Music Business Insider Podcast

Lyrics Are Becoming the New CURRENCY of Music | Here's Why Rio Caraeff from Musixmatch Explains!
Dive deep into the future of music with visionary Rio Caraeff, President of Musixmatch! In this episode, we explore how lyrics, AI, and music data are revolutionizing the global industry. Discover the hidden power of metadata, line-by-line lyric sync, and how legal and cultural translation barriers are being dismantled by technology. Learn how Musixmatch is unlocking new revenue streams, powering international music discovery, and empowering songwriters in over 250 languages. Perfect for artists, songwriters, and music business pros ready to crush it in the new music industry! 🚀🎵
#musicbusiness #aIinMusic #lyrics #musixmatch #musicinnovation #musicdata #musicdiscovery

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Our mission here at MUBUTV is to help independent artists and music business professionals of the future to educate, empower and engage their music career.

🎙️ Music Business Insider Podcast: https://www.mubutv.com/podcast
The Music Business Insider Podcast is a deep dive for listeners like you who want to educate, empower & engage their music career. We take you inside behind the scenes through a series of in-depth conversations with today's leading experts in the Music Industry including A&R, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Marketing, Publicity, Touring, and much much more. You can find it by searching "Music Business Insider Podcast" on any podcast app or platform [ie: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.].
 
📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒
https://www.mubutv.com/rio-caraeff-co-president-musixmatch
 
⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️
👉 Why lyrics are music's "atomic kernel of truth"
👉 How Musixmatch is fueling new streams of royalties for songwriters
👉 What the future of AI and translation means for YOU as an artist
👉 and so much more...

SUGGESTED & RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
📒 All You Need To Know About the Music Business 11th Edition - https://amzn.to/3sdgrja

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Podcast Credits
Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
Editor: Eric Knight
Shownotes & Transcriptions: Jermaine Shepherd


On today's MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast, we sit down with an inspiring conversation with Rio Caraeff as he shares how Musixmatch is redefining music discovery and royalties through advanced music data and AI analytics. Hear about the journey from Vevo to Musixmatch, the challenges of transforming raw data into real-world results, and how lyric translation is creating a truly global music ecosystem. Find out what analytical AI means for creators and why the next wave of success in music will come from international innovation! Don't miss this insider look at the next frontier of the music industry! 🎶


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The Untold Power of Music Publishing Yung Lan Music Manager Ruchir Mohan REVEALS Insider Strategies!
Dive deep into the evolving world of songwriter and producer management! 🎧 In this episode, Ruchir Mohan—partner at 1916 Enterprises—shares his journey from young DJ to mentor, the real value of music publishing, and the impact of private equity on music rights. Get insider secrets on building a creative legacy, protecting your work, and surviving the ups and downs of the music business. This is a must-watch for anyone serious about artist management, music publishing, or developing a lasting career in today's industry. #MusicBusiness #ArtistManagement #MusicPublishing #SongwriterSuccess #ProducerLife 🎶💡

Here are the ways to work with us here at MUBUTV:
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MUBUTV Free Music Guides:
⚡FREE A&R Guide:  👉 https://link.mubutv.com/ARFreeGuide
⚡FREE Music Supervisor Guide: 👉 https://link.mubutv.com/MSFreeGuide
⚡FREE Music Manager Guide:  👉 https://link.mubutv.com/MGRFreeGuide

Our mission here at MUBUTV is to help independent artists and music business professionals of the future to educate, empower and engage their music career.

🎙️ Music Business Insider Podcast: https://www.mubutv.com/podcast
The Music Business Insider Podcast is a deep dive for listeners like you who want to educate, empower & engage their music career. We take you inside behind the scenes through a series of in-depth conversations with today's leading experts in the Music Industry including A&R, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Marketing, Publicity, Touring, and much much more. You can find it by searching "Music Business Insider Podcast" on any podcast app or platform [ie: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.].
 
📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒
https://www.mubutv.com/ruchir-mohan-producer-songwriter-manager
 
⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️
👉 Mastering the business: owning your masters vs. publishing rights
👉 Why humility + consistency= staying power
👉 How Yung Lan spots and develops the next superstars
👉 and so much more...

SUGGESTED & RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
📒 All You Need To Know About the Music Business 11th Edition - https://amzn.to/3sdgrja
📒 The Checklist Manifesto - https://amzn.to/4ddeSXX
📒 The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music - https://amzn.to/4roIcyq
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Podcast Credits
Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
Editor: Eric Knight
Shownotes & Transcriptions: Jermaine Shepherd


On today's MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast, we sit down with renowned manager Ruchir Mohan, partner at 1916 Enterprises, who discusses the evolution of the " artist manager " from gatekeeper to creative partner, offering essential " music career advice ". We explore the real value of " music publishing " in an era of institutional money, alongside insights into catalog deals and the importance of understanding "music royalties". This episode provides crucial lessons for creators to protect and leverage their work within the ever-changing "music business". 🚀🎶


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The Real Reason Artists STRUGGLE – Yung Lan Reveals All
Yung Lan on Integrity, Ownership & Success in the Modern Music Industry on the MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast. Discover Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum producer and songwriter Yung Lan's journey as he sits down with Ritch Esra & Eric Knight MUBUTV for an inspiring episode on the realities of building a lasting music career. Explore his philosophy on integrity, mastering work-life balance, retaining ownership of your masters, understanding publishing, and the power of real relationships in the music business. Essential listening for artists, producers, and industry professionals ready to level up! 🎹💡 #MusicIndustry #MusicBusiness #YungLan #ProducerLife

Here are the ways to work with us here at MUBUTV:
⚡️Insiders! Secure Your Spot! Get expert music career coaching with Ritch & Eric. Book your 15-min discovery call now: Grab a spot! 👉 https://book.mubutv.com

MUBUTV Free Music Guides:
⚡FREE A&R Guide:  👉 https://link.mubutv.com/ARFreeGuide
⚡FREE Music Supervisor Guide: 👉 https://link.mubutv.com/MSFreeGuide
⚡FREE Music Manager Guide:  👉 https://link.mubutv.com/MGRFreeGuide

Our mission here at MUBUTV is to help independent artists and music business professionals of the future to educate, empower and engage their music career.

🎙️ Music Business Insider Podcast: https://www.mubutv.com/podcast
The Music Business Insider Podcast is a deep dive for listeners like you who want to educate, empower & engage their music career. We take you inside behind the scenes through a series of in-depth conversations with today's leading experts in the Music Industry including A&R, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Marketing, Publicity, Touring, and much much more. You can find it by searching "Music Business Insider Podcast" on any podcast app or platform [ie: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.].
 
📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒
https://www.mubutv.com/yung-lan-producer-songwriter
 
⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️
👉 Mastering the business: owning your masters vs. publishing rights
👉 Why humility + consistency= staying power
👉 How Yung Lan spots and develops the next superstars
👉 and so much more...

SUGGESTED & RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
📒 All You Need To Know About the Music Business 11th Edition - https://amzn.to/3sdgrja

Get Audible Free - Your favorite titles anywhere you go. Enjoy a free trial on us!
https://amzn.to/3RB2nu4
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https://link.mubutv.com/castmagic
 
Podcast Credits
Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
Editor: Eric Knight
Shownotes & Transcriptions: Jermaine Shepherd


On today's MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast, we sit down with Grammy-nominated, multi platinum producer and songwriter, Young Lan. He shares how integrity and real relationships have been the cornerstone of his music industry career, taking us inside Milan Publishing. This episode offers essential personal development insights and career guidance for artists and professionals aiming for success. 🚀🎶


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The Album vs. The Algorithm: Keith Jopling Reveals Why Albums Still Rule!

Is the album dead or stronger than ever? In this episode, Keith Jopling reveals how the album survived the Napster and Spotify eras, why streaming changed listener habits, and how legacy artists and Gen Z rediscover albums as a way to connect deeply with music. We explore the critical role of albums, regional music scenes, playlist culture, and the importance of slower artistic discovery for timeless classics. Tune in for insights on platform economics, artist branding, and the future of music creativity! 🌍💿 #Streaming #VinylResurgence #MusicLegacy #MusicCulture

Here are the ways to work with us here at MUBUTV:
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MUBUTV Free Music Guides:
⚡FREE A&R Guide:  👉 https://link.mubutv.com/ARFreeGuide
⚡FREE Music Supervisor Guide: 👉 https://link.mubutv.com/MSFreeGuide
⚡FREE Music Manager Guide:  👉 https://link.mubutv.com/MGRFreeGuide

Our mission here at MUBUTV is to help independent artists and music business professionals of the future to educate, empower and engage their music career.

🎙️ Music Business Insider Podcast: https://www.mubutv.com/podcast
The Music Business Insider Podcast is a deep dive for listeners like you who want to educate, empower & engage their music career. We take you inside behind the scenes through a series of in-depth conversations with today's leading experts in the Music Industry including A&R, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Marketing, Publicity, Touring, and much much more. You can find it by searching "Music Business Insider Podcast" on any podcast app or platform [ie: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.].
 
📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒
https://www.mubutv.com/keith-jopling-writer-author
 
⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️
👉 The untold stories from hip-hop's foundation years
👉 How turntablism took hip-hop international
👉 What was lost and gained as hip-hop became mainstream
👉 Tony's advice on preserving the true spirit of the culture
👉 and so much more...

SUGGESTED & RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
📒 Body of Work - https://amzn.to/4kUSg0k
📒 All You Need To Know About the Music Business 11th Edition - https://amzn.to/3sdgrja

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https://amzn.to/3RB2nu4
Recommended Audio Software
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Podcast Credits
Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
Editor: Eric Knight
Shownotes & Transcriptions: Jermaine Shepherd


On today's MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast, we sit down with Keith Jopling, writer and author of the book Body of Work. 🚀🎶


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Did Corporate America Steal the Soul of Hip-Hop? DJ Groovematic Tells All

Go deep into hip-hop history as we sit down with DJ Groovematic, aka Tony Evans—a true hip-hop pioneer and cultural historian. Discover the raw energy of New York's original tape era, the transformation of battle rap and freestyle, and how hip-hop evolved from an underground movement into a global culture. Learn what mainstream never understood about authenticity and creativity, and how corporate influence changed everything. If you care about music culture, hip-hop community, and true artistry, this episode is a must-watch! 🎧🌍 

Here are the ways to work with us here at MUBUTV:
⚡️Insiders! Secure Your Spot! Get expert music career coaching with Ritch & Eric. Book your 15-min discovery call now: Grab a spot! 👉 https://book.mubutv.com

MUBUTV Free Music Guides:
⚡FREE A&R Guide:  👉 https://link.mubutv.com/ARFreeGuide
⚡FREE Music Supervisor Guide: 👉 https://link.mubutv.com/MSFreeGuide
⚡FREE Music Manager Guide:  👉 https://link.mubutv.com/MGRFreeGuide

Our mission here at MUBUTV is to help independent artists and music business professionals of the future to educate, empower and engage their music career.

🎙️ Music Business Insider Podcast: https://www.mubutv.com/podcast
The Music Business Insider Podcast is a deep dive for listeners like you who want to educate, empower & engage their music career. We take you inside behind the scenes through a series of in-depth conversations with today's leading experts in the Music Industry including A&R, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Marketing, Publicity, Touring, and much much more. You can find it by searching "Music Business Insider Podcast" on any podcast app or platform [ie: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.].
 
📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒
https://www.mubutv.com/dj-groovematic-hip-hop-pioneer
 
⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️
👉 The untold stories from hip-hop's foundation years
👉 How turntablism took hip-hop international
👉 What was lost and gained as hip-hop became mainstream
👉 Tony's advice on preserving the true spirit of the culture
👉 and so much more...

SUGGESTED & RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
📒 The Tanning of America: How Hip-Hop Created a Culture That Rewrote the Rules of the New Economy - https://amzn.to/4azLVmh
📒 All You Need To Know About the Music Business 11th Edition - https://amzn.to/3sdgrja

Get Audible Free - Your favorite titles anywhere you go. Enjoy a free trial on us!
https://amzn.to/3RB2nu4
Recommended Audio Software
⚡Castmagic - 10x Audio Content & Supercharge Your Media With AI
https://link.mubutv.com/castmagic
 
Podcast Credits
Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
Editor: Eric Knight
Shownotes & Transcriptions: Jermaine Shepherd


On today's MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast, we sit down with hip-hop pioneer and historian Tony Evans, also known as DJ Groovematic. He shares how he was part of hip-hop's first generation, that iconic wave from 1975 to 1979, exploring the raw energy and creativity that defined the genre's early years and providing a deep dive into "hip hop history." This episode offers essential "music history" insights, from the "golden age" of "old school hip hop" to the transformation of freestyle and battle rap, offering a unique perspective on "70s music" and the evolution of hip-hop. 🚀🎶


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Copyright © 2026 MUBUTV™ Media. All Rights Reserved