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In the Booth: How independent artists are rewriting the rules
From bedroom studios to sold-out rooms — a new generation is building careers without a label.
Maya R.
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Looking for a songwriter for an R&B single
I've got the beat and a concept but need a strong topliner. Soulful R&B, reference: SZA / H.E.R. Split available.
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Shooting a performance + story video for my next single. 1 day shoot. Have a treatment, need a DP with lighting gear.
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