The Human Side

Billboard recently published an interesting article discussing Apple Music’s latest internal data around AI-generated music. According to the report, fully AI-generated songs currently account for less than 1% of streams on the platform. That number caught my attention immediately — especially considering how often AI dominates conversations in the music industry right now. At first glance, it almost feels contradictory. Everywhere you look, people are talking about AI: AI songwriting AI...

Some trips feel different before they even begin. This one carried a certain energy from the start. Not because we knew what would happen… but because we knew we were stepping into an important moment for RBL. A chance to continue building relationships, present our work, and push ourselves further creatively and professionally. But before Miami… there was preparation. Weeks of it. Late nights in the studio organizing our catalog, finalizing submissions, updating the RBL website, and making...

If You Love Music, This Podcast Will Change How You Hear Songs Forever There’s a moment every music lover reaches… Where you realize—you’ve been listening to songs your entire life…but not really hearing them. I’ve spent years producing, writing, recording, and mixing music. I’ve broken down sessions, studied arrangements, and chased the perfect sound. And still… this podcast made me stop and say: 👉 “I’ve been missing something.” That podcast is the One Song Podcast. 🎧 It’s Not Just a...

There are moments in life where you stop and look back. Not just at the music…but at everything that came with it. From 2012 to 2025, Freestyle music gave me so much — a voice, a community, and memories I’ll carry with me forever. 🎁 The Legacy Pack I wanted to create something that captures that era in a real, tangible way. The Legacy Pack brings together music, memories, and pieces of that journey into one collection. This isn’t just merch —it’s a piece of the story. 💭 Why It Matters This is...

We spend a lot of time talking about the music. The sound.The mix.The release. But there’s a part of creating that doesn’t get talked about enough. The part that happens in the room…when the music hasn’t been made yet. 🎧 A Moment From a Recent Session I was in a session recently with an artist I’ve been working with. We had the beat ready.The vibe was there. But something was missing. We weren’t connecting yet. You could feel it. We started throwing out ideas — nothing was sticking.Then there...

Faded Polaroid: The Story Behind the Song (Exclusive) This one is a little different. When I released “Faded Polaroid,” I didn’t say much about it. I just put it out into the world and let it speak for itself. But for those of you who’ve been following my journey — I wanted to share the story behind it. 🖼️ Where the Idea Came From The idea started with a simple feeling: That moment when you look back at a memory…and it’s still there…but it doesn’t feel the same anymore. Not gone.Not...

It’s been a little while since I last checked in with you. Not because I’ve stepped away — but because I’ve been deep in the process… creating, reflecting, and really figuring out what this next chapter looks like. And on a personal level, it’s also been a heavy few months — I lost my father and my uncle, which gave me a lot of time to pause, reflect, and reset. And honestly… a lot has changed. 🎧 “Faded Polaroid” — A Very Personal Release Last month, I released a song called “Faded Polaroid.”...

If there’s one thing the music world has proven again and again, it’s this:A documentary can completely change the way we see an artist. Sometimes it clears up the truth.Sometimes it adds mystery.Sometimes it revives an entire career.And sometimes… it complicates everything. But no matter what, documentaries stick. They shape perception. They influence fan memory. And they often become the version of the story people believe — even more than interviews, articles, or albums ever did. So today,...

2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years for live pop music we’ve seen in a long time. Fans are buying tickets earlier. Stadiums are selling out faster. And despite the explosion of AI-generated music online, listeners are showing up in massive numbers for one thing AI can’t replicate: Human connection. Here’s a look at the five major touring events dominating 2026 — and why fans are more eager than ever to experience music in person. 1. Ariana Grande — The Eternal Sunshine Tour...

If you haven’t watched it yet, Netflix just dropped Sean Combs: The Reckoning, a brand-new 4-part documentary that has instantly become the center of music-industry conversations. And look — this isn’t your typical behind-the-music biography.It’s dramatic.It’s messy.It’s extremely one-sided.And it was produced by 50 Cent, which tells you everything about the tone before you even press play. This doc isn’t trying to be neutral. You can feel it from the first five minutes. But one thing you...