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  • GRUNGECAKE team stops by SoundCloud’s New York HQ with GRAMMY U mentee

    In February, the GRUNGECAKE team stopped by SoundCloud’s with Recording Academy’s GRAMMY U mentee Aryana. There, she had the opportunity to speak with Albert, also known as AC. AC on this visit, shared with Aryana a little about himself, his previous work with Def Jam, and his role at SoundCloud.

    GRAMMY U mentee Aryana

    The conversation covered a range of topics, including artist development, playlisting, and ways to monetize music on SoundCloud. Aryana, a developing artist, had the opportunity to play some of her original music for those in the room.

    Aryana also had the opportunity to meet and take a picture with Phantogram, who happened to be in the building that day.

    Brandon Wint, contributor at GRUNGECAKE
    Frank Morales, photographer and contributor at GRUNGECAKE
    GRAMMY U mentee Aryana and Richardine Bartee, CEO of GRUNGECAKE/GRUNGECAKE Records

  • GRUNGECAKE team stops by 300 Entertainment with GRAMMY U mentee

    In February, the GRUNGECAKE team stopped by 300 Entertainment with Recording Academy’s GRAMMY U mentee Aryana. It was a very active scene, as excitement surrounded Lil Keed’s presence in the office. We proceeded to the artist lounge, where we sat down with Aryana as she had the opportunity to interview Shy the Marketing Manager at 300 Entertainment. With a peaking interest in the music business, as well as producing Indie-Pop music of her own, Aryana took the time to inquire more about the work Shy does in her position at 300 Entertainment. They talked about ways to increase engagement, the process of making business decisions and the many opportunities they provide for those looking into getting into music, or the business of it.

    GRAMMY U mentee Aryana
    GRAMMY U mentee Aryana with Shy, marketing manager at 300 Entertainment
    Bobby Rogers, Senior VP of GRUNGECAKE /GRUNGECAKE Records and Richardine Bartee, CEO of GRUNGECAKE/GRUNGECAKE Records
    Bobby Rogers, Senior VP of GRUNGECAKE /GRUNGECAKE Records
    GRAMMY U mentee Aryana

  • Here’s how to join the CARES Act Webinar and learn how the $2 trillion stimulus impacts you

    On Monday, April 6 at 3 PM EST, Daryl Friedman will moderate a webinar with experts from Greenberg Traurig law firm Kelly Bunting and Monica Schulteis to discuss the impact of the CARES Act on the music community. He is the Recording Academy’s Chief Industry, Government & Member Relations Officer. The special guest is Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) will also join to give an update from Capitol Hill. If you are an artist and you want to submit questions that matter to you, click this link to get started. Don’t forget to click “attending” on the webinar’s Facebook event page to be notified before it begins.

    Additional Resources

    For any small business owners, we recommend you click here to learn how you can apply for loans under the SBA Paycheck Protection Program, which opens nationwide on Friday, April 3. Additional details on this new program and more on Monday’s webinar.

    The Recording Academy partnered with over 50 leading artist rights organizations to create MusicCovidRelief.com. The website will help the music community make real-world sense of the bill and showcase solutions and opportunities for those in need.

    The Recording Academy and its affiliated charitable foundation MusiCares have established the COVID-19 Relief Fund to help our peers in the music community affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. If you or any of your peers are in need, you can learn more about the fund here.

  • GRUNGECAKE team stops by Warner Music Group with GRAMMY U mentee

    Last month, the GRUNGECAKE team stopped by Asylum Records at Warner Music Group with Recording Academy’s GRAMMY U mentee Aryana. As we entered the office, we walked through the room as some notable members of their team were meeting. We entered the room where Aryana would conduct her interview with Michael, who handles the public relations for Asylum Records. The room filled with plaques from some of Hip-Hop’s notable acts such as Jay-Z, 2 Chainz, and DJ Drama, added to a more exciting feel as we prepared for the interview. The interview began.

    Aryana began the interview, with questions surrounding the process, that Asylum follows when looking for artists, and their artist development work. Also, GRUNGECAKE intern Brooke inquired about the importance of talent through songwriting, production, and how that influences their choices in picking artist. Michael, generally shared, the ins and outs of running a record label.

    GRAMMY U mentee Aryana with Michael, publicist at Asylum Records
    GRAMMY U mentee Aryana
    GRAMMY U mentee Aryana

    Michael and GRUNGECAKE marketing intern Brooke
    GRAMMY U mentee Aryana
    Photos: Jeffrey Chambers for GRUNGECAKE