Amani
@amaniexperience.bsky.social
DJ 🎧 | Professional Speaker 🎤 | Professor 👨🏽 @csuf| DC sports fan | Author of "The Quiet Storm" (Feb 2025 release date) | I help music professionals make better business decisions | [email protected]
Why I teach musicians about the business of music. #musicbusiness
May 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Why I teach musicians about the business of music. #musicbusiness
A question was sent in I have to answer …
🤔 Will record labels remain relevant in ten years?
⁉️ The answer is actually yes, but not in the way you think.
Drop your thoughts in the comments. #musicbusiness #recordlabel
🤔 Will record labels remain relevant in ten years?
⁉️ The answer is actually yes, but not in the way you think.
Drop your thoughts in the comments. #musicbusiness #recordlabel
April 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
A question was sent in I have to answer …
🤔 Will record labels remain relevant in ten years?
⁉️ The answer is actually yes, but not in the way you think.
Drop your thoughts in the comments. #musicbusiness #recordlabel
🤔 Will record labels remain relevant in ten years?
⁉️ The answer is actually yes, but not in the way you think.
Drop your thoughts in the comments. #musicbusiness #recordlabel
📚 What’s the hardest part about finishing the writing of a book?
💪🏽 Based on my experience of writing two books, including a USA Today’s Best Seller, the hardest part is finishing the book three times:
1️⃣ - final manuscript
2️⃣ - first edits.
3️⃣ - final edits
💪🏽 Based on my experience of writing two books, including a USA Today’s Best Seller, the hardest part is finishing the book three times:
1️⃣ - final manuscript
2️⃣ - first edits.
3️⃣ - final edits
March 28, 2025 at 12:48 PM
📚 What’s the hardest part about finishing the writing of a book?
💪🏽 Based on my experience of writing two books, including a USA Today’s Best Seller, the hardest part is finishing the book three times:
1️⃣ - final manuscript
2️⃣ - first edits.
3️⃣ - final edits
💪🏽 Based on my experience of writing two books, including a USA Today’s Best Seller, the hardest part is finishing the book three times:
1️⃣ - final manuscript
2️⃣ - first edits.
3️⃣ - final edits
‼️ What was the chitlin’ circuit?
😮 The Chitlin’ Circuit was a network of Black-owned entertainment venues that provided a space for Black performers during Jim Crow segregation. The circuit stretched from the South ➡️ North ➡️Midwest.
Free webinar: bit.ly/MusicBizMarch #rnbmusic #musicbusiness
😮 The Chitlin’ Circuit was a network of Black-owned entertainment venues that provided a space for Black performers during Jim Crow segregation. The circuit stretched from the South ➡️ North ➡️Midwest.
Free webinar: bit.ly/MusicBizMarch #rnbmusic #musicbusiness
March 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
‼️ What was the chitlin’ circuit?
😮 The Chitlin’ Circuit was a network of Black-owned entertainment venues that provided a space for Black performers during Jim Crow segregation. The circuit stretched from the South ➡️ North ➡️Midwest.
Free webinar: bit.ly/MusicBizMarch #rnbmusic #musicbusiness
😮 The Chitlin’ Circuit was a network of Black-owned entertainment venues that provided a space for Black performers during Jim Crow segregation. The circuit stretched from the South ➡️ North ➡️Midwest.
Free webinar: bit.ly/MusicBizMarch #rnbmusic #musicbusiness
We did it!! Debuting on the @usatoday.com best sellers list at #50!! Wow! #rnb #rnbmusic
thequietstormbook.com
thequietstormbook.com
February 28, 2025 at 4:31 AM
We did it!! Debuting on the @usatoday.com best sellers list at #50!! Wow! #rnb #rnbmusic
thequietstormbook.com
thequietstormbook.com
TRUE OR FALSE ➡️ @koolandthegang has 26 @billboard Hot 100 hits and only one #1 song??
TRUE! “Celebration” is their only song to reach #1 on the Hot 100 @billboardcharts ! 🤯
More interesting facts like this are in “The Quiet Storm “ book. Grab your copy now.
thequietstormbook.com
TRUE! “Celebration” is their only song to reach #1 on the Hot 100 @billboardcharts ! 🤯
More interesting facts like this are in “The Quiet Storm “ book. Grab your copy now.
thequietstormbook.com
February 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
TRUE OR FALSE ➡️ @koolandthegang has 26 @billboard Hot 100 hits and only one #1 song??
TRUE! “Celebration” is their only song to reach #1 on the Hot 100 @billboardcharts ! 🤯
More interesting facts like this are in “The Quiet Storm “ book. Grab your copy now.
thequietstormbook.com
TRUE! “Celebration” is their only song to reach #1 on the Hot 100 @billboardcharts ! 🤯
More interesting facts like this are in “The Quiet Storm “ book. Grab your copy now.
thequietstormbook.com
Did you know that Smokey Robinson came up with the lyrics for “The Tracks of My Tears” while shaving and looking in the mirror? 🪞
It’s true! Learn more cool stories like this in “The Quiet Storm.” Link below!
thequietstormbook.com
It’s true! Learn more cool stories like this in “The Quiet Storm.” Link below!
thequietstormbook.com
February 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Did you know that Smokey Robinson came up with the lyrics for “The Tracks of My Tears” while shaving and looking in the mirror? 🪞
It’s true! Learn more cool stories like this in “The Quiet Storm.” Link below!
thequietstormbook.com
It’s true! Learn more cool stories like this in “The Quiet Storm.” Link below!
thequietstormbook.com
Last week I sat down with Jillian Lopez from Las Vegas TV Now and 8 News Now to discuss my inspiration behind writing “The Quiet Storm”. Check out my answer. Link to order the book is below!
thequietstormbook.com
thequietstormbook.com
February 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Last week I sat down with Jillian Lopez from Las Vegas TV Now and 8 News Now to discuss my inspiration behind writing “The Quiet Storm”. Check out my answer. Link to order the book is below!
thequietstormbook.com
thequietstormbook.com
After 4.5 years 🤯, my second book is out.!! Today, “The Quiet Storm - A Historical & Cultural Analysis of the Power, Passion and Pain of R&B Groups” is out for you all to consume. What started as my thesis at Berklee College of Music is now a book I am extremely proud of.
thequietstormbook.com
thequietstormbook.com
February 19, 2025 at 2:30 AM
After 4.5 years 🤯, my second book is out.!! Today, “The Quiet Storm - A Historical & Cultural Analysis of the Power, Passion and Pain of R&B Groups” is out for you all to consume. What started as my thesis at Berklee College of Music is now a book I am extremely proud of.
thequietstormbook.com
thequietstormbook.com
The only male R&B group to earn diamond status for record sales = Boyz II Men.
More facts like this in the book ➡️ thequietstormbook.com #rnb
More facts like this in the book ➡️ thequietstormbook.com #rnb
February 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The only male R&B group to earn diamond status for record sales = Boyz II Men.
More facts like this in the book ➡️ thequietstormbook.com #rnb
More facts like this in the book ➡️ thequietstormbook.com #rnb
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Happy Valentine's Day to the lovers. ❤️
Rolling Stones Best R&B Songs of the 21st Century.
LIST:
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Rolling Stones Best R&B Songs of the 21st Century.
LIST:
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
February 14, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Happy Valentine's Day to the lovers. ❤️
Rolling Stones Best R&B Songs of the 21st Century.
LIST:
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Rolling Stones Best R&B Songs of the 21st Century.
LIST:
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
✂ What does "producers cut" mean in the music industry?
💵 A producer cut, also known as a producer royalty, refers to the percentage of income from the sale, licensing, or performance of a recording that a music producer receives as part of their compensation.
DM for more info!
#musicbusiness
💵 A producer cut, also known as a producer royalty, refers to the percentage of income from the sale, licensing, or performance of a recording that a music producer receives as part of their compensation.
DM for more info!
#musicbusiness
February 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
✂ What does "producers cut" mean in the music industry?
💵 A producer cut, also known as a producer royalty, refers to the percentage of income from the sale, licensing, or performance of a recording that a music producer receives as part of their compensation.
DM for more info!
#musicbusiness
💵 A producer cut, also known as a producer royalty, refers to the percentage of income from the sale, licensing, or performance of a recording that a music producer receives as part of their compensation.
DM for more info!
#musicbusiness
💰 What is paid marketing in the music industry?
🎙️ Paid marketing is a way for artists to use paid advertising to promote their music and reach more listeners through online ads, billboards out in the wild and physical ads in magazines or newspapers.
💎 DM me to learn more! #musicbusiness
🎙️ Paid marketing is a way for artists to use paid advertising to promote their music and reach more listeners through online ads, billboards out in the wild and physical ads in magazines or newspapers.
💎 DM me to learn more! #musicbusiness
February 12, 2025 at 5:26 PM
💰 What is paid marketing in the music industry?
🎙️ Paid marketing is a way for artists to use paid advertising to promote their music and reach more listeners through online ads, billboards out in the wild and physical ads in magazines or newspapers.
💎 DM me to learn more! #musicbusiness
🎙️ Paid marketing is a way for artists to use paid advertising to promote their music and reach more listeners through online ads, billboards out in the wild and physical ads in magazines or newspapers.
💎 DM me to learn more! #musicbusiness
Hosting a free webinar this Thurs (2/13) 12 noon EST / 9 AM PST on the 7 Ways to Earn More Money as a Musician. Topics:
How to collect missing digital royalties.
The sync music revenue strategy
The top artist to fan platforms
and more ....
bit.ly/FebMusicWebi...
#musicbusiness #musiceducation
How to collect missing digital royalties.
The sync music revenue strategy
The top artist to fan platforms
and more ....
bit.ly/FebMusicWebi...
#musicbusiness #musiceducation
February 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Hosting a free webinar this Thurs (2/13) 12 noon EST / 9 AM PST on the 7 Ways to Earn More Money as a Musician. Topics:
How to collect missing digital royalties.
The sync music revenue strategy
The top artist to fan platforms
and more ....
bit.ly/FebMusicWebi...
#musicbusiness #musiceducation
How to collect missing digital royalties.
The sync music revenue strategy
The top artist to fan platforms
and more ....
bit.ly/FebMusicWebi...
#musicbusiness #musiceducation
💵What are micro royalties?
🍾 Micro royalties are small incremental payments that artists receive from digital platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, or Pandora for each play or download, which can collectively add up to significant amounts over time.
#musicbusiness
🍾 Micro royalties are small incremental payments that artists receive from digital platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, or Pandora for each play or download, which can collectively add up to significant amounts over time.
#musicbusiness
February 8, 2025 at 1:15 AM
💵What are micro royalties?
🍾 Micro royalties are small incremental payments that artists receive from digital platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, or Pandora for each play or download, which can collectively add up to significant amounts over time.
#musicbusiness
🍾 Micro royalties are small incremental payments that artists receive from digital platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, or Pandora for each play or download, which can collectively add up to significant amounts over time.
#musicbusiness
That time when I unwrapped my new book for the first time! 😍😍 I was speechless and looking back it makes me laugh. I hope you enjoy this quick book unwrapping video! #author
February 3, 2025 at 11:49 PM
That time when I unwrapped my new book for the first time! 😍😍 I was speechless and looking back it makes me laugh. I hope you enjoy this quick book unwrapping video! #author
🗣️What is earned media in the music industry?
🙌🏽 In music marketing, “earned media” refers to any form of media coverage or promotion that an artist receives organically, without directly paying for it, such as press mentions, social media shares, customer reviews, or blogs articles. #musicbusiness
🙌🏽 In music marketing, “earned media” refers to any form of media coverage or promotion that an artist receives organically, without directly paying for it, such as press mentions, social media shares, customer reviews, or blogs articles. #musicbusiness
January 31, 2025 at 4:17 PM
🗣️What is earned media in the music industry?
🙌🏽 In music marketing, “earned media” refers to any form of media coverage or promotion that an artist receives organically, without directly paying for it, such as press mentions, social media shares, customer reviews, or blogs articles. #musicbusiness
🙌🏽 In music marketing, “earned media” refers to any form of media coverage or promotion that an artist receives organically, without directly paying for it, such as press mentions, social media shares, customer reviews, or blogs articles. #musicbusiness
💌 What’s more important as a musician, growing your email list or number of followers?
😳 In my opinion, growing your email list is more important because you own your email list and have more control, whereas the audience you build on social media platforms can disappear at any minute.
😳 In my opinion, growing your email list is more important because you own your email list and have more control, whereas the audience you build on social media platforms can disappear at any minute.
January 29, 2025 at 2:33 AM
💌 What’s more important as a musician, growing your email list or number of followers?
😳 In my opinion, growing your email list is more important because you own your email list and have more control, whereas the audience you build on social media platforms can disappear at any minute.
😳 In my opinion, growing your email list is more important because you own your email list and have more control, whereas the audience you build on social media platforms can disappear at any minute.