Unchartered territory with COVID-19

Hey. Hope you all are staying safe and sane while protecting yourselves from this pandemic. This is the best thing I've read on COVID-19.

Here's the latest from Trapital. I removed the paywall on this week's update related to the outbreak.

Weekly Article

What Megan Thee Stallion’s Lawsuit Won’t Solve

Both Megan Thee Stallion and her record label would have benefited from increased transparency that the industry needs. (March 11)

Trapital Podcast

James Supreme - A&R at Universal Music Publishing Group

This is a rewind episode from October 2019. James came on the pod to talk about his role in Lil’ Nas X’s second hit song “Panini”, the differences managing black rappers and white rappers, working with Beyonce’s Parkwood Entertainment team on The Lion King: The Gift, and why mental health matters in the music industry. (October 11, 2019)

Trapital Updates

COVID-19’s Impact Continues (open to all readers--paywall is off)

This update is a follow-up on the coronavirus impact on the live performance industry. It also includes articles on Rihanna’s TikTok house, Apple Music’s new deal, and more. (March 13)

Cardi B, the FTC, and Sponsored Ad Disclosure (exclusive to Trapital members)

This update covers Cardi B, the FTC, and sponsored content disclosure. I also included a rundown of articles and videos on India’s JioSaavn, The Weeknd’s incubator, Coachella’s fate with COVID-19, Joe Budden’s take on Meg Thee Stallion’s contract, and more. (March 9)

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