Take Creative Control

⚠️ Moral of the story: Always read your contracts, track your royalties, and know your rights… or you might be haunted by the music industry forever.

This Halloween, we’re uncovering the real-life horror stories lurking behind record deals, streaming, and AI-generated music. Some of these “facts” are scarier than any ghost story, and some are almost believable… but are they fact or fiction?

Swipe through… if you dare. 🕸️

Ashley Allison is leading a new chapter for The Root, returning the iconic Black media outlet to Black ownership and reimagining its mission in today’s media landscape. Under her leadership, the platform is focusing on amplifying Black voices, celebrating culture, and tackling issues that matter most to the community, from politics and social justice to arts and lifestyle.

For Allison, it’s about creating a space where Black stories are told by Black storytellers, shaping the conversation on their own terms and empowering the next generation of journalists and creators. The revival of The Root marks a milestone for Black media, reminding us of the power of ownership, representation, and narrative control. 🖤

The digital age is redefining entrepreneurship. Rep. Roger Williams and the Small Business Committee recently brought creators to Capitol Hill to discuss the unique challenges they face in the evolving economy. From unpredictable revenue streams to the need for tailored legal and financial services, creators are advocating for the same protections and support that traditional small businesses receive.

As Kayla Moran, an attorney and creator, emphasized, creators need “Congress-backed support and protection” to thrive. Christina Brennan, president of Renegade Talent Mgmt, highlighted the complexities of name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights, while Nick Luciano, CEO of Tratter House, pointed out that “creatorpreneurs” are just as much small businesses as any other.

Simply put: It’s time for policy to catch up with the creator economy.

Spotify’s under fire. 🎧
Artists and listeners are joining a growing boycott — questioning where their streams, time, and data are really going.

The movement follows news that Spotify’s CEO invested billions into military AI, as musicians call out low royalties and the quiet rise of AI-generated music on playlists.

For many, it’s not just about a paycheck: it’s about principle.
If the platforms profiting off creativity don’t protect the people creating it… how would you protect yours?

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