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The concept behind Conversations & Quotables was inspired by the people that have crossed my path since I decided to pursue music full time. Everyone has a story and experiences we can all learn from along the way. As independent agents in the music industry, if we share our experiences with one another we can alleviate frustrations and build from the knowledge we have gained on our journey. Click the photo below to check out some of the highlighted quotes from Conversations & Quotables: Q&A by Achickwitbeatz.

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Music Media Conglomerates

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Many of the popular music blog sites that Hip Hop, R&B, House Heads & other genre lovers gravitate to are owned by/affiliated with just a handful of companies. While monetization of your hard work is generally a goal of many in the music industry, the question is how much of the content is influenced/sacrificed for the sake of those who fund the effort?

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