Dan's perspective on the collision between hip hop and business is always informative, fun, and enjoyable to read.
The business of hip hop has been a narrative of struggle for a while. You hear all these stories about 360 deals etc and then the handful of stories like those of Jay-Z, Diddy, etc who have become elephants in the entertainment and broader business world. Dan goes deep and fleshes out the nuance of the business of hip hop. I've learned a ton reading the newsletter and am so excited about the traction he's getting with it.
One of my favorite weekly reads. Trapital is one of the more nuanced looks at the music industry as it evolves (and doesn't) alongside technology and user habits.
TBH, if you are reading reviews on PH... this is probably in your wheelhouse.
Dan is a wise guide through the sometimes weird world of the hip hop business. He provides depth of coverage in an area that is poorly covered by the mainstream press
I look forward to Dan's email weekly. As a hip hop fan who grew up in Hollis Queens (home of Daymond John, Russell Simmons, Steve Stoute etc), I was taught to think of the business side as soon as I heard a beat drop. This is the first publication that breaks down the business side so succinctly and timely. Great platform that I hope expands to other formats (Podcast etc).
