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Inside the Playbook: SonReal on How Independent Artists Can Make Real Money
The biggest advantage an independent artist has right now is simple: there are no rules.
In this clip, SonReal breaks down what happens when you stop waiting on label timelines and start operating like an owner. We talk direct-to-fan monetization, exclusive releases, and why indie artists can create leverage by designing their own release strategy, like dropping a mixtape exclusively on Even, or letting fans hear an album early through vinyl-first and platform access.
He also introduces Sun Squad, his subscription community on Grouped, built to “super serve” fans with weekly unreleased music…
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