What can you achieve as an independent music artist without a massive conglomerate machine behind you?  Is there truly a cap on how far, and how high your career can go without the backing of record label?

These sorts of questions are always popping up when musicians and music industry members get together.  The answers are often varied, and are always changing because the industry is continually evolving and changing.

Before artists like Chance the Rapper and Stormzy emerged on the global scene in such powerful ways, it would have been said that it is impossible for an independent artist to achieve what they have.  So is it only a matter of time before an independent artist has a top ten hit?  Is it only a matter of time before an independent artist is able to sell out arenas globally?

In this episode of the IAIMA podcast, we sat down with Guvna B to rap about this and much more.

Independent rap artist Guvna B is also a fashion label owner, author, and multi award winner.

We spoke with him about how his business degree has helped him advance his career, the importance of building multiple revenue streams, the comparison trap, the futility of buying likes and follows, and much much more.

Guvna B has recently released an album Hands Are Made For Working which is his most personal piece of work to date, and has been incredibly well received.

Find out more about Guvna B here: https://www.guvnab.com

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The IAIMA Podcast - Episode 2 - Guvna B

Having a manager can sometimes feel like a badge of honour for an Independent artist and validation for your journey. But, when is it really necessary to get a manager, what do they do and how do you find a good one? Our Co-founder, Loretta Andrews runs Safe Music Management and manages fellow co-founder, Bianca Rose. This episode covers what a manager does and when you might need one.

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The IAIMA Podcast - Episode 3 - Management part 1

This week is part two of our conversation on artist management.  Loretta Andrews, co-founder of IAIMA, is a manager and manages fellow co-founder, Bianca Rose.  We talk about what it's like to have a friend manage you and the pros and cons of that as well as having a newbie mate as a manager verses an experienced so-called 'hot shot' one.

The IAIMA Podcast - Episode 4 - Management part 2

Femi Temowo is an extraordinarily talented musician, producer and Musical Director. During his career he's worked with the likes of Amy Winehouse and George Benson as well as his own musical projects. It was an amazing privilege and pleasure to sit down with him and ask him about his career as an Independent artist as well as some amazing pointers on whether to release an EP or an album, approaching songwriting sessions, the importance of practise and so much more. There is a wealth of wisdom and information in this episode which we know will be incredibly valuable to you as an independent artist.

The IAIMA Podcast - Episode 5 - Femi Temowo

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