Topic: Baby Bash on Souldies, Business & The New Era
Time: Apr 10, 2026 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Baby Bash — Platinum Recording Artist & Entrepreneur
Baby Bash is a platinum-selling recording artist, entrepreneur, and cultural icon whose career spans more than two decades in hip-hop and R&B. Known for hit songs such as “Suga Suga” and collaborations with artists including T-Pain, Akon, and Frankie J, Baby Bash has built a global fanbase through music, touring, and cultural influence.
Beyond music, he is also an entrepreneur and founder of BashTown Records, where he is helping develop new artists and the emerging genre known as Souldies, a fusion of classic soul and modern hip-hop. Baby Bash continues to perform worldwide while expanding his influence across music, business, and culture.
What You’ll Walk Away With
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• What the music industry looked like in the early 2000s
• The shift from record labels to streaming and social media
• How artists build careers today without traditional gatekeepers
• Why independent artists have more power than ever
• What young artists need to understand before entering the businessBaby Bash experienced the industry during the era of major label dominance, when radio and record sales determined success, and he has now adapted to the streaming and digital era.
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• How Baby Bash stayed relevant for over 20 years
• The importance of authenticity and fan relationships
• Why touring is still one of the most powerful revenue streams
• The mindset required to survive the entertainment industry
• How artists reinvent themselves over timeEven decades after his first hits, Baby Bash continues performing worldwide and releasing new music, proving longevity is possible in the industry.
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Baby Bash has expanded beyond music into multiple businesses and ventures.
Topics include:
• How artists can build businesses beyond music
• The importance of owning your brand and intellectual property
• Starting and running your own record label
• Diversifying income streams as an artist
• Turning a music career into long-term entrepreneurship -
One of Baby Bash’s newest creative movements is Souldies music, a sound blending classic soul and oldies influences with modern hip-hop and R&B production.
Through BashTown Records, he is helping develop and promote this new genre.
In this webinar we’ll discuss:
• What Souldies music is and where it comes from
• Why oldies culture has always been part of Chicano music identity
• How younger artists are rediscovering vintage sounds
• The role of independent labels in creating new genres
• The future of Souldies and Latino music cultureBaby Bash has already released projects exploring this sound, including “Souldies Are Forever.”
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Baby Bash will also share insights into his upcoming documentary project, which explores:
• His journey from the streets to global stages
• The evolution of Latino hip-hop culture
• The stories behind his biggest hits
• The business side of surviving in the music industry
• Lessons the next generation of artists should learn -
Baby Bash will also speak directly to the next generation of creators:
• What mistakes young artists should avoid
• Why independence and ownership matter
• How to build a real fanbase instead of chasing viral moments
• The power of culture in shaping music movements
• Why longevity matters more than quick success
OTHER TOPICS INCLUDE
• The evolution of Latino hip-hop
• How collaboration shaped Baby Bash’s career
• Lessons from working with major artists and producers
• Music, culture, and identity
• Live Q&A with attendees
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Musicians
Producers
Artists
Entrepreneurs
Content creators
Latino culture enthusiasts
Anyone interested in music, culture, and entrepreneurship
LIVE Q&A
At the end of the session attendees can ask Baby Bash directly about:
• music industry strategy
• touring and building fanbases
• entrepreneurship in music
• independent labels
• creative longevity