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The Business of Being an Artist

Money, ownership and career strategy.

Amari Vale seated in his Little Haiti studio

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Amari Vale Owns Everything He Has Ever Recorded

He turned down two offers before he was old enough to sign them. Now he owns the catalog, the masters and the room they were made in.

STAMP Editorial · September 24, 2026 · 7 min read