Penalty Office - Music Business 101

Starting with humble working class background, Al Gorgoni has been a major force in the music business in the middle 60’s. He has worked with Simon and Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Evie Sands, Barry Man and has had his song recorded by Frank Sinatra and others. He arranged many of the advertising commercials we’ve all heard. 

Kurt Woodley is a one of a kind music man. While at Uptown records he was responsible for artists finding and developing artists like Mary J Blige, Tim Dogg, Heavy D and later at Sony music he found Cypress Hill, Kriss Kross among others.

His joy is infectious

Scott Rubin has over 25 years experience in the music industry with a focus on music publishing and rights management. He has worked closely with artists such as Chuck D, Ice-T, Nate Dogg, Lisa Loeb, Maino, Fat Joe, Remy Ma and numerous others. 

Angel is the go-to guy for everything in Latin music and media. He has a 40 year successful track record in Latin music and media. A very active part of the Latin Grammys, Billboard Latin Music Awards, He has produced many TV shows for Telemundo and Univison as well as guiding the current reintroduction of Menudo. If it’s Latin he’s done it successfully.

Veteran record executive and Superstar PR guru, Fiona Bloom, talks about her journey from Classical music in London to becoming the go-to person in the Hip-Hop world and her world class agency, The Bloom Effect.

Jonathan Finegold is a music licensing expert and music supervisor for film and advertising.  He talks about the many aspects of what it takes to get sync licenses for music.

Ira Kessler is a true music business legend in the area of distribution and fulfilment. He shares his various jobs and the power of networking in finding new job opportunities.

Right after we did this, he started a new position at Warner.

David Borgstrom is a master of Crypto & NFTs. He explains the basics and how it could affect the future of the music business.

Andrew Krents is a veteran entertainment lawyer and all around great guy, with a big history of making great deals. A must listen.

Earn Money  is the head of Scream Ent, an independent label specializing in Hip-Hop. Earn introduced the world to Noochie, an upcoming artist from DelMArVa, who's building a strong following from his base. They talk about the journey they're on and where they want to get to.

Growing up in the streets of St. Louis, Diego Fresh is a new artist but has been grinding for years. Military veteran and entrepreneur Diego has used his military discipline to be successful in the legalized cannabis business with his Red Line brand.   Now Diego is ready to take over the music business with his first single featuring the one and only Boosie Badazz.

Master Ace traces his roots in Hip Hop since 1985 through to his current unnamed project. His no compromise style has helped define the genre AND BEYOND. He’s always honest and tells it as he sees it.  His insight and brilliance have been a true inspiration to millions of fans. There’s a lot of great music to listen to here and you’re sure to be excited to hear his thoughts. We are proud to present him here. A true Hip Hop hero

Mitch Dudley is a master of distribution and marketing. A travel with him through his job as an accountant at a wallpaper company to his early life as a rapper then his transition as a music business professional in distribution. His insights and story are sure to entertain and educate. A must listen to podcast.