Ep.19 - SoundCloud, Album Pricing & Mark Batson
On Ep.19 of ISOS: 'SoundCloud Rap' is dying, how much is an album worth? And an interview with super-producer Mark Batson.
On this episode of ISOS: Jashima brings in a piece on SoundCloud and its bleak future as the hyped 'SoundCloud Rap' scene of the late 2010s starts to lose steam. Host Ryan brings in a piece on the price of an album and how some artists have taken it upon themselves to set their own market for their own music. And Miki brings in an interview with super-producer Mark Batson to ring in the release of his debut album.
ARTICLES & TIMESTAMPS:
Jashima's Pick: (4:38) "Can SoundCloud Survive as Rappers Depart?" By Sowmya Krishnamurthy
Ryan's Pick: (24:07) "How Much Is An Album Worth in 2020: $3.49? $77? $1,000? Maybe $0" By Jon Caramanica
Miki's Pick: (39:39) "Super Producer Mark Batson Opens Up About His New Age Album & Work on ‘Detox’" By NavJosh
Thanks for listening! Be sure to help support the show by sharing, rating, reviewing and reading the pieces talked about. Support the writers & everyone that helps make this show possible. If you’re an independent writer and would like your own work featured on the show, send it to us to read! We appreciate you joining us as we continue in our search for sauce.
Central Sauce (Twitter) - @Central_Sauce
The 5th Element (Twitter & IG) - @5thElement_UK
5E Community Discord - https://discord.gg/QApwabP
Music - "Fxck Shit Up" By Bassti
ChillHop Records - https://chillhop.bandcamp.com/
ARTICLES & TIMESTAMPS:
Jashima's Pick: (4:38) "Can SoundCloud Survive as Rappers Depart?" By Sowmya Krishnamurthy
Ryan's Pick: (24:07) "How Much Is An Album Worth in 2020: $3.49? $77? $1,000? Maybe $0" By Jon Caramanica
Miki's Pick: (39:39) "Super Producer Mark Batson Opens Up About His New Age Album & Work on ‘Detox’" By NavJosh
Thanks for listening! Be sure to help support the show by sharing, rating, reviewing and reading the pieces talked about. Support the writers & everyone that helps make this show possible. If you’re an independent writer and would like your own work featured on the show, send it to us to read! We appreciate you joining us as we continue in our search for sauce.
Central Sauce (Twitter) - @Central_Sauce
The 5th Element (Twitter & IG) - @5thElement_UK
5E Community Discord - https://discord.gg/QApwabP
Music - "Fxck Shit Up" By Bassti
ChillHop Records - https://chillhop.bandcamp.com/