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No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. This podcast is hosted by the founders of ContraBrand Agency, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. ContraBrand Agency is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing.
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This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. Want to grow your music career . Join our community👇🏽http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/#NoLabelsNecessary #indi…
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In this episode of No Labels Necessary, we sit down with artist-turned-label-CEO Derek Minor to break down how to build your music empire — and avoid the traps that ruin most careers. From bad label deals to shady management, Derek shares the real lessons that helped him take full ownership of his career. Whether you're an artist, manager, or entre…
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SilkSoSmart is a music marketing strategist and creative coach helping independent artists grow fanbases, monetize content, and build careers without a label. Known for his sharp insights on social media growth, music promo, and brand building, Silk’s helped hundreds of DIY musicians turn content into real momentum. If you’re trying to get heard, g…
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See if @landrmusic is the Right Distributor for You:https://glnk.io/5wllp/sean1b0Timestamps:0:00 – Intro: Why I Hate This Question0:44 – 7 Principles to Pick the Best DSP1:01 – Principle 1: Is It a Scam?1:49 – Principle 2: Is It Reliable?3:03 – 2025 Recommendation: LANDR3:54 – Principle 3: Artist Size & Goals4:48 – Why LANDR Might Not Fit Everyone5…
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Watch the Manager's Playbook full episode here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VtOfpLtJncInterested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit ⁠https://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?el=nlnbutton⁠to start your free 14-day trial!Timestamps: 0:00 – Should Managers Get 50%?4:00 – Why Your Manager’s Cut Might Change Ov…
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Interested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit ⁠https://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?el=nlnbutton⁠to start your free 14-day trial!Timestamps:0:43 – “An Artist Can’t Be a Success” – Breaking Down the Quote1:40 – Art vs. Science: The Balancing Act of Success3:04 – Buying Into the Hype: When Artists Stop Exper…
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Interested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit ⁠https://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?el=nlnkato⁠to start your free 14-day trial!Get Access to our growth strategies and tools HERE!!! https://foreverfanacademy.com/nln?el=nlnprTimestamps:0:00 Streaming Isn’t the End-All Be-All0:28 KO Meets with Spotify3:48 Big…
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We're looking for 10 Artists to Work With For A FULL YEAR:https://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/grow/?el=managerhackInterested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit ⁠⁠https://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?el=nlnyt203⁠ ⁠to start your free 14-day trial!This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean…
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We're looking for 10 Artists to Work With For A FULL YEAR:https://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/grow/?el=ytmanager Interested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit ⁠www.foreverfanmusic.com/?el=nlnyt202 ⁠to start your free 14-day trial! This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman…
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We're looking for 10 Artists to Work With For A FULL YEAR:https://www.contrabrand.agency/?el=jinterviewFull Interview:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y-hOf-hcUI Looking to build a website that matches the quality of your content? 🔥 Visit www.foreverfanmusic.com/new-website-musicians-need/?el=nlnyt201 to discover the best type of websites for music…
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Timestamps: 0:44 Viral Content Trap – Why Organic Views Don’t Equal Conversions 2:08 Conversion Gap – The Hidden Cost of Clicks and Engagement 2:29 Album Covers Matter – Simple Visuals That Drive Streams 3:48 Cover Art Options – Still Covers, Moving Covers & Lyric Videos 7:18 3 Design Tools – Photoshop AI & Cover Art Market Insights 9:11 DIY Editin…
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Work with us directly! Schedule a call to apply for our Gold Member Program:https://nolabelsnecessary.com/gold?el=1k Timestamps: 1:24 Why ads are essential in every strategy 1:50 Finding three clips for ad content 2:17 Album covers vs. music videos for ads 3:58 Importance of multiple creative assets 4:41 Choosing an audience & targeting the right m…
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Work with us directly! Schedule a call to apply for our Gold Member Program:https://nolabelsnecessary.com/gold?el=influenceranalysis Timestamps: 0:29 Understanding Influencer Pricing 1:31 Calculating Cost Per View (CPV) for Your Budget 3:42 The Hidden Costs Influencers Consider 6:05 Why Views Don't Always Equal Impact 7:52 Finding the Right Influen…
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Work with us directly! Schedule a call to apply for our Gold Member Program:https://nolabelsnecessary.com/gold?el=ytcity Interested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit ⁠www.foreverfanmusic.com ⁠to start your free 14-day trial! This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" T…
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Interested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit ⁠⁠www.foreverfanmusic.com⁠ ⁠to start your free 14-day trial!This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact cult…
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Interested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit ⁠⁠www.foreverfanmusic.com⁠ ⁠to start your free 14-day trial! Timestamps:0:06 Transform Any Loop into a Hit1:05 Boom Bap is Back: Reviving Classic Styles2:11 Nailing the Early 2000s Vibe4:46 Remix Magic: Comparing Versions5:10 Why Fans Love Multiple Versions…
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In this special episode of No Labels Necessary, we're trying something unique talking to multiple individuals around the industry in 3 different roles. An A&R, a renowned IG music curator, and a Director of communications at a thriving distribution platform. We're asking each of these individuals one question that is largely to do with the trends o…
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Timbaland Interview that every artist needs to WATCH! Interested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit ⁠⁠www.foreverfanmusic.com⁠ ⁠to start your free 14-day trial!Timestamps:0:00 Timbaland’s Early Struggles: “I Thought My Sound Was Trash”0:44 Build Your Business as an Artist: Timbaland’s Advice1:07 Autotu…
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Looking to build a website that matches the quality of your content? 🔥 Visit www.foreverfanmusic.com to discover the best type of websites for musicians this year.This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists i…
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Looking to build a website that matches the quality of your content? 🔥 Visit ⁠www.foreverfanmusic.com⁠ to discover the best type of websites for musicians this year.This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists…
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This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. Want to grow your music career . Join our community👇🏽http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/#NoLabelsNecessary #indi…
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Listen to Our Podcasts Here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063EVA Booking:https://bookwitheva.com/EVA Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bookwitheva/Chapters:0:00 Meet the Co-Founders of Eva: A Platform for Artists0:33 How To Get Paid Gigs Without a Manager1:10 Can Artists Without Followers Get Booked?2:13 How A…
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Listen to Our Podcasts Here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. Want to grow…
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Listen to Our Podcasts Here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. Want to grow…
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Listen to Our Podcasts Here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. Want to grow…
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Get a Free Scholarship & Have your music heard by The Parr Method + No Labels Necessary: 👇🏾http://wendyparr.com/nlnWendy Parr, Holistic Vocal + Artist Development Coach, and Founder of The Parr Method, has spent 30 years in the entertainment industry empowering recording artists to develop their authentic voice with confidence and consistency under…
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Get a Free Scholarship & Have your music heard by The Parr Method + No Labels Necessary: 👇🏾http://wendyparr.com/nlnWendy Parr, Holistic Vocal + Artist Development Coach, and Founder of The Parr Method, has spent 30 years in the entertainment industry empowering recording artists to develop their authentic voice with confidence and consistency under…
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Listen to Our Podcasts Here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabelsGo Follow Evan on Socials:https://www.instagram.com/kiddbogart/Timestamps:0:00 From Franchise to Sean Kingston6:04 The Pressure of Following Up a Hit8:43 Th…
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Listen to Our Podcasts Here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabelsGo Follow Whit on Socials:https://www.instagram.com/ayowhitkane/This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacor…
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Listen to Our Podcasts Here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabelsCheck out Formless:https://formless.xyz/Go Follow Tory on Socials:https://www.instagram.com/brandontory/Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:37 Brandon Tory’s Journey2:03…
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Listen to Our Podcasts Here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063Follow Gino The Ghost on Socials:https://www.instagram.com/ginotheghost/ @goodluckgino Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabelsTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:24 Aren't Producers Songwriters??1:48 Songwrit…
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Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod180Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabelsWant to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabrand.agencyThis channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean …
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Listen to Our Podcasts Here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=joynervenuetourFollow Drew on Socials:https://www.instagram.com/drewapicasso29/?hl=enThis channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman"…
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Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod173Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabelsWant to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabrand.agencyThis channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean …
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Listen to Our Podcasts Here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. Want to grow…
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Sign Up For Too Lost & Use Our Promo Code NOLABEL https://www.toolost.com/ Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽 http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod174 Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02 http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabels Want to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.cont…
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Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod173Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabelsWant to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabrand.agencyThis channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean …
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Sign Up For Too Lost & Use Our Promo Code NOLABELhttps://www.toolost.com/Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod172Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabelsWant to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabran…
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Together, J.R. and Drew were named Billboard's Indie Power Players of the Year in 2023, won a Grammy, sold over 4 million records (160M+ in previous years), and had the #1 song on TikTok in the US for the entire year.J.R. Mckee & Drew De Leon's Digital Marketing Playbook 2024:https://shared-information.teachable.com/p/digital-marketing-playbook-202…
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Sign Up For Too Lost & Use Our Promo Code NOLABELhttps://www.toolost.com/Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod172This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps…
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Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabelsWant to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabrand.agencyThis channel is run by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agenc…
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Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabelsWant to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabrand.agencyThis channel is run by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agenc…
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Sign Up For Too Lost & Use Our Promo Code NOLABELhttps://www.toolost.com/Want to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabrand.agencyWant to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod168Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:25 Blvk Svm Blow Up Moment4:09 Song a Week Release Strategy6:16 T…
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Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabelsWant to grow your music career? Join our communityhttp://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod168Chapters:0:00 Intro01:17 7 Things You Can Learn From This Social Media War06:00 What Does Winning Rap Beef Look Like in 202415:33 Why Bars Win The Battle24:…
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@DevvonTerrell is reclaiming independence in his music career by prioritizing direct engagement with his fans. Through subscription services and other platforms, he's bypassing traditional industry structures, allowing fans to have significant influence on his career trajectory!Want to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.…
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Want to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabrand.agencyJoin ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02👇🏽http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabelsWant to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod162This channel is run by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sea…
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Sign Up For Too Lost & Use Our Promo Code NOLABELhttps://www.toolost.com/Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod165Want to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabrand.agencyThis channel is run by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and J…
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Episode 164Ryan Schmidt is a Music Business Lawyer helping artists win! As a professional musician, he experienced firsthand the cutthroat nature of the business and the restrictive contracts creatives are too often asked to sign. Answering the call to be a fighter for his fellow artists, Ryan knew he needed to pursue a career in law.Join ForeverFa…
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Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02👇🏽http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabelsWant to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod163Timestamps:Want to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabrand.agencyThis channel is run by the founders of No Labels Nec…
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@MusicMoneyMakeover has been in the music business for 20 years—starting as a producer and engineer before moving into artist management as a record label owner and then finally deciding it was time to start his music publishing company. He's worked with some of the best and brightest in the industry so he can tell you firsthand what it takes to su…
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