Deraj is a multi-talented artist in the hip-hop genre who stands out with his distinct style and diverse musical palette, blending alternative, hip-hop, trap, pop, and rock. Deraj's personal style and background as a brand strategist have contributed to his success, leading to features on national media outlets and opportunities to write songs for TV and film. His achievements highlight the importance of artists being bold and developing their own unique voices.

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels.

Topics Covered:

• 00:00 Intro
• 02:12 Deraj: Getting Into Sync Licensing
• 06:26 Sync Deals Before Spotify and Apple Music
• 09:23 Micro placements
• 12:27 Sync Licensing: The Most Overlooked Deals
• 13:23 Sync Deals: Building Social Equity
• 21:34 The Harlem Sync Deal
• 26:03 How an Artist Can Get Into Sync Licensing
• 27:11 Indie Artists Have The Advantage in Sync Deals
• 29:49 How To Do Sync Deals The Right Way
• 37:38 Managing Sync Deals: How To Get The Right Deals
• 43:19 Why Turn Down A Sync Deal
• 47:29 Whats The Best Sync Deals
• 51:03 Whats The Worst Sync Deals
• 55:50 Sync Deals Gone Wrong
• 01:00:17 Sync Deals: Breaking Artists
• 01:04:56 How Do You Strategize Your Sync Deals
• 01:08:41 Winning Formula For Sync Music

HOW J.R. MCKEE INDEPENDENTLY BROKE A 32-YEAR-OLD ARTIST AND GOT THEM THEIR FIRST GRAMMY:

https://www.brandmannetwork.com/grammy?el=dsp