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MMMB Podcast 185 -7 Kinds of Music Releases to do in 2022
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In this podcast episode #185, co-hosts Dr. William Smith & Kenya M. Johnson end the fall season by discussing "7 Kinds of Music Releases to do in 2022." From releasing your hottest single to releasing a cover song that has your signature sound, be sure to listen to this special end of the year episode to learn how to prepare for next year musically…
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MMMB Podcast 184 - Building Engaging Social Media Groups
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In this podcast episode #184, Kenya McGuire Johnson talks about how to build an engaging community within your artist/music group. Three main concepts of engagement are discussed including connection, contribution, and collaboration. Kenya also shares ways to increase engagement including the use of memes, videos, Q & A's, challenges and even havin…
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MMMB Podcast 183 - Replay of Podcast 166 The Value of Resetting
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This is a replay of Podcast 166 – The Value of Resetting which originally aired on March 21, 2021.Dr. William Smith & Kenya M. Johnson discuss “The Value of Resetting” in this week’s podcast episode 166. Dr. Smith shares a recent quote by Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian regarding working as hard in his career as he does in his personal life…
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MMMB Podcast 182 - Interview With Nerve CEO John Waupsh
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John Waupsh, founder and CEO of Nerve, the first banking app for musicians, is our special guest in this week's podcast episode #182. John shares a plethora of valuable information as it relates to the creation of Nerve banking app which is created and designed for musicians, particularly those who are independent. John explains his background in t…
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MMMB Podcast 181 - 3 Ways You Can Position Your Music Business For The Metaverse
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In this week's podcast, Dr. William E Smith gives insights on what the metaverse is and how you can position your music business to take advantage of this exciting new opportunity. He talks about what the metaverse is and how it’s related to blockchain technology and what perspective you need to have in order to create your own opportunities in the…
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MMMB Podcast 180 - Interview With OneOf Co-founders Adam Fell & Joshua James
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OneOf, the green NFT marketplace built for music, co-founders Adam Fell and Joshua James are our special guests in this week's podcast episode #180. In addition to Adam Fell and Joshua James, OneOf also includes co-founder Lin Dai, who wasn't a part of our interview but who is an integral part of the dynamic trio. Adam Fell is the President of Quin…
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MMMB Podcast 179 - Interview With Indie Week Founder & CD Baby Marketing Director Darryl Hurs
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Director of Marketing for CDBaby Canada and Founder of Indie Week, Darryl Hurs is our special guest in this week's podcast episode #179. Darryl shares a plethora of valuable information as it relates to the new age of virtual conferences and DIY opportunities available for today's independent artists. Darryl also explains the importance of building…
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MMMB Podcast 178 - The Power of Using Your Intuition in Your Music Business
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In this podcast episode #178, Dr. William Smith & Kenya M. Johnson discuss the power of using your intuition when building and establishing your music business. They share their personal experiences using intuition, steps to connect more with your intuition and various resources to help with learning more about intuition and how to utilize it in a …
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MMMB Podcast 177 - Do Email Lists Still Matter?
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In this podcast episode #177, Kenya M. Johnson talks about the power and importance of musicians continuing to build their email lists or start one if they are just beginning as an independent artist. With the recent technical difficulties causing Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp to shut down, independent artists need to re-evaluate their dependenc…
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MMMB Podcast 176 - What is infinite Banking?
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In this podcast episode Dr. William E. Smith talks about using the infinite banking concept to finance your music projects, tours and big expenses. He covers how Walt Disney and Ray Kroc the founder of McDonald’s used this concept to fund their activities and how you too can “recapture” your wealth and grow it to sustain your music business.http://…
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Co-hosts Dr. William Smith & Kenya M. Johnson return for the fall season by discussing "Where are we now? Making Money in the Music Business" in episode #175. They discuss the various changes in the music industry that have occurred since the pandemic as well as innovative ways to continue to make money in today's music industry. Also, they explore…
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MMMB Podcast 174 - Overcoming Writer's Block
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Co-hosts Dr. William Smith & Kenya M. Johnson discuss "6 Tips for Songwriter's Block" in the last episode of the season, episode #174. They discuss valuable methods to overcome writer's block when you're authoring and/or composing an original song. Be sure to tune in to gain new tips and strategies to overcome obstacles and become more creative dur…
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MMMB Podcast 173 - Interview With Producer/Musician Wil Key
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Musician/producer Wil Key is our special guest in this podcast episode #173. Wil discusses his dynamic journey in music beginning as a child who comes from an extremely musical family. Having played the keys from a young age, Wil admits doing music as a career has always been his goal and explains the various pathways he's taken within the music in…
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MMMB Podcast 172 - Interview With Vocalist/Songwriter Deborah Bond
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Soul/funk/r&b songstress Deborah Bond is our special guest in this podcast episode #172. Deborah returns to our podcast to discuss her new album Compass, how she has coped during the pandemic and her newly elected role in the D.C. Chapter of the Recording Academy (Grammy/NARAS). Deborah continues to inspire us with her authenticity and transparency…
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MMMB Podcast 171 - Transitioning from Virtual to In-Person Gigs
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Co-hosts Dr. William Smith & Kenya M. Johnson discuss the topic "Transitioning from Virtual to In-Person Gigs" in episode #170. They discuss important considerations for artists to consider including revising contracts to reflect current COVID-19 conditions, outdoor versus indoor performances, venue precautions, options to do live streaming during …
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MMMB Podcast 170 - When is it Time to Level Up
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Co-hosts Dr. William Smith & Kenya M. Johnson discuss the topic "When is it Time to Level Up?" in episode #170. They discuss how artists can determine when it's time to go to a higher level within their music careers. Important aspects like expanding your team or brand, increasing your revenue, needing greater professional representation (manager, …
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MMMB Podcast 169 - Interview With Entrepreneur/Musician Bree Noble
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Musician and entrepreneur Bree Noble is our special guest in this week's podcast episode #169. Bree shares her eclectic journey in music including beginning as an aspiring singer transformed into a dynamic music industry entrepreneur. Her story includes one that involved her taking many leaps of faith to pursue her passion of being a musician full …
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MMMB Podcast 168 - NFTs and the Music Industry
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Co-hosts Dr. William Smith & Kenya M. Johnson discuss the topic "How Will NFT's Impact the Music Industry" in episode #168. They discuss the newest crypto currency, "non-fungible token" including: What are NFT's? What are the pro's and cons? When should artists consider using NFT's and when not? Similarly, co-hosts explore and provide advice to lis…
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MMMB Podcast 167 - Interview With Producer Issa Goldyy
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Producer/mixing engineer Spencer Short a.k.a. "Issa Goldyyy" is our next featured "Artist on the Rise" in this week's podcast episode #167. Goldyyy is a current student at Bowie State University studying music production and technology. Similarly, he is an emerging young producer and mixing engineer. During our discussion, Goldyyy shares that he is…
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MMMB Podcast 166 - The Value of Resetting
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Dr. William Smith & Kenya M. Johnson discuss "The Value of Resetting" in this week's podcast episode 166. Dr. Smith shares a recent quote by Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian regarding working as hard in his career as he does in his personal life. The conversation explores the importance of artists "resetting" and placing equivalent time betw…
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MMMB Podcast 165 - Interview With Singer/Songwriter Carmen Rodgers
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Singer/songwriter & recording artist Carmen Rodgers is our special guest in this week's podcast episode #165. Carmen shares her dynamic journey as an artist including being considered for multiple major labels at the start of her music career to making the decision to be an independent artist in order to stand strong in her gift and craft. She bega…
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MMMB Podcast 164 - Is Clubhouse the New Powerhouse in Networking
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Co-hosts Dr. William Smith & Kenya M. Johnson discuss the topic "Is Clubhouse the New Powerhouse for Networking?" in episode #164. The newest social media platform "Clubhouse" is discussed including: What is Clubhouse? What are the pro's and cons? Why should artists consider joining? Similarly, co-hosts explore and provide advice to listeners about…
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MMMB Podcast 163 - Interview With Vocalist/Producer Angela Johnson
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Singer, songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and music producer Angela Johnson is our special guest in this week's podcast episode #163. Angela shares her dynamic journey as an artist beginning with being surrounded by a family full of musicians. While her primary instrument was violin for most of her adolescence and early adulthood, once go…
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MMMB Podcast 162 - Interview With Vocalist/Songwriter Cecily
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Vocalist & recording artist Cecily is our special guest in this week's podcast episode #162. Cecily shares her dynamic journey as an artist beginning with being raised in a family who loved and continually exposed her to music. From adolescence, having been heavily involved in music programs and choirs, to young adulthood participating in open mics…
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MMMB Podcast 161 - Interview With Producer Nate Slackz
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Sound engineer & music producer Nate Slackz is our special guest in this week's podcast episode #161. Nate shares his dynamic journey as a young producer and owner of a recording studio. From his early childhood of loving various genres of music and teaching himself various instruments, to leaving high school early, to being a current Bowie State U…
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MMMB Podcast 160 - Interview With Vocalist Ashley Scott
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Singer/songwriter Ashley Scott is our next featured "Artist on the Rise" in this week's podcast episode #160. Ashley is a Philly-based artist who has a rich family background in music including his aunt, Helen Scott, who is a part of the legendary female soul group The Three Degrees. Having grown up in a household of classic soul, Ashley discussed …
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MMMB Podcast 159 - Interview With Vocalist Tracye Eileen
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Tracye Eileen, a jazz and soul singer, does a "follow up" interview in this week's podcast episode #159. Tracye returns after two years almost to the exact date (original episode #70 January 2019) to share all of her wonderful updates including releasing a new EP. The new project includes singles that have charted on multiple smooth jazz radio char…
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MMMB Podcast 158 - Interview With Vocalist Drea D'Nur
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Singer/songwriter and creative entrepreneur Drea D'Nur is our special guest in this week's podcast episode #158. Drea shares her dynamic journey as an incredible artist who has deep roots in the spirit of music and creativity. From singing and playing piano since childhood to now performing internationally, producing music videos, running a holisti…
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MMMB Podcast 157 - Interview With Jazzgroupiez Founder Todd Moultrie
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Musician/producer Todd Moultrie of Jazzgroupiez is our special guest in this week's podcast episode #157. Todd shares his dynamic journey as a music enthusiast and producer including how he started in the business making beats for a variety of hip hop artists most notably Master P. After years of producing hip hop beat productions and feeling burne…
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MMMB Podcast 156 - Music Industry News & Effects of COVID on Singers
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In the new season opening podcast episode 156, co-hosts Dr. William Smith and Kenya M. Johnson discuss the impact of current trends and topics in the music industry as we continue to endure the pandemic and its effects. Such topics as mainstream celebrity artists selling their catalogs and the side effects of COVID on singers and musicians are expl…
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MMMB Podcast 155 - Interview With Vocalist/Producer/Vocal Coach Jeremiah Abiah
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Singer, songwriter, producer and artist development/vocal coach Jeremiah Abiah is our special guest in this week's podcast episode #155 which is the final episode for 2020. Jeremiah, whose artist name is simply "Abiah" shares an extremely poignant account of his diverse journey in the music industry including working with such artists as Shanice, G…
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MMMB Podcast 154 - Interview With Artist/Creative Entrepreneur Nialand
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Singer/songwriter Nialand is our next featured "Artist on the Rise" special guest in this week's podcast episode #154. Nialand is a Chicago-based artist who has an extremely diverse background in music both as an artist, background vocalist and even hype girl for legendary hip hop artist MC Lyte. Nialand shares her journey as an independent artist …
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MMMB Podcast 153 - Interview With "Artistpreneur" Sherry Amour
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R&B/Soul singer/songwriter Sherry Amour is our featured "Artist on the Rise" special guest in this week's podcast episode #153. Sherry defines herself as an "artistpreneur" given her career is a mix of being an artist and an entrepreneur. Her entrepreneur hat is worn both while managing her music career while also running her own project management…
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MMMB Podcast 151 - Interview With Publicist Diane Hinds
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International publicist Diane Hinds is our special guest in this week's podcast episode #151. Diane shares her dynamic journey in the music business as a public relations entrepreneur including how she began with an extreme passion for radio and evolved into a consummate music industry professional and educator. Having worked for BBC radio and then…
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MMMB Podcast 150 - Small Steps Bring Big Rewards
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Co-hosts Dr. William E. Smith & Kenya McGuire Johnson celebrate their 150th episode with a discussion about the importance of taking small steps to reach big music goals. William and Kenya each share moments where small steps lead to a pivotal moment in their music careers. Listeners will be inspired to keep taking steps forward while finding the v…
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MMMB Podcast 152 - Interview With Vocalist Tracy Cruz
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R&B/Soul recording artist Tracy Cruz is our special guest in this week's podcast episode #152. Tracy shares her dynamic journey as an independent artist including how she began as a child singing for her Philipino family receiving accolades for her amazing voice. Having released her first music project in 2006, Tracy describes a variety of situatio…
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MMMB Podcast 149 - Interview With Producer/Composer & Co-Host Dr William E Smith
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In this special episode #149, Kenya interviews co-host Dr. William Smith in order for the audience to get to know more about the person behind the podcast. William shares an introspective discussion about his background in music including his journey of attending New York's LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts (which the movie F…
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MMMB Podcast 148 - Interview With Vocalist & Co-Host Kenya McGuire Johnson
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In this special episode #148, Dr. William Smith interviews co-host Kenya McGuire Johnson in order for the audience to get to know more about the person behind the podcast. Kenya shares an introspective discussion about her upbringing and background in music including being raised in a household where her father was a drummer and where she was const…
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MMMB Podcast 147 - Interview With Producer Tall Black Guy
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Recording artist and music producer Tall Black Guy (whose formal name is Terrel Wallace) is our special guest in this week's podcast episode #147. Terrel shares a dynamic and valuable conversation about his almost 20 year journey in music including how his love for music has made way for him to establish a sustainable career in the industry. From w…
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MMMB Podcast 146 - Should I Use Songtradr
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Co-hosts Dr. William E. Smith & Kenya McGuire Johnson discuss how to maximize use of the music licensing company Songtradr in this week's podcast episode 146. Dr. Smith leads the conversation by highlighting some of the major advantages of using Songtradr as an independent artist who wants to break into music licensing. Listeners will gain step-by-…
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MMMB Podcast 145 - Interview With Music Supervisor Sarah Ponder
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Sarah Ponder, Music Director at APM (Sony, ATV-EMI/Universal Music Publishing) is our special guest in this week's podcast episode #145. Sarah shares an extremely informative and valuable conversation about her journey as a music supervisor and now director at a major music licensing library including how she went from being a dancer to freelance m…
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MMMB Podcast 144 - Interview With Singer/Songwriter Kenny Wesley
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Singer/songwriter Kenny Wesley is our special guest in this week's podcast episode #144. Kenny shares an amazing and valuable conversation about his journey in the music business not only as a musician but also as an eclectic creative who has managed to tie all of his passions into creating a successful entrepreneur lifestyle. Singing as young as a…
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MMMB Podcast 143 - Interview With Publicist Vanessa Abron
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Publicist Vanessa Abron, owner of Abron Agency is our special guest in this week's podcast episode #143. Vanessa shares an enthusiastic and valuable conversation about her journey in the music business as a public relations professional including how she went from being an artist/creative herself to working for major labels like Def Jam and Hidden …
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Kenya M. Johnson & Dr, William Smith return from their summer hiatus to kick off their podcast's new season discussing "What Do You Do Now?" in episode 142. Now that venues are closing, audiences are not gathering, festivals are cancelled and shows/movies aren't being filmed as usual, what do artists do? The co-hosts share five top ways musicians c…
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MMMB Podcast 141 - Summer Replay of Artist Development
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This is a summer replay of our topic discussion on Artist Developmentwww.makingmoneyinthemusicbiz.comBy Dr. William E Smith
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MMMB Podcast 140 - Summer Replay of Finding Your Voice
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This is a summer replay of our topic discussion on Finding Your Voicewww.makingmoneyinthemusicbiz.comBy Dr. William E Smith
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MMMB Podcast 139 - Summer Replay of Interview With Producer Centric
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This is a summer replay of our interview with producer Centricwww.makingmoneyinthemusicbiz.comBy Dr. William E Smith
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MMMB Podcast 138 - Summer Replay of Interview With Vocalist Shirley Jones
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This is a summer replay of our interview with vocalist Shirley Joneswww.makingmoneyinthemusicbiz.comBy Dr. William E Smith
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MMMB Podcast 137 - Summer Replay of Interview With Music Supervisor Angela Jollivette
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This is a summer replay of our interview with music supervisor Angela Jollivettewww.makingmoneyinthemusicbiz.comBy Dr. William E Smith
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MMMB Podcast Episode 136 Replay of Episode #126 Interview With Actor/Vocalist Melba Moore
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This is a summer replay of Episode #123 our interview with Tony Award-winning actor/vocalist Melba Moore.www.makingmoneyinthemusicbiz.comBy Dr. William E Smith
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