We had the good fortune of connecting with Mike Berg and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Mike, is there something you can share with us that those outside of the industry might not be aware of?
The current music industry is changing quickly, especially as it relates to the different ways an artist can monetize their content. However, the overall structure and standards of the same are inefficient, centralized, and full of red tape that is incredibly counterproductive and frustrating for independent artists. More so for producers, a forgotten group within the industry, who, on average, stand to gain between 1-3% on the master points on a completed record and may not even be compensated publishing side if their work is not properly protected and/or negotiated before the record is released.
It is within this highly important and underrepresented niche of the industry where Miami Music Management (“MMM”) has come in to tip the balance in favor of the producer community.
The integration of Web3 ideologies and new technologies in music–focused on automation, decentralization, and community-driven projects–can help create a better atmosphere for independent creatives and solve many of the issues the industry currently faces.
With this in mind, I am proud to announce that MMM has partnered up with Apollo Beats for the launch of the 808 Club. We are focused on creating an exclusive Discord community of 808 producers, artists, engineers, and executives to help shape the future of the music industry through experiences and education. The 808 Club community will feature weekly workshops, beat battles, networking, and different other collaborative opportunities on a regular basis which will help fuel the effective entry, and, for some, improved reinitiation, into the music industry.
Link to join the 808 Club:
https://discord.gg/WzmhYyr37p
Stay connected with Mike Berg:
https://www.instagram.com/bvrgy/
https://www.instagram.com/miamimusicmgmt/
What should our readers know about your business?
MMM is a multi-platinum, producer-focused management, production, and publishing company based out of Miami, FL.
With a goal of “putting on for the producer,” MMM has consistently challenged the current music industry and continues to push for more fair standards for producers.
It was not easy overcoming obstacles along the way since most of the music industry is “for the artist” and many do not properly compensate or respect the value producers add to records. Here at MMM, we have learned to be strategic and use different tactics to leverage our producers to properly monetize and shine awareness on their brand.
I want the world to know that MMM will be changing the music industry for producers and independent creatives for the better.
Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Favorite studios in Miami: House of Hits, Bay 8, Circle House, Fuzion House, Oak House Favorite food spots: 1-800 LUCKY, Old Greg’s, Cote
Favorite chill spots: Brickell City Center, Bal Harbour Shops
Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
None of this would be possible without my team, supporters who see the vision, & the producer community themselves.
Shoutout to Danny Perdeck, the founder of Apollo Beats and co-founder of 808 Club for taking the lead on changing the music industry to empower creatives. Shoutout to the rest of the team involved in this project!
Shoutout to the MMM team: Flow, Juss, Freddie, & Alex for continuing to add value and push the MMM agenda into the music industry.
Shoutout to the knowledgeable music execs who have already supported our community via workshops & other experiences: Alex Koch, Alex Silverstein, Nick SkyHigh, Anonymass, & Verse.
Finally, a shoutout to the producer community themselves for their involvement in creating some of the biggest hits to date and for continuing to work hard and shine in such a challenging market! We appreciate all of the support thus far, & believe that we will be making significant changes within the music industry for the producer!
Website: www.miamimusicmgmt.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miamimusicmgmt/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/72005736
Image Credits
Brian “Flow” Saadeh @blsflow