Leverage Podcast With Silasbeats: Recent Episodes

Adrian Silasbeats Kusambiza-Kiingi

Informative music industry discussions. This podcast is geared for all artists and producers in Southern Africa.

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I know the episode name is a bit sus, but please have a listen.

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This episode talks about the concept of measuring multiple times and only cutting once in your music career.

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Today I talk about expecting work done for free. Some situations warrant free work while others really don't.

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In this episode you'll hear that I was recovering from a bout of covid. Please bear with my thought process.

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Studio sessions always bring about a unique energy. Try to guess the kind of mood I was in after this session.

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Today I pondering on a topic. Please bear with me as I gather my thoughts and give you insight into the way my brain works.

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What's good. We've all toyed with the idea of using Facebook ads. Today I give a but of insight into that.

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In this episode I talk about box ticking.

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Here I talk about how I got into flipping music equipment. I hope it speaks to the entrepreneur in you. In a time of side hustles and side businesses, I thought I'd try my hand at following in GaryVees footsteps.

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In this episode I go through a few fresh thoughts for the year. If you want to connect with me you can do so via email on info@silasbeats.com.

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In this episode I talk about my thoughts about quitting my job for music. I did it once in 2017 and since starting up with my 9 to 5 again, I've been getting feelings of wanting to resign again.

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I go on a short rant about the importance of registering with SAMRO. Please note that SAMRO is different from CAPASSO, SAMPRA and RiSA. There are also alternatives to SAMRO in IMPRA and international options such as BMI, ASCAP and GEMA

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In this episode I talk about my encounter with Facebook marketplace and how I almost got scammed. Update: I still haven't heard from the buyer. I feel like I dodged a bullet.

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In this episode I talk about a situation I came across on social media that rubbed me the wrong way. I also speak about how it made me feel and what I'll be doing differently because of it.

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SkillmusicSA and I chop it up about sound absorption panels and we discuss music libraries. Below is a list of a few submission libraries for your music: Artlist, Audiospark, Audiojungle, nightingale music and Jingle punks.

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In this episode I talk about how important it is to have people around you to soundboard ideas off. As creatives, we often work in silos and that can hinder growth.

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Here's where the podcast journey begins. I wanted a background story I can keep referring to. If you already know about me, you can skip this one.