How Benny Smith Found Millions From Lost Music Royalties & Tech
From NotableBIT (Notable & Black in Tech) by B Donald Harris
March 26, 2025 · 47 min · Season 1 · Episode 7
About this episode
Benny Smith shares his journey of leveraging technology to uncover lost music royalties and transform the music industry.
In this episode of the Notable and Black in Tech Podcast, hosts B. Donna Harris and Major Phillips welcome back Benny Smith —a tech innovator and self-taught musician from Memphis, Tennessee. Benny shares his incredible journey from growing up in Memphis to mastering coding on his own and building a revolutionary royalty calculation system that uncovers hidden revenue for artists. Learn how Benny applied his tech expertise to the music industry, striking lucrative deals with artists like Boosie Badazz and raising $10 million by leveraging data and innovation. From navigating the complexities of streaming royalties to transforming lives through data-driven solutions, Benny’s story is nothing short of inspiring. Whether you're an artist, tech enthusiast, or entrepreneur, this episode will open your eyes to the untapped potential of data and technology in the music industry. Don’t miss out on valuable insights that could help you uncover hidden revenue streams and maximize your creative impact. Follow us for more inspiring stories and practical advice from Black innovators making their mark in tech and beyond.
People in this episode
Hosts: B. Donna Harris, Major Phillips
Guest: Benny Smith
Topics covered
- music royalties
- technology
- entrepreneurship
- data-driven solutions
- artist revenue
Keywords
- music royalties
- tech innovation
- data
- entrepreneurship
- Benny Smith
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Boosie Badazz
Places: Memphis, Tennessee
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