The Complete Industry Directory & Resource Manual for Incarcerated and Independent Artists.
Direct, mail-ready access to major & independent record labels, A&R scouts, publishing administrators, booking agents, radio stations, and legal copyright resources—built specifically to navigate the music business from behind the wire.
“Talent doesn’t vanish at the prison gate. But without verified addresses, real contacts, and copyright knowledge, incarcerated creators are cut off from the culture they help inspire.”
Incarcerated artists don’t have access to search engines, streaming dashboards, or digital submission forms. They work with pen, paper, legal mail, and prison postal regulations. The Music Plug was conceived inside this reality—offering direct, actionable mailing addresses for labels, managers, licensing scouts, and copyright departments so artists can submit materials legitimately and protect their intellectual property.
Every listing includes full postal mailing addresses, zip codes, and department names formatted for federal and state inmate correspondence rules.
Guidance on PROs (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC), split sheets, and submitting mail-in copyright filings directly to the Library of Congress.
A tangible reference book to study, master, and take home upon release—ensuring immediate industry literacy on day one of freedom.
A comprehensive, no-filler industry directory organized for immediate reference by recording artists, songwriters, producers, and managers.
Direct mailing addresses and headquarters contacts for major label groups (Sony, Universal, Warner) and leading independent urban/hip-hop imprints across New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Miami.
Verified talent agencies, personal management firms, and booking representatives responsible for routing national tours, club dates, and festival appearances.
Mailing information for performing rights organizations (BMI, ASCAP, SESAC) and music publishers managing song copyrights, mechanical royalties, and sync placements.
Step-by-step instructions on securing copyright registrations via paper Form PA and Form SR with the U.S. Copyright Office without needing internet access.
Key urban, college, and independent radio program directors and syndication networks open to physical demo tapes, CD submissions, and correspondence.
Mastering facilities, recording studios, vocal coaches, and audio engineers who collaborate with independent creators to mix and master recorded tracks.
Bashan Murchison was born and raised in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Growing up in Brooklyn, he witnessed firsthand the complex realities of the urban streets and the powerful cultural gravity of hip-hop and entrepreneurship.
In 2012, Bashan was arrested in Kingsport, Tennessee, on federal drug conspiracy charges governed by rigid mandatory minimum sentencing laws. In 2013, he was convicted and sentenced to 50 years in prison.
Confronted by a sentence that would break most spirits, Bashan made a resolute decision: his life and intellect would not be wasted. He poured himself into rigorous legal study, dissecting the statutes and mechanics of the justice system, and channeled his passion into independent publishing and business education.
Through relentless dedication, he established Perfect Pair Publications, LLC—an independent imprint committed to publishing impactful, practical works and giving voice to modern storytellers. Realizing the immense untapped musical talent locked inside correctional facilities across the United States, Bashan researched and authored The Music Plug series to provide incarcerated artists with genuine, legal access to the music industry.
His message to artists everywhere is clear: “Consciously choose Freedom for your life from the beginning. Learn the business, protect your rights, and turn your creativity into your future.”
| Full Title | The Music Plug [Mega Edition]: The Ultimate All-in-One Industry & Resource Guide for Incarcerated Artists |
|---|---|
| Author | Bashan “Bedstuy” Murchison |
| Publisher | Perfect Pair Publications, LLC (Knoxville, TN) |
| Format | Paperback (Softcover Manual) |
| Dimensions | 6 × 9 inches (Standard Prison Mail Permissible) |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1971056067 |
| ISBN-10 | 1971056065 |
| Subject / Genre | Music Business / Industry Directories / Re-entry & Legal Resource |
| Language | English |
| Primary Purchase | Order on Amazon Marketplace → |
Whether for yourself or mailed directly to a friend or family member behind bars, this directory provides the tangible knowledge and contacts needed to turn musical talent into a legitimate career.