No Labels Necessary

No Labels Necessary

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No Labels Necessary episodes

  • #143 | Why Beyonce Failed Because Of Her Weak Personal Brand Hurt Her (How To Fix It)

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    This channel is run by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing.
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    30 min
  • #142 | BE CAREFUL! Behind-the-scenes of a music marketing scam (How Artists Get FOOLED)

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    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.
    #NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

    21 min
  • #141 | Fanbase Building: How To Never Lose Your Core Fans & Create A LASTING Music Brand

    B. Simone completely misjudged her audience and is now feeling the losses... YIKES!

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    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.
    #NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

    23 min
  • #140 | Here's How Social Media Manipulation Actually Works (Music PR and TMZ Tactics) Ft. Van Lathan

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    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.
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    #NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

    42 min
  • #139 | The Smart Album Release Strategy That Got Over 30,000,000 Views in Only 90 Days (Free Promo)

    Dee-1 changed his career forever with just one album strategy..

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    Learn More About Indie Artist Brand Identity:
    https://youtu.be/lC6Iy6VOFto?si=q_xCeN5I6BzVaJz3&t=465


    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.


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    54 min
  • #138 | The Perfect Time For Small Artists To Leave Spotify & Streaming Ft. @DJPain1

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    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.


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    1 hr 22 min
  • #137 | How This Rapper Went From 0 to 4,000,000 Monthly Listeners in 2 Months

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    Timestamps:
    00:00 Case Study: How an Artist Grew from 10K to 4.2 Million Monthly Listeners in 2 Months
    5:53 The Power of Branding and Visual/Auditory Hooks in Marketing
    11:48 Utilizing Social Media PR Runs for Music Promotion
    17:42 Maximizing Impact Through Social Media PR Run
    23:37 Strategies for Music Promotion and the Industry Plant Conversation
    29:34 The Impact of Quality in the Music Industry and the Notion of Industry Plant
    35:28 4Batz: Industry Plant Debate
    41:21 Marketing Strategy and Sound in Music Video
    47:12 The Importance of Authenticity and Recognition in Going Viral


    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.


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    49 min
  • #136 | The New Roles of a Music Manager in 2024 ft. Dame Ritter

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    Timestamps:

    ⁠0:00⁠ Intro

    ⁠02:55⁠ How would you build Funk Volume in 2024?

    ⁠06:55⁠ How To Catch The Eye of A Manager and Distributor in 2024

    ⁠12:25⁠ Artist Talent Vs. Clout

    ⁠19:32⁠ The Role of a Manager

    ⁠21:08⁠ What A Manager looks like in 2024

    ⁠25:02⁠ What Is A Professional Artist?

    ⁠28:22⁠ Why Labels Are Ruining The Indie Marketplace

    ⁠37:58⁠ is The Pay-to-Play Strategy Accepted in 2024

    44:07 How Dope Artist Are Killing Their Own Progress

    50:15 Too Lost


    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.

    44 min
  • #135 | Lil Uzi’s Ex Engineer Reveals How To Record The Best Music

    Benjamin Thomas, a seasoned engineer, producer, and mixer hailing from Philadelphia, PA, has left an indelible mark on the city's music scene. A Temple University graduate in Entrepreneurial Studies and Innovation Management, Ben's journey includes engineering hits like "Insecure" and contributing to Brian McKnight's album, earning him multiple award nominations. Since 2018, he has collaborated with a stellar lineup of artists, achieving Billboard #1s and Grammy nominations, notably for his work on Lil Uzi Vert and Future's 'Pluto x Baby Pluto' Album and Ingrid Andress' Grammy-nominated 'Lady Like.'

    In 2020, Ben established After5 Studios, specializing in various music genres. His recent accomplishments include a Grammy win for Jazmine Sullivan's 'Heaux Tales' in 2022 and engineering Lil Uzi Vert's double-platinum hit 'Just Wanna Rock' in 2023. Beyond the studio, Ben co-owns nicethingsMUSIC and serves as a former Governor on the Recording Academy board, and contributes to podcasts and online TV series. Based at After5 Studios, Ben continues to shape the music landscape with his expertise and dedication.

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    Timestamps:
    0:00 Intro
    01:07 Becoming A Rappers Favorite Producer
    03:29 Starting as a Recording Engineer
    05:29 Fast Studio Setups
    12:35 How To Avoid Being an Artists Vibe Killer
    19:23 Abruptly Ending a Successful Recording Engineer Career
    26:07 From Recording Engineer to Mixing and Producing
    30:47 Building A Music Career That Fits Your Lifestyle
    33:25 Working With Lil Uzi and Creating This Studio
    36:32 Tips for Artists Coming To Studio Sessions
    42:13 Demo-itis


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    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.

    52 min

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No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels.