1,052 pure album sales– it sounds pretty straightforward, but it’s not. Let me explain. Hi, my name is Eric Bravo and I make music under the pseudonym RAVO under my … Continue reading
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How Independent hip hop artist Tyke T made it to #3 on the Billboard Charts after reading the DIY Musician Blog
“I’m going to get this album on the Billboard charts.” Those were the words that Tyke T, my business partner and artist (I’m his manager), blurted out when discussing the … Continue reading
The Top 100 Must-Follow Music Resources on Twitter, Pt. 5: Music News
Twitter is a great way to keep up with music news, important band releases, notable signings, tech developments, industry events, and more. But when EVERYONE in the Twitter-verse sees themselves … Continue reading
Billboard Sets Minimum Pricing Threshold for Sales Tallying
Effective December 10th, Billboard will “implement a minimum pricing threshold in order for sales to be counted towards chart placement and to be presented as unit sales data by Nielsen … Continue reading
SoundScan Numbers Show CD Baby Artists Hold Impressive Chart Positions
Great news for some CD Baby artists! Nielsen SoundScan, the organization that tracks album sales and reports those figures to Billboard, told us that a handful of CD Baby artists … Continue reading