What do you know about ISRC?By Last Updated 8/14/2023 General...getting an ISRC and having well-captured and fully updated metadata are non-negotiable requirements for every song. Without embedding this 12-digit code into a song before being released to the public, whether on digital platforms or CDs, the song becomes a pin in a haystack, difficult to find and the creator to get paid.
Compilation Albums and Creative OwnershipBy Samuel Banjoko Last Updated 6/8/2023 GeneralWith labels, distribution companies, and producers, appearing on records without performing, it begs the question, who is an artist and who can appear as one? And what does this mean for crediting and payment of royalties?
9 Things You Must Do To Be a Successful Independent ArtistBy Nnaemeka Agwu Last Updated 12/21/2022 GeneralCollaboration is a great way to build strong relationships with your fellow artists and music business professionals like ARs, curators, and promoters.
Kiazi Malonga: Zu Dia Ngoma review - a collaborative and transcontinental effortBy Last Updated 3/20/2024 ReviewsThe new release, Zu Dia Ngoma, by Kiazi Malonga delves into mystical explorations of ancient Congolese folklore... spinning tales of courage, protection, and resilience while touching on the prevalent infrastructural development challenge in Africa.
Traditional African Musical InstrumentsBy Last Updated 8/11/2023 GeneralThere are four major classes of African musical instruments and their classification is based on how the make they make their sounds...
