Indie Artist Music Hustle

Mic Drop: I Said Hell Naw

Host and Creator: Blonde Intelligence (Ms. Roni)

Ever wondered what it really takes to make it as an independent artist in today's music landscape? Indie Artist Music Hustle with Blonde Intelligence pulls back the curtain on the real stories behind the music.

We bring you authentic conversations with rising talents like Caribbean Rap Artist Rl Pemz, East Coast Canadian rocker Brian Doucette, and performers who've graced prestigious stages including Cirque du Soleil. These aren't manufactured pop stars—they're passionate musicians building careers on their own terms, sharing insights you won't hear anywhere else.

Beyond artist interviews, we dive deep into music industry trends transforming independent careers. Did you know streaming will represent 79% of all US recorded music revenues by 2025? Or that hip-hop and R&B experienced a 72% increase in on-demand streaming? Our guests include Grammy-nominated producers and industry professionals who've worked with major labels and chart-topping artists, bridging the gap between indie ambitions and mainstream success.

Whether you're an independent artist looking for practical advice, an industry professional seeking fresh talent, or simply a music lover who appreciates discovering authentic voices before they break through, this podcast delivers value with every episode. The music landscape has fundamentally changed—consumers now prefer subscribing to vast libraries rather than individual tracks, creating unprecedented opportunities for independent artists to find their audience.

Ready to discover your next favorite artist or gain insights that could transform your music career? Subscribe on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Pandora, or follow us on Facebook. The indie music revolution is happening now, and we're here to document every beat of it.

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Speaker 1:

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Speaker 2:

Give it a check, girl learn about the indie artist from the indie artist well, I I'm Keana Keene.

Speaker 1:

I'm an artist. My name is Lauren. As you already said, I am a singer-songwriter. Hello, I'm Hal Pems. I originally come from the Caribbean, same as in the Grenadines. My name is Brian Doucette. I'm an East Coast Canadian rocker.

Speaker 2:

And then I found myself in Las Vegas, where I'm at currently for dancing for Cirque du Soleil with my own solo. I also learned from music industry professionals.

Speaker 1:

I'm a music producer. I've been producing professionally for about 14 years. I have worked with a couple of people in the industry Grammy nominated Trev Ridge Misha from 702. Um, he shipped from seven oh two After I got my deal with universal music, after the Alicia keys and gun a record and many other that I've done, and then Alicia keys was the number one adult R and B song of the year.

Speaker 2:

I asked the question.

Speaker 1:

That's a great question.

Speaker 2:

Yeah, it's a good question.

Speaker 1:

Ooh, uh, that is a good question. Wow, I love all these questions these are great, like most of the questions that I get are, like you know. Tell me about justin bieber indie artist.

Speaker 2:

Music hustle is for the indie artists, their fans, industry professionals and the music lover. Subscribe on youtube, facebook or the podcast on apple, spotify, pandora or blonde intelligence facebook page. Don't forget to add me to your playlist.

Speaker 2:

Bye, it's been really fun, especially talking to someone across the pond digital music was the single most important factor in the United States music industry revenue growth. By 2025, revenue from streaming will represent 79% of all US recorded music revenues and 39% of the global streaming market. Hip-hop and R&B became the most dominant genre with a 72% increase in on-demand audio streaming. Paid subscriptions was the biggest format of recorded music in the United States in 2017. Consumers show a growing willingness to subscribe to massive libraries rather than individual pieces of music.

Speaker 1:

Thanks for watching.