I look for these 5 things when signing an artist

I look for these 5 things when signing an artist

by | Jul 27, 2024 | All, Music

The label I started/run has issued hundreds of releases in just a few years. I love working with & learning from artists. As a (below average) artist myself, I empathize with these creative individuals. My label aims to be artist-friendly. However, we can’t...
Brasília Sessions

Brasília Sessions

by | Jul 19, 2024 | All, Liner Notes, Music

When Livio Almeida arrived on the New York jazz scene a few years back, we were all put on notice. There’s a new Brazilian tenor saxophonist who can shred. His lights-out playing and performances undoubtedly created a stir among fellow artists and aficionados. Almeida...
Why you (& all artists) need to use LinkedIn

Why you (& all artists) need to use LinkedIn

by | Jun 28, 2024 | All, Music

I was initially reluctant to create a LinkedIn account. Why would I want to share my resume with the world? Besides, I was working at an investment bank at the time which didn’t love us posting things about work on social media. But after I left my job & started a...
I look for these 5 things when signing an artist

Focus on these 5 metrics on Spotify for Artists

by | Jun 22, 2024 | All, Music

I started and run a record label, which means I listen to a lot of music. I also look at a lot of numbers. I’m talking about streaming and sales analytics. There is SO much data, it’s hard to know what actually matters. I left investment banking to focus...
I look for these 5 things when signing an artist

Why I Don’t Charge Artists to Produce Music

by | Jun 7, 2024 | All, Music

Artists ask me all the time: “How much do you charge to produce music?” Nothing. I’ve produced 100+ projects. I’ve never charged an artist a production fee. And I often lose money (and time!) Here’s why.   Making music brings me joy...
Manifest Abundance drops TODAY!

Manifest Abundance drops TODAY!

by | May 10, 2024 | All, Music

What does the voice in your head sound like? If it’s like mine, it’s often critical & prodding: “Kabir, your scrambled eggs are terrible.” “Kabir, your chord substitutions are insipid.” “Kabir, you can do better.”...
I look for these 5 things when signing an artist

On celebrity phone usage

by | Apr 30, 2024 | All, Music

Could you ditch your phone? Some of the biggest music celebrities have done just that. Justin Bieber opts for an iPad & checks in every morning with his management company to see what’s cooking. He tries to reduce the number of folks who can contact him. Ed...
I look for these 5 things when signing an artist

Do music videos still matter?

by | Apr 29, 2024 | All, Music

Do music videos still matter? I mean… can you remember the last one you watched in its entirety? It’s been a while for me. And I’m in the music biz. But the videos still matter especially in certain genres like Latin. Check out this graph on...