The Discovery Community is an artist/talent incubator and events platform dedicated to educating, producing, spotlight and supporting diverse tasteful music and visuals for emerging independent artists.
Leveraging on partnership with the Digital Service Providers, the main idea of Discovery Community is to showcase music, allowing users and music industry stakeholders to discover new music focused on the user’s perceived quality and the system’s predictive accuracy of the recommendations, leapfrogging the creatives through marketing innovations that do not have to cost a fortune or require years to conceptualize and execute, setting the stage for low-cost, high impact results.
Discovery Community has collaborated with Revelator Labs to tokenize their new EP, enabling on-chain revenue splits directly from the source. This innovative model leverages blockchain technology to enhance transparency in royalty accounting and automates payment distribution. The collaboration addresses key concerns for artists regarding financial transparency and ensures precise, automated payouts.
This collaboration seeks to transform the music industry by leveraging AI and blockchain technology. The platform will tokenize select artists’ music, allowing for transparent and automated revenue sharing. It also provides affordable marketing tools to help independent artists boost their visibility without needing major investments. The use of blockchain will ensure precise and automated royalty payments, fostering greater trust and efficiency.
The Discovery Community officially kicked off on September 6, 2024, with the release of the Discovery Community Volume 1 EP. This six-track collection showcases a fusion of Afrobeats and alternative sounds, featuring up-and-coming artists like OMA, Busayo, Wasalu, Givens, Naya Akanji, Toyemusic, Victor Collins, Leeobi, MisterKay, and Egar Boi.
“This initiative not only showcases the best of new music but also sets a new benchmark for how artistes are compensated and recognized in the digital age.” – Oluwaseyi Ladele, Head of Music Licensing at Bombshelter Digital
“The Web3 music ecosystem will exist in parallel to the streaming economy for years to come. To maximize their benefits, creators will need to engage in both, recognizing their distinct strengths and potential for synergistic collaboration. We are delighted to have Bombshelter Digital as a partner to help us make this a reality,” added Gilad Woltsovitch, Head of Revelator Labs.
The Discovery Community is expected to become a key platform for discovering Africa’s next wave of music talent.
Bombshelter Digital is a music industry leader specializing in artist development, music licensing, and innovative content creation. Its past and current repertoire includes an impressive lineup of artists such as Wande Coal, LAX, and other top talents, demonstrating their commitment to driving growth and enhancing publishing revenue through strategic management and industry expertise.
