{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The AI Download ","title":"Artists Over Algorithms: Jaeson Ma on the AI-Powered Future of Music","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/fe0e55ed\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2501,"description":"\nThe music industry is broken—and Jaeson Ma is here to fix it. On this episode of The AI Download, Shira Lazar sits down with the co-founder and CEO of OpenWav, a platform reimagining how independent artists make money, build superfans, and own their creativity.\n\n\n👉Special Thanks to Hivelighter for sponsoring this series  —Dive deeper, scroll less. The AI-powered tool that supercharges your reading and research with personalized insights. For more go to: https://www.hivelighter.com\n\n\nCo-Founder by Wyclef Jean and shaped by Jaeson's own journey as a media mogul and investor (88rising, EST Studios), OpenWav combines AI, Web3, and on-demand merch to give artists a label in their pocket. This is not about getting more followers—it's about getting the right ones.\n\nThey dive deep into:\n 🔹 Why less than 1% of artists make over $10K a year on streaming—and how OpenWave flips the script\n 🔹 How AI lets creators design merch, videos, and marketing tools in minutes\n 🔹 Why superfans—not algorithms—are the key to success in 2025\n 🔹 Wyclef Jean’s role as Chief Music Officer and his belief in putting “artists over algorithms”\n 🔹 The difference between real talent and TikTok fame—and how the industry must adapt\n 🔹 Why artists need to understand AI now to stay ahead (hint: it's your new manager, promoter & designer)\n\nThis is a must-listen for musicians, creators, and anyone building a business from their brand. OpenWav isn’t just a platform—it’s a movement.  https://openwav.ai/\n\n🎙 Guest:  Jaeson Ma\n CEO & Co-founder, OpenWav \n Entrepreneur, Investor (88rising, EST Studios), Culture Catalyst\n Follow him: @JaesonMa\n\n\n🎧 Love the episode?\n Follow, rate & review The AI Download on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.\n📺 Watching on YouTube?\n Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for updates.\n📩 Stay in the loop:\n Subscribe to Shira’s newsletter → Shira’s Newsletter on Beehiiv  https://shiras-newsletter.beehiiv.com\nFollow Shira:\n x.com/shiralazar\n instagram.com/shiralazar\n...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/fdRuf1jerSL8XkNGtz0U1lANZgINNG0SXHJbGsmdcgI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iM2Q3/YzA3NzY3ODJkODI0/ZDFiM2FmYzBiNzQ0/MjIxMi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}