the trendiest underground gig, rubbernecking through a sea of debuting artists, armed with an infectious passio...

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