THE BARE NECESSITIES

By, Wendy Day from Rap Coalition [written for @NARIPatlanta Indie Label event on 7/20/16] There are many things an artist must have to succeed, and then there are a few things that will make life easier. Today, I am focusing on the necessities. We all know the music business is currently changing, but there have …

KEEP THOSE REJECTION LETTERS, they may be worth something some day

It was New Year’s Day 1962 a young band, known as the Beatles auditioned for a record deal with Decca Records. After the audition they returned to Liverpool and resumed their usual schedule of playing the clubs, while dreaming of becoming major Decca recording stars. After nervously waiting for a happy verdict for several weeks, …