Stay ConnectedNo Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels.
This podcast is hosted by the founders of ContraBrand Agency, Sean “Brandman” Taylor and Jacorey “Kohrey” Barkley. ContraBrand Agency is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing.
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No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels.
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No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels.
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Want help on what your personal strategy should look like? Join our 1k Fans in 30 Days challenge. It's ONLY $1 (for now) 👇🏽 https://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/30days?el=nln4batz Timestamps: 00:00 Case Study: How an Artist Grew from 10K to 4.2 Million Monthly Listeners in 2 Months 5:53 The Power of Branding and Visual/Auditory Hooks in Marketing 11:48 Utilizing Social Media PR Runs for Music Promotion 17:42 Maximizing Impact Through Social Media PR Run 23:37 Strategies for Music Promotion and the Industry Plant Conversation 29:34 The Impact of Quality in the Music Industry and the Notion of Industry Plant 35:28 4Batz: Industry Plant Debate 41:21 Marketing Strategy and Sound in Music Video 47:12 The Importance of Authenticity and Recognition in Going Viral
No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels.
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0:00 Intro
02:55 How would you build Funk Volume in 2024?
06:55 How To Catch The Eye of A Manager and Distributor in 2024
12:25 Artist Talent Vs. Clout
19:32 The Role of a Manager
21:08 What A Manager looks like in 2024
25:02 What Is A Professional Artist?
28:22 Why Labels Are Ruining The Indie Marketplace
37:58 is The Pay-to-Play Strategy Accepted in 2024
44:07 How Dope Artist Are Killing Their Own Progress
50:15 Too Lost
No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels.
Benjamin Thomas, a seasoned engineer, producer, and mixer hailing from Philadelphia, PA, has left an indelible mark on the city's music scene. A Temple University graduate in Entrepreneurial Studies and Innovation Management, Ben's journey includes engineering hits like "Insecure" and contributing to Brian McKnight's album, earning him multiple award nominations. Since 2018, he has collaborated with a stellar lineup of artists, achieving Billboard #1s and Grammy nominations, notably for his work on Lil Uzi Vert and Future's 'Pluto x Baby Pluto' Album and Ingrid Andress' Grammy-nominated 'Lady Like.' In 2020, Ben established After5 Studios, specializing in various music genres. His recent accomplishments include a Grammy win for Jazmine Sullivan's 'Heaux Tales' in 2022 and engineering Lil Uzi Vert's double-platinum hit 'Just Wanna Rock' in 2023. Beyond the studio, Ben co-owns nicethingsMUSIC and serves as a former Governor on the Recording Academy board, and contributes to podcasts and online TV series. Based at After5 Studios, Ben continues to shape the music landscape with his expertise and dedication.
Follow Ben on IG: https://www.instagram.com/benfthomasm... Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 01:07 Becoming A Rappers Favorite Producer 03:29 Starting as a Recording Engineer 05:29 Fast Studio Setups 12:35 How To Avoid Being an Artists Vibe Killer 19:23 Abruptly Ending a Successful Recording Engineer Career 26:07 From Recording Engineer to Mixing and Producing 30:47 Building A Music Career That Fits Your Lifestyle 33:25 Working With Lil Uzi and Creating This Studio 36:32 Tips for Artists Coming To Studio Sessions 42:13 Demo-itis
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No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels.
No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels.
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