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EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 1H 8M

DOs and DON’Ts of playlist pitching

from The Wholesome Music Podcast

A recent SXSW panel has lifted the veil on Spotify playlist pitching, and we have the details. Then we talk about Afroman’s vindication in court over the cops who raided his house in ‘22. What can Chance The Rapper’s ongoing courtroom drama with his manager teach us about contracts? Finally, why is HYBE losing money despite BTS’s record-breaking album release?Along the way, we drop hot takes about The Beatles, Star Wars, cats, and more. And Cameron leaves you with some excellent advice in our Take It Or Leave It segment. LinksHow to pitch to Spotify by @unhurdmusicRapper Afroman wins lawsuit against police over mocking their 2022 raid in viral music videos by Associated Press Afroman keeps trolling cops after winning “Lemon Pound Cake” defamation case by Ars Technica Afroman - Lemon Pound CakeChance the Rapper prevails in legal battle with ex-manager by Selena Fragassi for Chicago Sun TimesBTS Smash K-Pop Records With New Album Arirang – But HYBE Shares Drop After Comeback Concert Draws Smaller Crowd Than Expected by Mandy Dalugdug for Music Business Worldwide Send us Fan MailSubscribe on YouTubeRecorded ourselves at Secret Spot DTLACameron Ljungkull Augustus Watkins Cocaine Opera - Music PR | Artist & Label Services

A recent SXSW panel has lifted the veil on Spotify playlist pitching, and we have the details. Then we talk about Afroman’s vindication in court over the cops who raided his house in ‘22. What can Chance The Rapper’s ongoing courtroom drama with his manager teach us about contracts? Finally, why is HYBE losing money despite BTS’s record-breaking album release? Along the way, we drop hot takes about The Beatles, Star Wars, cats, and more. And Cameron leaves you with some excellent advi...

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