For the next episode of the music gals podcast we sit down with Janishia Jones; a music business executive, entrepreneur, and singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles, CA. Janishia has led a decade long career working for some of the most revered music companies in the world including SRC / Loud Records, eOne LP, and Kobalt Music Publishing. Currently, in her role as a music publishing senior executive at EMPIRE, her expertise in copyright & royalty administration has resulted in her becoming responsible for the success of some of the greatest songwriters & producers of our generation. 

A long-time advocate for artist's rights, Janishia founded the self-management & artist development platform Brok'n Records LLC in 2010 as a vehicle for DIY artists to maintain their independence in a changing music environment. Serving as a safe space and to bring awareness to socio-economic issues affecting black millennial women, she also founded Fresh 'N Sassy Productions, a podcast & multi-media platform, whose premier exhibit 'Taking Up Space: a music + art pop up' showcased the talents of local black female artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs. 

In this episode, we went through Janishia's journey into royalties, what goes into her role day today, and the other exciting projects she has run and been a part of. 

Janishia also currently offers music business consultation and has been super kind to offer a $15 discount to you guys, so if this is something you'd be interested you can use the code musicgalspod on her website linked here: http://www.pubroyaltyqueen.com

It was a pleasure to sit down and talk with Janishia and we hope you enjoy the episode! 

This podcast was recorded over zoom.