Makin' It Magazine

Makin' It Magazine Connecting independent talent and industry tastemakers for more than 15 years.

Launched in 2007 as a print newsletter to help aspiring artists, Makin' It Magazine has grown into a national media platform trusted by Managers, Executives, and Professionals throughout the urban music industry. We connect creatives and professionals to the informations, contacts, and resources they need to succeed.

12/15/2025

Submit music to perform at the Makin' It Compound in Austin, TX during the week of SXSW! The Biggest independent event on 6th Street!

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📣  : D Unico gets booked to perform at Art Basel MiamiSee full story at https://www.makinitmag.com/updates/d-unico/2025/...
12/14/2025

📣 : D Unico gets booked to perform at Art Basel Miami

See full story at https://www.makinitmag.com/updates/d-unico/2025/12/d-unico-gets-booked-perform-art-basel-miami

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D Unico secured his Art Basel Miami performance after gaining buzz through Making It Mag, Rock Lan One, and The Mimbership. Their support boosted his visibility, connected him with key curators, and highlighted his unique sound. That momentum opened the door to a major Art Basel stage, proving his g...

📣  : CPTime with a New Christian Rap EP 12/14See full story at https://www.makinitmag.com/updates/cptime-music/2025/12/c...
12/12/2025

📣 : CPTime with a New Christian Rap EP 12/14

See full story at https://www.makinitmag.com/updates/cptime-music/2025/12/cptime-new-christian-rap-ep-1214

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Rise EP 12/14 CPTime - “Rise” is a 7 song EP inspired by my brother George Parkinson and Alpha Christian Athletes (ACA) , a faith based training program for young men held in the Pottstown to Philadelphia area every spring. We encourage young men to not only follow their athletic dreams but more...

📣  : JSapp MadStak Delivers The Goods With “Gangsters & Soldiers” Feat. Flight Gang DraE & SargSee full story at https:/...
12/12/2025

📣 : JSapp MadStak Delivers The Goods With “Gangsters & Soldiers” Feat. Flight Gang DraE & Sarg

See full story at https://www.makinitmag.com/updates/jsapp-madstak/2025/12/jsapp-madstak-delivers-goods-gangsters-soldiers-feat-flight-gang-drae

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JSapp MadStak scores big with his latest single “Gangsters & Soldiers”. Utilizing a strategic marketing tactic, the artist chose to release the song on November 28th with the funny & truthful tag line, “Only true “Gangsters & Soldiers” know how to brave Black Friday crowds. GET READY!!” ...

📣  : Rising Female Song Writer & Artist From Omaha Nebraska Vita MaShaeSee full story at https://www.makinitmag.com/upda...
12/11/2025

📣 : Rising Female Song Writer & Artist From Omaha Nebraska Vita MaShae

See full story at https://www.makinitmag.com/updates/vita-mashae/2025/12/rising-female-song-writer-artist-omaha-nebraska-vita-mashae

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Vita MaShae ! A Rising Hip-Hop Artist & Song Writer. Surrounding Lyrics Of Life Into Music , And Making Not Just Songs But Records. Every Song Has A Meaning Desired For Ones Ear To Just Listen. Unique, Bold, Outspoken, Storytelling, And Just The VOICE Alone Stands Out From Other Female Artist. Her P...

📣  : EDGE Feature Verse Recorded with Atlanta Rapper; New York R&B Collab CapturedSee full story at https://www.makinitm...
12/11/2025

📣 : EDGE Feature Verse Recorded with Atlanta Rapper; New York R&B Collab Captured

See full story at https://www.makinitmag.com/updates/edge/2025/11/edge-feature-verse-recorded-atlanta-rapper-new-york-rb-collab-captured

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EDGE is accelerating his industry momentum with back-to-back feature sessions spanning Atlanta and New York. The LA artist recently cut a standout verse for an Atlanta rapper’s upcoming EP, followed by a studio collaboration with a New York R&B singer, recorded with his girlfriend present during t...

📣  : Beautiful Lies by RPTRSee full story at https://www.makinitmag.com/updates/rptr626/2025/11/beautiful-lies-rptrRegis...
12/11/2025

📣 : Beautiful Lies by RPTR

See full story at https://www.makinitmag.com/updates/rptr626/2025/11/beautiful-lies-rptr

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Beautiful Lies out now Official Music Video on YouTube

12/11/2025

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12/09/2025

“I’m sick of paying for video! Everybody trying to eat off the artist!” Buys camera… 3 months later charging artists for videos (trying to eat off other artists)…. Gets booked and 3 day Turnaround time turned into 3 months… He out performing and recording new music while Artist is waiting on final edit of their video… Now this artists goes online bashing Videographers because they don’t never get edits back on time. 😭 - Substitute any platform or service and the story stands.

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Founded in 2007, Makin’ It quickly becoming Atlanta's #1 Magazine for the urban entertainment industry. Growing its print distribution to more than 40 states, the company recognized a lack of support for talent in many of the markets it distributed to. In an effort to provide access to real opportunities to indies across the US, Makin’ It launched The Mimbership program (Makin It Magazine). Since it's start the program has connected hundreds of artists with MAJOR opportunities including...