In Episode 2 Herman Hildo (Haluhalo) and Gary (CYGNU6) discuss the latest in music news. Herman put GARY ON THE SPOT with the WORD GAME ["Tofu Voice"]. He is put on the spot and has to tell us his thoughts on it.
In music news, they discuss Spotify and its declining in ARPU and the impact from COVID-19; They both discovered the Lüm music streaming application and what it is and if its good for artists and consumers; Of course Tekashi 6ix9ine is in the discussion about his accusations of the Billboards accepting payment for artist number 1 placement; The two music dudes discuss Charlemagne Tha God's bold statement on air bold statement about Tekashi 6ix9ine of what he would do if 6ix9ine beats his federal case; Of course we had to bring up Joe Rogan's exclusive deal with Spotify; did that just really happen? What does all that mean for Spotify and how will YouTube respond to that?
Sources:
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/bang-goes-the-arpu-spotify-now-giving-away-three-months-free-premium-to-new-users-around-the-world/ |
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/you-can-buy-no-1s-on-billboard-tekashi-6ix9ine-claims-30000-ariana-grande-single-sales-were-purchased-using-6-credit-cards/ |
https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2020/05/6ix9ine-reminds-charlamagne-tha-god-fellatio-offer/ |
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotifys-100m-joe-rogan-deal-redefines-its-podcast-strategy-songwriters-and-record-labels-should-be-watching-closely/ |
Rooted Kingdom Music upcoming releases:
CYGNU6: Sacred Place, June 5th |
Haluhalo: Galaxy Minds, June 12th |
Stuck in Consciousness: Light Up The Night, June 19th |
If you want to be in on the WORD GAME and put Gary on the spot, send your WORD(s) game to Herman at music@rootedkingdom.com and in the subject line put "GARY ON THE SPOT". Whoever we choose we will give you a shoutout on the episode.
If there are any news you want us to cover send in your submission to beyondthemixpodcast@gmail.com
