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Navigating Content Saturation and the Critical Need for Authenticity | Shik Shak Shook Ones

In the season 1 finale of Shik Shak Shook Ones, hosts Deana and Danny are joined by distinguished journalist Menna Shanab, the music editor at YUNG MENA. They delve into content saturation in the music industry, particularly focusing on how it's affecting listeners' perceptions a ...  Show more

Behind the Music: Label Support vs Independent Hustle | Shik Shak Shook Ones

In this episode of the Shik Shak Shook Ones, hosts Danny Hajjar and Deana Soni dive deep into the challenges and dynamics of being an independent artist versus having a label backing you. They're joined by artist and producer Rita L'Oujdia, and talent manager Tarek El Mendelek fr ...  Show more

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