Management/PR Episodes

EP334: Sony/ATV recording artist Gino Lee sheds some light on his work as a producer in Hollywood, his music video cameos for the likes of Mary J Blige, Owl City, and Jessie J, and what those experiences taught him. We'll also be touching on his studio River Road Records, and some of the music industry tips he passes onto his students, with the main focus being on reach vs engagement, and more. It's another stellar episode brought to you by Indie Does It PR. Support the show Website https://w...

EP330: Downtown-owned Sheer Publishing is Africa's largest independent music publisher and longstanding advocate for creators' rights across Africa. Join us as we chat to the MD, Thando Makhunga about what music publishing is and why it's vital for an artist/band's success. Support the show Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https:...

Episode 269: Marcel has a chat with the legendary Devogrpahic himself. From his beginnings in the Sa Music scene to managing a vast amount of SA Artists Support the showWebsite https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxyLW9b_W81ETvby7J4wmwA Twitter https://twitter.com/Sludge031 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Sl...

Episode 249: Join Marcel as he has a chat with booking agent and music blogger Llewelyn Screen about his process and working with a variety of artists as well as a discussion about the overall SA music scene. Llewelyn Screen https://instagram.com/llewelynscreen Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Support the showWebsite https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok....

Episode 244: Publicist & founder of The CoLab Network, Collett Dawson recently celebrated 30 years in the cut throat South African entertainment industry. Find out how she has managed to work her way up to being on of the most highly sought after strategists for both musicians and actors alike Collett Dawson http://thecolabnetwork.com Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Support the showWebsite https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Insta...

Episode 242: On this Mother's Day episode, return guest Minnie Mhlongo touches on the controversial party group that led to her widespread popularity in Durban, her new baby food business, the shocking revelation behind her not getting into media again, motherhood & more Milani Meals https://www.milanimeals.store Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Support the showWebsite https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://www.sludgeunderground.com/store Instagram https://www.insta...

Nasiphi & Meagan speak to Ms Sibongile Mara, Senior Customer Service Consultant at the South African Music Performance Rights Association (SAMPRA) - Africa’s largest Needletime Rights Royalty Collection Organisation. Sibongile tells us about her role in the organisation’s mission to supply long-term structures for performing artists. Find out who SAMPRA serves, what SAMPRA provides, how SAMPRA functions & why you should consider becoming a member. Hydrate, take your seat & turn to page 394 - it’...

EP217: Having managed PR for international campaigns for Migos, John Legend, Kendrick Lamar & Kim Kardashian to name a few, Melanie Ramjee is undoubtedly South Africa's best Publicist, so in this episode Zama Khumalo of Ithekuconnect & Nasiphi Zwane tap into the mind of 'Hypress' herself, who touches on how her & some mates managed to bring the likes of Dead Prez, The Roots & Talib Kweli to South Africa in the early 2000s, how she became the Director of Tutone Communications, her involvement in ...

Episode 209: Nasiphi & Meagan enjoy a tri-city tea time with Tecla Ciolfi; Cape Town’s busiest music maven. Tecla tells you what it took to build two mighty media outlets - Texx And The City & Texx Talks - during two major shifts in the South African scene. Make yourself a cuppa & settle in for an hour of gems from the ear behind your favourite music discoveries. Tecla Ciolfi https://linkin.bio/texxonfire https://linkin.bio/texxandthecity https://texxandthecity.com https://texxtalks.com Featur...

Episode 194: Meagan & Nasiphi are having a chat with Luyanda Mbhele who is the co-founder of 80nine 90one, an independent music publishing company that has been growing from strength to strength since 2012. This episode takes a deeper look into how a music publishing company can be beneficial for artists, composers & song-writers when it comes to royalties, getting radio play, making the right moves & more. 80nine 90one https://80nine90one.co.za Hosts Meagan King https://linktr.ee/MeagreKing ...

EP131: Zama Khumalo, Durban's favourite culture curator joins us on the show to address the problems faced by artists in the South African music scene. She also provides solutions to these issues while giving pointers as to how to be marketable in the South African music industry Zama Khumalo Instagram: www.instagram.com/makhumzy Twitter: www.twitter.com/ms_vivaci0us Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Support the show (https://paypal.me/sludgeunderground)

We're chatting to Graeme Bird & Andre Schubert, founders of Poison City Brewing on this week's episode. We learn more about their beers, the Durban Poison/Sludge Underground sponsorship, their role in the Durban music & art scene, ties to surfing, passion for cannabis & a whole lot more in one of our most informative episodes to date Sludge Underground https://www.sludgeunderground.com Support the show (https://paypal.me/sludgeunderground)

Episode 83: Marcel, Mitch & Nasiphi have a chat with Radio personality & marketer, Minnie Thusi, hostess of Monday Mayhem With Minnie Thusi! We dive into her personal life to find out more about where her love for radio stems from among a whole lot more!Music Credit:Chris Snakes ft Palmtree June & Garde - WHYIv & Neptune ft Chris Snakes - Super MarioMinnie Thusi:Instagram: www.instagram.com/minnie_2cTwitter: www.twitter.com/minnie_2cPoison City BrewingInstagram: www.instagram.com/poisoncitybrewT...