In this episode of Open M.I.C - Music Industry Conversations, we discuss music distribution, copyrights, DJing + more.   Special thanks to our participants:   Wes Ron Jeremiah  Show Outline 0:00 Inspiration and Background  1:10 Introductions  3:46 Explanation of Discussion Flow  4:12 Music Distribution  6:00 Misconceptions about Copyrights  7:15 Issues with Music Distributors   14:20 Recommended Music Distributors  7:30 How to Copyright Your Song in 2021  19:08 Clearing Samples  20:47 How Distribution/Copyrights affects DJs  26 ..read more

Some great marketing tips were mentioned during our “Agendas in the Music Industry” conversation. We included those gems in a separate episode of Open M.I.C - Music Industry Conversations.”    Show Outline 0:00 Marketing bots on social media 1:16 Using social media as a label 3:00 Finding your audience using social media analytics 5:12 The social media algorithm - blessing vs. curse 6:38 Simple vs. complex music 7:25 Consistent content is key 10:40 Do you try to be a part of the social media trends?    Special thanks to our participants: D. Watkins Wes Keary And special th ..read more

Is the music industry pushing certain agendas for the masses to buy into? The “gay” agenda, forcing Covid vaccinations, the emasculation of men, the hypersexuality of women…etc. plus more is discussed in this episode . Listen to this episode to see what the participants think about these topics plus more! WATCH THE EPISODE HERE Follow the participants on Instagram:   Keary Alaniz   D. Watkins Wes Special thanks to our host Ishmael!   Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you don’t miss anything!   Visit our website https://gigmerge.com to learn more about GigMerge.   ..read more

In this episode of Open M.I.C, 6 artists debate on several well-known conspiracy theories in the music industry. Does the illuminati play a role in the music industry? Is the 27-club a thing? Do celebrities fake their death? Plus more! Show Outline: Overview and Introductions  What role do you feel the Illuminati and Elites play in the music industry?  The conspiracy of TikTok's influence on the masses Do you feel the musical additions on social media platforms are intentional to direct the industry a certain way or is it to make more money?  Is there any truth to "streami ..read more

In this episode of Open M.I.C - Music Industry Conversations, we discuss:   1. The effect of social media, streaming platforms, and the internet on music artists as well as the music industry 2. The relevance of record labels and record deals considering the mass amount of tech available at our fingertips   3. If technology fosters healthy competition, collaboration, or oversaturation Plus much more!   Show Outline: Discussion Overview Introductions  Do you feel social media, the internet, streaming platforms, etc. have been beneficial or harmful for artists and the music ..read more

In this episode of “Open M.I.C - Music Industry Conversations,” we sit down with 4 music industry professionals to candidly discuss the music industry.    Show Outline: Sponsored Ad: The Oniru Group Introductions  Explanation of how the show will run  What catches your ear first: lyrics, beat, or melody?  Do you view making music in genres that are popular in specific cultures as appropriation?  If you had $100,000, how would you invest it into your music career?  If you could move anywhere to experience a different location's music industry, where would yo ..read more

In this episode of “Open M.I.C - Music Industry Conversations,” we sit down with 4 music industry professionals to candidly discuss the music industry.   Show Outline: Sponsored Ad: The Oniru Group Introductions Instructions of how this show will run How soon can you tell if someone does not have the best intentions in business? What action would somebody that you're collaborating with have to do to make you no longer want to work with them? At what point should someone consider pursuing another career path? If you could bring back any artist from the dead to have a 30 minute conversatio ..read more

With the debut of Open M.I.C. Episode 1 Part 1 with the Rappers and Part 2 with the Producers, Part 3 of this music talk show brings the two parties together.   We've heard from the rappers about their relationship with producers; from the producer's role to whether their opinion on their music matters.   On the Producer's side we discussed similar topics. In the end, we bring them together to discuss mutual questions and breakthrough topics that are common in the music industry.     Show Outline Sponsored Ad: The Oniru Group and Hunny’s Bakery  Intro with Rapper ..read more

In this segment of Open M.I.C, three Producers weigh in on this music talk show with their experiences working with rappers during their time in the music industry. This three-part interview brings together rappers and producers with their perspectives and ultimately brings them together at the conclusion of this talk show.    The Producers: Devin Karter, Davion, and Delly Rollavelli provide music industry insight from their own personal experiences in this three-part interview between Rappers and Producers.   Show Outline: Sponsored Ad: The Oniru Group and Hunny’s Bakery Intro ..read more

In this episode of Open M.I.C, three rappers weigh in on their experiences working with music producers during their time in the music industry. Starting from their early rap days on how they found beats, worked with producers, etc.: rappers Juny, Lamar Towles, and Quranic the MC provide music industry insight from their own personal experiences in this three-part interview between Rappers and Producers.    Show Outline: Sponsored Ad: The Oniru Group and Hunny’s Bakery  Introductions What is the role of a music producer? What are the producer's responsibilities? Does the produc ..read more