Beyond The Mix

In episode 9 "Who There Said My Name?" we have two special guests! Please welcome Corby and Ruthie Henry of Peaceable, a reggae band out of Sand Diego, California. They tell us how they journeyed to making music and music that SPINS! They share great advice on making music and keeping fans coming back. Listen to their music here:

Peaceable on Apple Music

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/peaceable/1487436759

In this Episode we give our advice on the music biz and how to maneuver around the confusing aspects of it. The music biz and industry is NOT easy so be prepared for many long nights. No matter what keep following your dreams and NEVER give up on it.

Two Words: "Happy Birthday" | Please take time to wish Gary Humber (CYGNU6) and Ruthie Henry (Peaceable) a Happy Birthday.

Artist Spotlights:

Sunrayz | "Smokin' Marijuana | https://music.apple.com/us/album/smokin-marijuana/1526769266?i=1526769268 | Sunrayz is a reggae artist sharing positive vibes through his music. Get lifted!

Simple Creation | https://music.apple.com/us/artist/simple-creation/388996319 | One of our favorite bands of all times! We have spoken to them one-on-one and they aren't your typical artists. They actually TALK to their fans! Big UPs Simple Creation!!

7X Wavy | Life

https://soundcloud.com/7xwavy/life?ref=clipboard | My boy and upcoming Rap artist 7X Wavy hits us with bars about real life. I love his passion for music. He has this ability to connect to other's with his lyrics. I know we do.

Music News:

YOUTUBE MUSIC PARTNERS WITH NIVA TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT VENUES ACROSS THE US

Here's our thoughts:

1. YouTube partners with NIVA (National Independent Venue Association

2. YouTube and NIVA will try and bring music venues back since the results of COVID-19.

3. They’re intention is to provide short-term relief for indie venues owner and promoters

4. NIVA Emergency relief fund https://www.nivassoc.org/erf

5. Raise money for vulnerable venues

6. Plead to Congress

7. Are they getting a cut?

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/youtube-music-partners-with-niva-to-preserve-independent-music-venues/ (MBW, 2020)

SPOTIFY APPEARS TO BE BUILDING A KARAOKE FEATURE – JUST AS TWITCH SHUTS DOWN SINGS

We'll let you ready for yourself...We see some foul play here.

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotify-appears-to-be-building-a-karaoke-feature-just-as-twitch-shuts-down-sings/ (MBW, 2020)

Episode 8! We are back with episode 8 "Say It Isn't So!" CYGNU6 (Gary Humber and Herman Hildo, AKA Haluhalo, discuss music and its business along with industry standards. How long should your track be in this new music industry of streaming? Is it okay for a song to be 5 minutes long? We discuss that in this episode.

What is your go to music streaming platform? Do you know that when you release your music to streaming platforms you are giving them a license to play your music on their platform. So, why do musicians get little pay in this aspect?

Featured Artists:

WeHaveWaffles song "Stumbling Over and Over" is a creative song which should be heard! Listen today right here, click the link https://www.rootedkingdom.com/btm-radio (time stamp 10:11)on BTM Radio

CrazyJ36 is a natural guitarists who plays so effortlessly and draws you in with his unique style. Listen right here. Click the link: https://music.apple.com/us/album/ring-of-guitar-single/1503039847

News - Don't miss this news!

Spotify discounts 4.9 million streams of BTS’ song Dynamite from its charts (MBW, 2020)

This seems fishy to us. Click on the link to learn more.

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/btss-dynamite-topped-12-6m-streams-on-spotify-on-day-one-but-4-9m-of-them-were-erased-from-its-chart/

TIKTOK INKS DEAL WITH UNITEDMASTERS THAT LETS USERS DISTRIBUTE MUSIC TO STREAMING PLATFORMS DIRECTLY FROM BYTEDANCE’S APP (MBW, 2020)

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/tiktok-inks-deal-with-unitedmasters-that-enables-users-to-distribute-music-to-streaming-platforms-directly-from-the-app/

THANK YOU to all your listeners and to the amazing artists that submit their music to us and BTM Radio! We love you!!

Herman Hildo & CYGNU6

Episode 7 "What Just Happened?" kicks off with Herman Hildo explaining his absence and discusses his hospitalization. Co-host Gary, AKA CYGNU6, is starting a new music project using the name 6hadow. He explains why he chose this name and why is wanted to start it. The "6hadow" project will be his take on electronic meets hip hop with a dark twist.

Episode 3 of BTM Radio was finally released on August 12th and Episode 4 will follow August 26th.

Herman and CYGNU6 discusses Gary's Episode 3 of BTM Radio and his different and surprising genres from amazing artists that are not within his specific genres. There were some amazing and talented artist for episode 3 of BTM Radio and is definitely worth a listen.

Listen to BTM Radio here: https://www.rootedkingdom.com/btm-radio

In the Spotlight DJ Uchuu out of Manchester, England and he brings a different type of electronic music, which is daring and refreshing. DJ Uchuu's music has an 80s type sound and definitely brings the listener on his journey. Great Job DJ! Listen to his music on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/dj-uchuu

Music News:

"MAJOR VICTORY FOR SONGWRITERS AS US STREAMING ROYALTY RATES RISE 44%" (MBW, 2018); https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/major-victory-songwriters-us-mechanical-rates-will-rise-44-2018/

"SONGWRITERS DEALT BLOW IN SPOTIFY ROYALTY RATE BATTLE AS STREAMING PLATFORMS ARE GRANTED ‘PROCEDURAL VICTORY’ IN US APPEALS COURT" (MBW, 2020); https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/songwriters-dealt-blow-in-spotify-royalty-rate-battle-as-streaming-platforms-claim-procedural-victory-in-us-appeals-court/

"‘APPLE ONE’ SUBSCRIPTION BUNDLES TO LAUNCH AS EARLY AS OCTOBER – INCLUDING MUSIC, TV, NEWS AND GAMING" (MBW, 2020); https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/apple-one-subscription-bundles-to-launch-as-early-as-including-music-tv-news-and-gaming/

Episode 6 CYGNU6 and Herman Hildo dive deep into music politics as they discuss the big moves that will more than likely impact the music industry positively for the music GIANTS, but what does it mean for the independent artists? Join us as we discuss this.

DJ CYGNU6 of BTM Radio released episode 2 where some amazing artists were featured and their music was given a spin! Be sure to check out his set list at www.rootedkingdom.com/btm-radio

One of the artist on BTM Radio recently had a phenomenal song released on July 24 (Friday). Jus Goodie released his latest single "REVOLUTION IS LOVE" and we must say we LOVE that song. Check it out here: https://music.apple.com/us/album/revolution-is-love-single/1522806932

In the same light of a BTM Radio artist, Philip Foxley's song "IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU" was played and rightly so, because his song has a powerful message with wonderfully produced music. Listen to his song here: https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-all-about-you-feat-raphael-gazal-single/1496600266

In our Artist Spotlight Mike Fury.X's song "IN THE LIGHT" is an electrified dance song of which, we feel defines what EDM is about. BE sure to check his song out here: https://soundcloud.com/michal-fu/in-the-light

Another artist in our spotlight is Matell. He is a hip hop artist and beat producer. If you haven't heard his work it is definitely worth a listen. Click the link here: https://www.junodownload.com/products/matell-how-im-missing-you/4657758-02/

Okay, now some music news. You guys don't want to miss this. All these big moves these music biz giants are doing should be alarming to us in the independent side of the music biz. Lets see what happened. Read the news articles here:

Facebook's Instagram will be launching a feature to rival against TikTok

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/facebook-to-launch-tiktok-rival-reels-globally-in-matter-of-weeks-report/

TikTok signs a multi-year global licensing deal with NMPA

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/tiktok-inks-global-multi-year-deal-with-music-publishers/

Spotify and UMG sign a multi-year global licensing deal

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotify-and-universal-music-group-ink-multi-year-global-licensing-deal/

Thank you to Music Business Worldwide for keeping us up to date!

Thank you for listening to our show and for being amazing fans. We love you!

"Ep. 5 - Why You Lying?" is brought to you by Rooted Kingdom Music.

TWO WORDS for Gary AKA CYGNU6 - "MORRIS MARKWAY". Listen to why we were amazed by this upcoming artist. Listen here and you'll now a bit more why: https://youtu.be/2NaHYZe5S2o

In this episode we discuss independent artist music, the launch of BTM Radio and its first episode. We talk about the launch of Beyond The Mix Records, a sub-label of Rooted Kingdom Music. In this episode we announce who will head the sub-label. Don't miss that! We discuss heavy topics of lying to our fellow artist about their musical works. Why do we do this? Why are we afraid to hurt our fellow artists feelings? Be honest! If your friend asks you how his music sounds and you don't like it, tell him/her!

When we lie to our fellow artist about their music being awesome and you actually don't like it, you are robbing them of their creative growth. Artists, if you don't want and feedback because you don't want to get your feelings hurt; don't ask! In today's music business there is so much competition out there and we need to be a able to cut through all the other noise. We can only do this through growth in our music, as well as good marketing, but that's a different story.

In this music business we must have thick skin and don't be afraid to say the words that could possibly hurt your friend's feelings. As artists, we are entertainers, and yes we create music to express our artistic passion, but who will receive it if no one listens. Don't be afraid to grow.

In other news, Rooted Kingdom Music has announced they will be launching sub-label, Beyond The Mix Records this Tuesday. This is an amazing thing because this record label is super artist friendly, be sure to listen in to hear all the details.

In artists submission for Beyond The Mix Podcast we received music from an artist named Joseph Seca. Joseph is based out of Sao Paulo, Brazil and he is only 21 years of age. He submitted his song "DAYS OF OUR LIVES" and it is a BANGER! His side chain compression is on point and it gives the much needed bounce to his EDM. Good job Joseph! Find his music here: https://m.soundcloud.com/joseph-fonseca-597796670/joseph-seca-days-of-our-lives

We also received a submission from Dizzy Panda. Dizzy submitted their song called "LI TRAI". We absolutely love this song! First hearing it, it is recognizable as a jazz track, but as you journey through the song you hear the hip hop beats and elements of electronic music techniques. This is an absolute must hear! Great job on this one! Listen to their music here: https://open.spotify.com/track/6vdhpm3LXpKBqLMv2P73g2?si=aYHXufajQAefCNp_f22hpA

In the topic of news: TikTok may be banned in the United States. This is going to be interesting. Read more here: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/is-donald-trump-about-to-ban-tiktok-were-looking-at-it-says-us-secretary-of-state/

Amazon even wants to jump on this ship to ban TikTok...oh wait, never mind. At first Amazon announced that they want their employees to delete the app and they are not authorized to download the Chinese-based application. Then they turned around and stated "we sent that in error" so it is official, Amazon still loves TikTok LOL! Read it here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-requiring-employees-to-remove-tiktok-from-mobile-devices-due-to-security-risks-memo-11594404157

Thank you to all the listeners of this podcast, we love you! Keep sending us your tracks!

Note:

BTM Radio Submissions -

Upload your music to https://www.rootedkingdom.com/btm-radio

Be sure to tag your files correctly, identifying your artist name and the song. Something like this "HALUHALO_Bahala Na.mp3"

If you are emailing your content, please email it to [email protected]

For Podcast submission email you artist links to [email protected]

Episode 4 is off the chain!!

We have an incredible announcement to make! We are starting an Internet Radio show called Beyond The Mix Radio or simply BTM Radio!! Send your music to [email protected] or visit www.rootedkingdom.com/btm-radio to submit your music! In the SUBJECT line be sure to write "BTM Radio Submission" This is an INDIE RISE UP movement and we love our independent artists and labels! So it end and be sure to leave a message for us so we know who you are.

Here is some News from the Label and its friends:

This past Friday (June 26th) HALUHALO BEATS released another beat instrumental, SMOOTH JAZZY to major streaming platforms for your listening pleasure | https://www.rootedkingdom.com/beats

On July 3rd our friends over at PEACEABLE are releasing their next single called STAY CALM; Spotify artist link is here, be sure to give them a follow | https://open.spotify.com/artist/36t1UeOKjWUtaFnGd8KbPy?si=C9LHOAj6SmCU8JJIJQRsGw

July 10th HALUHALO is releasing his latest single BAHALA NA. Find his music on all major streaming platforms | https://www.rootedkingdom.com/haluhalo

TWO WORDS game for CYGNU6: "Bangtan Boys"

Or most commonly known as BTS. Gary was stumped but when he looked them up he knew exactly who they are! This group is incredible. They are a K-Pop boy band, similar to what NSYNC was, you know the group Justin Timberlake was a part of. Come on Justin give us one more with NSYNC, LOL! We'd buy the record!

According to Music Business Worldwide BTS banked 20 million from an online concert! This is amazing! Congratulations to BTS. | Read more at https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/bts-bank-close-to-20m-from-virtual-pay-per-view-concert/

What about this mysterious DJ Reims? (pronounced like the word "rhymes") | This up and coming DJ is absolutely amazing, we had the pleasure of tuning into his live set on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/djreimsofficial/?hl=en) [@djreimsofficial] and his set was phenomenal. He had neon lights going and the music was dope! He spinned DUBSTEP so all you HEADBANGERS out there, be sure to tune in next time he is live!

We gotta show love to our friends over at AWAKING THE ELEMENTS, their music and collars are off the charts!! Check them out at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4b1uxVlSMrH6SIjEQ0mFF1?si=NTx58I9IQKm5iqrs-I00pg

Thank you to all of you who sent in your submission to BEYOND THE MIX PODCAST.

Chozen G is another amazing artist and her music is enlightening. Not only is the music phenomenal but her powerful message in the lyrics is exactly what we need right now. Currently she has two records released; OBLIVIOUS and KNOW ME. Check out her music here on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/2565UsRarV6dyAxBi4ciyt?si=2mavffrSTYmSkjrZyCT6_Q | Find her on Instagram @chozen_g [https://www.instagram.com/chozen_g/?hl=en] and twitter at @OfRoyalLineage [https://twitter.com/OfRoyalLineage]

Big Ups to Austin Poe for his submission! He's a Chicago based rapper and his music is FIRE!! Check out his song GREATNESS on YouTube [https://youtu.be/r4NTCGTk3A4]

Oh boy, what is Spotify up to now with their podcasts? They are getting ready for VIDEO INTEGRATION!! Awesome! Watch our YOUTUBE they are taking notes! https://9to5google.com/2020/06/20/spotify-video-now-playing-test/

So, in light of all the behind the scenes of the music industry there are always two giants clashing. Spotify is upset that APPLE is rising the system in their favor. Read about it here https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotifys-legal-chief-claims-apple-intentionally-designed-a-system-rigged-in-their-favor/

Be sure to follow Beyond The Mix on Instagram @beyondthemixpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemixpodcast/?hl=en]

Send us your music link submission to be featured on our next show. Send it to beyond the [email protected]

Remember, BTM Radio will be live very soon so send in your music submissions to get some air time!

Peace! See you at Episode 5!

Paalum!!

In Episode 3 we discuss being bullied as kids and how it led us to becoming musicians. Thank you to the bullies for all the wedgies and all the locker stuffing sessions. We wouldn't have it any other way! Music is life!

We talk about saying "OH YEA!" in an inappropriate bedroom voice in stranger's ears. In this episode we decided that Apple Music is our go-to streaming platform and recommend it for consumers and artists alike.

We had the pleasure of listening to an AMAZING EP The Basement by ART BLOCK [https://open.spotify.com/album/4FGL9rmK31meW1VinUG6JA?si=KAdJonFhSoOUTNAAHGkhtg]. Great EP, you don't want to miss it.

BIG Shoutout to our homie DJ Reims, check out his latest track “Can You See It?” (https://open.spotify.com/album/32qbyerQcy8kyJtivmOyER?si=X3pzPqCJSlWE7Gyz3nujMg)

Our co-host Herman Hildo AKA HALUHALO released his debut single "GALAXY MINDS" [https://music.apple.com/us/album/galaxy-minds/1517178152?i=1517178153]

Our co-host CYGNU6 released his latest track "Sacred Place" [https://music.apple.com/us/album/sacred-place-single/1515203633]

We laugh and discuss what happens on TIKTOK stays on TIKTOK (Sort of) and don't take it too seriously. Have fun with it. Here's is a little hint, TIKTOK is like one big joke.

Also, ATTENTION all MUSICIANS - don't just email a record label with your link to a song with NO comment. THEY WONT OPEN IT!! Leave a message and tell them about it. Tell your story! This goes the same for SOCIAL MEDIA! Connect and be human!

What else? Oh yea, the Terminator movie series. We talk about it and we talk about cheesy one-liners that wouldn't work for today's movie enthusiasts. ***SPOILER ALERT*** We talk about Dark Fate and the over acting of Sarah Connor.

Seems like Tidal is in some trouble with the Norwegian Authorities; read about it here:

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/tidal-now-officially-a-suspect-in-norwegian-data-fraud-investigation/

Best of luck to the OG Jay-Z.

This episode was a blast! If you or your band want to be a part of the show send us an email to [email protected]

HELP Herman Hildo give CYGNU6 "TWO WORDS" on next episode! Text him at (US) +1-209-845-7761 and give him TWO WORDS for CYGNU6 to try and explain on the spot! You can submit to [email protected] and in the subject line use "TWO WORDS"

In Episode 2 Herman Hildo (Haluhalo) and Gary (CYGNU6) discuss the latest in music news. Herman put GARY ON THE SPOT with the WORD GAME ["Tofu Voice"]. He is put on the spot and has to tell us his thoughts on it.

In music news, they discuss Spotify and its declining in ARPU and the impact from COVID-19; They both discovered the Lüm music streaming application and what it is and if its good for artists and consumers; Of course Tekashi 6ix9ine is in the discussion about his accusations of the Billboards accepting payment for artist number 1 placement; The two music dudes discuss Charlemagne Tha God's bold statement on air bold statement about Tekashi 6ix9ine of what he would do if 6ix9ine beats his federal case; Of course we had to bring up Joe Rogan's exclusive deal with Spotify; did that just really happen? What does all that mean for Spotify and how will YouTube respond to that?

Sources:

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/bang-goes-the-arpu-spotify-now-giving-away-three-months-free-premium-to-new-users-around-the-world/ |

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/you-can-buy-no-1s-on-billboard-tekashi-6ix9ine-claims-30000-ariana-grande-single-sales-were-purchased-using-6-credit-cards/ |

https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2020/05/6ix9ine-reminds-charlamagne-tha-god-fellatio-offer/ |

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotifys-100m-joe-rogan-deal-redefines-its-podcast-strategy-songwriters-and-record-labels-should-be-watching-closely/ |

Rooted Kingdom Music upcoming releases:

CYGNU6: Sacred Place, June 5th |

Haluhalo: Galaxy Minds, June 12th |

Stuck in Consciousness: Light Up The Night, June 19th |

If you want to be in on the WORD GAME and put Gary on the spot, send your WORD(s) game to Herman at [email protected] and in the subject line put "GARY ON THE SPOT". Whoever we choose we will give you a shoutout on the episode.

If there are any news you want us to cover send in your submission to [email protected]

In Episode 1 we introduce Beyond the Mix Podcast hosted by Gary Humber (CYGNU6) and Herman Hildo (Haluhalo). We are just two dudes trying to figure out this music biz and deciphering its music news. In this episode we touch on Tekashi 69; hate him or love him, he is making waves in the music world.

Let us know what you think about our episode! Email us at [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemix_podcast/ ;

Check out CYGNU6

https://www.instagram.com/cygnu6/ ;

https://twitter.com/cYgnu6

https://www.rootedkingdom.com/cygnu6

Check out Herman Hildo

https://www.instagram.com/haluhalomusic/ ; https://twitter.com/haluhalomusic ;

https://www.rootedkingdom.com/haluhalo

Rooted Kingdom Music Presents:

CYGNU6 "Sacred Place" releases June 5th

Haluhalo "Galaxy Mind" releases June 12th

Lets start off with this statement here: WARNING topics discussed are SENSITIVE ISSUES, so if you're sensitive please DO NOT listen. Otherwise, if you have an open-mind join in on the conversation and leave us a message/comment and perhaps we can get you on the show as a guest. We love both-sided discussions, so let's do it!

Episode 45 we introduce the newest addition to our show's cast! Please welcome Nicole Manguso! Follow her on instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/nicolemanguso/

"@nicolemanguso"

News Articles:

More Coffee is Good!

https://news.yahoo.com/two-three-cups-coffee-day-145643353.html

Starbucks Workers Takes Steps to UNIONIZE

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/seattle-starbucks-workers-vote-to-unionize-hoping-to-send-a-signal-of-change-to-the-food-service-industry/?amp=1

This birth control pill for men could begin human trials later this year

https://apple.news/A2m-R66j8RL22qlvtusYkFg