Pharrell Williams mentions 7 facts you must know about the music industry

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  • čas přidán 1. 06. 2024
  • This week I pull seven key facts from Pharrell Williams that every artist should know about the music industry but perhaps just overlooks because of the excitement of creating music in the beginning. Pharrell has a sit down with United Masters founder and CEO Steve Stoute and to have a discussion about the music industry and where it's headed and what could be better about it. As usual, I break down the facts about the music industry and give Pharrell a little praise on some of these topics that he speaks on. Watch Pharrell Williams mentions 7 facts you must know about the music industry right here on the music money makeover show!
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Komentáře • 293

  • @eterna1_44
    @eterna1_44 Před 2 lety +58

    "Waiting for inspiration is like waiting at the airport for a train"
    Do the work and everything will work itself out

    • @douglasbatley
      @douglasbatley Před rokem +1

      You can catch a train at Manchester Airport.

  • @jaysonj6446
    @jaysonj6446 Před 3 lety +108

    I was taken advantage of in 2013 when I created a music channel with a mobile music app company, that gain over 700,000 plays in the first week. I was an intern at the time but was never given full credit on the project but received college credits.
    One thing I learned, never put all of your creative ideals out in the open when working with CEO's or anyone, unless they compensate you fairly with everything in writing.
    They took advantage because they knew I would work harder than the next. Don't let your hard work over exceed your judgement, get everything in writing.... EVERYTHING!!!

    • @MusicMoneyMakeover
      @MusicMoneyMakeover  Před 3 lety +5

      Absolutely

    • @ICHBINIMUN
      @ICHBINIMUN Před rokem +1

      700k clicks is not even 1000$ bro🤷🏽‍♂️

    • @ernestgreen254
      @ernestgreen254 Před rokem +1

      💯 FACTS

    • @irawardmusic
      @irawardmusic Před rokem +3

      Been there before, lost millions, played on many big hits, didn't even get credit.
      But, when I left the company, I took my sound and experience with me and the company crashed LOL.
      Today, you have to sign a NDA, a non-disclosure agreement period.

    • @estellarambert891
      @estellarambert891 Před 11 měsíci +1

      😅

  • @1magwizard
    @1magwizard Před rokem +3

    The best thing you said is that its about knowing what to ask for. Do an hour long video on what a musician wants, what an artist wants, a producer, a band, a label etc

  • @AyanaJohnMusicVidz
    @AyanaJohnMusicVidz Před 3 lety +92

    I love this content!!! Pharrell has lasted decades in the game; there's always a reason why certain creators endure.....

  • @championrd8557
    @championrd8557 Před 2 lety +1

    “You can put price on peace of mind” MMMS THAT’S FACTS!!!!!💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

  • @taniaambroise6290
    @taniaambroise6290 Před 3 lety +20

    This is a great video. Bottom line, You You have to be smart in this business. Learn as much as you can first before anything. If not, the snakes and vultures are going to eat you alive leaving absolutely nothing but the bones. Awareness is 🔑...
    Thanks for your knowledge and advice King👑

  • @MEETMagazine
    @MEETMagazine Před 3 lety +77

    Pharrell Williams is a genius! Same for Chad Hugo.

    • @factfreedom4624
      @factfreedom4624 Před 2 lety +1

      Freakin dumb. That was Jesus speaking of Christianity. The harvest is siners [ready], the workers are Christian ministers. [Few]

    • @royahlascension9576
      @royahlascension9576 Před 2 lety

      Same for Casey Graham

    • @ernestgreen254
      @ernestgreen254 Před rokem

      👍🏿💯 AGREED SERIOUSLY

  • @2ndVoyage
    @2ndVoyage Před 2 lety +1

    15:25 -on forward need to be on loop appreciate u bro

  • @Thespeedrap
    @Thespeedrap Před 3 lety +6

    Always read contracts before jumping in a partnership.Plus everyone should follow Prince model own your masters.

  • @jamwayofaiken-augustarockb7643

    This is one of the most incredibly essential videos that any musician who wants to make money really needs to study play it over and over rewind it study this learn it live it

  • @saintarj4552
    @saintarj4552 Před 2 lety +6

    pharrell is wiser than 100% of other artists

  • @SirMixAlotChannel
    @SirMixAlotChannel Před 2 lety +7

    You are spitting the truth brotha! I survived the old business model and eventually got my publishing and all but one of my masters back (I should have that one soon too). I totally agree with you on things like admin deals etc.. There are advantages to working with companies who are already well versed in collecting from all revenue sources, but the key is you must control it and understand how to leverage it. Keep up that good game!! Mix

  • @kyks6771
    @kyks6771 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Insightful 🔉

  • @PLANETWATERMELON
    @PLANETWATERMELON Před rokem +1

    Great videos. Glad you are around. Lot of this is the same for any business. Someone can know food like the sh!t, but if yoiu don't know business and whatch your numbers, cash flow and ROI then you got no bussiness having a restaurant.

  • @lamonth9019
    @lamonth9019 Před 3 lety +17

    Thank you! There's so many gems in that interview and your breakdowns/explanations made it easier for me to truly comprehend 🙏🏾

  • @m6jonez139
    @m6jonez139 Před rokem +1

    Just finding this. Preciate it bruh 🙏🏾

  • @ernestgreen254
    @ernestgreen254 Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing these / ALLL YOUR VIDEOS ARE APPRECIATED 👍🏿 REALLY REAL TALK YOU ARE APPRECIATED

  • @AaronaCreates
    @AaronaCreates Před 10 měsíci

    Steve Stoute always sees the game from an intelligent perspective and that’s what I appreciate about him the most

  • @Louis_Velliotes
    @Louis_Velliotes Před 2 lety +1

    Right on Pharrell, God is the only master! Amen my brother!

  • @mouksb2000
    @mouksb2000 Před 2 lety +1

    Love your content. Been looking for a source like this to explain the ins and outs of the business. I am not a musician, but am an aspiring creator and am always open to getting guidance from those more seasoned...Merciii🌟

  • @CessLa2oya
    @CessLa2oya Před 2 lety +3

    I appreciate this so much thankyou✔️✊🏾

  • @cml8885
    @cml8885 Před 2 lety +7

    The bank loan analogy isn't a good analogy at all. When the bank loans you money, they don't market, promote, distribute or manage your product or business in any way. They simply loan the money and have no involvement in the business. A record company (at least traditionally) does all of those things, in the hopes of creating a hugely successful product and brand. I'm not commenting on whether they're fair about it or whether someone should or shouldn't sign a record deal - I'm just saying that a bank loan shouldn't be compared to a record deal. They're completely different concepts.

    • @eejenkins1986
      @eejenkins1986 Před 2 lety +2

      Great point.

    • @anthonywilliams6039
      @anthonywilliams6039 Před 2 lety

      It's similar to the fact that this isn't your money. Even though they are doing things for you, they are doing it so that they can recoup their money. When you hear these guys have a massive deal, the company advanced them the money. They don't have that cash. I think that is what they are referring to. He's right to demonize them because after all of that work - you don't the masters. So basically they are renting you out and in the end, you don't have a home when you were the one who made the music.

  • @2enchant
    @2enchant Před rokem +2

    I just want to get signed and have the label do all the work.

  • @ObuLikesYouTube
    @ObuLikesYouTube Před 2 lety +3

    Precise editing and great info. Thanks for making this vid!

  • @noelkinz
    @noelkinz Před rokem +2

    I love this content man ❤️. Love the 411. I have been producing and managing all of my work since I was 18. Now I am 31.
    I own all of my masters and still figuring out all of this shit out on my own but this video has given me the reassurance that I am in the right path as an independent artist, producer and record label.
    I also think that when it comes to being successful as a creative individually spirituality is also very important because we all need peace of mind in order to create and keep creating, is highly important to feel in tune whit your inner self first and have an organized mind and coherence on what you want in your life and were you wanna go and when you are prepared you can make better decisions and from there decide when, were and with who you want to work with on the short term or long term. As a visionary I think that's what all this is about.

  • @drichdr
    @drichdr Před 2 lety +2

    It’s a must to listen to this everyday.. jewels nothing but 💎✌🏾

  • @StarSixtySeaven
    @StarSixtySeaven Před 3 lety +4

    This channel>>>>

  • @irawardmusic
    @irawardmusic Před rokem

    Nice info!
    Another royalty that follows the master is the mechanical royalty.
    This royalty is for vinyl records, CD's, DVD's and downloads.
    The performance royalties are also for radio and streaming.
    After this, you have to come with the fire basically.
    When you got the fire, people will talk about you and want your services.

  • @socialmagnetz8091
    @socialmagnetz8091 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks a bunch! That is exactly why I have not signed or sought a contract deal yet. A company(s) that I dealt with 20 plus years ago went out of business and or the previous audio art was agreed upon and all parties parted ways satisfied. My biggest take aways following this video are, know your ish, who you are and what your responsibility is as a creator from a business standpoint and a creators craft art and works, positions, collections, & what's best to obtain maximum benefits, royalty rights, protected assets per work for artist(s) works, compositions etc. I get it now and as I grow daily.

  • @Onelychild
    @Onelychild Před měsícem

    Great video! Thank you for sharing this.

  • @Zacotherapieunivers
    @Zacotherapieunivers Před 10 měsíci

    Great advice thanks, blessings from France, your documentary helped me so much 💌

  • @marvinkim3073
    @marvinkim3073 Před 2 lety +1

    Great practical advice and insights, thank you!

  • @NIFFMusic
    @NIFFMusic Před rokem

    I’ve been waiting for this knowledge, I’m definitely taking heed to this

  • @kathleenhudson3812
    @kathleenhudson3812 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for sharing this valuable information.

  • @rhondaperrymusic
    @rhondaperrymusic Před rokem +1

    Valuable information!

  • @mikebayan19
    @mikebayan19 Před 2 lety

    This was brilliant! thank you

  • @kincamell2
    @kincamell2 Před 2 lety

    Heavy.
    Ps Much Gratitude for sharing.

  • @tanishamenefee
    @tanishamenefee Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you! Very informative!🙏🏽

  • @alejandro821
    @alejandro821 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for this.

  • @andytupaia
    @andytupaia Před 2 lety

    Thanks man for the video I learned a little bit more about the industry

  • @hectordelincuencia6830

    you are speaking so much facts, specialy resonates on the minute 10

  • @meusince199
    @meusince199 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for this video bro. Halfway through it. Subbed!

  • @lpfrank
    @lpfrank Před 2 lety

    Great advice! Thanks👌🙏🏼

  • @MrPushAT
    @MrPushAT Před 3 lety +6

    Brilliant video. Pharrell dropping some priceless nuggets..and Wow I didn't know TLC's deal was that bad, my word!

  • @LyleGallant
    @LyleGallant Před 2 lety +1

    Next level Information. Thank you so much.

  • @williamp0076
    @williamp0076 Před 7 měsíci

    You are well knowledgeable and helpful brother. I consider you a professor of business,music most of all life. We do appreciate you. You’ve help me to understand making a decision on this new venture in my life.

  • @olihileneo8602
    @olihileneo8602 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks. The talk was great.

  • @Al_W_On_The_Trackz
    @Al_W_On_The_Trackz Před 4 měsíci +1

    This is a very Great video bro. I’m not sure who you are but, keep doing what you’re doing.

  • @lilycarone5116
    @lilycarone5116 Před rokem +1

    So inspiring🎶🎶

  • @SAVMONEY97
    @SAVMONEY97 Před 3 lety

    Thank you bro for this information. Much respect to you. 🙏🏽

  • @sebml9846
    @sebml9846 Před 2 lety +1

    very good video man, i could of watch that video myself but love how you broke some topics down or emphasised them, anyway also well done to you for being consistend and adding value to people. remembered watching you when you only had about 200 views now you got 14k . so big up you

  • @rehabmd
    @rehabmd Před rokem

    Thanks!

  • @k.u.lmusic2497
    @k.u.lmusic2497 Před 2 lety +1

    Great advice💯🔥

  • @nabijahchinue
    @nabijahchinue Před 2 lety +1

    SO DOPE!!! Thank you for these, much needed explanations & breakdowns!

  • @ddawg470
    @ddawg470 Před 3 lety +4

    Beautiful knowledge my brother 🙏🏽

  • @ze1xus
    @ze1xus Před 2 lety

    Brother!!!! Thank you thank you thank you for sharing this information!!!! Have subscribed, and will be contacting you soon...

  • @Floppii
    @Floppii Před 2 lety +1

    Just halfway through the video and I’m already taking away tons 📝

  • @NoLoveManagement
    @NoLoveManagement Před 2 lety +2

    Lower the brilliance or vibrance on your TV for the crispy looking background on cam

  • @garysmith8073
    @garysmith8073 Před 2 lety

    Pharrell I LOVE THAT POINT!!!!! DOING THE WORK. MANY PEOPLE DO NOT WANNA DO THE WORK.

  • @dpadilla1127
    @dpadilla1127 Před 2 lety

    Amazing vid thank you

  • @rooselamrani9619
    @rooselamrani9619 Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @dazeja
    @dazeja Před 2 lety +6

    #6 .....Owning your creations is a statement that has been preached for almost half a century. It's goes in one ear and out the other.

    • @anthonywilliams6039
      @anthonywilliams6039 Před 2 lety

      @Anne Day I don't think you always get the chance to own the masters.

    • @anthonywilliams6039
      @anthonywilliams6039 Před 2 lety

      @Anne Day You have no real choice if you want to work with a major label unless you are doing great on your own. Artists don’t always have the resources to do it all by themselves. You shouldn’t have to give away your masters while the record label make money off of you. Everyone knows that. Your statement is extremely harsh like aTrump Supporter level. It sounds like you aren’t an artist at all.

    • @anthonywilliams6039
      @anthonywilliams6039 Před 2 lety

      @Anne Day I can with intelligent people. Leaving with an insult is not a characteristic of one.

    • @anthonywilliams6039
      @anthonywilliams6039 Před 2 lety

      @Anne Day a ‘choice’ without a viable option for you us not a real choice. That wasn’t an ad hominem statement. Your remarks are extremely harsh and lack compassion which is a characteristic of a Trump Supporter. I wasn’t wrong either by the way you left the conversation.

    • @anthonywilliams6039
      @anthonywilliams6039 Před 2 lety

      The point is not their ‘choice’ - the point is that giving away their masters shouldn’t be on the table in the first place.

  • @IsaiahStewartJazz
    @IsaiahStewartJazz Před 2 lety +1

    Great video!!!!!!

  • @slimtimes.l.l.c4081
    @slimtimes.l.l.c4081 Před 3 lety +2

    Pharrell put it down not going to lie his beats was different still is......✌️

  • @rogeralleyne9257
    @rogeralleyne9257 Před 2 lety +2

    Great tutorial 👍👍👍 Expertly done🙏🙏🙏

  • @andance2149
    @andance2149 Před rokem

    Hola . Gracias por crear contenido de tanto valor para los que queremos ser parte de la industria del entretenimiento. 💖

  • @MrBandBBoy
    @MrBandBBoy Před 2 lety +3

    I enjoyed the video great work! Could you shine some insight on this question… When you create a great EP “demo” and don’t have the budget, connections, or marketing experience to get your music out?? That frustration in my humble opinion is the route to “bad record deals” as a creator you just want to be heard… thanks for the insight 🙏🏽 God bless

  • @MegaMixking
    @MegaMixking Před 2 lety +1

    I Love Pharrell

  • @Lorage
    @Lorage Před rokem

    Thanks man!

  • @eLLBdotmusic
    @eLLBdotmusic Před 3 lety +7

    Great video as usual. Consider doing an video on TLC and their new album regarding if Left Eye family should receive royalties on the new music especially if she is not on every record. Thanks.

  • @slurples149
    @slurples149 Před 2 lety +1

    I only knew him from the song Happy😃

  • @jeanettehawes1183
    @jeanettehawes1183 Před 3 lety +5

    this is great!

  • @malekkushimuzik3580
    @malekkushimuzik3580 Před 3 lety +3

    Awesome video!!!!

  • @KennyLauderdale
    @KennyLauderdale Před 3 lety +1

    Wow... I'm still listening

  • @zzzombyy2808
    @zzzombyy2808 Před rokem

    wow, i like how you talk. so real. thanx. zzz

  • @djasex6274
    @djasex6274 Před 2 lety

    Great info

  • @theberrettsmusic
    @theberrettsmusic Před 10 měsíci

    I knew Pharrell was smart and very talented, but damn! Pure genius who cares about dreamers. He's a good human. I like him even more after seeing this.

  • @starshine_Ultra
    @starshine_Ultra Před 2 lety

    Pharell is so cute & smart ❤️ thank you for all the info

  • @MEETMagazine
    @MEETMagazine Před 3 lety +27

    I listened to this interview recently, it was very informative.

  • @kappadongoldenstarincMusic

    At work watching this 🗣️👍🏾🇯🇲🇨🇦😎🎬🎶🎶🎶

  • @CJMattias
    @CJMattias Před 2 lety +2

    The actual way is:
    1. Write mainstream chords
    2. Don't be creative, stay with what works
    3. Put eyes and triangles in your music videos

  • @tracksphantom540
    @tracksphantom540 Před 2 lety +38

    Never sell your soul to The Devil 💙.

    • @Stratlover
      @Stratlover Před 2 lety +9

      In real world words, never sell your personal and entire life to compannies.

    • @salazar1298
      @salazar1298 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Stratlover you'll know when you know

  • @AlkAliveLB
    @AlkAliveLB Před rokem

    18.11....Wonder if "Legalese/Jargon" was the word Pharrell was groping for..Good interview😊

  • @ZeLuJ
    @ZeLuJ Před 2 lety

    He’s right. 👍

  • @natanyofsho
    @natanyofsho Před 2 lety

    Great breakdown

  • @minstinct280
    @minstinct280 Před 2 měsíci

    DOPE channel bro!

  • @bigkeezo
    @bigkeezo Před 2 lety

    Dope Pure Dope 👍🏾

  • @RandyBadour
    @RandyBadour Před rokem

    "Everybody is already doing that" I've felt like I'm in the minority saying that often...
    Great content sir! Thank you!

  • @dormaettu302
    @dormaettu302 Před 2 lety +8

    Would love to hear kanye on this. Masters, royalties, samples rights etc

    • @maceodesouza5127
      @maceodesouza5127 Před 2 lety

      Yeeeees

    • @BigDaddyGee85
      @BigDaddyGee85 Před 2 lety

      he could prob. write a book about every chapter mentioned here, But i still think that Ryan Leslie is the GOAT of Music/ creativity and Business

  • @geterfly3621
    @geterfly3621 Před 3 lety +4

    So what about as a manager who responsible for business setup
    Nft ??

  • @ixxirecords26
    @ixxirecords26 Před 3 lety +10

    God's work bro. Thanks for the helping hand. I'm not here to fuck around and waste time.
    Edit: Thank you for the elucidation upon record labels vs. Banks.
    I consider myself pretty resourceful and wise, but apparently I've just been talking out my neck about the industry this whole time. It's good to be humbled. Lessgo

  • @exysness
    @exysness Před 2 lety

    Great content bro

  • @1magwizard
    @1magwizard Před rokem

    If I had to be an indentured servant in the industry for seven years (can't remember the actual term) I would be happy. Indentured servitude was designed to help someone to learn the workings necessary to prevent the need to be a servant. Once one learned the mechanics of an industry, they would be able to lead a company in the industry.

  • @paulkeys7471
    @paulkeys7471 Před rokem

    💯

  • @carllee2218
    @carllee2218 Před rokem

    Nice one 👍 👌

  • @annabelle3307
    @annabelle3307 Před 3 lety

    Ok thank you

  • @peterosei-tutu4594
    @peterosei-tutu4594 Před 2 lety +1

    28:55 had me laughing he's soo right tho

  • @JAHLAYAHOLLIS
    @JAHLAYAHOLLIS Před 2 lety +1

    IM GONNA MAKE IT TO XXL FRESHMAN 2021!

  • @SHTMusik
    @SHTMusik Před 2 lety +1

    I just finished reading Jewel's book Never Broken and she talks a lot about how she was selling tons of albums but ended up broke by trusting the wrong person (her manager mom). She also talks about how she kept her label behind her by not spending a lot of money on extras and performing as much as humanly possible.

  • @LeahTVdotcom
    @LeahTVdotcom Před 2 lety

    kool.