#150: EXPERT: From Fan Economy to Artist Economy: John Lister

<p>Most music platforms are built for listeners. This one is built for creators.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of Sound Connections, Jakob Wredstrøm sits down with John Lister, Head of Community at Rap Fame, to explore how a global rap platform is reshaping music creation, discovery, and artist communities.</p><p></p><p>From recording directly on a phone to joining crews, entering competitions, and exchanging real-time feedback, Rap Fame turns music creation into a shared process. Artists don’t just upload music; they grow through each other.</p><p></p><p>What we cover in this episode:</p><ul><li>How peer feedback influences modern music creation</li><li>Why artist-to-artist communities drive deeper engagement</li><li>The role of competitions and recognition in creator growth</li><li>How platforms like Rap Fame support independent artists<p></p></li></ul><p>At its core, this conversation explores a shift: when artists support, challenge, and learn from each other, entirely new paths for growth, monetization, and creativity begin to emerge.</p><p></p><p>If you're building in music, working on a creator platform, or thinking about the future of music technology, this episode offers a grounded look at what’s actually working today.</p><p></p><p>Produced by Amplitude Ventures AS.</p><p></p><p>If you want to learn more about Rap Fame visit:</p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.raptech.co/" target="_blank">https://www.raptech.co/</a></p><p>Linkedin: / rap-tech-studios-ltd-rap-fame-app</p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/rapfame_app" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rapfame_app</a>...</p><p>Tiktok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rapfame_app?_" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@rapfame_app?_</a>...</p>