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No Labels Necessary

BRANDMAN NETWORK

Music

Frequency: 1 episode/5d. Total Eps: 225

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. This podcast is hosted by the founders of ContraBrand Agency, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. ContraBrand Agency is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing.

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23/04/2026
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#75
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🇬🇧 Great Britain - musicCommentary
11/10/2025
#68
🇨🇦 Canada - musicCommentary
13/09/2025
#74
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12/09/2025
#41
🇬🇧 Great Britain - musicCommentary
01/09/2025
#79

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https://www.brandmannetwork.com/grammy?el=dsp
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http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/
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https://www.instagram.com/toolost
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https://www.instagram.com/jayo
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#186 | What Small Artists Get Wrong About Social Media ft. Wendy Parr

Episode 186

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 • Duration 23:43

Get a Free Scholarship & Have your music heard by The Parr Method + No Labels Necessary: 👇🏾 http://wendyparr.com/nln Wendy Parr, Holistic Vocal + Artist Development Coach, and Founder of The Parr Method, has spent 30 years in the entertainment industry empowering recording artists to develop their authentic voice with confidence and consistency under any circumstance. The philosophy of The Parr Method is to help artists identify mental and physical limitations, find their power through presence and emotion, and impart tools + knowledge to expand on their ability. Wendy’s tried and true approach has amplified artists from developing to Grammy award winning icons Listen to Our Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063 This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. Want to grow your music career . Join our community👇🏽 http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/ #NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

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#185 | Vocal Coach Explains How Social Media is Ruining Artists Performances (how to fix it) Ft. Wendy Parr

Episode 185

Monday, September 23, 2024 • Duration 16:19

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#176 | The First Music Deal Small Artist and Managers Should Know

Episode 176

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 • Duration 29:56

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This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing.

#NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

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#93 | 7x Grammy Artist: Make Music You Don't Like, 2 Million Followers and BROKE + Ghostwriting

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 • Duration 51:20

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels.

Exposing the Lies Keeping You From Monetizing Your Fanbase:

https://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/monetizenow?el=nlnep90

Topics Covered:

00:00 Intro
01:23 John Mayer: Write Music You Dont Like
14:27 2 Million Followers and Broke
34:45 Quentin Miller: Ghostwriting Frowned Upon in Hip Hop
40:22 Chris Brown: "I Got Hella Ghostwriters"
45:43 Disney Finessing Deals

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#92 | Retail Worker Turned Rapper: JID and Smino Tour, Brent Faiyaz Touring Blueprint ft. Chris Patrick

Thursday, September 7, 2023 • Duration 48:30

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels.

Exposing the Lies Keeping You From Monetizing Your Fanbase:

https://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/monetizenow?el=nlnep90

Topics Covered:

00:00 Intro
03:37 Going from Working at Best Buy to Becoming an Independent Artist
06:29 Community Building in 2023
08:59 The Moment I Realized I Broke into The Industry
10:58 My Fans Perception after I went Viral
12:32 Following Brent Faiyaz's Touring Blueprint
14:30 Working with Dende & CXR
18:35 The Best Way To Get Features and Collabs
21:50 Every Artist needs Patience
26:14 Creating Day One Fans
27:56 Not Owing Anyone Anything But Still Having The Responsibility
31:49 How do you manage opportunities
33:51 Hip Hop is not Dead
43:59 What Does No Labels mean to you

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#91 | How We Sold Out Our FIRST EVENT in 2 Weeks (Our Content Strategy)

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 • Duration 36:18

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels.

Exposing the Lies Keeping You From Monetizing Your Fanbase:

https://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/monetizenow?el=nlnep90

Topics Covered:

00:00 Intro
01:23 Selling out in 2 Weeks
02:26 Become Omnipresent on Social Media
05:28 Content Strategy for Promoting an Event
10:16 Set a sellout goal
13:42 Create Bundle Offers at Your Events
19:41 Why it's important to have a host at your event
22:06 Capture The Crowds Journey
22:06 Have the Crowd Create Content For You
24:23 You Need Post-Event Marketing
26:52 Have a Story for Your Event

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#90 | The Prodigy Working Behind-The-Scenes With Kanye, Mike Dean, Metro Boomin ft. Johan Lenox

Thursday, August 31, 2023 • Duration 58:44

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels.

Exposing the Lies Keeping You From Monetizing Your Fanbase:

https://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/monetizenow?el=nlnep90

Topics Covered:

00:00 Intro
01:55 Branding Myself as a Composer vs. Producer
03:23 Starting his Career in Classical Music
04:25 Transitioning from Classical Music to Rap/Pop Genre
05:51 Finding Success in Songwriting
08:26 Is There an Advantage to Working in Person With an Artist
11:04 Taking a Risk Leaving Classical Music and Moving to LA
15:52 Would You Label Yourself Classical Music While keeping your unique sound
18:47 Boundaries of Classical Music Vs Hip Hop
21:01 Building a Marketplace for Classical Music
22:25 Transitioning to working with Big Artists
27:46 What was your reaction of becoming established
30:01 Do you want to leave the producer lane behind
31:56 Creativity Management: Balancing Personal Work With Artists Work
33:51 Working with No I.D
36:01 The Different Levels of Success
37:31 Working with Metro and Spiderman Across The Spider-verse
43:49 The struggles of being a producer and artist
47:29 Does being an opener help grow your fanbase
50:04 What is the Johan Experience
54:12 What does No Labels Necessary Mean to You

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#89 | Why This Artist Brand Move is a Dangerous Game... ft. Jaylon Ashaun

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 • Duration 58:35

Houston-native Jaylon Ashaun has captivated audiences as an independent singer-songwriter, blending Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, and Soul seamlessly. His unique artistry skillfully weaves personal experiences into his music and visuals, drawing listeners into his universe. Garnering over 1M monthly listeners, 15M combined streams on Spotify and Apple Music, and recent features in Billboard, Jaylon's partnership with Sony for an international campaign marks his rising trajectory, supported by his "Hometeam" community.

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels.

JOIN US AND LEARN THE SECRETS OF HOW WE CONSISTENTLY TAKE ARTISTS FROM 100 STREAMS TO 50K+ MONTHLY LISTENERS IN JUST 90 DAYS:

http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/

Pre-Save Your Future Releases:

http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/

Topics Covered:

00:00 Intro
01:59 Jay Ashaun's Beginning
04:05 From College to becoming an Artist
05:39 Jay Ashaun: The Moment I Realize I Had A Fanbase
10:59 How to Build Your Network Intentionally
13:40 Going Viral After Doing One Cover
19:14 What do you consider a break out song
22:30 Following the Tobi Lou Content Blueprint
25:50 Accepting Who You Are Not
32:26 Growing an International Audience
35:00 Targeting an Audience For This Purpose
38:17 Whats The Jaylon Experience
42:48 Learning from other Artists Experiences
47:33 5 Year Plan
50:57 The difference of one year
53:31 What does no Labels Mean to You

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#88 | How to Create Viral Pop Music From Your Room, Lil Boo Thang Famous Sample Cleared ft. Paul Russell

Thursday, August 24, 2023 • Duration 01:01:45

Paul Russell has taken the music world by storm with his viral hit "Lil Boo Thang," which created over 55.5k TikToks, over 500 million views on his TikTok, and another 600 million on Instagram Reels. This modern masterpiece pays homage to the disco-funk classic "Best of My Love" and has amassed millions of views across platforms. Russell's ability to craft joyful escapism through music is evident as he invites listeners to celebrate life's moments, both old and new.

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels.

JOIN US AND LEARN THE SECRETS OF HOW WE CONSISTENTLY TAKE ARTISTS FROM 100 STREAMS TO 50K+ MONTHLY LISTENERS IN JUST 90 DAYS:

http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/

Pre-Save Your Future Releases:

http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/

Topics Covered:

02:11 The Beginning of Paul Russell
03:59 The Creation of a Unique Sound
05:31 Testing Music With Different Audiences
09:40 Songwriting to Capture Attention
13:14 The Process of Clearing His Hit Song Lil Boo Thang
14:25 (UPDATE: He Signed to Arista on 8/17/23)
17:40 What Label Benefits Are You Looking For
19:25 The Problem With The Pop Genre
21:19 Creating Pop Underground Through TikTok
23:10 Underground vs Polished Artist
25:44 The Purpose of Showcases for Artists
29:17 Using Private Events For Rollout
31:24 Creating Experiences at my shows
37:01 Paul Russell: Stevie Wonder Inspiration
39:28 The Problem with Creating Happy Music
41:49 Lionel Richie Inspiration
43:18 Louis Armstrong Inspiration
45:11 Creating a Unique Voice
47:27 The Dave Brubek Quartet Inspiration
48:59 Transitioning from College to Becoming an Artist

#87 | Making Money WITHOUT Blowing Your Music (The End of The Starving Artist) ft. @RuslanKD

Tuesday, August 22, 2023 • Duration 01:33:13

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels.

JOIN US AND LEARN THE SECRETS OF HOW WE CONSISTENTLY TAKE ARTISTS FROM 100 STREAMS TO 50K+ MONTHLY LISTENERS IN JUST 90 DAYS:

http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/

Pre-Save Your Future Releases:

http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/

Topics Covered:

00:00 Intro
03:20 Entering the Christian Rap Niche
05:07 You Need to Stay Authetic
07:16 What the Beginning of An Artists Brand Looks Like
09:13 Why Everyone Thinks Art and Commerce Can't Coexist
11:12 The Reality of Making Music and Money
15:22 Applying Pressure To Yourself to Grow Your Music Career
17:52 Ruslan: I'm Not The Most Talented
22:22 Creating a Brand Beyond Music
31:03 Do Artist Truly Want The Fame?
34:56 Are you on The Right Bus?
36:43 Where The Indepenedent Artist Money is At
40:05 Dissecting an Artists Ego
45:30 The Slow Burn of Influnecers on TikTok
48:17 Is The Content Organic or do the Labels Own it
55:00 Creating Finicial and Creative Freedom
58:44 Creating Community
01:07:36 Building Brand Will Create Networks For You
01:10:05 Building Product Around Your Brand
01:20:02 The Problem With The Artist Struggle Narrative
01:26:55 Ruslan: How Family Nagivates My Business

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