The Journal
Guides on licensing, recording over beats, and building a sound as an independent artist.
Featured · Licensing
Which beat license do you actually need?
Basic to Exclusive, decoded — streams, distribution copies and publishing splits explained without the legalese.
RECORDING
How to record clean vocals over a beat at home
BUSINESS
Publishing splits explained for beat leases
CREATIVE
Finding your sound as an indie R&B artist
GUIDE
Tagged vs untagged: what you actually download
RELEASE
Getting your first single on Spotify
GUIDE