INDEPENDENT

Familiarize yourself with the women changing our perception of sex work and hip-hop.

Here are the top takeaways for indie artists, direct from this year's A3C Festival in Atlanta.

Goodbye third party companies.

He says being in tune with spirituality is an important factor of success.

Tech N9ne & Kaliko Krizz show lyrical dexterity in NPR's latest "Tiny Desk" concert.

It ain't safe on the block, not even for the press.

Anthony Bourdain was a very special person to Action Bronson.

See why Al-Qaeda isn't pleased with Wrestling's "skin tight" dress code.

"InsecureMusicContest" could be your ticket to mass exposure.

Action Bronson is free of contempt.

Tink's long awaited new EP arrives next week!

"I will protect my vision, I will deliver these messages, I will not be stopped."

Supreme drops more stylish winter looks.

The Wu-Tang Clan's latest album, "The Saga Continues," has landed the #1 spot on the Independent charts.

Soundcloud will not be shutting down any time soon.

The-Dream talks about the advantages of signing with a label.

Travis Scott talks his non-musical interests.

B.o.B. is going independent with his forthcoming album "Ether."

XXXTENTACION's manager Solomon Sounds announces Empire Partnership, shuts down Atlantic rumors.

Taylor Gang teams up with Atlantic Records for distribution for some of their up & coming artists.

Frank Ocean's decision to go independent has already resulted in massive dividends.

"Endless" fulfilled Ocean's requirement with Def Jam. He is independent.

T.I. speaks on the Benefits of going independent.

Migos announce their departure from 300.