While the limelight goes to the performers, the heart and soul of the music business is the songwriter. My Big Break explores the stories of these unsung heroes who largely operate behind the scenes, writing and producing the music we all love. How did they write their hit song? What’s the secret to a sustainable creative career in music today? And most importantly… how did they get their Big Break?
Hosted by Antony Bruno, former Billboard editor and music industry consultant, now Dir. of Communications for Royalty Exchange.
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While the limelight goes to the performers, the heart and soul of the music business is the songwriter. My Big Break explores the stories of these unsung heroes who largely operate behind the scenes, writing and producing the music we all love. How did they write their hit song? What’s the secret to a sustainable creative career in music today? And most importantly… how did they get their Big Break?
Hosted by Antony Bruno, former Billboard editor and music industry consultant, now Dir. of Communications for Royalty Exchange.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
These days, musical artists have tough decisions to make when thinking about their own growth. Like whether to sign a deal, or stay independent. With the growth of online resources, both options can lead to success, but having the choice is critical. Just ask our guest this week Cam Meekins, a hip-hop artist who made the decision to go independent and never looked back.
Cam has had a rollercoaster of a life, and his experiences have been a big driver in his success. Cam sat down with us to talk about his journey through music, the choices he made, and how he grew to be the independent success he is today on this episode of The Big Break.
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Show Notes
1:05Growing up in Boston, MA
2:02Siblings and getting into music
3:02What inspired you to make the leap from appreciating music, to creating music?
5:25Understanding your purpose
6:08Realizing success young
8:02The impact of the accident
13:34How you respond to life
14:49“You can do a lot of things if you put the energy towards it, just try.”
16:37What was the tipping point for you when you started releasing music?
17:55Calculated Delusion
19:07Going all-in with music
21:02Connecting to Matty Trump and learning about the industry
23:49Making the mixtape “1993”
27:53Atlantic Records
28:45A student of a different school
31:30Competing at a high level at a Record Label
34:22The decision to leave the label
35:56Learning about business and entrepreneurship
37:30Blending the business and creative
40:20Starting your own label
42:00Building your own team, your core
45:18Tell us a little about your perspective of the music business today
49:00Who do you look to as an inspiration or example for yourself?
50:45“I’m not in the music business, I’m in the Cam Meekins business.”
51:11Is there anything else you want to discuss before we wrap up?
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