Introduction Throughout history, music has served as more than just entertainment—it has been a tool of survival, resistance, and...

Has it ever occurred to you to teach a youngster WHY they make music? It is historically known that we as a people have used music as a...

Planning an album or project release party can make or break how your work is received. Unfortunately, many artists and their teams miss...

By Allen Johnston – The Music Specialist 📍 www.asha.com Over the past month, I’ve observed a troubling trend rapidly infecting the...

Allen L. Johnston – The Music Specialist  www.asha.com   In the music business, "taking the money" isn’t always smart business. Over my...

History not only reveals where we come from but also helps us understand the cyclical trends within an industry. The journey of the disc...

Allen L. Johnston – The Music Specialist www.asha.com The music industry has evolved, but one thing remains the same: artists must...

By Allen Johnston – The Music Specialist www.asha.com The debate around gangsta rap flared up again this week after Alicia Keys...

Allen Johnston – The Music Specialist  www.asha.com     In 2024, over 2.5 million songs were uploaded to streaming platforms every month....

Allen Johnston – The Music Specialist  www.asha.com     The global royalty collection landscape continues to evolve, with CISAC...

YOUR IDENTITY IS NO LONGER PRIVATE – AND FACEBOOK KNOWS MORE THAN YOU THINK  Allen Johnston – The Music Specialist | www.asha.com    ...

In 2025, South Africa remains deeply divided over the legacy of apartheid-era songs, reigniting debates around free speech, historical...

The modern entertainment industry has birthed a new breed of opportunist—those who turn "shady business" into a full-time hustle. Their...

Allen Johnston – The Music Specialist  www.asha.com   In 2024, over 500,000 new tracks flooded streaming platforms daily, yet only a...

Allen Johnston – The Music Specialist www.asha.com** | **Updated 2025 The music industry was built on racial segregation—and in 2025,...

Allen Johnston – The Music & Media Innovator  www.asha.com     Traveling the world has shown me the vast opportunities available for...

The African diaspora, scattered across the globe, represents a vast and untapped reservoir of potential. From the Americas to Europe, the...

Music is now a global, digital commodity.  Thanks to advancements in technology and the affordability of recording equipment, nearly...

Music is now a global, digital commodity.  Thanks to advancements in technology and the affordability of recording equipment, nearly...