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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 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