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What to ask for in your Record deal

Often times a new artist who has obtained a record deal may neglect to look over the fine print of his contract due to his enthusiasm towards starting his new career as a signed artist, here are a few things you as an artist should negotiate with the reco... Read >

Creating a music band/group

Three may not always be a crowd. A band can be a great way for musical talents to come together. Here’s some ways in which creating a band can help your music career. Get the live crowd There is a large following of live music lovers. Generate a bu... Read >

The Perfect Beat

A beat/instrumental can either take away from or add to the quality of your music. To ensure the latter, you will have to pick a beat that perfectly matches your style, what does this mean?, well, many artists may pick beats that they think sound hot, not... Read >

Ways to make your music pay

As a music artist there are many ways in which you can utilize your talents and skills to get paid in the music industry, other than the traditional route of becoming a recording artist, here are a couple of pathways to make your music pay! Join a Musi... Read >

How to succeed as a female rapper

Use your edge The rap genre is saturated with male rappers, that gives you an edge over your competitors – and yes the men are your competitors too! Many female rappers may make the mistake of believing that they are only in competition with other fema... Read >

Are you a Rapper or an Emcee?

Many use the term interchangeably, but they are two very different styles of music. An emcee rhymes to inspire, bring awareness and consciousness to his audience, while a rapper rhymes based on what comes to mind .The same goes for hip hop and rap. Hip ho... Read >

How Recording Contracts Work

This article explains the basic concept of a record label contract. Many up & coming artist’s seek out a recording contract with the mindset, that once they sign that contract, they “made it" and all the hard work they did as an unknown artist is no lo... Read >

How to make a Music Demo

A demo CD is a necessity for any artist seeking to get a recording contract under a record label, it is basically a sample of what they can expect from you and your music, so you better put your best work out there so you can get that deal! Take your p... Read >

How to make a Music Press Kit

A press kit is the professional side of the music business, it is like a resume for the music artist, so if you want the job your resume must be on point! 1). Bio It is very important for anyone you may be sending your press kit to, whether it be ... Read >

Getting your music sponsored

So you want to go on tour, but you don’t have the cash or the resources to put on the stellar performance you know you are capable of? Well consider getting sponsored, so someone else can foot the bill while you concentrate on what’s most important – the ... Read >

How to get paid gigs

Opening Act Does your town/city have a big upcoming performance or concert? Well approach the promoters of the show to get yourself on the line to open for their top performer, this not only gives you more exposure but also helps to make yourself avail... Read >

In the Booth: Studio Etiquette

Before you come in studio you have to learn studio etiquette…yes studio etiquette! When in studio there are just some things you can and cannot do. So here are some basic manners you must always have when you are in that booth! 1). Don’t bring every... Read >

How to collect your music royalties

Congratulations! you got your song on radio! what’s next?. This is probably the last question on the artist’s mind as the excitement of radio play and all that may come with it – extra exposure, more performing gigs and recording contract deals, can cause... Read >