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How Bill Conine and Diamante Music Group Changed Independent Music

Timothy Trudeau

Music

November 4, 2024 0 25

Bill Conine built more than a distribution company. Through Diamante Music Group, he gave independent labels and overlooked artists a path into stores, helping reshape Christian music across punk, rock, hip-hop, reggae and beyond. Read More

Brother E Left Christian Hip-Hop Better Than He Found It

Timothy Trudeau

Hip Hop

August 29, 2023 0 26

Efrain “Brother E” Alicea helped connect Christian hip-hop before the internet made connection easy, co-founded Rap Fest, mentored artists and pastors, and built institutions that continue his work. Read More

Joseph “DJ Jab” Abajian wearing a black cap and looking toward the camera.

Fat Beats Founder Joseph Abajian on Hip-Hop, Business and Faith

Timothy Trudeau

Interview

May 19, 2011 0 48

Fat Beats founder Joseph “DJ Jab” Abajian discusses building a hip-hop institution, selling Eminem’s early records, the decline of record stores and how his faith reshaped his work. Read More

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