The Jane Lee Interview: What Indie Artists Must Fix In 2026 #indierap #indiemama #janelee #curtissking

👑 WHO IS JANE LEE (THE INDIE MAMA)?
Jane Lee, widely known as The Indie Mama, is a respected independent music strategist and voice for artists navigating the industry outside of traditional label systems. She’s built a following by breaking down complex industry topics in a clear, grounded way while advocating for artist ownership, sustainability, and long-term thinking.

Jane has become especially known for speaking honestly about the realities of independence in the modern music economy, including streaming, platform power, and the evolving role of artists in an era shaped by technology and AI. Her commentary challenges surface-level narratives and encourages artists to think critically about the systems they participate in.

Most recently, Jane’s work has reached wider audiences through viral educational content, including a deep dive into the history of K-Pop and its lineage to traditionally Black music genres, sparking important conversations about cultural influence, credit, and visibility.

In this live conversation, Jane joins Curtiss King for a thoughtful discussion about where independent artists are headed, the decisions that matter most moving forward, and how creators can protect their voices and futures in a rapidly changing industry.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:54 Who Is Jane "Indie Mama" Lee?
6:23 The Indie Mama Bootcamp
10:24 Jane Lee's Viral Challenge Of Timbaland49:13
17:05 How Ai HELPS Indie Artists?
21:16 How Ai HURTS Indie Artists?
25:52 The Timbaland Asian Artist TATA
27:45 K-Pop Is Black Appropriation
35:18 Why Music Is NOT Subjective
45:40 Why Indie Artists NEED To STUDY
49:13 What Indie Artists Must Fix In 2026
55:09 You Are NOT Signed!
1:00:03 Hates Are REQUIRED To Level Up
1:03:24 Jane Lee: Stop Being A B*TCH!
1:08:42 Why Artists STRUGGLE With Content
1:11:53 Your Job As An INDIE ARTIST
1:18:56 The Content That Builds Leverage
1:25:43 Artists Must SPEAK UP!
1:29:58 Imposter Syndrome
1:33:50 Jane's MOST Power Advice For Indie Artists
1:39:52 Indie Mama YouTube Channel?
1:43:19 Outro

👑 WHO IS CURTISS KING?!

Curtiss King is an independent rapper, producer, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience building a career outside the traditional music industry. As the host of CurtissKingTV, he covers Hip Hop culture, industry shifts, and the realities of independence for artists and creators.

Curtiss is the author of The Prosperous Hip Hop Producer and a long-time advocate for direct-to-consumer music, creative ownership, and independent thinking.

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