The music industry is ever-changing, both shrinking and growing simultaneously.  While the major monopoly labels have dominatied, and corporate radio had dictated what was played on their stations, there have been independent labels who have flourised with the help of independent, underground and college radio stations.  The music industry “underdogs” don’t have the promotion or exposure that majors are able to provide to their artists.  However underground artists have the following that comes with independent and college radio rotation and grassroots promotion.

 

The popular various concert series also cater to a “separate but equal” audience.  The demographic is the same, but the musical tastes differ.  Those who attend the corporate-sponsored shows are content with what gets played day-in, day-out on the “Top 40” stations.  Those who attend the smaller shows literally dance to a different drum.  Judging from the success and longevity of those shows and festivals, there is a demand for music outside of what’s force-fed by corporate radio.  It is this demand that Skill Trade intends to satisfy

 

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OUR MISSION STATEMENT

 

We at Skill Trade Entertainment believe that music is an experience and a form of communication, expression and art.  We embrace the creative process of crafting quality music, be it Hip Hop, Soul, Jazz, Dance or Metal, and we encourage our artists to express themselves, set their own standards and follow their own hearts.  As we see it, the only way to “keep it real” is to be real with yourself.

 

We exist because we believe in the power of music.  This is more than an avenue to make money.  However, it is our goal to become self-sufficient through our ventures.  After all, music is our Skill Trade.