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srazorblade:
With my little experience in the industry, let's say about 8yrs what I'm about to write here is the truth, nothing but the truth.

1) Most upcoming artiste do not make proper use of their social media handle

As an upcoming artiste, your social media account is one of the easiest ways of communicating with your fans. You need to put content on it everyday. If you are going to the toilet, take a picture. If you are going to the bar, do a little video. If you are bouyant enough, give away something tangible

2) Most upcoming artiste do not attend shows

If you are an upcoming artiste and you are not attending shows, you will forever remain upcoming (Not a curse though but harsh reality). I mean, get off that your lazy bed, attach yourself to a DJ, beg him to tag along when he has shows and do your thing at his shows (Simple). Another thing you could do is also to buy tickets to shows (regular). Find your way back stage, before they start the show proper, beg them to allow you do your thing. Record label owners, promoters are listening and if they can see the confidence in you and how the crowd accept your music, my brother, congratulations.

3) Not creating a Niche for yourself in the industry

As an upcoming artiste, you need to stop copying other people's style of music. Stop copying other people's beat, stop copying other people's sound. Create your own style, create your own pattern. Stand out

4) Bad Mastering, Bad mixing of your song. This is also a contributing factor. Who will play your music when the whole production is whack! There are so many upcoming artiste out there with good lyrical content but their production is poor and this in return makes the artiste sound local. No Dj would jam your song on radio if the production is poor. Work with different music producers. The same producer that created the beat and recorded your voice should not be the same producer that will do the final mastering of your songs. They are dedicated sound engineers and professionals that their job is just to mix and master (look for them).


5) Poor lyrical content, bad concept, bad voicing Imagine a reggae singer trying to sing blues? The concept from the onset is not proper. What you have to do is to look for your vocal strength and work on it. If you can sing blues very well, my brother, you are not needed in rap. Do your thing, express yourself lyrically. Sing about things your face, talk about your emotions. Sing about everything around you.

6) Not wanting to freestyle
Free styling is your selling point. At times people, fans want to hear you sing without musical instruments. Freestyle your songs, record a Crystal clear video of your freestyle. Upload on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook etc

7) Shoot a music video
This is one of the most easiest way to promote your music. I literally don't listen to radio but I watch TV. The only time I listen to radio is when my friends are having their shows on radio and I have to tune in to listen for feedbacks. Music video helps put a face to your music. If your looks are great, it will attract the opposite sex a lot but if you have pot belle like me, my brother, Hit the Gym. With a music shot in the right format, resolution and concept, it will get Airplays on TV. There are so many satellite TV stations now and all you need do is get your video to them. Once you are getting airplays on TV, getting your songs played on radio will be very easy. You don't have to cut your neck for that. And one of the things music video will do for you is when you go to shows. People, fans will easily identify you. Even when you are on stage singing, they would be telling themselves that they have seen this guy on TV. (And again take note that you are going to do a lot of free shows. The moment you blow, free shows stops)

And as for me the writer, I am doing my own free show right now I'm offering 5 Free Music video production slots to 5 upcoming artiste. T & C applies..

Written by @srazorblade for publication on Nairaland. For Publication outside Nairaland, credits should be given to the Author and Nairaland links should be posted accordingly.

So how do we get the video shoot? As upcoming artistes...

PharmaGirl:
I just got to know of this yesterday.

They believe that the power to perform miracles by Christians ended with the first century Christians.
I'm still surprised.

Screenshot from: http://www.4jehovah.org/jehovahs-witnesses-and-miracles/

Sweetheart pls do not believe everything u see on the internet. Some people go out of their way to manipulate facts and make things appear the way they really are not. Jehovah's witnesses encourages their members to pray for those in dire circumstances including the sick ones. They believe in miracles, miracles happen everyday. what they don't believe in is "faith healing". They also encourage their members to seek the best medical care when they are sick. Even then, as a matter of fact, taking drugs is not a guarantee, it's only the grace of God that can make you functional again.. That sweetheart, is a miracle in itself...

08137527191

Hello everyone please, I'm currently searching for a good place to take as my PPA. I studied Microbiology and I'm currently posted to Awka South LG in Anambra state. I would be really grateful to get feedbacks from y'all... Thanks

toogbasky:
Drop your numbers to join Anambra what's app group

08137527191

oscar4lyf:
coming to anambra just have it in mind that u are coming to teach Apart from medical related courses... my ppa is in a state skul in Ihiala, but I Hv all the freedom I want.. house rent is cheap 2k or 1.5k every month.. 8,300 for allawee

Thanx 4 d info...Appreciat lots

oscar4lyf:
u all are welcomed to anambra, Im a batch B Corp member serving in anambra... feel free to ask any questions

Where is your PPA... Is accommodation easily accessible? And uhhm pls give us a summary What is the experience like so far.. Thank You

oscar4lyf:
u all are welcomed to anambra, Im a batch B Corp member serving in anambra... feel free to ask any questions

Where is your PPA... Is accommodation easily accessible? And uhhm pls give us a summary What is the experience like so far.. Thank You

wurabecca:
Davido synonyms Of OBO

Interpret it according to your thought

OBO in yoruba is Monkey and.......m

O.B.O is also 'My papa get money'

U are quite the comedian... Lmfao... And very pretty as well.. Very very pretty

Ginaz:
That "mumu button" comment got me laughing.
Men eh, na dat "tin" go kill una one day.

Reminds me of my mum's friend that quarreled with her husband, she was so angry and said "if na fucck my husband want, I go give am o but solo no go get anything from me"

Her "tin" no sabi quarrel with solo "tin"

Upon all her gra gra, her husband still called her and she went, marriage is sweet o.

But o.p find a way to tackle that character of your wife cos sex is not the right road to solve issues between married couple. Just find a way before one day both of you will have a big argument no doggy style and bend down select style can solve.

Fine gyal

victorisreal02:
I don't know about your height, but he's the tallest student in the university of abuja

Maybe d tallest in mini campus or yr econs dept.. because I know tallest in Statistics s taller than him .. PJ in microbiology is taller than him as well..

LaRochelle:
Hello NLers.

My colleague did this uber nice cover of "Mama" by Kiss Daniel. His name is Wolei.

He is a budding young artiste of immense talent, with a specialization in soul, R&B and Nigerian folk music.

This record is his interpretation of Kiss Daniel’s hit record, "Mama". With soft guitar riffs and an accompanying keyboard, Wolei shows off his vocals, making for a very memorable piece.

http://septin911.net/2016/07/fast-rising-singer-wolei-redefines-kiss-daniels-mama-must-listen/

Download and enjoy!

PS: He's very much available if you need his services.

Cc: airmark, lalasticlala

Dope I like

UrennaNkoli:
Poor bedrooms

All dese r sitting rooms not bedrooms biko

UrennaNkoli:
Poor bedrooms