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Ep 5: Crypto, Country, and Creative Control: Sammy Arriaga on Music NFTs


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In this episode of Show Biz Pod, Emma Claire and Carissa sit down with country Latino artist and NFT trailblazer Sammy Arriaga. Originally from Miami and now based in Nashville, Sammy shares his journey as a first-generation Cuban-American building a music career while also successfully building a steady stream of income for himself via the world of crypto and music NFTs. 

Whether you’re curious about NFT’s as a potential side hustle or just want to learn how artists are taking ownership and profiting off of their work in new ways, this conversation breaks it all down.


WE TALKED ABOUT:

  • Sammy’s background as a musician and how he developed his sound
  • A beginner-friendly explanation of music NFTs and how they work
  • How NFTs became a real business model and source of income
  • The challenges of balancing music, business, and a digital marketplace
  • Misconceptions about crypto and pushback from the traditional music industry
  • Advice for artists and creatives interested in exploring web3
  • What’s next for Sammy, including new music and NFT drops


LINKS & RESOURCES:

Sammy Arriaga Official Website

Listen to his new single - “Moves Like Mexico” 

Explore Sammy’s NFTs

Follow Sammy on Instagram: @sammyarriaga

OpenSea Digital Crypto Marketplace


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Show Biz PodBy Carissa Ferguson & Emma Claire Dykes