We were lucky to catch up with Lucki Price recently and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Lucki, thanks for joining us today. Do you wish you had started sooner?

I appreciate the unique path that led me to where I am now. I wish I would’ve started my creative journey sooner but starting my creative career when I did allowed me to gain valuable experiences and insights.In hindsight, I believe an earlier start to my creative journey would have provided me with even more time to explore, learn, and refine my craft. Nonetheless, I embrace the present moment and look forward to making the most of the opportunities ahead, leveraging the wisdom gained from my unique path.

Lucki, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

From a young age, music has been my compass. Early attempts at songwriting, middle school band and brief piano lessons laid the foundation, but it wasn’t until my time at Pearl Cohn High School that I realized a career in music was within reach. Engaging in the school’s choir, show choir, and student record label allowed me to harness my vocal and writing abilities. While being a student ambassador, High school internships at Warner Music Nashville and Curb Records in Digital Marketing further fueled my passion, shaping my decision to pursue music business at Belmont University.

Fast forward to the spring of 2021 when I graduated from Belmont University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Music Business. In the fall of the same year, I began my journey with Capitol Music Group, working remotely in the A&R Admin and Label Production department as a Metadata Temp. In this role, I played a crucial part in setting up digital and physical releases for Capitol Records, Blue Note Records, Motown Records, and Quality Control. After ten months, I transitioned to my current position as a Global Copyright Coordinator at Sony Music Publishing.

In my current role, I collaborate with SMP affiliates, managing songs, deals, contracts, clients, and payees for SMP in Germany, France, Poland, and Scandinavia. I also handle tasks such as setting up rates and subcontracts, improving workflow procedures, expiring uncontrolled works and contracts, and approving agreements.

Beyond my professional endeavors, I am Lucki Price, a singer, songwriter, and background vocalist eagerly anticipating the release of my debut single, “Pretty Lies.” Whether top-lining in a session or exploring my skills in sync, fashion, video editing, and digital marketing, I am dedicated to seamlessly blending creativity with business acumen in the dynamic world of the music industry.

Looking back, are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?

Discovering invaluable resources for creatives has significantly shaped my journey, and I wish I had known about them sooner. Among the myriad of gems, non-profit organizations like the Women’s Music Business Association, Women In Music, She Is The Music, FEMME House, Diversify The Stage, Girls Who Listen, Creative Futures Collective, the Black Music Action Coalition, Girl Connected, Nashville Is Not Just Country Music, HOME for Creatives, Female Manager Co. and The Creative Collection NYC stand out. These organizations serve as vibrant hubs for workshops, networking events, showcases, writer camps, master classes, and more, providing indispensable tools for both professional and creative growth.

During my college years, I actively engaged with GrammyU, a resource that has played a pivotal role in my journey. My introduction to GrammyU dates back to high school, where I was honored as a scholarship recipient for the Audio Engineering track during the 2016 summer Grammy Camp held at the iconic Columbia Studio A on Music Row. Today, GrammyU extends its offerings to all music professionals and creatives under 30 aspiring to build a career in the music industry.

Additionally, I seized the chance to enroll in a hands-on course on Ableton Live in Atlanta, Georgia, facilitated by Femme House in 2021. Last November, I immersed myself in a transformative writer camp hosted at Kensaltown East studios in New York City, courtesy of Girls Who Listen. Notably, I secured the runner-up position in a versus-styled writer’s round organized by NINJCM. Currently, I proudly hold memberships with NINJCM, HOME for Creatives, and Women In Music—each playing a crucial role in cultivating and enhancing my creative and professional skill set. Lastly, I am proud to share that, I will soon be inducted into the Women’s Music Business Association class of 2024.

Collectively, these resources have been instrumental in honing my creative and professional skills, providing avenues for learning, networking, and navigating the music industry.

Have you ever had to pivot?

In the midst of the global pandemic, my business partner and dear friend, Jayla O’Neal, and I embarked on an entrepreneurial venture, establishing an online clothing boutique named S.T.A.C.K’s Boutique, affectionately known as 4The Arrogant on Instagram. Throughout 2021, our boutique experienced significant growth, thanks to a well-executed social media strategy that expanded our reach, attracted new customers, and enlisted influential brand ambassadors.

However, as the calendar turned to 2022, I found myself grappling with a profound sense of unfulfillment, burnout, and a palpable sense of disorientation. Amidst this internal struggle, one certainty emerged—I needed to write and sing music. Consequently, I made the courageous decision to part ways with the clothing boutique, redirecting my focus towards establishing a career as a singer-songwriter. Although bidding farewell to the boutique was bittersweet, it was an unequivocal step towards aligning with my true passion.

Fast forward to the present, and I am adamant in the conviction that I am walking in my purpose. Over the past six months, I’ve lent my vocals as a background vocalist for local artists such as Symba Syd, Adonis, and D’Asia Danyelle. I’ve graced the stage in my first writers rounds, performed at esteemed institutions like the National African American Music Museum and the Frist Art Museum, attended numerous writing camps, hosted events, released two features, and showcased my talent at block parties and events.

In this brief period, my journey has been marked by abundant opportunities for personal and artistic growth, providing tangible evidence that my voice, sound, and lyricism are not only relevant but essential in the dynamic landscape of the music industry. The pivot from entrepreneurship to a singer-songwriter has proven to be a transformative and rewarding chapter in my professional journey, reinforcing the belief that following one’s passion ultimately leads to a fulfilling and purpose-driven career.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckiprice/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551716161809
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucki-pricebu/
• Other: Alive Subscribe Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3a9Tp6A2XM&t=60s Sixonefif Interview: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5SOmGtjrN9djZ2zzQd5mR2?si=8f3648e01036434a

Image Credits
Jackie Marks (@creatingmarks) should be credited for the photo of the Electric Soul show the NAAMM. Jayla O’Neal should be created for the picture of me in my “Lucki Tee”.