<description>Hip-hop is constantly growing. The last few decades have seen a crazy surge in popularity for hip-hop and R&amp;B. What does this mean for society, and what does it mean for the music itself?

Music credit goes to HookSounds.

Hip-Hop Becomes Dominant U.S. Genre:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2017/07/17/hip-hoprb-has-now-become-the-dominant-genre-in-the-u-s-for-the-first-time/#43e859bd5383</description>

Hip-hop is constantly growing. The last few decad…

Hip-hop is constantly growing. The last few decades have seen a crazy surge in popularity for hip-hop and R&B. What does this mean for society, and what does it mean for the music itself?

Music credit goes to HookSounds.

Hip-Hop Becomes Dominant U.S. Genre:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2017/07/17/hip-hoprb-has-now-become-the-dominant-genre-in-the-u-s-for-the-first-time/#43e859bd5383

The Hip-Hop Takeover - Behind the Record 09

<description>In this episode I talk about analog music vs. digital music. Covers how each functions, their differences, advantages, and disadvantages.

Music credit goes to HookSounds.

Analog vs. Digital Overview:
https://www.klipsch.com/blog/digital-vs-analog-audio

Analog/Digital Advantages &amp; Disadvantages:
http://www.planetoftunes.com/digital-audio/pros-and-cons-of-analogue-and-digital-audio.html#.WvIKMKSUthE</description>

In this episode I talk about analog music vs. dig…

In this episode I talk about analog music vs. digital music. Covers how each functions, their differences, advantages, and disadvantages.

Music credit goes to HookSounds.

Analog vs. Digital Overview:
https://www.klipsch.com/blog/digital-vs-analog-audio

Analog/Digital Advantages & Disadvantages:
http://www.planetoftunes.com/digital-audio/pros-and-cons-of-analogue-and-digital-audio.html#.WvIKMKSUthE

Analog vs. Digital - Behind the Record 08

<description>What is an independent artist? Why are artists increasingly choosing to go independent from labels? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this? What are some examples of artists who have been successful independently?

Music credit goes to HookSounds.

Billboard Top Independent Artists 2017:
https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2017/independent-artists</description>

What is an independent artist? Why are artists in…

What is an independent artist? Why are artists increasingly choosing to go independent from labels? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this? What are some examples of artists who have been successful independently?

Music credit goes to HookSounds.

Billboard Top Independent Artists 2017:
https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2017/independent-artists

Independent Artists - Behind the Record 07

<description>How have music streaming services changed the financial landscape of the industry? Are musicians being paid enough for their streams? This is part 2 of 2 in the Behind the Record music streaming series.

Credit for the intro/outro music goes to HookSounds.

Sources:
https://www.statista.com/statistics/186688/downloads-of-digital-music-singles-in-the-us-since-2004/

https://www.sutori.com/story/history-of-music-streaming

https://www.theverge.com/2015/12/7/9861372/spotify-year-in-review-artist-payment-royalties

https://medium.com/bandbasher/5-things-artists-need-to-know-about-their-44-increase-in-streaming-profits-51d680ab9fb5</description>

How have music streaming services changed the fin…

How have music streaming services changed the financial landscape of the industry? Are musicians being paid enough for their streams? This is part 2 of 2 in the Behind the Record music streaming series.

Credit for the intro/outro music goes to HookSounds.

Sources:
https://www.statista.com/statistics/186688/downloads-of-digital-music-singles-in-the-us-since-2004/

https://www.sutori.com/story/history-of-music-streaming

https://www.theverge.com/2015/12/7/9861372/spotify-year-in-review-artist-payment-royalties

https://medium.com/bandbasher/5-things-artists-need-to-know-about-their-44-increase-in-streaming-profits-51d680ab9fb5

Music Streaming Part 2 - Behind the Record 06

<description>How popular is music streaming today? How does it fit into the industry? This is part 1 of 2 in the Behind the Record music streaming series.

Credit for the intro/outro music goes to HookSounds.

Apple Music vs. Spotify - streaming stats &amp; features:
https://www.digitaltrends.com/music/apple-music-vs-spotify/

Comparison of major streaming services (stats):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_on-demand_music_streaming_services

History of music streaming &amp; financial controversy:
https://www.sutori.com/story/history-of-music-streaming</description>

How popular is music streaming today? How does it…

How popular is music streaming today? How does it fit into the industry? This is part 1 of 2 in the Behind the Record music streaming series.

Credit for the intro/outro music goes to HookSounds.

Apple Music vs. Spotify - streaming stats & features:
https://www.digitaltrends.com/music/apple-music-vs-spotify/

Comparison of major streaming services (stats):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_on-demand_music_streaming_services

History of music streaming & financial controversy:
https://www.sutori.com/story/history-of-music-streaming

Music Streaming Part 1 - Behind the Record 05

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