Ep 1: Meet the Plugs (part 1)

Should artist stay independent or sign with a major label? How do artist make money from streams? How much does it really cost to fund an independent artist? How do you grow your audience on TikTok? All these answers and more on this episode of Real Industry Plugs.

If you want to learn how to grow your streams & build a real fanbase join J.R. Mckee's Stream Team at www.thestreamteam.club

Set up a meeting today with Boomman to get heard at www.authenticempiremg.com or call 404-857-0040

Ep. 1: Meet The Plugs (Part 1)

Who are the biggest top 3 hip-hop artist out right now? Is Drake still in his prime? All these answers and more on this episode of Real Industry Plugs!

If you want to learn how to grow your streams & build a real fanbase join J.R. Mckee's Stream Team at www.thestreamteam.club

Set up a meeting today with Boomman to get heard at www.authenticempiremg.com or text 404-857-0040

Follow us on IG @realindustryplugs

Ep 24 : It's Not Big Enough

Music executive and CEO of Social Currency Enterprises and EVP of South Coast Music Group (home of DaBaby, Blacc Zacc, Toosii, and more) King Carter (kingcarter) joins the in person LIVE debate. 

How do you handle it when your artist goes through controversy? Is it easier for white rappers to make it in Hip-Hop? Can a female artist make it mainstream without over sexualizing her lyrics? All these answers and more on this episode of Real Industry Plugs! 

Catch the LIVE debate every Thursday on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

If you want to learn how to grow your streams & build a real fanbase join J.R. Mckee's Stream Team at www.thestreamteam.club

Set up a meeting today with Boomman to get heard at www.authenticempiremg.com or text 404-857-0040

Ep 25: Social Currency (special guest King Carter)

The conversation continues with Music executive and CEO of Social Currency Enterprises and EVP of South Coast Music Group (home of DaBaby, Blacc Zacc, Toosii, and more) King Carter (kingcarter). 

Is it truly worth it to stay independent or sign to a major label? All these answers and more on this episode of Real Industry Plugs! 

Catch the LIVE debate every Thursday on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

If you want to learn how to grow your streams & build a real fanbase join J.R. Mckee's Stream Team at www.thestreamteam.club

Set up a meeting today with Boomman to get heard at www.authenticempiremg.com or text 404-857-0040

Ep 26: Be About It (special guest King Carter)

The conversation continues with Music executive and CEO of Social Currency Enterprises and EVP of South Coast Music Group (home of DaBaby, Blacc Zacc, Toosii, and more) King Carter (kingcarter).

Why hasn't there been a black major label? King Carter dives deep into one of his tweets during "Tweet Takes" elaborating on having talent with a trash hustle.All these answers and more on this episode of Real Industry Plugs!

Catch the LIVE debate every Thursday on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

Host: J.R. McKee: @jrmckee.co Boomman - @boomman_ae 

If you want to learn how to grow your streams & build a real fanbase join J.R. Mckee's Stream Team at www.thestreamteam.club

Set up a meeting today with Boomman to get heard at www.authenticempiremg.com or text 404-857-0040

Ep 27: It’s All About The Hustle (special guest: King Carter)

Music executive B Rich (@brich404) joins the LIVE debate to speak on independent labels vs major labels, and the importance of music showcases.

Catch the LIVE debate every Thursday on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

If you want to learn how to grow your streams & build a real fanbase join J.R. Mckee's Stream Team at www.thestreamteam.club

Set up a meeting today with Boomman to get heard at www.authenticempiremg.com or text 404-857-0040

Ep 28: Control and Ownership (special guest: B Rich)

The conversation continues with music executive B Rich (@brich404).

What is the key difference between the quality of an artist and the quantity of music they drop? How do artists get in rooms of power, and the best way to approach them at a networking event? All these answers and more on this episode of Real Industry Plugs!

Catch the LIVE debate every Thursday on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

If you want to learn how to grow your streams & build a real fanbase join J.R. Mckee's Stream Team at www.thestreamteam.club

Set up a meeting today with Boomman to get heard at www.authenticempiremg.com or text 404-857-0040

Ep 29: Selling The Lifestyle

The conversation continues with music executive B Rich (@brich404). 

Who were the top rappers that ran the industry in the 80s, 90, and early 00s? B Rich dives deep into one of his tweets during "Tweet Takes" elaborating on being around people who don't have the same mindset as you. All this and more on this episode of Real Industry Plugs! 

Catch the LIVE debate every Thursday on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook.

Host:
J.R. McKee: @jrmckee.co
Boomman - @boomman_ae

If you want to learn how to grow your streams & build a real fanbase join J.R. Mckee's Stream Team at www.thestreamteam.club

Set up a meeting today with Boomman to get heard at www.authenticempiremg.com or text 404-857-0040

Ep 30: Practice What You Preach (special guest B Rich)

The conversation continues with music executive B Rich (@brich404). 

The executive discuss and recommend books for those who want to educate themselves. Find out the top 3 books that changed the executives lives. All this and more on this episode of Real Industry Plugs!

Catch the LIVE debate every Thursday on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook.

Host:
J.R. McKee: @jrmckee.co
Boomman - @boomman_ae

If you want to learn how to grow your streams & build a real fanbase join J.R. Mckee's Stream Team at www.thestreamteam.club

Set up a meeting today with Boomman to get heard at www.authenticempiremg.com or text 404-857-0040

Ep 31: Free Thinking (special guest B Rich)

What is a 360 deal, and should artists sign them? Is it a smart move for executives to sign artists to 360 deals? All these answerd and more on this episode of Real Industry Plugs! 

Catch the LIVE debate every Thursday here on YouTube.

Host:
J.R. McKee: @jrmckee.co
Boomman - @boomman_ae

If you want to learn how to grow your streams & build a real fanbase join J.R. Mckee's Stream Team at www.thestreamteam.club

Set up a meeting today with Boomman to get heard at www.authenticempiremg.com or text 404-857-0040

Ep 32: You Get What You Negotiate

What's more lucrative for an independent artist? Taking out a loan, or signing a deal? What is the process for taking out loans? All these answers and more on this episode of Real Industry Plugs!

Catch the LIVE debate every Thursday on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook.

Host:

J.R. McKee: @jrmckee.co

Boomman - @boomman_ae

If you want to learn how to grow your streams & build a real fanbase join J.R. Mckee's Stream Team at www.thestreamteam.club

Set up a meeting today with Boomman to get heard at www.authenticempiremg.com or text 404-857-0040

Ep 33: Credit, Debt, and Productivity

What started off as an Instagram Live discussion has now turned into the most anticipated show in the entertainment industry! With almost two decades in the music industry, streaming executive JR McKee and record executive Boomman have joined together to give inspiring artist, managers, and music executives the run down on everything they need to know to become successful in the industry. That’s right, they are the Real Industry Plugs! New episodes drop every day & catch them LIVE on Instagram every Thursday at 6pm EST @realindustryplugs

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