Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a Latin Mixtape

As a music company, we at Feed Media Group are excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through music and reflect on the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans with ancestry from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to span a 30-day period of cultural celebration. And with the growth of Latin music in the United States, there is a lot to be excited about.

Embarking on a Music Career in Fitness

Feed.fm interviewed representatives from three of our digital fitness partners–The Beachbody Company, CITYROW, and Aaptiv Division at PEAR Sports--to understand “Who’s in charge of music?” These workout music decision-makers have diverse expertise, both music and non-music job responsibilities, and creative sensibilities resulting from unique experiences in music, career trajectories, and connections to fitness and health.

How top fitness apps use music for app personalization.

Music has the uncanny power to create an environment, set a mood, and motivate people to move. In fact, according to research by Feed Media Group¹, 93% of exercisers say that “music makes or breaks a workout.” But what do people think makes for great workout music? You’ll get as many answers as people you ask. De gustibus non est disputandum, or as we say now, “There’s no accounting for taste.”

Beyoncé, Sasha Fierce, Yoncé, Ms. Carter, Queen B - there are many names and identities by which we’ve come to know one of the most prolific artists of the last few decades. She changed the game with the digital drop, made an arthouse film around her 2016 genre-defying album Lemonade, and while she’s been involved in collaborations like her project The Carters with husband Jay-Z, chart-topping remixes with Ed Sheeran and Megan Thee Stallion, and movie soundtracks, the Queen herself has not released a solo project in six years.

Music can enhance so many of life’s experiences, and when the perfect music is paired with an activity, the effect can be magical. Whether it’s a fitness workout, a meditation session, or just relaxing and falling asleep, the right music at the right time makes everything better. The music curation team here at Feed Media Group (FMG) is experienced at selecting music for businesses—we understand how important it is to expertly and thoughtfully choose in-app music for your customers and to refresh those selections regularly, which has been proven to drive engagement, retention, and revenue. Through our B2B music platform, Feed.fm, we work with a variety of businesses, anticipating and meeting the evolving needs of fitness, health, and wellness apps.

Every couple of years, there is an artist who completely captures popular culture and eclipses everything else in the musical zeitgeist. In 2019, that artist was undoubtedly Lizzo. The release of her major label debut album, Cuz I Love You, that year, was not the beginning of her music career however. Instead, it was the result of years of music making, discovering her sound, honing her rap skills in Houston, then joining various music groups in Minneapolis, and even garnering the attention of Prince himself.

As the B2B music provider for over 50 of the world’s leading fitness brands, Feed.fm is in a unique position to aggregate user data for fitness industry insights. Our H2 2022 music trends report compares consumer engagement and preferences for *connected devices and fitness apps.

Behind every favorite artist, song, or lyric, is a story you've never heard. Music is highly personal, and our experiences with it shape our memories, thoughts, and desires. So much goes into every note and lyric behind the scenes, which is why we’re bringing you Voices Behind the Music to share untold music business tales. Our guests range from artists, producers, and managers to tech creators and more, each sharing their unique past experiences, current projects, and visions for the future. Voices Behind The Music is presented by Feed Media Group, the leading B2B music licensing platform.

June is Pride Month, and at Feed Media Group we are excited to celebrate and honor the LGBTQ+ community through music! LGBTQ+ artists and allies can be found across all genres of music and visibility has been steadily increasing in today’s music industry. Our Pride Month station is full of positive, fun, and meaningful anthems that will have listeners feeling good, both body and soul. In celebration of Pride Month, we’re spotlighting three artists who have made waves in the music industry while supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

Behind every favorite artist, song, or lyric, is a story you've never heard. Music is highly personal, and our experiences with it shape our memories, thoughts, and desires. So much goes into every note and lyric behind the scenes, which is why we’re bringing you Voices Behind the Music to share untold music business tales. Our guests range from artists, producers, and managers to tech creators and more, each sharing their unique past experiences, current projects, and visions for the future. Voices Behind The Music is presented by Feed Media Group, the leading B2B music licensing platform.