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Reggaeton Originals Baby Rasta y Gringo Comparten Su Viaje y Ascienden a La Fama

Con más de 25 años de éxito internacional, el legendario dúo Baby Rasta y Gringo es considerado uno de los pioneros en el género reggaetón. Originalmente los ‘Eazy Boyz’, se dieron a conocer en la industria musical a inicios de los noventa, cuando el género era considerado subterráneo. En 1998 el dúo cambió de nombre […]

Reggaeton Originals Baby Rasta y Gringo Share Their Journey and Rise To Fame

With over 25 years of international success, the legendary duo Baby Rasta y Gringo are considered to be one of the original pioneers of Reggaeton music. Initially named the ‘Eazy Boyz’, the group broke into the music industry in the early 90s at a time when the Reggaeton genre was still underground. By 1998, the […]

Chicago Rap Group TrenchMobb Reveal The Secret Behind Their Rapid Success & More

The city of Chicago has been buzzing about a brand new rap group that’s quickly made their mark on the local music scene. Meet Trenchmobb, the Windy city’s most promising rap crew led by Sosa Corleone and JR007. The young duo first starting gaining traction with their first single “Take Off” in February 2017. After […]

Jon Z Comparte Su Secreto Detrás de Streaming Success Y El Futuro De La Música Latina

Empuje y humildad han llevado a Jonathan Resto Quiñone, mejor conocido como Jon Z, desde el freestyle frente a Junco’s Grand Cheese Pizza hasta ser uno de los artistas más codiciados del Latin trap. Originario de San Juan, Puerto Rico, Jon Z se dió a conocer en la escena musical en 2014, después de subir […]

Jon Z Shares His Secret Behind Streaming Success & The Future Of Latin Music

Hustle and humility have taken Jonathan Resto Quiñone, better known as Jon Z, from freestyling in front Juncos’ Grand Cheese Pizza to one of the most sought-after Latin trap acts around. Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Jon Z first erupted into the music scene in 2014 after uploading his freestyles to YouTube. People immediately […]

Apple Music Targets Emerging Artists With Up Next Program, Spotify Gets Personal With DNA-Based Playlists + More

From Apple Music’s revamped Up Next emerging artist program to Spotify’s DNA-based playlist, here are this week’s top headlines in tech: Apple Music Partners With ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ For Up Next Emerging Artist Program The Up Next emerging artist program gives 10 emerging artists the opportunity to leverage “all of Apple Music’s resources to give […]

Grammy-nominated JHart On Debut Single, Touring with Kygo, & More

James Abrahart, better known as JHart, is the mastermind behind some of music’s biggest songs. As one of the most in-demand songwriters and producers in the industry, JHart has already penned music for hitmakers like Justin Bieber, Camila Cabello, Usher, Keith Urban, and Kygo. This Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling artist has worked mainly behind-the-scenes, until now. […]

Vydia Relaunches Media Pages Within the ‘My Content’ Dashboard

Last week we launched our redesigned ‘My Content’ Dashboard which enables creators to get organized, perform detailed searches, and protect their content. Within the revamped ‘My Content Dashboard’ Vydia creators now have access to five reimagined pages which consolidate and organize valuable video information within refreshed tabs. Check it out… Inside Video Info Once you […]

Industry Roundup: Apple Music Releases Top Charts, YouTube NextUp Initiative & More

From Apple Music’s top 100 charts to the YouTube NextUp program, here are this week’s top headlines in tech: Apple Music Launches Global Top 100 Music Charts Watch out Billboard, there’s a new Top 100 music chart in town! Last Friday Apple Music rolled out its own version of ‘top 100’ charts to its 50 […]

Vydia Reveals New ‘My Content’ Dashboard

Your content management experience just got better! Creators and their content are constantly evolving, therefore, we have redesigned our platform to meet their needs. Through intuitive navigation and smart filters, creators can now organize and tailor their search for content according to what is important to them on Vydia’s new ‘My Content’ Dashboard. Here’s a […]

5 Easy Steps To Get Verified On Instagram

The long-awaited mystery about how to get verified on Instagram has officially been revealed! For years, the platform kept this secret under wraps, however, the social giant is finally rolling out the ability to request the coveted blue badges for users worldwide. If you’re looking to boost your social presence, credibility, and exposure as an […]

Your Video Went Viral, Now What? A Creator’s Checklist To Maximize Overnight Success

In the modern age of Internet fame, virality is the goal that every creator craves. Fifteen minutes of fame can fade fast for viral creators that don’t have a strategy in place to capitalize on their overnight success. If you’re looking to keep the momentum of your viral video going and keep viewers coming back […]

Industry Roundup: SoundCloud Artist Development Initiative, Spotify EQL Studio Residency Program for Women, & More.

From SoundCloud’s new artist development initiative to the Spotify EQL Studio Residency Program, here are this week’s top headlines in tech: SoundCloud Ups Artist Development Efforts With Bacardi and Major Lazer Partnership SoundCloud is teaming up with Bacardi and Major Lazer to offer content creators the opportunity of a lifetime through their ‘Music Liberates Music’ […]

Empire’s Serayah Talks About Music, Beyoncé & Her Inspiration

Multifaceted talent Serayah McNeill is hustling her way to the top of the entertainment world. Her breakout role as Tiana Brown on the award-winning television series Empire may have catapulted her to success, but it doesn’t stop there. In addition to her thriving acting career, Serayah is a flourishing model, dancer, and philanthropist who’s an […]

How To Gauge Your Success On Spotify & Apple Music With Streaming Analytics

When it comes to evaluating your success as a creator, metrics matter which is why major audio platforms are giving creators direct access to streaming analytics for their content. Both Spotify and Apple Music have developed their own analytics dashboards to offer creators a high-level view of how their music is performing. By properly navigating […]

Industry Roundup: Facebook Talent Show Feature, YouTube Desktop Upgrade, & More

From the new “secret” Facebook Talent Show feature to Snapchat’s voice recognition lenses- here are this week’s top stories in tech: Facebook Develops New Talent Show Feature If you’re looking to break into the music industry, Facebook may be building out a feature just for you. Last week, Researcher Jane Manchun uncovered a code within […]

What 5 Factors Do Viral Videos Have in Common?

People are watching more video than ever, in fact, Hubspot found that the average person will spend 1.5 hours every day watching videos. So what does this mean for content creators looking to drop the next viral hit? While video usage is on the rise, the marketplace has become saturated with more creators entering the […]

Blair St. Clair Shares About Demi Lovato, RuPaul’s Drag Race & More

From a small town in Indiana to the star of RuPaul’s runway, there’s no stopping Blair St. Clair as she solidifies her spot as the queen of the music charts. She initially stepped into the spotlight back in 2016 when she was crowned Miss Gay Indiana. Then in 2018, she made her global debut as […]

Industry Roundup: Spotify Playlist Program, YouTube Searchable Hashtags, & more

From the new Spotify playlist program to YouTube’s new searchable hashtags – here are this week’s top stories in tech: Spotify Brings The Power Of The Playlist Back To Creators Spotify has begun testing a new beta program that will offer artists and labels an easier way to submit their unreleased music for playlist consideration. […]

Pro Tips To Improve Your Content on IGTV

The recent launch of IGTV has opened up a new wave of opportunity for content creators to connect and engage with their fans. As Instagram’s popularity continues to skyrocket at an unprecedented rate, IGTV is already establishing itself as an integral platform to publish long-form content (up to 1 hour of video) and has attracted […]

Industry Roundup: Audio Streaming Proves All-Time High With Apple Music Growth & Spotify’s New Lite App

From Apple Music’s U.S. growth to Spotify’s new feature connecting them with emerging markets. Here are the top Tech stories you need to know: Audio Streaming Is At An All-Time High Hot off the heels of Drake’s record-breaking week, audio streaming has proven its power to help artists reach fans around the world. Spotify continues […]

Could Facebook Lip Sync Live & YouTube Premieres Add More Revenue to Your Pocket?

The summer is sizzling with hot new features from some of tech’s top power players. While Facebook and YouTube unlock new monetization features for creators to enjoy, SoundCloud is stepping up its artist discovery program. From Facebook’s Lip Sync Live to YouTube Premieres, our tech roundup has you covered with the most important platform changes […]

What is IGTV? Instagram’s Latest Video Solution Could Potentially Dethrone YouTube

Less than one week after Instagram announced its user-base has officially surpassed the one billion mark, they unveiled plans to compete with YouTube with the launch of its brand new feature, IGTV. Having already surpassed Snapchat with its Stories function, IGTV is Instagram’s first attempt to move into the long-form video space. While YouTube has […]

Outsmart the Instagram Algorithm to Get Your Content to the Top of the Feed

In 2016, Instagram stunned users by introducing a new algorithm to replace its reverse chronological feed. Prior to this switch, 70% of all posts and 50% of friends’ posts were being missed. Despite the massive backlash the Instagram algorithm received at the time, the algorithm led its 800 million users seeing 90% of their friends’ […]