Lyrical Algorithm Projects

J. Cole decides to sell his latest Album hand to hand in an effort to challenge money earnings in relation to streams.... ✨👊🏽

One of the biggest rappers on earth stepped out to sell hard copies of his album by himself.

Directly to his fans, each copy brings higher cash than thousands of streams. No middle man or record label executive other than him & his team(label)

He even drove around selling CDs from his old Honda Civic trunk at pop up stops across the U.S.

Now look at this model for Salone artists like LAJ and Kao.

Streams pay small. Data costs are high. Many fans don't stream full projects, instead fans will still buy physical items when the value feels real and worth it...

Do the math.

Eg.
• Sell one CD or flash drive at Le100
• Sell 1,000 copies
• That equals Le100,000 gross from direct fans
• No platform cuts
• No delay in payout
• Stronger fan connection

Add extras to boost demand.

• Signed copies
• Limited edition cover
• Bonus unreleased track
• Meet and greet at pickup point
• Bundle with merch

This method builds culture and income at the same time. Street level distribution still works when the fan base feels involved.

Salone artists, direct to fan sales still pay. Physical moves still matter.

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Alotta quotables n gems 🔥

Very powerful! 🙌🏽

I painted this for people struggling with mental health so for everyone, really. At some point in life, everyone has felt down, mentally exhausted, or overwhelmed by the weight of their thoughts. Those days when the mental load is so heavy that even getting up to take a shower or eat feels impossible.

I grew up with a very fragile mind, and many of my days used to look like this. I don’t want to start a discourse on how to “get out” of this state. it’s not important, and honestly, it never really works.

Instead, I just want to send you a prayer, a reminder that when you reach rock bottom, the only way left is up. And if you have the energy, randomly check in on a loved one. Those small, unexpected check-ins can give a strength you can’t even imagine. ❤️

Big Zulu is set to drop a new song this Friday titled Abazazi Bafunani which features Emtee🔥🔥🔥🇿🇦🙌🏽💫

Google must pay SA media up to R500 million, says Competition Commission..! ⚠️

Google must pay SA media up to R500 million, says Competition Commission – The Mail & Guardian The tech giant and social media platforms Facebook, YouTube, X and TikTok must also make changes to improve access to news and advertising revenue

Kanye West says his daughter North made him love music again.. 💓🎉🥳

Me: North gonna give us OLD KANYE back!!!!!!!! 🙌🏽😎