Omar Ali: A Lifetime in Music and the Secrets to Industry Success #musicindustry

⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Omar Ali: A Veteran in the Music Business 00:04:44 - The Role of Artist and Repertoire (A&R) in Record Labels 00:09:10 - Importance of Artist Development in the Music Industry 00:13:43 - Navigating the Challenges of the Modern Music Business 00:18:08 - Starting a Record Label: Essential Steps and Strategies 00:22:51 - Identifying Your Target Audience and Setting Goals for Your Label 00:27:43 - Managing Artists and Royalties: The Financial Side of a Record Label 00:32:31 - Digital Distribution: Navigating Spotify, iTunes, and Other Platforms 00:36:53 - Marketing and Promotion: Key to a Successful Music Release 00:41:32 - Registering Music Properly to Ensure Artists Get Paid 00:46:11 - Taking a Break from the Music Industry for Personal Growth 00:50:37 - The Reality of Achieving Success in the Music Industry 00:55:05 - The Importance of Hard Work and Preparation in Music 00:59:49 - Critiquing Music: The Good, Bad, and Ugly 01:04:22 - Leaving a Legacy in the Music Business ⚡ VidChapter AI generated these chapters, try it out https://vidchapter.com/?affiliate=yayadiamond Recommended podcast platform get 10% off: https://podopshost.com/register/?ref=yaya #blackwomenpodcasters Bio: Born into a musical family, the OMAR got his beginnings at the age of 6 touring & performing with his mother, father & uncle as a part of the 70's funk group, The Family Tree, alongside musical legends such as Millie Jackson, Joe Tex, KC & the Sunshine Band, etc. As a teenager he formed a singing group in his home town of Jacksonville Fl. and began opening up for the NY Fresh Fest with such legends as Run DMC, LL Cool J, Beastie Boys, Public Enemy and many more! In 1993, he was christened by rap legend Mr. Tupac Shakur as an original member of the Outlawz and given the title The Southern Outlaw! Starting out as executive A&R for the southeast region in 2015, he quickly rose through the ranks to become the President of one of the most famed and notorious hip hop labels 1017 Bricksquad, where he held that title for the 4 years, until resigning in November of 2020! Interview with Yaya Diamond Experience the thrill of the music industry through the eyes of Omar Ali, a living legend whose career is a chronicle of musical innovation and business acumen. From touring with old school greats to shaping the careers of future stars, Omar's journey is a lesson in perseverance and vision. His detailed analysis of what it takes to make it in the business, from understanding the nuances of A&R to mastering the complexities of royalties and rights management, is both educational and inspiring. Omar's reflections on the transformative power of music, the critical role of artist development, and the strategies for building a sustainable and successful record label are essential reading for anyone with dreams of making it big in the competitive world of music.