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 Internet Money Took Over Hot 100: The Type Beat Economy for Producers Introduction: The New Architects of Pop Music In the ever-shifting landscape of the music industry, where streaming reigns supreme and an artist's career can be launched from a bedroom in a single viral moment, a new power structure emerged not from a traditional record label, but from the depths of the internet: Internet Money. This collective, founded by the visionary Taz Taylor, didn't just climb the Billboard Hot 100—they redefined the entry path to it. The key to their rapid ascent wasn't a radical, never-before-heard sound, but rather a brilliant, business-savvy strategy centered on a term once used derisively: the "type beat." This blog post dives deep into how this group mastered the art of making beats that sound like other artists, weaponized SEO on YouTube and consequently, forged a hit-making machine that took over the most prestigious chart in music. ...

. Gunna’s New York Takeover: Inside the Secret 'The Last Wun' Documentary Premiere The world of hip-hop has been on a rollercoaster ride with Gunna over the past few years, and he continues to surprise and define his narrative on his own terms. Fresh off the release of his sixth studio album, The Last Wun, the Atlanta rapper made a significant move by hosting a private, unannounced screening of a new documentary in New York City. This exclusive event, shrouded in secrecy, has sparked a new wave of conversation, hinting at a project that promises to offer an intimate look into the artist's life, career, and the high-stakes legal battles that have defined his recent past. Why a Documentary Now? The Context of The Last Wun The timing of this documentary is no coincidence. Titled after his latest album, the film arrives as Gunna marks a pivotal turning point in his career. The Last Wun album itself has been widely reported as his final project under Young Stoner Lif...