What Is a Rights Ledger, and Why Every Independent Artist Needs One
A rights ledger is a simple record of every song you've made, who owns it, and where it's registered. Here's how to build one and why it protects y...
Why Black-Owned Media Matters in the Streaming Era
Ownership shapes which stories get told and who benefits. Here's why independent, Black-owned networks matter now more than ever.
From Video Soul to Video Music Box: How TV Helped Break Black Music
A look back at the TV shows that brought Black music videos into living rooms, and why that tradition still matters for independent artists today.
Music Publishing Basics: The Royalties Independent Artists Often Miss
A plain-English guide to the main types of music royalties and the organizations that collect them, so independent artists don't leave money on the...
How Independent Artists Can Get a Music Video on TV
What TV channels look for in a music video submission, and how independent artists can prepare their files, rights and details before they submit.
How to Add Nagast TV to Your Roku in About Two Minutes
A simple step-by-step guide to adding the free Nagast TV channel to any Roku device or Roku TV.
Welcome to Nagast TV: A Free, Black-Owned Network on Roku
Nagast TV is a free, 24/7 Black-owned television network on Roku dedicated to culture, history, faith, comedy and community.