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#144 - From Glory to (Sam) Ashes: Music Retail Survival and the Drake-Kendrick (and J. Cole) Situation
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In this episode of WorkTape, we delve into the dramatic shifts in music retail, exemplified by the transformation of stores like Sam Ash into digital entities, and discuss how these changes impact both artists and consumers. We also explore the recent ongoing feud between hip-hop’s “The Big Three”. Are these feuds genuine expressions of artistic rivalry or just mere publicity stunts? Join us as we unravel how the music industry's evolving landscape is influencing modern music and reshaping artist relationships.
Episode Highlights:
- What do Sam Ash’s physical store closures say about the the shift from traditional music retail?
- Is Sweetwater doing music retail better than anyone out there?
- How did the beef between Kendrick, Drake, and J. Cole start?
- Did Kendrick take the Drake hate too far?
- Did J. Cole make a smart decision in “tapping out” early?
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