Ep 5: Crypto, Country, and Creative Control: Sammy Arriaga on Music NFTs

23/04/2025 23 min

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In this episode of Show Biz Pod, Emma Claire and Carissa sit down with country Latino artist and NFT trailblazer Sammy Arriaga. Originally from Miami and now based in Nashville, Sammy shares his journey as a first-generation Cuban-American building a music career while also successfully building a steady stream of income for himself via the world of crypto and music NFTs. Whether you’re curious about NFT’s as a potential side hustle or just want to learn how artists are taking ownership and profiting off of their work in new ways, this conversation breaks it all down.WE TALKED ABOUT:Sammy’s background as a musician and how he developed his soundA beginner-friendly explanation of music NFTs and how they workHow NFTs became a real business model and source of incomeThe challenges of balancing music, business, and a digital marketplaceMisconceptions about crypto and pushback from the traditional music industryAdvice for artists and creatives interested in exploring web3What’s next for Sammy, including new music and NFT dropsLINKS & RESOURCES:Sammy Arriaga Official WebsiteListen to his new single - “Moves Like Mexico” Explore Sammy’s NFTsFollow Sammy on Instagram: @sammyarriagaOpenSea Digital Crypto MarketplaceCONNECT WITH SHOW BIZ POD:Visit our Website: www.showbizpod.comFollow us on Instagram: @showbiz.podFollow us on TikTok: @show.biz.podLike the show? Subscribe, rate & review — it helps other artists & entrepreneurs find us!See you next Wednesday!

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