S1E07: Breaking Through in the Soul Music Industry: Stories and Strategies from Chris Rizik

Chris Rizik is an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, and the founder of SoulTracks. With a deep-rooted passion for soul music, Chris established SoulTracks in 2003 as a comprehensive online resource dedicated to classical and modern soul music. Starting with a rudimentary website in his kitchen, SoulTracks has grown to become the leading online magazine for soul music enthusiasts, featuring a vast collection of artist biographies, music news, and reviews. Over the years, SoulTracks has garnered a loyal following and has attracted some of the most knowledgeable and passionate writers in the world of soul music. With a commitment to showcasing both legendary soul artists and emerging talents, SoulTracks continues to provide valuable insights and updates to its readers. Join us in this episode as Chris shares his expertise and experiences in the soul music industry.   In this episode, you will learn the following: SoulTracks as an online resource dedicated to soul music, providing a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to take your music to new heights. The criteria for getting your music featured on SoulTracks, opening up opportunities for exposure and recognition within the soul music community. The integral role SoulTracks plays in nurturing and connecting the soul music community, fostering collaboration and growth within the industry.   Connect with Chris Rizik & SoulTracks: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-rizik-674300/  Website: https://www.soultracks.com/  Email: [email protected]    Connect with Maurine McFarlane & Cloud Music Records LLC: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maurine-mcfarlane-2a5836161   Music Platforms to Cloud Records LLC Music: I Am Strong (EP) by Capathia Jenkins Capathia Jenkins - I Am Strong (hearnow.com) Jesus Christ is Lord by Carmella Green https://carmellagreen.hearnow.com/jesus-christ-is-lord Jesus Christ is Lord (Instrumental) by Carmella Green https://carmellagreen.hearnow.com/jesus-christ-is-lord-instrumental Jesus Christ is Lord (Radio Edit) by Carmella Green https://carmellagreen.hearnow.com/jesus-christ-is-lord-radio-edit There is A Time (EP) by Garrick V. Morgan & Valerie V. Gay https://garrickvmorgan.hearnow.com/there-is-a-time Fighting for My Destiny (Prayer Meditation Music) by Maurine McFarlane & Jennifer Thomas https://maurinemcfarlane.hearnow.com/fighting-for-my-destiny-prayer-meditation-music-3 Luchando por Mi Destino Música para la Oración de Meditación ) by Maurine McFarlane & Maria Antonella Moreno Maldonado https://maurinemcfarlane.hearnow.com/fighting-for-my-destiny-prayer-meditation-music