Deep Dives into Music Icons, Industry Insights & October Happenings

On this episode of Run the Mirai, hosts AJ and Antonio Hughes explore various dimensions of the music industry and their evolving tastes. They discuss artists they've grown to appreciate, highlight DaBaby's new mixtape, and review Leon Thomas's standout R&B album 'Mutt'. The dialogue extends to the business of music with insights on written agreements, Eve's catalog sale, and the impact of TikTok Music's shutdown on streaming services. Additionally, they cover the extensive music catalog of LaRussell, Meek Mill's new releases, and upcoming October events. Tune in for engaging discussions, artist shout-outs, and exciting updates!

00:00 Sequence
00:05 Introduction and Host Introduction
00:16 Artists Who Changed Our Minds
01:34 TikTok Music Discoveries
02:22 J. Cole's Evolution
04:44 DaBaby's New Mixtape
07:45 Leon Thomas' New Album
13:36 Nelly and St. Lunatics Lawsuit
21:02 Eve Sells Her Catalog
22:23 The Value of Music Catalogs
22:55 Eve's Rough Rider Records
23:49 Syncing Music for Revenue
24:52 TikTok Music Shutdown
26:38 Spotify's Market Position
29:15 TikTok's Influence on Music Creation
32:40 Songs of the Week
38:43 Upcoming Events and Wrap-Up