Welcome to the Link Media Partners Market Intelligence and Venture News. This is where we document the evolution of our Venture Studio and share the data-driven insights powering our proprietary “Data Moat.” From the deployment of new Identity Resolution tools to the successful scaling of our internal ventures, stay informed on the technologies defining the future of business dominance.
Underscoring our expertise in creator rights, Link Media Partners’ own Hakim Draper was invited to speak as a featured panelist by the U.S. Copyright Office. Hakim provided key insights on the intellectual property challenges and opportunities for choreographers and artists in the modern media landscape.
When Inc. Magazine explored how blockchain would revolutionize the music industry, they turned to our own Hakim Draper for his expert insights. This article features his vision for a new music ecosystem where smart contracts ensure artists and rights holders are paid fairly and transparently.
The iconic hip-hop publication reports on the launch of Dirty Coin, a project connecting the legacy of Wu-Tang Clan’s Ol’ Dirty Bastard with the future of fan-funded music.
In a detailed Q&A, Hakim Draper explains the philosophy driving our work: empowering artists in the digital age. He breaks down the model for ‘The Boogie Shack,’ a decentralized record label built to give creators more ownership and control.
A testament to the project’s cultural crossover, tastemaking music publication Pitchfork reported on the Dirty Coin launch, highlighting the blend of a legendary artist’s legacy with emerging technology.
Coindesk covers the announcement of a new cryptocurrency for the son of a hip-hop legend, a venture at the nexus of music legacy and blockchain technology.
As announced in Billboard, Link Media Partners’ own Hakim Draper was appointed to the Dispute Resolution Committee for The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC), the organization established by the Music Modernization Act. This appointment places our leadership at the heart of ensuring fair compensation for creators in the U.S. music industry.
Sharing practical wisdom with the next generation of creators, Hakim Draper was featured as an industry expert in Indie Massive’s guide to building a music career. He emphasized the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset, advising artists to run their careers like a startup business.
Demonstrating our role as early pioneers in the space, this article from 2017 covers a foundational partnership to build a more transparent music industry on the blockchain, highlighting Hakim Draper’s vision for revolutionizing artist compensation.
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