The Breakdown: Join international music industry exec and professional sports team owner, Essince (CEO of Royal Heir Entertainment) as he breaks down the latest in music and entertainment business news, giving an insider perspective and insight on topics that affect the culture. WIth special guests, latest headlines, and more, have fun learning the insides of the Industry.
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Tour Stories + Spotify & Noah Kahan Team Up for Music's Mental Health
(00:00:00) Tour Stories + Spotify & Noah Kahan Team Up for Music's Mental Health
(00:00:26) Spotify Removes Verified Check Marks
(00:02:23) Fight for Music's Mental Health
(00:03:34) Tour Story
(00:08:27) I Need Your Advice
This week join me as I discuss what Spotify, Live Nation, and Noah Kahan are doing to help the music industry's mental health crisis, what's going on with streaming verified checks, and I share a little from the craziest tour I was ever on.
PLUS I need your help with an important question I have.
All this and more on this week's breakdown!
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15 Jan 2026
AI Music BANNED + Spotify vs the MLC, the Fight for Indie Songwriters
Bandcamp has officially BANNED All AI generated music from their platform! What does this mean and who's music does it impact? Also Spotify (after increasing premium rates) is in the middle of an extremely expensive lawsuit over songwriter royalties with the MLC!
Spotify was allowed to change songwriter royalties (for SOME people) during a bundle promotion and the MLC isn't having it!
Join me this week as I break this down in this mini episode.
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8 Jan 2026
MTV Quit Music… Napster Went AI… and Kevin Hart Sold His Likeness?!
(00:00:00) MTV Quit Music… Napster Went AI… and Kevin Hart Sold His Likeness?!
(00:00:39) MTV Ends Music-Only Channels
(00:03:04) Napster Abruptly Ends Music Streaming to Become AI?
(00:05:26) Kevin Hart Sells His LIkeness?
MTV, Napster, and the Likeness Era
MTV is basically saying ‘we’re done with music,’ Napster just pulled the ultimate plot twist and turned into an AI company… and Kevin Hart literally sold his likeness. Today I’m breaking down what happened and the part nobody’s really talking about: what these likeness deals could mean for creators, families, and even artists who aren’t here anymore.
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11 Jun 2022
How to Tour Healthy (& on Budget) | episode 7
Being healthy on tour is Hard AF. Not just healthy eating but physically, mentally, and financially healthy. Tune in to this mini episode as I share tips on spending less, eating better, and staying healthy on the road.
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24 Apr 2022
Is the Industry Wasting Money on Viral Artists | episode 6
We put a lot of emphasis on virality for recording artists these days. Everyone wants to go viral. I get it! But what do you do once you catch it? How hard is it to do it again? Are viral tiktok artists one-hit-wonders of today? Can they become genuine stars with actual careers? We discuss all this and more in this week's Break down.
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8 Apr 2022
5 Minute Headlines | episode 5
This Week in Headlines! Join me for a bonus mini episode as I Breakdown 3 Top headlines in the industry. This is part of a new ongoing segment of digestible shows. Tune in and catch up!
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21 Dec 2021
What Happens to My Music After I Die | episode 4
In episode's break down we discuss what Happens to music after the singer dies? Tune in and discuss what are posthumous releases, ow they can release music when the creator dies, successful albums and cynicism.
All this and more in this episode of The Breakdown!
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25 Nov 2021
Going Native | episode 3
Join me in the episode 3 as I break down this week's topic: Going Native! Why uploading native content is best and breaking down why knowing the PURPOSE of the social media site you're posting on is the key to success there.
All this and more in this episode of The Breakdown!
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19 Nov 2021
Streaming Isn't Enough | episode 2
Streaming numbers aren't enough to get major label attention. So what do you need? What do new A&R look for? What is Warner Music Group doing to change the game?
All this and more in this episode of The Breakdown!
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12 Nov 2021
Are Artists Overpaid? | episode 1
Join me in the debut episode as I discuss the latest entertainment headlines then break down this week's topic, are recording artists overpaid? Does the music industry have a middle class? Why do Artist-focused streaming companies continually fail to get new listeners? All this and more in this episode of The Breakdown.
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