Grammy Award–winning musician, Academy Award–winning filmmaker, New York Times bestselling author and podcast host Questlove inspired us all at iHeart HQ for this week's Summer Tuesday with an intimate conversation covering the creative and cultural influences that have shaped his life and the evolution of hip-hop music.
Special thanks to our hospitality partners Hampton Water Wine Co., The HEINEKEN Company, Tequila Casa Dragones, LeTish Coffee and Pa'lante Rum for another unforgettable night. See you at next week’s Summer Tuesday!
📸: Rachel Kaplan
"While there is an endless array of helpful tools and strategies available, designed to help beat procrastination in the moment, often the best place to start is by looking at the bigger picture."
In this week's blog post, I share insights from Cal Newport and Adam Grant that offer us a bigger-picture perspective on procrastination, including strategies we can use to lessen its impact on our musical lives.
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Versatile Music Maestro 🎵 | T Sharp: Singer, Multi-Instrumentalist, and Music Educator | Harmonizing Passion and Expertise for a Melodious Journey #MusicMagic #EducatorExtraordinaire.
" T Sharp IS A KEY, NOT A NAME!!"
Taiwo T Sharp Ogobowale delves deep into the true meaning of his name, the inspiration behind his name, his entrance into music ministry & the challenges, the impact of his father, Rev. Dr. Chris Oyakhilome in his life, his plans for the year etc.
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😎insights, great music doesn’t have an expiry date 🎶
In the wise words of Sir John Hegarty ‘surprise them’, a man who knew a world before Elvis and the explosion of rock’n’roll - a valuable perspective, check it out👂
“Double the budget on music or even triple it” Patrick MurphyLBBonline - Little Black Book 👏
Surprise them, in action:
“in 2002, Elvis had ‘suddenly become cool again’ thanks to the 25th anniversary of his death and the release of Junkie XL’s remix of ‘A Little Less Conversation’, which soundtracked Nike’s 2002 FIFA World Cup campaign and reached number one in 20 countries.”
“Then, of course, came the biopic, and in true Baz Lurmann fashion, it came with a soundtrack that melded old-school Elvis with current stars like Doja Cat and Måneskin – presumably in the hopes of recreating a similar buzz to Junkie XL’s hit.”
Time Out London
“A new AI hologram show called Elvis Evolution will be hitting London, trumpeted as ‘Elvis appearing on a UK stage for the first time’. ‘A Little Less Conversation’ remix mega-hit and with Baz Luhrmann’s Oscar-winning 2022 film, Elvis, has hit new heights. He was brought to the attention of a new generation of fans when he scored a number one hit with a remix of the track ‘A Little Less Conversation’.”
London Evening Standard
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We're very excited to present the second episode of ‘Creative Notes: Conversations on Music,Creativity, and Advertising’, in partnership with Eclectic Music & Bark Soho.
In this video episode - a first for the series, our CEO & founder Matt Cooper and co-host Simon Elms, founding partner of Eclectic & Bark Soho, sit down with esteemed guests Sir John Hegarty, co-founder of Creative Bartle Bogle Hegarty (BBH Global) and The Garage Entertainment; CARL ADDY, multidisciplinary creative director and director; and Patrick Murphy, founder and CEO of MurphyCobb Associates (MCA), who share the profound influence of music on their professional journeys and personal lives.
To watch the full episode, click here: https://lnkd.in/eFUdE-R7
We're very excited to present the second episode of ‘Creative Notes: Conversations on Music,Creativity, and Advertising’, in partnership with Eclectic Music & Bark Soho.
In this video episode - a first for the series, our CEO & founder Matt Cooper and co-host Simon Elms, founding partner of Eclectic & Bark Soho, sit down with esteemed guests Sir John Hegarty, co-founder of Creative Bartle Bogle Hegarty (BBH Global) and The Garage Entertainment; CARL ADDY, multidisciplinary creative director and director; and Patrick Murphy, founder and CEO of MurphyCobb Associates (MCA), who share the profound influence of music on their professional journeys and personal lives.
To watch the full episode, click here: https://lnkd.in/eFUdE-R7
Brands have used music and culture to help sell their products for many years, but how can we create campaigns that stand the test of time and build loyalty with cultural communities?
We spoke to brand and culture expert Ollie Oshodi who gave us her top tips: https://lnkd.in/eCjaKuAE
Co-founder & CEO @ The ROSTR Group - ROSTR, Jobs by ROSTR, Stack by ROSTR, ROSTR Insider ❊ building tech and content for a more connected music industry
"50% of GRAMMY nominees are independent artists"... but are they really?
Yes. But also not where it counts.
I saw this stat yesterday and wanted to take a closer look at the numbers using ROSTR data.
While "more than half of 2024 GRAMMY nominees" fits when you look at ALL the GRAMMY nominations - the distribution of those independent nominations is very skewed towards the more niche awards.
Across the most prestigious awards the indie share is nowhere near 50%...
General Field:
- Awards: Album of The Year, Record of The Year, Song of The Year and Best New Artist
- Total nominations: 32
- Independent nominations: 1(!)
- Indie share: 3%
Selected Best Album Awards:
- Best Pop Album: 0/5 (0% indie share)
- Best Dance/Electronic Album: 0/5 (0%)
- Best Rock Album: 1/5 (20%)
- Best R&B Album: 1/5 (20%)
- Best Progressive R&B Album: 1/5 (20%)
- Best Country Album: 2/5 (40%)
- Best Alternative Album: 2/5 (40%)
- Best Rap Album: 2/5 (40%)
- Best Latin Pop Album: 3/6 (50%)
Overall share for the above album awards: 26%
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Overall it’s dope that more independent artists are being nominated and the trend is a positive one (also much better gender balance these days). Also want to stress that getting nominated for any GRAMMY is a huge achievement regardless of it’s one of the more marquee awards.
But I think it’s important to also keep an eye on how that ratio is distributed.
1 indie nomination from 32 in the general field sucks.
2 major best album categories having no independent nominees sucks.
In the end these are often the awards that get the most TV attention. It’d be cool if we see more independent representation in these categories in future years - because there’s absolutely independent artists/albums who could be up there.
⚠️ this data is pretty rough but directionally correct
#musicindustry#grammys#independentmusic
This just in: MORE THAN HALF of 2024 GRAMMY Award nominees are from the independent sector!
"A2IM offers its heartfelt congratulations to the independent labels, artists, producers, and songwriters nominated for the 2024 GRAMMYs. Representing more than half of all nominees, these companies and creators are the pulse of musical innovation, touching audiences globally with their diverse works. We honor them for making the music that shapes our world." – Dr. Richard James Burgess MBE, President and CEO of A2IM.
#GRAMMYS#RecordingAcademy#IndependentMusic#GrammyNominee
Creative and versatile with extensive experience in developing and executing interactive marketing campaigns, project management, and with a passion for singing and songwriting.
🌟 It's in finding that sweet spot of harmony, where opportunity blossoms. Seizing the moment is an art, and it's a thrilling experience to navigate this dynamic landscape. 🎨 It sure helps me in further evolving my mindset of adaptability 🌱 and fostering collaborations in unexpected moments 🤝
What's your secret to finding harmony in opportunity? Love to hear your thoughts below! 👇 🌐
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The most important thing behind #TeamAdmind are the extraordinary people, full of talent, kindness, and creativity. Today we would like you to meet Maria Gumulak. Swipe right to learn what was her favorite project and what music she listens to help her focus.
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Vice President, Unified Partnerships at iHeartMedia
1moAnd my son had his pic taken with Questlove after this in Austin while eating at Rudy’s Barbecue!