Lyor Cohen (2014)

Where is hip-hop music going? Not just Rap... is it going to start cycling like Rock has been?

If an artist was debating between signing with 300 or continuing to build their brand and fanbase through their own efforts, what would be your advice to them?

Lyor!!! What new artists are you listening to these days? Signed or unsigned?

RE: Twitter Partnership

How are you finding Twitter use as compliment to the A&R process? Assuming acts break locally and you have access to geo-spec. aggregation do you find its a useful tool? I feel as though there is a real lack of an education process for artists alike to start incorporating those specific aggregators (#'s).

Best,

Tyler

What's up with slaptop? Where did those guys come from? How'd you find them?

How's it feel to have your own office?

Did you clear that Bob Dylan sample?

i am a student at USC pursuing a career in artist management. i will be graduating in 2016. As a veteran in the game, what is the best advice you can give me?

In December 2012, the NY Post reported you were "advising [Kanye] West on his music deals, including an upcoming tour." What's your biz relationship with 'Ye like?

Mr. Cohen

Thank you for doing this AMA. Long time fan of your work, accomplishments, and someone I've looked up to since I ran an independent hardcore punk label from the 90's to the early 00's.
Since transitioning from label and band frontman to more focus on developing younger artists, my question for you is, with so much going on these days and so many artists out there with access to pretty much anything (self distribution, self serving video platform, socials). Do you have any suggestions on what artists can be doing to get more "real" fans. Do you ever consider working with artists who sometimes don't have the strongest online presence but have toured and grinder it out?

P.S. is 300 hiring, never know if you don't ask, ha!

at 300 is it all about the numbers like everyone else? or will you actually go back to finding talented artists that you will develop?

which of your musician clients would be a good fit for the upcoming Terminator 5 soundtrack?

Are Migos signed to you even though they say they are on No Label?

http://www.xxlmag.com/entry/view/id/89870

What type of artists/ producers is 300 looking for?

What can you tell us about all those illuminate music conspiracy theory's? Have you ever met a die hard theorist? What did you say to them?

Who are your top 5 favorite MCs?

How much bargaining power do musicians have when they're first trying to get signed?

What non-music companies (other than Twitter) are doing the most interesting things with music?

What are one of the biggest obstacles you've had to personally overcome in the music industry?

What recommendations do you have for someone who wants to work at 300 Entertainment?

Hey Lyor, I'm a big admirer of yours and someone trying to break into the business-side of the industry after graduating law school a couple of months ago. What do you think is the next thing that's going to push the music business off of its feet? Streaming and downloads and sales was one obstacle that has been overcome. What's the next challenge?

What role does 300 play in helping their roster of artists to have an impactful social media presence?

What are your favorite restaurants in NYC that maybe some other people you work with also like

If you got hit by a truck tomorrow, would 300 succeed as a label?

Have you signed many artists whose music you absolutely loathed?

Lyor, Thanks for doing the AMA. How do you think the Green Bay Packers will finish the season? Will the defense improve against the run and consistently get off the field on third down to give Rodgers and the offense more opportunities? Go Pack Go!

How do you compare going out on your own now as opposed to when you did it with Rush?

So the influencers are going to be the curators and the "new record stores"? People are going to purchase music and go to concerts because the people they admire told them to? Why is this something that hasn't been exploited in the past? (Although I feel like it has but not to the extent that you might be suggesting)

Now that we are in the social media age how do you think it will change how deals are done with artists & labels? Or are labels obsolete?

Mr. Cohen, I know 300 is in its early stages, but are you considering (or have already considered) opening international offices in the future?

what inspires you?

What is you thoughts on bitcoin?

With no artist going platinum thus far in 2014, how do you plan on creating revenue when sales don't justify the budgets?

Hey Lyor, big fan of yours. Who have been some new artists you have signed to 300?

Coming from someone who has been actively trying to enter this field for quite a long time:

The music industry has obviously changed a lot over the last 10 (even 5 years.) Where do you honestly see the role of an A&R in a label/management setting shifting to?

For example, do you think the role of an A&R Administrator (or A&R in general) is still sought out or has it become that much more absorbable with fewer people wearing more hats nowadays?

Also any tips for actually breaking into this role would be greatly appreciated!

are you looking to work with any new up and coming producers?

hi Mr. Cohen,

My name is Nick, i'm 18 and my partner and I have built a mobile social network focused on the music event industry and would love to hear your feedback on it. can we speak with you? my email is: nick@eventibleapp.com if you can drop us a note i'd appreciate it.

I'm still in college, I've interned as the Research Assistant, to the Jr. Talent Buyer at LiveNation, Sponsorship Assistant, to the Sponsorship Coordinator at A3C, freelance event production headlining TDE artist, freelance PR with placements on top blogs including interviews. I'm currently a Represenative at Protekted Records, launched by Frenchie of Brick Squad. Have I put myself in a position to start applying for jobs?

my linked in: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/andrew-thompson/56/290/a0/

Thanks,

Andrew Thompson
twitter.com/_drewthompson

Huge fan of your business model and career, my question is how can i submit my material to you;? and with it being first quarter around the corner, will 300 be looking for acts at that time? HUSTLER/CUSTOMER my single im working now can be found on soundcloud. Thank you for your time.

How has the role of the major record label changed since your time at Def Jam?

I'll give a hypothetical:

A band with an established fan base who has been distributing their own content with moderate success. Does that proven financial success factor into the terms of their contracting? Or does the label basically have enough prospective musicians vying for a position that blackballing is possible?

Hi Lyor. Toilet paper, over or under?

Do you have any interesting "first-time meeting" stories with any artists?

Great to see the website redesign today - it looks fantastic!

While I know you haven't signed anyone as a result of it yet, how has 300's partnership with Twitter helped you discover new talent thus far? What kind of data has been most useful to you when looking at potential new signings? Thank you!

How do you listen to music? Do you buy or stream? Do you collect LPs (did you ever stop)?

Also, we see artist getting signed left and right off of one song, what are you looking for that separates that one hit from turning into the next Chief Keef and Trinidad James, both are now to said to be dropped? both artist had a song that was bigger than them, how do you keep the artist and the song at the same level and to continue an artist career once that song dies down?

Hi Lyor - fellow umiami alum here. How will 300 ensure it will not get leveraged out when it comes to negotiating royalties/content deals with Spotify/YouTube/etc.? How does an indie survive with such little leverage in this space?

Can we get a sneak peek/hint of what to expect from "I'M ONLY BLEEDING VOLUME 1"?

Why have you founded a new music company and what is the goal you trying to achieve? Where do you see revenue possibilities in the future an why?

Peace, What is up next from 300?

Is 300 also a management company? Isn't artist management a better business (relative to the record biz) to be in these days?

What matters more in the music industry: a gimmick (including being super attractive) or talent?

What do you think of iHeartMedia's new platform "on there verge"? personally, I think it's the new MTV, just in the way of distribution and how to places the song in the hands (radio) of consumers. I understand that a songs success is based on the audience reaction, but part of me feels it's a cosign and it's not earned by the artist, yeah they made a potentially great track but I think it's in the advantage of iHeartMedia because less people are listening to the radio, this gives them a premiere and if the song does well, it creates traffic for their station with fan interaction both social media and through request line.

If I wanted to work for you what would I do?