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The Jane Lee Interview: What Indie Artists Must Fix In 2026 #indierap #indiemama #janelee #curtissking 👑 WHO IS JANE LEE (THE INDIE MAMA)? Jane Lee, widely known as The Indie Mama, is a respected independent music strategist and voice for artists navigating the industry outside of traditional label systems. She’s built a following by breaking down complex industry topics in a clear, grounded way while advocating for artist ownership, sustainability, and long-term thinking. Jane has become especially known for speaking honestly about the realities of independence in the modern music economy, including streaming, platform power, and the evolving role of artists in an era shaped by technology and AI. Her commentary challenges surface-level narratives and encourages artists to think critically about the systems they participate in. Most recently, Jane’s work has reached wider audiences through viral educational content, including a deep dive into the history of K-Pop and its lineage to traditionally Black music genres, sparking important conversations about cultural influence, credit, and visibility. In this live conversation, Jane joins Curtiss King for a thoughtful discussion about where independent artists are headed, the decisions that matter most moving forward, and how creators can protect their voices and futures in a rapidly changing industry. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:54 Who Is Jane "Indie Mama" Lee? 6:23 The Indie Mama Bootcamp 10:24 Jane Lee's Viral Challenge Of Timbaland49:13 17:05 How Ai HELPS Indie Artists? 21:16 How Ai HURTS Indie Artists? 25:52 The Timbaland Asian Artist TATA 27:45 K-Pop Is Black Appropriation 35:18 Why Music Is NOT Subjective 45:40 Why Indie Artists NEED To STUDY 49:13 What Indie Artists Must Fix In 2026 55:09 You Are NOT Signed! 1:00:03 Hates Are REQUIRED To Level Up 1:03:24 Jane Lee: Stop Being A B*TCH! 1:08:42 Why Artists STRUGGLE With Content 1:11:53 Your Job As An INDIE ARTIST 1:18:56 The Content That Builds Leverage 1:25:43 Artists Must SPEAK UP! 1:29:58 Imposter Syndrome 1:33:50 Jane's MOST Power Advice For Indie Artists 1:39:52 Indie Mama YouTube Channel? 1:43:19 Outro 👑 WHO IS CURTISS KING?! Curtiss King is an independent rapper, producer, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience building a career outside the traditional music industry. As the host of CurtissKingTV, he covers Hip Hop culture, industry shifts, and the realities of independence for artists and creators. Curtiss is the author of The Prosperous Hip Hop Producer and a long-time advocate for direct-to-consumer music, creative ownership, and independent thinking. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5436852754972672 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RECOECHI | Live From The Underground (Ep. 1) In this episode of Live From The Underground, Curtiss King sits down with independent artist RECOECHI for a raw conversation about music, independence, and building outside the system. Subscribe To RECOECHI: https://www.youtube.com/@UCR4rO9Zx4I2vhaPNTnkzKtg This series highlights underground artists you may not know yet — but will. No industry polish. No algorithm-friendly narratives. Just real stories from artists creating on their own terms. SCRAPS stands for Standing On Creativity Regardless of Access, Platforms, or Systems — a mindset shared by artists who continue to build beneath the surface of today’s ultra-clean music industry. Topics include: - RECOECHI’s background and creative journey - What independence really looks like today - Staying authentic without industry approval 0:00 Introduction to RECOECHI 1:32 Misconceptions About Chicago Music 3:59 RECOECHI’s Journey & Formal Introduction 4:56 Why RECOECHI Submitted Music to Curtiss King TV 6:02 “The Godly” & “Concentration USA” Performance 9:14 Creating “The Godly” 13:04 Inspiration Behind the Music’s Message 14:04 Dealing With Emotional Fan Reactions 16:29 Growing Up in Chicago During the Chief Keef Era 19:29 Influences Tupac Lauryn Hill Kendrick & J Cole 22:13 The Power of a Lyricist 23:40 Spirituality & Purpose in Music 26:20 The MC as a Spiritual Leader 28:20 RECOECHI’s Place in Chicago’s Creative Wave 31:02 The Responsibility of Artists 34:22 Lessons From Early Industry Recognition 🔴 SUBSCRIBE TO CURTISSKINGTV: https://bit.ly/subcktv 👀 WATCH MORE CURTISS KING REACTS: https://bit.ly/ckreacts 👑 WHO IS CURTISS KING?! By the way, if this is your first time watching one of my videos, my name is Curtiss King. I'm an Independent Rapper, Music Producer, and YouTuber. My goal is to make you think, laugh and motivate you daily. If you need a channel that constantly keeps you motivated, in a good mood, and speaks to deep thoughts of creatives, consider subscribing. 💪 FULL AMAZON STOREFRONT: ►► https://www.amazon.com/shop/curtisskingtv 🌊 FOLLOW CURTISS KING ►► Instagram → http://instagram.com/CurtissKing ►► Twitter → http://twitter.com/CurtissKing ►► Website → http://curtissking.com ►► My Music → http://curtissking.bandcamp.com #curtissking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drake Vs. Top5 Beef? Say It Ain't So... #top5 #drake #hiphop 🔴 SUBSCRIBE TO CURTISSKINGTV: https://bit.ly/subcktv 🛠️ JOIN THE DIYERS PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/CurtissKingTV 👑 WHO IS CURTISS KING?! By the way, if this is your first time watching one of my videos, my name is Curtiss King. I'm an Independent Rapper, Music Producer, and YouTuber. My goal is to make you think, laugh and motivate you daily. If you need a channel that constantly keeps you motivated, in a good mood, and speaks to deep thoughts of creatives, consider subscribing. 💪 FULL AMAZON STOREFRONT: ►► https://www.amazon.com/shop/curtisskingtv 🌊 FOLLOW CURTISS KING ►► Instagram → http://instagram.com/CurtissKing ►► Twitter → http://twitter.com/CurtissKing ►► Website → http://curtissking.com ►► My Music → http:/curtissking.bandcamp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kehlani Says SUNO AI STOLE Her Song?! #kehlani #aimusic #suno 🔴 SUBSCRIBE TO CURTISSKINGTV: https://bit.ly/subcktv 👀 WATCH MORE CURTISS KING REACTS: https://bit.ly/ckreacts Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:02 AI Isn’t Songwriting 2:00 AI Siphons Human Experience 3:22 Impact on Creatives 4:21 Artists Aren’t Protected 5:12 The Ai Bubble Will Pop 11:00 Warner x Suno Deal 26:00 AI as Plagiarism Launderer 29:40 Spotify’s WhoSampled Play 30:55 The Future: Human Connection 👑 WHO IS CURTISS KING?! By the way, if this is your first time watching one of my videos, my name is Curtiss King. I'm an Independent Rapper, Music Producer, and YouTuber. My goal is to make you think, laugh and motivate you daily. If you need a channel that constantly keeps you motivated, in a good mood, and speaks to deep thoughts of creatives, consider subscribing. 💪 FULL AMAZON STOREFRONT: ►► https://www.amazon.com/shop/curtisskingtv 🌊 FOLLOW CURTISS KING ►► Instagram → http://instagram.com/CurtissKing ►► Twitter → http://twitter.com/CurtissKing ►► Website → http://curtissking.com ►► My Music → http://curtissking.bandcamp.com #curtissking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Budden Explains Why Music Business Will CRUMBLE in 2026? #joebudden #musicbusiness 🔴 SUBSCRIBE TO CURTISSKINGTV: https://bit.ly/subcktv 🛠️ JOIN THE DIYERS PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/CurtissKingTV 👑 WHO IS CURTISS KING?! By the way, if this is your first time watching one of my videos, my name is Curtiss King. I'm an Independent Rapper, Music Producer, and YouTuber. My goal is to make you think, laugh and motivate you daily. If you need a channel that constantly keeps you motivated, in a good mood, and speaks to deep thoughts of creatives, consider subscribing. 💪 FULL AMAZON STOREFRONT: ►► https://www.amazon.com/shop/curtisskingtv 🌊 FOLLOW CURTISS KING ►► Instagram → http://instagram.com/CurtissKing ►► Twitter → http://twitter.com/CurtissKing ►► Website → http://curtissking.com ►► My Music → http:/curtissking.bandcamp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices