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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Lauzardo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 13:15:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Success varies for each artist. Understanding how to interpret your Artist Analytics can guide you in identifying the specific areas to prioritize.</p>
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.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}</style>				<p><strong>Measure Your Performance</strong></p><p>Success is unique for every artist. By understanding your Artist Analytics, you can pinpoint the areas that deserve your attention and drive your growth.</p><p><strong>Listening Now</strong>: This metric displays the number of fans actively streaming your music. It counts only online plays and excludes offline listening.</p><p><strong>Plays</strong>: A play is counted when a user listens to a track for more than 30 seconds on Apple Music. This includes plays from Apple Music radio stations, which can be user-generated or curated by Apple.</p><p><strong>Average Daily Listeners</strong>: This represents the average number of unique listeners per day within a selected time frame.</p><p><strong>Purchases</strong>: This is recorded when a customer buys your song or album from the iTunes Store.</p><p><strong>Shazams</strong>: Every time your song is identified by the Shazam app or partner apps using Shazam technology, it is counted as a Shazam.</p><p><strong>Radio Spins</strong>: This measures how often your song is played on over 40,000 terrestrial and digital radio stations worldwide, excluding Apple Music Radio.</p><p><strong>Milestones</strong>: This section highlights key achievements and all-time bests for your music, including top plays, top Shazams, and editorial playlist additions.</p><p><strong>Video Views</strong>: A view is counted when a user watches your music video on Apple Music for more than 30 seconds.</p><p><strong>Apple Music for Artists</strong> provides detailed performance analytics for:</p><ul><li><strong>Songs</strong>: Total plays of a song across all albums and compilations.</li><li><strong>Albums</strong>: Plays of any album, EP, or single release.</li><li><strong>Playlists</strong>: Inclusion in Apple Music editorial playlists.</li><li><strong>Videos</strong>: Views of any music video available on Apple Music.</li></ul><p><strong>Discover Who’s Listening Now</strong></p><p>Get real-time insights into how many fans are currently streaming your music. The Listening Now widget shows the number of listeners who have initiated playback at any given moment.</p><p>Selecting the widget gives you a detailed view of trends over the past 48 hours. Maximum Listeners indicates the peak number of listeners at any time during this period, while Average Listeners reflects the average number during this timeframe. You can also see your six most-played songs under Top Songs Now.</p><p>Note: For privacy reasons, a minimum listener threshold must be met to display Listening Now analytics. Gaps in data may occur if this threshold is not reached.</p><p><strong>Track Your Radio Spins</strong></p><p>The Radio Spins feature, integrated throughout the Apple Music for Artists platform, allows you to monitor airplay across more than 40,000 radio stations in over 200 countries and regions. Visit the Trends page for detailed insights into which stations play your music the most and which songs from your catalog are most popular. Use the Places page to discover where your music is being broadcast worldwide.</p><p><strong>Connect with Listeners Globally</strong></p><p>The Places tab in Artist Analytics shows where your listeners are located by city, state, country, or region. Use filters to track the popularity of new releases and identify potential tour locations.</p><p><strong>Discover Global Impact and Trends</strong></p><p>The Trends tab helps you analyze your music’s performance by comparing listener actions. Apply filters to learn about listener demographics, including gender, age, location, and their favorite songs.</p><p><strong>Maximize Shazam Insights</strong></p><p>When users Shazam your song, you gain valuable insights into its reach. Learn what happens when someone uses Shazam to identify your track and how this information can benefit you.</p><p><strong>Data Availability</strong></p><p>Data is displayed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and updates daily. New data may take up to 48 hours to appear in your dashboard.</p><p>Different distributors may release your music at various points in your career. We aggregate this data into a single track group, displaying one cover art to represent it.</p><p>Note: For financial or royalty queries, please contact your distributor.</p><p><strong>Download Your Data</strong></p><p>In the Music section, click &#8220;See All&#8221; to download data from your entire catalog. Ensure you set the date range before downloading your CSV file</p>						</div>
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							<p><strong>Jamvana.com</strong> is excited to introduce a suite of powerful new features that provide artists with deep insights into their music’s performance. With real-time data on listener engagement, artists can now track how many fans are currently streaming their tracks, analyze radio spins across 40,000+ stations worldwide, and explore listener demographics by city, state, country, or region. The platform also offers detailed metrics for plays, purchases, Shazams, and video views, helping artists understand what’s driving their success. Additionally, Jamvana.com now includes tools for monitoring trends and milestones, offering a complete picture of your music’s impact. With these features, artists can make informed decisions on where to focus their efforts to maximize their reach and growth.</p>						</div>
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		<title>Pitch Your Music To YouTube with Jamvana</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 17:27:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>From playlists to Shorts, we’re dedicated to building surfaces and tools to make it easier to amplify your music and grow your audience. Today, we’re delivering on your long-standing asks by introducing Loudspeaker, YouTube’s next-generation pitching tool designed for scale as we enable new multi-format opportunities across YouTube. Loudspeaker brings all of the current functionality of Pitch Music with some new highly requested features, such as Drafts, Bulk Editing, Flexible scheduling, and more! At Jamvana, we’re pitching daily from our catalog and securing placements on YouTube and YouTube Music. Sing up with Jamvana today and start gaining exposure on the number one streaming service. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://vanarecords.com/pitch-your-music-to-youtube-with-jamvana/">Pitch Your Music To YouTube with Jamvana</a> first appeared on <a href="https://vanarecords.com">Jamvana</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From playlists to Shorts, we’re dedicated to building surfaces and tools to make it easier to amplify your music and grow your audience. Today, we’re delivering on your long-standing asks by introducing Loudspeaker, YouTube’s next-generation pitching tool designed for scale as we enable new multi-format opportunities across YouTube. Loudspeaker brings all of the current functionality of Pitch Music with some new highly requested features, such as Drafts, Bulk Editing, Flexible scheduling, and more! At Jamvana, we’re pitching daily from our catalog and securing placements on YouTube and YouTube Music. Sing up with Jamvana today and start gaining exposure on the number one streaming service. </p>
<p>Keep in mind:</p>
<ul>
<li>YouTube is under no obligation to place any proposed pitches submitted using this tool.</li>
<li>Your songs may be included in playlists other than those you&#8217;ve suggested in the pitch.</li>
<li>Playlists will include the most appropriate version of your song, like non-explicit versions, music videos, and more.</li>
<li>Get in touch with your Label Relations Manager for more info.</li>
</ul>
<p>FAQs</p>
<p>What songs are eligible to be pitched?</p>
<p>Partners with access to Loudspeaker can pitch their Premium Music Videos, Previews, and Art Tracks.&nbsp;</p>
<p>To pitch a song for the Shorts Audio Picker, check that it appears in Search. If you can’t find a song in the Shorts Audio Picker, make sure that:</p>
<ul>
<li>The associated Sound Recording asset has ownership applied.</li>
<li>The publishing rights information has been provided to YouTube.</li>
</ul>
<p>Which release type should I select for my pitch?</p>
<p>Release types provide context and help place songs in appropriate markets and surfaces across YouTube. You can select up to 2 release types per song. Options include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Previews</li>
<li>New releases: Less than 2 weeks old</li>
<li>Ongoing priority: 2 weeks to 18 months old</li>
<li>Catalog: 18 months or older</li>
<li>Trending/Resurgent</li>
<li>Anniversary</li>
<li>Reissued</li>
<li>Seasonal</li>
</ul>
<p>When will my pitch go live?</p>
<p>&nbsp;. We’ve replaced pitch windows with more flexible scheduling. Instead of pitching for a specific week, you can now pitch for a specific day. For example, you can request to start a promotion alongside a release date, or when a song is trending.</p>
<p>In which countries/regions are songs available to be pitched?</p>
<p>You can pitch songs for placement across YouTube surfaces in the following countries/regions, where programming and label relations support is offered.</p>
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<td>Mexico</td>
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<td>New Zealand</td>
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<td>Belgium</td>
<td>Nigeria</td>
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<td>Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina</td>
<td>North Macedonia</td>
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<td>Brazil</td>
<td>Norway</td>
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<td>Bulgaria</td>
<td>Oman</td>
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<td>Canada</td>
<td>Philippines</td>
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<td>Poland</td>
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<td>Portugal</td>
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<td>Romania</td>
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<td>Russia</td>
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<td>Serbia</td>
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<td>Singapore</td>
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<td>Slovakia</td>
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<td>Slovenia</td>
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<td>South Korea</td>
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<td>Hungary</td>
<td>Spain</td>
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<td>Iceland</td>
<td>Sweden</td>
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<td>India</td>
<td>Switzerland</td>
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<td>Indonesia</td>
<td>Taiwan</td>
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<td>Israel</td>
<td>Thailand</td>
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<td>Italy</td>
<td>The Netherlands</td>
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<td>Japan</td>
<td>Turkey</td>
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<td>Kuwait</td>
<td>United Arab Emirates</td>
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<td>Latvia</td>
<td>Ukraine</td>
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<td>Lebanon</td>
<td>United Kingdom</td>
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<td>Lithuania</td>
<td>United States</td>
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<td>Luxembourg</td>
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<p>Is there a limit to the number of songs I can pitch for Shorts?</p>
<p>We recommend that you pitch no more than 3 tracks per week. These submissions should represent your top priorities, with a focus on short-form-video.</p>
<p>What determines the video chosen for a given song?</p>
<p>Our systems determine the appropriate video based on context.</p>
<p>For example, if a user is watching YouTube, we’ll surface the Premium Music Video. If a user is listening to a song in the background of YouTube Music, we’ll use an Art Track.</p>
<p>Similarly, we’ll select explicit/non-explicit versions of a song based on the context in which the video is used.</p><p>The post <a href="https://vanarecords.com/pitch-your-music-to-youtube-with-jamvana/">Pitch Your Music To YouTube with Jamvana</a> first appeared on <a href="https://vanarecords.com">Jamvana</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Don’t Put Your Music At Risk</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lennon Cihak]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>As your trusted partner, we wanted to take a moment to warn you about some deceptive advertisements we’ve recently seen for illegitimate music promotion services. Third parties that promise playlist placements or a specific number of streams in exchange for compensation are likely using illegitimate practices without your knowledge. These services can threaten your hard &#8230;</p>
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<p>Third parties that promise playlist placements or a specific number of streams in exchange for compensation are likely using illegitimate practices without your knowledge. These services can threaten your hard work, resulting in the potential withholding of streams or royalties, or even complete removal of your catalog from streaming services.</p>
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<p>Our streaming partners work diligently to ensure streams are legitimate, meaning they reflect genuine user listening intent. If a service finds that you (or a third party hired by you or on your behalf) have boosted play counts through any automated, deceptive, fraudulent or other invalid means (digital bots, “click farms”, payment for placement on playlists, etc.), the service may permanently remove your entire catalog.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In the early 2000s, Orlando, Florida was home base for some of the biggest names in music. Many of today’s pop stars were catapulted into the limelight out of Orlando, including groups like Backstreet Boys and NSYNC, both of whom were developed and managed by infamous manager, Lou Pearlman. Fast forward to today: Orlando is &#8230;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>In the early 2000s, Orlando, Florida was home base for some of the biggest names in music.</h2>



<p>Many of today’s pop stars were catapulted into the limelight out of Orlando, including groups like Backstreet Boys and NSYNC, both of whom were developed and managed by infamous manager, Lou Pearlman.</p>



<p>Fast forward to today: Orlando is home to one of the largest dance and most coveted music festivals in the world, EDC Orlando. “The City Beautiful” also houses some of the best clubs and music scene. It’s not quite a Los Angeles, New York City, or Nashville, but it’s very quickly making its way up there with venues like The Social, The Plaza Live!, House of Blues, and The Abbey.</p>



<p>Before we dive into the list, we need to clarify a couple of things. A few names on this list are music producers, so we want to be clear on <em>what </em>a music producer does and <em>what </em>a “beat maker” does. They’re different.</p>



<h2>Beat maker vs. music producer</h2>



<p>Music producers are one of the main <a href="https://recordingconnection.com/reference-library/what-does-a-music-producer-do/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">brains behind the music business</a>. They’re responsible for overseeing an entire production—singles, EPs, and albums—from start to finish. If necessary, they find session musicians, assist in sonic vision, and get the song from a piano/guitar and vocals to a full-fledged piece of art.</p>



<p>The term “music producer” is commonly misused for a “beat maker” in the music business. A music producer is someone who oversees an entire musical project, like the ones mentioned above, and perform a wide array of tasks associated with getting that project completed.</p>



<p>Beat makers, on the other hand, are <a href="https://samplified.us/blogs/news/beat-maker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">professionals that make beats</a>. That’s it. A music producer may hire a beat maker to create the beat, chords, and melodies for a track (and they should <a href="https://jamvana.com/everything-about-music-metadata/">receive songwriting credit</a> for that!), but they typically don’t go beyond that.</p>



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<h2>15 musicians and music professionals from Orlando, Florida that impacted music</h2>



<h3>1. Kane Beatz</h3>



<p>Kane Beatz is a music producer and songwriter from Orlando, Florida. During his high school years, he produced music and sold beats online. He was contacted shortly after by Mike Caren, the executive vice president of A&amp;R for Atlantic Records. Caren signed Kane Beatz to a publishing deal with the Atlantic Records.</p>



<p>He has since created his own label called The Building where he’s signed Kief Brown and Jeremy “JMIKE” Coleman.</p>



<p>He has produced songs like “BedRock” by Young Money and Lloyd, “Bottoms Up” by Trey Songz and Nicki Minaj, “The Show Goes On” by Lupe Fiasco, and “Super Bass” by Nicki Minaj, among many others.</p>



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<h3>2. DJ Nasty and LVM</h3>



<p>DJ Nasty and LVM are a production duo from Orlando, Florida, and comprised of brothers Johnny David Mollings and Leonardo V. Mollings. They were born in Cuba, but their dad was in the Navy, so they relocated to Orlando. They made a name for themselves after meeting DJ Khaled and starting Hitmen Productions.</p>



<p>DJ Nasty and LVM are known for their productions of DJ Khaled’s “Wild Thoughts” with Rihanna and Bryson Tiller and “All I Do Is Win,” and “S on My Chest,” which he produced with Kane Beatz, another Orlando native.</p>



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<h3>3. XXYYXX</h3>



<p>XXYYXX, whose real name is Marcel Everett, is an electronic music producer from Orlando, Florida. He’s been producing for more than a decade and created the track “What We Want” for the <em>Grand Theft Auto V </em>video game. Furthermore, he was credited on Tory Lanez’s single “Flex,” which Lanez released as part of his album <em>I Told You</em>.</p>



<p>XXYYXX has also remixed tracks for artists like Tinashe and Usher.</p>



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<h3>4. Dave Fortman</h3>



<p>Dave Fortman is the guitarist for Ugly Kid Joe, a rock band that originated out of Isla Vista, California. His career spans many decades, and Fortman has been pivotal in the evolution of alternative and hard rock music. He has worked with some of the most transformative bands and names in dance music, including Slipknot, Otep, and Evanescence.</p>



<p>Fortman worked on Evanescence’s <em>Fallen </em>album, which went on to receive four Grammy nominations. “Bring Me to Life” was also nominated for Song of the Year and <em>Fallen </em>was nominated for Record of the Year in 2003. <em>Fallen </em>was certified platinum in 33 countries.</p>



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<h3>5. Ayo the Producer</h3>



<p>Ayo the Producer, whose real name is Austin Owens, is a record producer, songwriter, and audio engineer from Orlando, Florida. He has worked with artists like Rick Ross, Cardi B, Wiz Khalifa, Bryson Tiller, and many others, according to <a href="https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.52005/title.dxclusive-producers-ayo-n-keyz-talk-working-with-jaden-smith-chris-brown-more"><em>HipHopDX</em></a>. He is one-half of Ayo and Keyz.</p>



<p>Ayo the Producer won a Grammy in 2019 for Best Rap Album for his work on Cardi B’s <em>Invasion of Privacy</em>. In 2020, Ayo and Keyz produced Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s viral hit “WAP.”</p>



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<h3>6. Lou Pearlman</h3>



<p>Lou Pearlman was a record producer and manager. While not from Orlando, Florida, Pearlman had a lot of influence on the Orlando music scene. He is best known for funding and managing global sensations. Backstreet Boys and NSYNC after the Backstreet Boys’ huge success.</p>



<p>Pearlman was a criminal and operated <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/US/lou-pearlman-backstreet-boys-nsync-lure-people-massive/story?id=67630954" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">one of the biggest Ponzi schemes</a> in United States history. Over the years, he had amassed more than $300 million in debts. He <a href="https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/lou-pearlman-dead-7480171/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">died in prison</a> on August 19, 2016, at the age of 62.</p>



<h3>7. NSYNC</h3>



<p>Founded by Lou Pearlman in Orlando, Florida, NSYNC became a global sensation with the release of their album <em>No Strings Attached</em>, which had songs like “Bye Bye Bye,” “It’s Gonna Be Me,” and “This I Promise You.” The group consisted of Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone, and Lance Bass.</p>



<p><em>No Strings Attached</em> was the best-selling album of 2000, and the <a href="https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/nsync-no-strings-attached-anniversary-best-song-6502283/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">second best-selling album of the decade</a>, right behind The Beatles’ <em>1</em>.</p>



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<h3>8. Backstreet Boys</h3>



<p>Formed, funded, and managed by infamous manager Lou Pearlman, the Backstreet Boys rose to global stardom after the release of their debut album, <em>Backstreet Boys</em> in 1996. They followed up with their sophomore album in 1997 called <em>Backstreet’s Back</em>. The group consists of members AJ McLean, Kevin Richardson, Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, and Brian Littrell.</p>



<p>Pearlman, the group’s manager, posted an advertisement in the <em>Orlando Sentinel</em> saying that he was looking to form a group with a “New Kids on the Block” look and “Boyz II Men sound.” Pearlman named the group after Orlando’s Backstreet Market.</p>



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<h3>9. Matchbox Twenty</h3>



<p>Matchbox Twenty is a rock group that formed in Orlando, Florida in 1995. The band’s members include Rob Thomas, Brian Yale, Paul Doucette, and Kyle Cook. The group rose to fame after the release of their debut album in 1996, <em>Yourself or Someone Like You</em>.</p>



<p>As of June 2022, the band’s Twitter account shared a video confirming that a new album was on the way.</p>



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<h3>10. O-Town</h3>



<p>O-Town is a boy band/group originating from Orlando, Florida as part of the reality TV show <em>Make the Band</em>. At the time of their founding, the group consisted of members Erik-Micheael Estrada, Trevor Penick, Jacob Underwood, Ashley Parker Angel, and Ikaika Kahoano. However, Dan Miller replaced Kahoano after Miller dropped out of the group.</p>



<p>The group was founded and originally managed by infamous manager Lou Pearlman during the show’s filming. Mike Cronin and Mike Morin took over the management responsibilities after Pearlman.</p>



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<h3>11. Matt Heafy</h3>



<p>Most notably known for his role as guitarist for the heavy metal band Trivium, Matt Heafy is a guitarist and vocalist from Orlando, Florida. Heafy was voted sixth on the Ultimate Guitar list’s “<a href="https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/friday_top_25_greatest_modern_frontmen-59851" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Top 25 Greatest Frontmen</a>” in 2017.</p>



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<h3>12. DJ Magic Mike</h3>



<p>DJ Magic Mike is a DJ and producer from Orlando, Florida. He made history with his productions in the Miami Bass genre and is the <a href="https://www.insomniac.com/music/artists/dj-magic-mike/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">first platinum selling artist from Orlando</a>, according to the <em>Orlando Sentinel</em>. His sound is commonly blended with hip-hop. During his hip-hop days he teamed up with MC Madness as his primary collaborator. DJ Magic Mike went on to collaborate with Sir Mix-a-Lot and Techmaster P.E.B.</p>



<p>DJ Magic Mike has made a big name for himself in the Florida breaks scene, too. He has held a longtime Sunday night residency at the House of Blues at Downtown Disney in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. He continues to tour across the US and around the world.</p>



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<h3>13. ROB ANALYZE</h3>



<p>CEO and founder of Jamvana, Robert Leigh, who performs under the moniker ROB ANALYZE, has been a catalyst to the Orlando music scene. He founded Jamvana in 2008 and has built a strong reputation in Orlando’s music business for all things <a href="https://jamvana.com/best-music-distributor-independent-musicians/">music distribution</a>, <a href="https://jamvana.com/dont-put-your-music-at-risk/">playlist pitching</a>, and <a href="https://jamvana.com/must-have-tools-for-musicians/">music services</a>.</p>



<p>During the summer of 2022, Leigh locked in a big <a href="https://jamvana.com/jamvana-orlando-solar-bears-partnership/">deal with the Orlando Solar Bears</a> hockey team. With this partnership, Jamvana exclusively curates the music for the Solar Bears’ home games at the Amway Center in downtown Orlando. Leigh DJs each of these events as well by tapping into Jamvana’s nearly 1 million sound recordings to keep the energy high for the Solar Bears&#8217; home games.</p>



<p>With his tenacity and work ethic, Leigh will easily climb to the top to become Orlando’s number one talent booker.</p>



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<h3>14. AK1200</h3>



<p>AK1200, whose real name is Dave Minner, is a jungle and drum n&#8217; bass songwriter and producer from Orlando, Florida. </p>



<p>He is recognized for his promotion of jungle and drum n bass genres in the United States, sparking an increase in the popularity amongst the genres. He&#8217;s done this through his high energy live performances and remixes, as well as performing multiple shows across the country for free to promote the genres.</p>



<p>AK1200 partnered with Dieselboy and DJ Dara to create the annual Planet of the Drums tour.</p>



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<h3>15. Kimball Collins</h3>



<p>Kimball Collins is a trance DJ and producer from Orlando, Florida. He got his start in 1987, and he is recognized for jumpstarting the dance scene in Orlando after his shows at the Beacham Theatre did really well.</p>



<p>In 1993, Collins formed his own PositiVibes Records and has been a pioneer in the ever-evolving dance music scene since. </p>



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<h2>Conclusion</h2>



<p>With Orlando’s budding music scene, this list is sure to grow in the coming years. Festivals like <a href="https://orlando.electricdaisycarnival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EDC Orlando at Tinker Field</a> and <a href="https://www.okeechobeefest.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival</a> at Sunshine Grove bring <a href="https://www.orlandoweekly.com/music/insomniac-addresses-the-future-of-edc-orlando-and-it-could-mean-good-news-for-the-citys-music-scene-26834212" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">music lovers from around the world</a> to the Central Florida area.</p>



<p>If we missed anybody, leave a comment, and let us know so we can add them to the list.</p><p>The post <a href="https://vanarecords.com/music-professionals-from-orlando-florida/">15 Musicians and Music Professionals From Orlando, Florida Who Changed The Landscape of Music</a> first appeared on <a href="https://vanarecords.com">Jamvana</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The music industry is a complex one, with many different moving parts to keep an eye on. It’s difficult to comprehend, especially when it comes to royalties because according to Kobalt’s CEO, there are over 900,000 different royalty streams. In recent years, companies like Royalty Exchange have launched to give artists an additional option for &#8230;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The music industry is a complex one, with many different moving parts to keep an eye on. It’s difficult to comprehend, especially when it comes to royalties because according to Kobalt’s CEO, there are <a href="https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2015/06/30/publishing-ceo-there-are-over-900000-distinct-royalty-payments-for-artists-and-songwriters/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">over 900,000 different royalty streams</a>.</p>



<p>In recent years, companies like <a href="https://www.royaltyexchange.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Royalty Exchange</a> have launched to give artists an additional option for their fans to support them. Up until recently, royalties have been coveted and only collected by the respective copyright owners, which include record labels, <a href="https://jamvana.com/music-distribution-vs-music-publishing/">publishing companies</a>, and the artists themselves. But thanks to massive advancements in music technology fans can now pay an upfront fee of, say, $5,000 and become a partial owner in a track’s royalties alongside other investors.</p>



<p>Every musician and artist are different so it’s best to research each one so you understand which royalties you’ll have the opportunity to invest in.</p>



<p>This article will briefly go over the various types of music royalties and how you can invest in your favorite artist’s royalties, but first we need to clarify a few things before you decide if music royalties are a good investment for you.</p>



<h3>Five Exclusive Rights as a Copyright Owner</h3>



<p>Copyright law is a set of laws that protects the rights of authors and artists to their work. It gives the copyright owner five exclusive rights:</p>



<ol type="1">
<li>The right to reproduce the work</li>



<li>The right to create derivative works from the original work</li>



<li>The right to distribute copies of the original work</li>



<li>The right to perform or display copies of the original work publicly</li>



<li>The right to sell or lease copies of the original work</li>
</ol>



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<h3>Two Different Types of Copyrights in Music</h3>



<p>There are two types of copyrights in music: the sound recording and composition copyrights. The sound recording copyright is for the sound recording (think of the MP3, WAV, and AIFF files) and is commonly owned by the record label or the artist (if they don’t have a record label). This grants them the right to <a href="https://jamvana.com/best-music-distributor-independent-musicians/">distribute the song</a> on a physical or digital format to stores like Apple Music, Spotify, and TIDAL, to name a few. The composition copyright is for the composition (lyrics, chords, and melody).</p>



<h3>What are music royalties?</h3>



<p>Artists and songwriters have multiple streams of royalties when it comes to their work. But what are royalties? And how do they work?</p>



<p>The first thing to understand is that there are different types of royalties that are collected for the sound recording and composition. Performance royalties are earned when a piece of music is publicly performed. In the United States, SoundExchange collects the royalties for public performances on sound recordings. ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC collect public performance royalties for the compositions. Note: ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC are not publishers.</p>



<p>Mechanical royalties, on the other hand, are earned when someone purchases a digital download from stores like iTunes <a href="https://jamvana.com/distributing-music-to-beatport-worth-it/">and Beatport</a>, among other things, and are only paid to the songwriters and publishers. Streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music pay for a blanket mechanical license for permission to list musicians’ music on their platform. In the United States, the MLC collects these royalties. However, if you’re signed up for Songtrust or another admin publisher they will collect these mechanical royalties for the songwriters and publishers.</p>



<p>Mechanical royalties for songwriters are complicated because they vary depending on the type of use. There&#8217;s also a distinction between statutory mechanicals, which only applies to songs recorded before 1972, and voluntary mechanicals, which apply to all other songs.</p>



<p>We could go on and on about the different types of royalties and how they’re collected, but this is just so you have a basic understanding of the main types of royalties in music.</p>



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<h3>How to Invest in Another Artist’s Royalties</h3>



<p>Investing in another artist’s royalties is a way to diversify your portfolio. You can invest in the royalties of an artist that you like and are passionate about. After all, one of the number one rules about investing is you should only invest in people, companies, and products that you believe in. (I’m looking at you, Dogecoin!)</p>



<p>But why would an artist want to give up a portion of their royalties?</p>



<p>There are many reasons why an artist might sell their royalties. They may have a family to support, they need money for medical bills, or they just want to retire from the music industry (I don’t blame them). Another reason may just be that they want to provide their fans with another route to support them.</p>



<p>You can find artists who want to sell their royalties on platforms like Royalty Exchange. If there’s an artist that you truly believe in and want to invest in, reach out to them via email or social media and let them know you want to invest. If it’s something they’re interested in, you can discuss terms of the investment, if you will have any ownership, or receive royalty payments based on streams.</p>



<p>Investing in an artist’s project is a big feat and it can have its pros and cons, so be sure you do a fair amount of research beforehand.</p>



<h3>What types of royalties can I invest in from musicians?</h3>



<p>Since royalty investments are a new concept, the dilemma of what kind of royalties to invest in arises. There are many different types of royalties that musicians can invest in, and each one has its own positives and negatives.</p>



<p>The first type of royalty that you may be able to invest in is performance royalties. As mentioned above, public performance royalties are earned when an artist’s song is publicly performed on the radio, at a concert, or on television.</p>



<p>The second type of royalty that musicians can invest in is mechanical royalties. Mechanical royalties are earned when a musician’s song is sold as an MP3 download, CD, vinyl record, etc., and they go to the songwriters and publishers.</p>



<p>This artist KYLE has listed a portion of his publishing royalties on Royalty Exchange. We can see that in the last 12 months he’s earned a total of $104,800, at the time of this article’s posting. Here’s KYLE’s royalty breakdown:</p>



<ul>
<li>51% is $53,314 for Streaming Mechanical</li>



<li>23% is $23,661 for Streaming Performance</li>



<li>20% is $21,420 for Sync</li>



<li>2% is $2,394 for Mechanical</li>



<li>4% is $4,011 for Other</li>
</ul>



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<h3>How much money can I earn by investing in a musician’s royalties?</h3>



<p>Investing in the royalties of a musician can be profitable, but it is not an easy task. It’s somewhat of a gambling game like the stock market is.</p>



<p>Royalty investing into an artist that isn’t earning much in royalties may not yield a return on your investment. However, an artist who has a good following or income from royalties, like KYLE above, may allow for a positive cash flow.</p>



<p>This number can also vary greatly depending on the popularity of the artist. An unknown artist that is beginning see some traction may be on the verge of gaining serious income, like if they land a huge sync placement. Kate Bush’s “<a href="https://variety.com/2022/digital/news/kate-bush-running-up-that-hill-youtube-views-stranger-things-1235317503/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)</a>” in <em>Stranger Things 4</em> is a perfect example. Kate Bush has been around for many years, but her massive explosion for the track propelled her into the spotlight again.</p>



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<h2>Conclusion: Is it worth it to invest in another musician’s royalties?</h2>



<p>Investing in a musician’s royalties can be a lucrative if you approach it correctly. Just like the stock market, you can easily lose a lot of money, or you can make a lot of money. (I’m looking at you again, Dogecoin!)</p>



<p>As we discussed in the section above, an artist with a very small following may not be the best investment when it comes to royalties. They aren’t earning much, so that means you won’t earn much, but that can change with one massive sync placement or a viral TikTok video. However, investing in an artist like Prince, The Beatles, or David Guetta, you’re most likely set up for success, but your initial investment will most likely be significantly higher for potentially less of a percent.</p>



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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Music distribution is an all-encompassing sector of the music business. Once an artist or band finishes their single, EP, or album, it needs to be sent out to stores around the world. The word “stores” has evolved quite immensely over the past few decades. 20 years ago, “stores” meant major retailers like Walmart, Target, and &#8230;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Music distribution is an all-encompassing sector of the music business. Once an artist or band finishes their single, EP, or album, it needs to be sent out to stores around the world. </p>



<p>The word “stores” has evolved quite immensely over the past few decades. 20 years ago, “stores” meant major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Best Buy. While that still may be the case ever-so-slightly, it’s certainly not the primary location for music to go anymore. </p>



<p>The music industry has shifted to a heavily digital realm, with Spotify, Apple Music, and TIDAL, among others, leading the way.</p>



<p>One may argue that this transition into digital has done more harm than good for music, but you could also argue that it has provided fans the ability to discover new music and rediscover music they listened to in the childhood years. Streaming services have given music consumers easy access to <a href="https://www.popsci.com/technology/spotify-audio-recommendation-research/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">vast catalogs with music</a> they’ve never heard before by opening their worlds to new sounds, artists, and <a href="https://edm.com/features/how-discord-gave-artists-a-platform-to-connect-with-purpose" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fan communities</a>.</p>



<p>With digital service providers like Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music having catalogs of more than 75 million songs available readily available, the journey into music discovery is a nostalgic and exhilarating experience. The simplicity of a mobile application and $10/month for a subscription you can gain access to every one of these songs from all over the world. Having access to 75 million+ songs even 20 years ago was unprecedented.</p>



<p>So even though music has become more accessible for consumers and the barrier of entry into music distribution isn’t a major record contract or distribution deal, musicians and artists from all around the world are able to <a href="http://jamvana.com/sign-up/">share their stories</a> with a few clicks of their mouse. </p>



<p>Companies like Jamvana, TuneCore, DistroKid, and CD Baby are a few of the <a href="https://jamvana.com/best-music-distributor-independent-musicians/">modern day de facto digital distribution services</a>.</p>



<p>But who distributed music before DistroKid and Jamvana? How did music get into stores? Who was able to distribute music before them? What were the mediums that people used over the years? What about music distribution has changed over the years? </p>



<p>A lot has, and we’re going to dissect exactly how music distribution has evolved over the last 100 years. This will give us a bird’s eye view at exactly what has changed and provide good insight on what will continue to evolve in the wave of the industry.</p>



<h2>Let’s take a closer look at how recorded music distribution and consumption evolved over the past 100 years.</h2>



<h3>1920s – Sheet music is at its prime</h3>



<p>The 1920s era of the music industry brought about revolutionary change. During the 19<sup>th</sup> century, sheet music was a primary medium music was distributed. Radio was beginning to take over during the mid-1920s and proved to be a challenge for sheet music. While sheet music was still ever-present, it was beginning to dwindle due to the new technology of radio.</p>



<p>According to <a href="https://medium.com/@Vinylmint/history-of-the-record-industry-1920-1950s-6d491d7cb606" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>A Voice.</em></a>, “Until the 1920s, the music business was dominated not by major record labels, but by song publishers and big vaudeville and theater concerns. Sheet music consistently outsold records of the same hit songs, proving that most of the music heard in homes and in public back then was played by people, not record players.”</p>



<p>Assumingly, consumers of music became more interested in listening to the original recorded song instead of renditions interpreted by people playing the sheet music.</p>



<h3>1930s – Introduction of vinyl and phasing out of old shellac-made records</h3>



<p>The vinyl record was introduced in the 1930s, 60 years after Thomas Edison invented the phonograph in 1877. “Phonograph parlors” were popular in the 1890s and were like the more modern jukebox. However, the way that these physical records were made caused them to be less than durable due to them being made of flimsy shellac.</p>



<h3>1940s – 45RPM and 78RPM vinyl records introduced</h3>



<p>The 78 RPM vinyl record was introduced in 1948, and it was standardized to 33 1/3 RPM shortly thereafter. 33/13 RPMs allowed for around 25-minutes of audio on each side, for a total of 55-minutes. </p>



<p>45 RPM vinyl records were much cheaper than their 33 1/3 RPM counterparts, as they only contained two singles: one on each side. Both mediums remained the primary format during the late ‘40s and throughout the 1950s.</p>



<h3>1950s – Vinyl remains the prime medium for music listening</h3>



<p>The 1950s was one of the most prominent decades in music history. Elvis Presley rose to fame and became the “King of Rock ‘N Roll.” Record labels like RCA, Columbia, and Decca dominated the scene. Each label was focusing on the freshly emerging rock music from the late ‘40s and early ‘50s as well as classical music.</p>



<p>Look at how vinyl records were made in the 1950s and ‘60s.</p>



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<p>In 1958, RCA revolutionized the music consumption experience by introducing the RCA tape cartridge. It allowed for 60-minutes of high-quality audio on magnetic tape, but it proved to be a flop. Consumers weren’t purchasing the tape cartridge players, so they were removed from shelves in 1964 and replaced with the 8-track tape.</p>



<h3>1960s – The (short-lived) reign of the 8-track tape</h3>



<p>As technology progressed, and the music industry saw an increase in music consumption, innovations were underway. Throughout the ‘60s, many vehicle manufacturers installed 8-track players in their cars which is part of the reason why the 8-track player became standardized. In the late ‘60s, Ford was offering owners without 8-tracks installed in their cars to upgrade to an 8-track.</p>



<h3>1970s – Introducing the Sony Walkman</h3>



<p>As vehicles with cassette players became popular in the ‘60s, cassettes were cemented in and weren’t going anywhere. When 1979 came around, Sony introduced perhaps the most innovative piece of technology: The Walkman. It was a portable device that allowed consumers to listen to cassettes from their own homes. </p>



<p>This portable device made it so music could be more accessible and not tied to a car radio. It quite literally revolutionized the way people listened to music.</p>



<h3>1980s – Vinyl fades, and compact discs (CDs) rise</h3>



<p>The earlier ‘80s brought in the compact discs (CDs). This format became the standard format in 1980 and, according to <a href="https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-evolution-of-music-consumption-how-we-got-here/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MUO</a>, made it easier for manufacturers to get into the business.</p>



<p>In 1983, the industry saw a trend of vinyl slowly fading away. This same year cassette tapes outsold vinyl. Vinyl wasn’t as portable as the Sony Walkman, and music consumption was entering the world of even higher fidelity audio.</p>



<h3>1990s – CDs become increasingly more popular ahead of the Napster-led digital age</h3>



<p>Cassette tapes remained dominant until the early ‘90s. The Sony Walkman’s technology was prevalent and went through a few iterations since it launched in 1979. This is when the compact discs (CDs) took the industry and world by storm. They provided a clean, high-quality sound that was affordable and easy to transport.</p>



<p>Music distribution company CD Baby was founded in 1998 by musician Derek Sivers. They partnered with Oasis Disc Manufacturing and became an early digital distribution partner of iTunes in 2004.</p>



<p>In June of 1999, peer-to-peer file sharing application Napster opened its digital doors and began its pulverization of CDs. CDs remained a dominant medium, but they were a huge factor in Napster’s success.</p>



<h3>2000s – CDs peak and decline, and Napster and peer-to-peer file sharing ramp up</h3>



<p>Peer-to-peer file sharing platform Napster catapulted the digital era of music. 80 million users on the platform were able to “rip” their CDs on their computers and upload the MP3 files into Napster’s application. Other Napster users could search for the music they wanted to listen to and illegally download them to their computer for free, similar to how we search through Apple Music and Spotify today. </p>



<p>Napster was only able to keep its doors open for just over two years due to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2000/jul/27/copyright.news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">major copyright infringement lawsuits</a> from bands, artists, and companies like Metallica, Dr. Dre, and the Record Industry Association of America (RIAA).</p>



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<p>Napster opened the doors for innovation in the illegal file sharing space, and companies like RapidShare, Zippyshare, and Megaupload popped up to fill the void Napster no longer filled. These file sharing companies cut into major labels’ profits quite heavily but chasing after them proved to be difficult because they weren’t located in the United States. Copyright owners were playing a game of <a href="https://www.wired.com/2009/04/pirateverdict/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">whack-a-mole chasing these companies</a>.</p>



<p>The invention of Apple’s iPod on October 23<sup>rd</sup>, 2001, shifted the focus of illegal downloading to purchasing singles, EPs, and albums via iTunes and other digital stores. Microsoft introduced a similar product called the Zune in November of 2006. As consumers were able to own an exciting piece of technology, they could purchase and download the music they love for cheap and listen to it as many times as they wanted—all for the similar price of a CD. Additionally, instead of buying an entire CD consumers could buy individual tracks off an album.</p>



<p>YouTube launched in 2005 and added another peg into the climb into digital streaming. YouTube remains the <a href="https://musically.com/2021/03/22/surprise-youtube-is-the-most-popular-music-streaming-service/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">largest streaming service in the world</a>.</p>



<p>Then came Spotify in 2008, which revolutionized the digital music streaming market forever.</p>



<h3>2010s – Phasing out physical music and then bringing it back</h3>



<p>During the 2010s in the music industry, music distribution was largely digital. Streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and TIDAL have dominated consumer music streaming. The <a href="https://weraveyou.com/2019/12/producers-of-the-decade/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">rise</a> in “bedroom music producers” grew exponentially, and digital music distribution services like Jamvana, UnitedMasters, DistroKid, and more increased.</p>



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<p>During the earlier part of the decade, CDs were still a big portion of sales. In fact, they were <a href="https://www.statista.com/chart/12950/cd-sales-in-the-us/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">at their peak</a>; however, they slowly faded out as streaming platforms became more prevalent and understood. Towards the latter part of the decade, physical sales in the <a href="https://www.billboard.com/pro/physical-albums-2019-26-percent-vinyl-beatles/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">form of vinyl</a> and <a href="https://www.wired.co.uk/article/cassette-comeback-sales" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">even cassette tapes have trended upwards</a>.</p>



<p>While most artists were focused on digital distribution, physical distribution is also becoming equally as important. But printing vinyl isn’t cheap and it has become <a href="https://mixmag.net/feature/vinyl-industry-record-breaking-point-manufacturing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">increasingly more difficult to print</a> them in bulk amidst the pandemic.</p>



<h3>2020s and beyond – The return of physical music in vinyl, cassette, and… NFTs?</h3>



<p>Physical music sales have exploded, and the hip <a href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/is-it-time-to-reconsider-buying-cds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">new trend of owning a physical album or single</a> is becoming more important to consumers. The crackling of a vinyl record or skipping of scratched CD just isn’t a feature that’s as unique and replicable in digital streaming—artists and the labels want sheer perfection, but consumers don’t. The perfections lie in the imperfections.</p>



<p>As we continue to see physical sales trend upwards, it will be interesting to see how the music industry reacts. Will they continuing to push vinyl? Cassette tapes? Or will we stay in the digital world and <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/culture-council/articles/artists-can-combine-nfts-and-music-to-grow-their-brands-1333829/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">keep selling NFTs</a>?</p>



<h2>Conclusion</h2>



<p>Digital music streaming certainly isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, but we may see more trends as demand for physical products increases. Digital music distributors may need to evolve and adopt methods of providing clients with options of physical distribution, which may include partnering with <a href="https://vinyl-pressing-plants.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">vinyl pressing plants</a>, as some have in the past.</p>



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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Beatport is the largest online platform for DJs to purchase music for their mixes. With more than 450,000 active DJs on the platform as of 2019 and 45 million annual visitors as of 2022, Beatport is a great platform for upcoming (and established) DJs and producers to distribute their music. In this article we’re going &#8230;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Beatport is the largest online platform for DJs to purchase music for their mixes. With more than 450,000 active DJs on the platform as of 2019 and 45 million annual visitors as of 2022, Beatport is a great platform for upcoming (and established) DJs and producers to distribute their music.</p>



<p>In this article we’re going to go over what Beatport is, why it’s important for DJs and producers, and how you can get your music onto the platform for cheap and easily.&nbsp;</p>



<h2><strong>What is Beatport?&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<p>Beatport is the number one EDM digital service provider for the best dance musicians in the electronic music scene. It was founded in 2004 and is now owned by LiveStyle. They have offices in Denver, Los Angeles, and Berlin.</p>



<p>In 2019, the company <a href="https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/beatport-djcity-team-up-on-joint-venture-music-service-beatsource/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced a joint venture</a> with DJcity to create Beatsource, a digital music retail platform for open-format DJs. The integration of DJcity’s promo tools provide artists the ability to promote their music within Beatsource to expand their fan bases even further.&nbsp;</p>



<p>According to <em>Music Business Worldwide</em>, Beatport had 450,000 active DJs and 35 million unique visitors per year at the time of this acquisition.</p>



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<h2><strong>Why should I distribute my music to Beatport?</strong></h2>



<p>Beatport is a heavy hitter when it comes to digital service providers for dance musicians. Since they launched in 2004, independent dance music labels have received more than $300 million in royalties.</p>



<p>It’s worth noting that the focus of Beatport is different from other major digital service providers like Spotify and Apple Music. Their aim is more consumer focused, while Beatport is targeted at DJs looking to get the hottest dance track added to their set.</p>



<h3><strong>Live music is returning, and dance music is predicted to have one of the largest comebacks in music.&nbsp;</strong></h3>



<p>Club goers will be out in record numbers as live music and events swiftly return. In fact, David Guetta, one of the most successful DJs and producers of all time, <a href="https://edm.com/news/david-guetta-best-years-dance-music-history-ahead-post-pandemic">said</a>, “I think the next few years will be the best years for dance music in history.”&nbsp;</p>



<p>DJs will play out their newly discovered tracks from Beatport in the clubs, and people will Shazam, which is owned by Apple, these tunes to add them to their own personal playlists.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Shazam surpassed <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2021/06/17/shazam-hits-new-milestone/">1 billion Shazams</a> per month in June 2021. That’s a lot of new music being discovered, and it’s only going to continue growing.</p>



<h3><strong>Beatport remains at the cutting-edge of technology.</strong></h3>



<p>Since their inception in 2004, the company has always offered new and exciting features for its users. With the <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/nft-sales-hit-25-billion-2021-growth-shows-signs-slowing-2022-01-10/">boom in NFTs and metaverse</a> in 2021, Beatport dove in head first.&nbsp;</p>



<p>In December 2021, they <a href="https://musically.com/2021/12/16/beatport-launches-a-new-9-99-a-month-dj-subscription-tier/">launched a cheaper version</a> of Beatport LINK for $9.99. It gives users access to more than 9 million tracks, use of their DJ web application, and mobile app.</p>



<p>At the beginning of 2022, <a href="https://edm.com/gear-tech/beatport-pixelynx-partnership-synth-heads-generative-nft">they partnered with</a> legendary DJ and producer deadmau5 and Richie Hawtin’s PIXELYNX company for a generative NFT series called “Synth Heads.”</p>



<p>These active partnerships and collaborations with companies who are at the forefront of their industries shows Beatport’s ongoing efforts to provide evolving opportunities for their users and artists.</p>



<h3><strong>How do I get my music on Beatport?</strong></h3>



<p>To get your music distributed to Beatport you will need to work with a music distributor (like <a href="https://jamvana.com/signup/">Jamvana</a>), so you’re in the right place!&nbsp;</p>



<p>Even though Beatport operates slightly differently than other DSPs, it’s still very simple to distribute your music to their platform, and your music can be on their platform in only 3-5 business days.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Jamvana will provide you with all of the necessary tools to quickly and easily get your music onto Beatport. We have a 99% playlist pitching success rate. Once your music is available, Jamvana will actively pitch your music every week to maximize your success.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>But pitching isn’t the only part of a marketing strategy. Release strategies can be very comprehensive, and playlist pitching should be supplemental to the entire plan. Before pitching your music, it’s best to have it uploaded and scheduled for distribution at least three weeks prior to the release date. This will maximize your opportunity for playlist placement success with the DSPs.</p>



<p>Artist Ondamike came in at #9 for the best-selling artist on Beatport in 2021, according to <a href="https://www.beatportal.com/news/beatport-insider-june-2021-top-selling-tracks-artists-and-labels-of-the-year-so-far/">Beatportal</a>. Sitting alongside him is superstar DJ and producer David Guetta, John Summit, Vintage Culture, and CamelPhat, among others.</p>



<p>“I&#8217;m thankful to be a part of Beatport’s journey throughout the years. I still get excited seeing my songs chart and played worldwide by other DJs, and a big part of that is Beatport. But without a great partner like Jamvana to help pitch releases and secure placements, and help with support when we need it, we wouldn&#8217;t be heard on the platform. Jamvana is a great label manager. Period! You get the support needed so we can focus on our brand.” &#8211; Ondamike</p>



<h2><strong>Beatport is exclusive to EDM, but there are quite a few genres.&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<p>The most popular genres on the platform are techno, tech house, and house music, but there are a plethora of other niche EDM genres available, too, like jackin’ house or breakbeats.</p>



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<p>There are also Beatport-only curated genres. This means that music distribution companies can’t distribute music to those genres. The Beatport team has to tag them for curation. An example of a Beatport-only curated genre is Bass/Club.</p><p>The post <a href="https://vanarecords.com/distributing-music-to-beatport-worth-it/">Here’s Why Beatport is Worth Distributing Your Music to in 2022</a> first appeared on <a href="https://vanarecords.com">Jamvana</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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