Music
Deadmau5 on How NFTs Could Change Relationship Between Musicians, Artists and Fans
Legendary electronic musician deadmau5 sits down with “NFT All-Stars” hosts Marguerite deCourcelle, Artnome and BT to discuss the opportunities and obstacles of the crypto world, ownership and monetization potential for creatives, and the issues of centralization. Plus, how NFTs could “change the world” and define the future of the music industry.
R&B Legend Mario on How Blockchain Could Change the Music Industry
R&B legend Mario sits down with “New Money” hosts Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay to discuss the economics of making money as an artist. They explore the impact of digital innovation and blockchain technology on the music industry, the implications of intellectual property (IP) ownership and the issues with centralized music platforms.
Here’s What R&B Legend Mario is Investing In
R&B legend Mario joins “New Money” hosts Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay to share insights into his investments and passion projects. Plus, why he’s not “fully invested in crypto” and understanding the risks of digital assets.
Warner Music Group to Launch ‘Concert Theme Park’ in Sandbox Metaverse
Warner Music Group (WMG) is entering the metaverse with a music-focused theme park in The Sandbox, featuring “concerts and musical experiences” from its star-studded roster of artists. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest major music player looking to expand its audience into virtual worlds.
How Rapper Nas Is Selling the Rights to His Songs 'Ultra Black' and 'Rare'
Rapper and tech investor Nas plans to sell the rights of two recent tracks through Royal, a crypto music startup he invested in late last year. Nas, who owns the masters to these songs, is selling tokens attached to the songs for holders to receive royalties down the line. "The Hash" co-host Jenn Sanasie asks whether artists who do not own their masters can participate. Plus, the panel discusses the potential regulatory implications. Can Nas "ether" the SEC?
Music Streaming Platform Audius Plans for Metaverse Radio Station
"DeFi Land," whose gameplay teaches gamers the concepts of decentralized finance (DeFi) through farming simulation, has teamed up with music streaming platform Audius to build a radio station in the metaverse. "The Hash" panel reacts to the latest fresh take on DeFi, possibly bringing the tokenized music model to the mainstream.
Steve Aoki and Todd McFarlane on Significance of NFT Movement to Artists
How can NFT communities join together to make an impact? Steve Aoki, legendary producer and DJ with over 2.8 billion streams, and Todd McFarlane, co-creator of the “Venom” character from “The Amazing Spiderman,” discuss their views on the importance of NFT communities and digital collectibles in the world of music, traditional art, and beyond.
NFT Music Platform Royal Closes $55M Funding Round Led by a16z
Just three months after a $16 million seed round, Royal, the music tokenization platform launched by crypto-friendly DJ and entrepreneur Justin "3LAU" Blau, closed a $55 million Series A raise led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). "The Hash" team discusses the implications for tokenized royalties and the wider role of blockchain in the traditional music industry.
