StupidxDope
New member
this is some pretty good info that I came across just by surfing the net. Just thought I'd like to share it with you guys.
The Composers Corner
The Composers Corner
25 Things A&Rs Want You To Know
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Zonic
New member
You took the words out of my mouth.
yeah this list shows that A&Rs basically demand that you do there job for them... but Honestly its for the better because if they chase you, then you have leverage.
Xabiton
Cupcake God
leverage for them to own you and your music while you give them a larger percentage of your money? no Thanks. I look at a guy like Macklemoore no label backing #1 song in the country right now. That is the way to go. Its more work and sure he got lucky because that won't happen for most but you really stand to put more money in your pocket being indie. Do you want money or fame? Labels will help you get fame but that's about it at this point they expect you to do everything they are supposed to do before they sign you and if that's the case and I am already doing all of that work or have a team that does then wtf do I need them for? Screw labels
Actually Macklemore isn't fully independent. That song was promoted by Warner Brothers, which helped it go to #1.
indepthjay
New member
Very great blog, I'm glad I stopped and checked this out. Very powerful indeed!
THA_REAPER
What? Killin em!
Most A&R's I talked to are very different...They kinda don't even seem that professional...They talk and talk about whats going on in the industry and whats going to happen. Most of the time they're looking to break a new artist and don't have credibility under their belt....They will say I know ____ over at that camp...Im gonna send this over there...Ill give you an email. These dudes can give you a serious run around and play a send game with you...be careful. Well that's a lot of what I went through, but not with all. The article does say some very good points...but honestly its to structured...Its like your about to meet the King and his royal family. Usually they just want you to be comfortable talking to them especially when they reached out to you...talk like down to earth regular ppl...well "rich down to earth regular ppl" lol. Just be yourself and use common sense when meeting ppl.
Xabiton
Cupcake God
True but he is not signed to a label. Distribution and being a label artist are two totally different things.
Yes but you were talking about his #1 song, which was promoted by a major label. And distribution companies do help market, so in essence, he was marketed by a major.
CrunkNationEnt
All Killa, No Filla!
Great Article, It seems that this how an artist would want to do it, learn as much as you will through experience.
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Steven Rodriguez
New member
Ayo thank you for this. Definitely some guidelines worth implementing in your music hustle.
Benny Berg
New member
Sorry to burst yall bubbles but there is no such thing as A&Rs anymore all a fiction of ur imaginations truest shit ull ever hear
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Aykey
The mother****in truth
Macklemore is signed to ADA which has a major promotion deal with Warner Music.
ADA is basically using Warner to reach top airplay and sales in other countries outside the US. People don't realize, that you actually need manpower to ship the singles to the local radio stations of those countries. That's where Warner comes into play. They have offices in every major city in europe. They have a ton of product mangers assigned to place Macklemore's catalogue in ads, radio, tv, etc.
That's how you create an international hit.
deafproofbeats
Dayton Manning
I'm tired of people writing articles with the same recycled facts and fiction smh...
fataltone
Holy Lamb Media & Ent.
A&R were used to find new acts
and then develop those acts
now you must be developed and ready if you want to approach a label or have a label approach you
developed in most cases is having a huge buzz and/or following
in some cases (in some genres) it's having a great songs
its now the fast food(microwave) type of music industry at the Major Level
-Coach Antonio
and then develop those acts
now you must be developed and ready if you want to approach a label or have a label approach you
developed in most cases is having a huge buzz and/or following
in some cases (in some genres) it's having a great songs
its now the fast food(microwave) type of music industry at the Major Level
-Coach Antonio
ProducerJC
IndieHost
I'm more than willing and able to get the job done, and more; regardless if a record label's aboard or not. I recommend taking responsibility for the music we create, and more, by doing something constructive instead of looking for what we can get. The fact is it takes a certain level of professional involvement and professionalism to achieve success. Rather success to means signing with a record label or selling music independently, professionals want to know we can handle our business before offering contracts or services. Record label executives know who their going in business with, even if artists themselves are business ignorant. Therefore it's in our best interest, as producers, to learn the music business by becoming more involved with its inner workings at every possible level. Maximize on the strong points we find within ourselves while increasing the strengths of the our weaknesses.
