When Will They See Us? How Industry Practices Have Muzzled The Voices of Black Artists
A discussion of the adverse consequences of Black artists in the music industry not being accurately credited for their work.
Beyond The Black Square: How Can We Help Black Artists Now?
A discussion of Blackout Tuesday and the next steps in improving the industry for Black talent
In Case They Forgot, We Didn’t. A Discussion Of Black Women in Pop
Words by: Abdul-Jabbar Obiagwu There might never be a more pivotal time to write an article celebrating black women and their contributions to popular culture. The current socio-political climate is a searing indictment of the racial prejudices that are carried around […]
#IMMusicMonday: 10 Afro Pop/Afro R&B Artists The World Needs To Know About
Words by: Abdul-Jabbar Obiagwu The saturation of the Afrobeat scene is an inevitability that many people have come to terms with. The variety of styles has made it impossible not to force further specialization. However, this is not to be […]
A Beautiful Blend: Afro-Caribbean Influence On Music In The UK
As we celebrate black history in the UK, IndustryMe is honoring the wonderful stylings of Afro-Caribbean culture and its profound impact on contemporary UK music. If you’re curious as to how modern artists would describe how the culture has inspired […]
#IMMusicMonday: In Conversation With Viral Sensation Charlotte Awbery
The events that have transpired during the course of 2020 have epitomised the saying ‘expect the unexpected’. For one unassuming traveller on the London underground, the realties of that saying hit a little closer to home. 31-year-old Charlotte Awbery was […]
Katie Kittermaster Is Introspective On Her New Single “The Problem”
Katie Kittermaster debuts her latest single “The Problem” and it is a little different. Having seemingly coined the term “I don’t write happy songs”, Katie follows through with a song about introspection. In “The Problem“, Katie Kittermaster talks about being […]
Kaleem Taylor Shares What “She Knows” with Brand New EP
With the rapid growth of streaming over the years, many have fallen into the habit of what I like to call microwave consumption – a mad dash to be the first to listen to a new song and forgetting about it moments later. It’s […]
Kat Saul’s Latest Single is More than “Alright”
Nashville-born, Los Angeles-based Kat Saul returns with her latest single “Alright”, and it’s perfect for anyone looking for some variety in their pop music. At just 22 years old, the singer-songwriter is already making a name for herself in the […]
In Conversation With Ni/Co
Hailing from Nashville, the duo Ni/Co have taken their passion to perform and shared it with the world via their YouTube channel . Their incredible covers of classics by JoJo, Leona Lewis and Mariah Carey have allowed their fan base […]
Kelli-Leigh Joins Forces With HyperTribe to Spotlight Independent Talent
By now it’s probably common knowledge that social media has completely altered the music landscape for independent artists. For many, it’s broken down barriers of access allowing musicians to share their art with fans all over the world at a mass scale. […]
Premiere: Olivia King Is An “Old Soul” On New Single
Introducing Warick based singer-songwriter Olivia King. The Rhode Islander, whose soul-infused pop sound draws inspiration from the likes of Lauryn Hill, Musiq Soulchild, and Michael Jackson, returns with her seventh single of the year entitled “Old Soul”. Beginning her musical […]
Ajia joins forces with Shallise For “Miracle”
London singer-songwriter Ajia is back with a smooth single entitled “Miracle”, featuring fellow London singer Shallise. Ajia is not a newcomer to the music scene, and her talent is cemented in a sound that is so unique and gripping at […]