
Category: Insight
Researched articles and opinions around the music industry. We provide fans with access to behind-the-scenes glimpses of popular music industry projects.


How much does Spotify pay Artists? [Guest Post]

How to Livestream Your Performances

Is Kenya really ready for conscious music?

The element of Humour in Kenyan Music

Gengetone, the business behind the hype and the question of a Kenyan sound

‘Here is why Payola Must Die’ — DJ Fita

Wasafi.com’s terrible failure and the valuable lessons on local music distribution

8 Ways Music Helps in Stress Relief

Jay-Z becomes the first billionaire rapper, according to Forbes

The different roles of Music bloggers, publicists & marketers that each artist should understand

Singers, Listen Up! Here are 5 Tips to Prevent Vocal Injuries

Hear Mullally’s “Think About You”

Exploring the Evolution of Home Audio systems [Infograph]

Boomplay users to stream songs by Universal Music Group artists, new deal signed

What is ‘Nu Nairobi’ and who is behind it?

How to submit songs to Boomplay music streaming service

History of Kenyan Recording Industry

Jonilar: The role of a music publicist and why an an artist needs one

Making Money with Artist Merchandise in Kenya

2016 KOT Hip Hop Awards Winners

Boosting your Youtube Views count
How to build a Home recording Studio on any budget

Mdundo and KeCoBo’s Copyright Awareness Survey Findings

How Many Music Streams Does It Take to Earn Ksh 100?

A Copyrights Approach to Solving Kenyan Music Industry Problems

Presented to you by Cartels: How Radio and Tv Music program Djs are controlling the industry

Fast Company predicted ‘5 Ways Streaming Music Will Change In 2016’

Music Streaming is almost fully here. Is the Kenyan Music industry ready?

Understanding how Youtube views are monetized

Most Kenyan Artists are mindless of what their Audience want

Top Music Blogs in Kenya

How the Future of Majority of Kenyans Was Stolen

7 Poor Habits By Kenyan Musicians That Continue To Doom Industry’s Future

What You Need To Understand About Mdundo As You Receive Your Royalties

How technology saved ohangla music – Daily Nation

Top 25 Kenyan Blogs (June 2016)

RECORD DEAL OR CAREER KILL?

Kenyan Music Videos; The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Hold Up! Let’s Talk Kenyan Fans.
The Business of Artist Management

Why Rap Females May Not Be As Celebrated As The Males.

Hey Rap Artists. This Is Why Your Song Isn’t Getting Airplay.

PR and Branding For (Rap) Artists.

Typical Album Project: How Labels Would Invest and Get Returns

How to Land more Gig Bookings as an upcoming musician

Before You Invest Big into that Music Video, Think it through first

Whichever way the music industry goes, Licencing and Copyright Ownweship will always remain

Major Local and Regional Music Streaming and Download services in Kenya

5 Common Types of Music Publishing Deals All Song Writers Must Know

Country of 2 Celebrities?

Solving The Music Distribution Problem in Kenya

Khaligraph Jones Versus Octopizzo: This Kenyan Hip Hop Battle Has Gone Athletics (and philosophical!)

PAYOLA in Kenya: Is it entirely Wrong to Pay Djs and Media Stations for Promotion and Airplay?

Music Contract From Hell: Differences Between Record Labels and Production Companies

What You Should Consider Before Signing A Music Management Contract

How to Live-Tweet you Music Event
