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MUST READ! An Advice For Upcoming Artistes And Producers. Part 1 by Nobody: 4:00pm On Sep 28, 2013 |
I think the first lesson or advice that springs to mind, is patience in the music industry, oh how you need so much of that, when things aren’t going as quickly as you would like you must have patience rather than harass. All too many artists dive in chasing and chasing which only puts people off, then they tend to become stroppy, email you rude and annoying messages, and before they know it, they have lost the attention and respect of that person. Why? because for some reason some artists seem to think we will drop everything and everyone just to promote them, when fact is that will never happen. If you want help from someone and that someone is a big label, a big promoter, or a busy pr company then you have to gear yourself up knowing that those people receive hundreds if not thousands of requests a day. Diving in and speaking in a rude fashion will not only ruin your reputation as an artist, but it will also deter others from working with you many years down the line. So yes learn to have patience because in this industry your going to need it to survive.******************************* PLANNING & STRATEGY: If you don’t have a sense of direction, you will not make it in the music business. Define your career trajectory and outline the steps to get there. Create a plan & set goals as to what you need to accomplish weekly, monthly and yearly. Be progressive, reach bench marks and keep at it. Bigger Battles are won as a result of smaller victories..An effective game plan includes a combination of short term & long term strategies. Your business Plan is your road map to success. Every aspiring indie label or production company should have one. The features of a Music Business Plan include: Mission, Goals, Target Market, Marketing Strategy, Revenue Streams, competition assessment, Break Even Analysis, Expected Sales & Management Team Every artist or producer should have a “Mission Statement.” A well defined “Mission Statement” focuses your energy & clarifies your purpose. Being an artist or producer is a “business” just like any other, and it should never be treated as anything less.. Would you open a store without any investment capital? So, what makes being an indie label or production company any different? Every hustler knows that it “takes money to make money.” So stop asking for hand outs. If you believe in yourself, then invest in yourself. As an independent artist, If you can get 10,000 downloads on your own, then you really don’t need to be signed to a major label.. Nowadays an artist has to be like a politician. You have to have a platform and an agenda. And you must get out there on the campaign trail.. Equally important, it’s imperative that you get professional high resolution photos completed for media positioning, press and publicity. Additionally, try to build relationships with people outside of the music industry like in the fields of film, fashion,and errr Bloggers SONGWRITING:: Music is an “art” & when you treat it strictly as a business you get “Fast Food” or shall we say “Fast Music” with little substance. The Music Industry is not dead, people just want to hear good music instead of the one dimensional form of music that they’re being force fed. There is no time limit on the creative process. Don’t try to “Rush A Hit”. Take your time & make sure the song meets certain musical standards Often times a “great” song can lose its quality and explosiveness due to a poor mix and mastering.. So choose your engineer wisely. And pay Producers what they are worth… They have a business just like you. HIPHOP:: The underground is what keeps Hip Hop Alive…The underground is what gives Hip Hop it’s vitality. Hip Hop artists are in the unique position to influence others with their mere words alone. Now that’s power! There’s a big difference in being an “Emcee” and being a “Rapper”. An Emcee embodies the heart of a rapper, but a rapper can never embody the soul of an Emcee. For a lot of youth who don’t have proper parenting, Hip Hop serves as a step parent, so to speak, molding & shaping the minds of tomorrow. Behavioral scientists have concluded that music affects one’s actions & thought patterns. It can affect the way one talks, dresses or reacts. Sadly, many elements within Gangsta rap today draw parallels to the dehumanizing images portrayed in DW Griffith’s “Birth of A Nation.” Many rappers have sacrificed their moral integrity in order to chase the illusion known as the American Dream – Stay true to yourself! Find a cause or venture that requires you to give back: Self sacrifice & duty to your community is essential – it’s Bigger than Hip Hop! Ask not what Hip Hop can do for you…Ask what you can do for Hip Hop… Keep the culture Alive.. PROMOTING:: I see all too many artists over promoting tracks and links to soundcloud on Facebook & twitter, to the point that they continually spam people’s comments with “Check out this track” which is never relevant to the conversation happening. Guys this is bad promotion, not only will people become pissed off with you as an artist but they won’t click and listen either. This is an ongoing thing on Facebook & twitter and although artists think people will pay attention, truth is they don’t and won’t so stop it. Just because you have access to share things easily Online doesn’t mean to say that you can go ahead and promote yourself in an annoying way. Be selective about whom you share your tracks with, add a personal note in pm to a particular person and tell them if they have time would they mind sharing feedback on your current track. It works better and will do you the world of good in the end. Lots of Blogs out there be sure to have your songs posted on a one that will give maximum downloads.. TO BE CONTINUED:::: 3 Likes |
Re: MUST READ! An Advice For Upcoming Artistes And Producers. Part 1 by faceland: 11:37pm On Aug 16, 2021 |
While this is advice for young visual artist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOaJV5STMKY One day you would be matured and very busy in a field unrelated to art, the old sketches are the only way to escape the rat race of the 9 till 5. 1 Like |
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