This weekend I was on site at Big Sky Ranch to see Luke Atkins jump out of an airplane from five miles high with no parachute. This incredible event was broadcast live on television all to help launch the new …
Beats & Bytes: Panorama Raises The Bar
This past weekend we witnessed the raising of the bar in terms of NYC festival culture. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been team Gov Ball since day one, and always will be, but a little competition is healthy. It keeps …
Beats & Bytes: Spotify Bots
There’s nothing like music in the summer and as the July heat keeps climbing so do the events and opportunities. Like this past week when I checked out the BK Hip Hop Festival. It was awesome to see that 90s …
Beats & Bytes: Music Streams Surpass Video Streams – First Time Ever
This past week I spent some time in LA working on a new operating system for my mind and body. This new OS came from a dynamic workshop called MITT. Recommended by two respected music industry friends, it’s a powerful …
Beats & Bytes: Music Tech News For Your Hamburger Haze
Hope everyone had a wonder-filled Holidaze! Time to wake up out of the hamburger haze. Break time is over and we’re more than halfway through 2016. It’s a good moment to reflect and take inventory, a time to refocus …
Beats & Bytes: I want my Tidal TV
This weekend the world woke up to two internet-shattering video releases. Proving that the music video is back and more relevant than ever. It’s funny because at one point I thought the internet had killed the music video. Clearly that’s …
Beats & Bytes: Song of the Summer
Hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend! You know summer is here because this weekend is the People’s choice, Governor’s Ball and the always legendary Summer Jam here in NY. I spent the holiday weekend hustling and grinding on …
Beats & Bytes: Bringing Bad Boy Back
Do you remember the hype around Bad Boy 20 years ago? Puff Daddy took the incredible talents of Biggie, Lil Kim, Ma$e, 112, & Faith Evans to the top of the charts and top of the culture. Now he’s a …
Beats & Bytes: Apple Music is helping, not hurting Spotify
Greetings from Havana, Cuba, where I am on a week long cultural exploration. It’s clear that the business landscape is rapidly changing. This week I’m having exciting conversations with big CPG brands looking to future proof their organizations. While we …
Beats & Bytes: $8M in one day for Drake + Apple Music
Greetings from Havana, Cuba, where I am on a week long cultural exploration. Cuban history is rich and it’s fascinating to be in an “Unamericanized” society with no hint of American brands, products or entrepreneurial hustle. Innovation has barely taken place …
Beats & Bytes: Snapchat’s Biggest Star, Live & Unfiltered
Tonight Nue Agency is very excited to be producing CRWN featuring DJ Khaled, the first breakthrough star of Snapchat. I’m excited to hear his insights on why he’s so successful with this powerful medium. It was interesting, this past weekend …
Beats & Bytes: Major Announcement + Major Key
Ever since our last CRWN event with Mac Miller I have been getting email, tweets, and snapchats about when is the next one. Soon! Soon! I’ve been telling everyone. Finally soon is here. Nue Agency is excited to announce that …
Beats & Bytes: YouTube domination coming to an end?
Even though I’ve built a career in music I’m still amazed at how powerful music is. When music is playing at home people become physically closer, less irritable, more inspired, increase positive feelings, are more physically active. Music makes activities …
Beats & Bytes: The Art Of The Playlist
There is a lot of talk right now about the Instagram algorithm changing. Engagement is low and there are just too many accounts that the average person follows. It’s impossible to see all of the content. With the change IG …
Beats & Bytes: Music By The Numbers
After being a out of the office for a while there’s no question that this is a week of catching up. But with all of the new friends and conversations I’ve had, it’s also a week of following up …