In this episode of Open M.I.C, the participants discuss different ways to stand out as an artist within your hometown.    Participants: Ron James Adrian Wes Jehanne Show Outline: 0:00 Explanation of this Discussion 1:22 Introductions 6:31 How to Stand Out in Your Hometown and Amongst Peers 12:54 Women in the Music Industry Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you don’t miss anything!    Visit our website https://gigmerge.com to learn more about GigMerge. WANT TO BE PART OF OUR SHOW?! Join our Saturday Sessions to be a part of a Music Industry Support Group!   Subscribe to our email list to stay up to date on the show, casting, events, etc. ***Follow GigMerge on Social Media*** Facebook Instagram 

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  26:15 The Importance of Constructive Criticism  29:07 Managing Expectations and Standards as a Creative  30:44 Possible Hindrances for Success   31:32 Word of Mouth Marketing  32:30 Insights on European DJ Market  33:17  Local Artists vs. Their Own Town  38:19 How People Discover Music   42:23 Submitting Music to DJs  48:06 Spotify Playlisting, Curators, Inspiration from Radio  49:52 Upcoming Product and Song Releases, Songs, etc.  52:04 Outro Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you don’t miss anything!    Visit our website https://gigmerge.com to learn more about GigMerge. WANT TO BE PART OF OUR SHOW?! Join our Saturday Sessions to be a part of a Music Industry Support Group!   Subscribe to our email list to stay up to date on the show, casting, events, etc. ***Follow GigMerge on Social Media*** Facebook Instagram  #MusicTalkShow #MusicIndustry

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 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.   WANT TO BE PART OF OUR SHOW?! Join our Saturday Sessions to be a part of a Music Industry Support Group!   Subscribe to our email list to stay up to date on the show, casting, events, etc. ***Follow GigMerge on Social Media*** Facebook Instagram  #MusicTalkShow #MusicIndustry

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.   WANT TO BE PART OF OUR SHOW?! Join our Saturday Sessions to be a part of a Music Industry Support Group! Subscribe to our email list to stay up to date on the show, casting, events, etc. ***Follow GigMerge on Social Media*** Facebook Instagram       #MusicTalkShow #MusicIndustry

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 "streaming farms" set up by labels to get mass amounts of streams?  The "27 Club" / "21 Club" - Coincidence?  Hippie movement conspiracy CIA files on Aliens, drugs, mind control...  Artists faking their deaths?!  Does the government monitor artists' influence on the masses? Labels owning stock in and filling up private prisons?!  Since rap music is constantly viewed as "violent," do you think it was intentional to aid in filling prisons? Do you think there is an agenda being pushed or it is a by-product of society?  How does your beliefs influence the messages you put out in your music?  Do you feel there is more demonic symbolism present since society consumes more visual content in this day and age?  Why are labels constantly recruiting young kids?  Outros WATCH THE EPISODE HERE Follow the participants on Instagram:    Quranic Keary Alaniz Jaron James Delly Rollavelli Davion 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.   WANT TO BE PART OF OUR SHOW?!  Join our Saturday Sessions to be a part of a Music Industry Support Group! Subscribe to our email list to stay up to date on the show, casting, events, etc. ***Follow GigMerge on Social Media*** Facebook Instagram     #MusicTalkShow #MusicIndustry

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 industry as a whole?  With all of the technology people have access to, do you feel record deals and record labels are still as important and relevant for furthering an artists' career?  How does the relationship with a label change now with the addition of social media?  Do you foresee a time where social media and streaming platforms will function as the new record label?  AI music and deep fakes in the future  Do you feel that technology is creating healthy competition among independent artists? Is it helping to promote collaboration? Or is it showing how oversaturated the industry can be?  If social media did not exist, what would your strategy be as an independent artist?  What do you feel will be the next technological advancement to come benefit artists?  Outro WATCH THE EPISODE HERE  *Follow the Artists on Instagram! Kerry HP/Teddy Jeremiah Jena Lamar Tre Darryl   Special thanks to our Host Ishmael   Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you don’t miss anything!    Visit our website GigMerge.com to learn more about GigMerge.   WANT TO BE PART OF OUR SHOW?! Join our Saturday Sessions to be a part of a Music Industry Support Group! Subscribe to our email list to stay up to date on the show, casting, events, etc.   ***Follow GigMerge on Social Media***   Facebook: @gigmerge Instagram: @gigmerge TikTok: @gigmerge  

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 you move to?  Outro WATCH THE EPISODE HERE __________________________________________________________________________   Follow the Artists on Instagram: Keary Alaniz Justina Clear LuckTheArtist 2FlyTre Special Thanks To: Host: Te’Jal (TJ) Cartwright Video and Editing: Agape Media ___________________________________________________________________________ Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you don’t miss anything! Visit our website GigMerge.com to learn more about GigMerge.   Join our Saturday Sessions to be a part of a Music Industry Support Group! Subscribe to our email list to stay up to date on the show, casting, events, etc. ***Follow GigMerge on Social Media***   Facebook: @gigmerge Instagram: @gigmerge TikTok: @gigmerge

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 conversation, who would it be and what would you talk about? Wrap Up  WATCH THE EPISODE HERE _____________________________________________________________________________ Follow the Artists on Instagram: 2FlyTre Justina Clear Trazysnake HP (TeddyBallgame) Special Thanks To: Host: Te’Jal (TJ) Cartwright Video and Editing: Agape Media  _____________________________________________________________________________   Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you don’t miss anything!    Join our Saturday Sessions to be a part of a Music Industry Support Group! Visit our website GigMerge.com to learn more about GigMerge.     Subscribe to our email list to stay up to date on the show, casting, events, etc.    ***Follow GigMerge on Social Media***   Facebook: @gigmerge Instagram: @gigmerge TikTok: @gigmerge

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 Rappers and Producers Ideal scenario when working with an Artist or Producer? Biggest pet peeve when working with an Artist or Producer? Producers: What if Artist doesn't have lyrics prepared? What do Producers and Artists need to understand or respect when working together? Have you ever been in a space where you felt disrespected? Do Artists appreciate Producer's song notes? Artists: Are you okay if the Producer provides prewritten material? When do you know the relationship isn't working? Do you struggle communicating constructive criticism? How do you cut bad relationships in the music industry? Is being friends with the Artist or Producer important for business? What are problems between Artists and Producers? Closing Thoughts WATCH THE EPISODE HERE _____________________________________________________________________________ Follow the Rappers on Instagram: Juny Lamar Towles Quranic the MC Follow the Producers on Instagram: Devin Karter Davion Delly Rollavelli Special Thanks To: Host: Te’Jal (TJ) Cartwright Video and Editing: Agape Media _____________________________________________________________________________   Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you don’t miss anything!   Join our Saturday Sessions to be a part of a Music Industry Support Group! Visit our website GigMerge.com to learn more about GigMerge. Subscribe to our email list to stay up to date on the show, casting, events, etc. ***Follow GigMerge on Social Media***   Facebook: @gigmerge Instagram: @gigmerge TikTok: @gigmerge

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: Meet the Producers What do you feel your role as a Music Producer is? How would you describe your Producing style? What do you feel your responsibilities are vs. the artist’s responsibilities? How do you build thick skin? Do you feel Music Producer's are given enough credit? Does your opinion about what a Music Artist does with the beat matters? Do you feel it is important to learn how to play an instrument as a Music Producer? Who are some Music Producers that inspire you? Upcoming projects Outro Preview next episode   WATCH THE EPISODE HERE Follow the Producers on Instagram: Devin Karter Davion Delly Rollavelli Special Thanks To: Host: Te’Jal (TJ) Cartwright Video and Editing: Agape Media ________________________________________________   Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you don’t miss anything!      Join our Saturday Sessions to be a part of a Music Industry Support Group! Visit our website GigMerge.com to learn more about GigMerge.       Subscribe to our email list to stay up to date on the show, casting, events, etc.      ***Follow GigMerge on Social Media***   Facebook: @gigmerge Instagram: @gigmerge TikTok: @gigmerge