what have YOU learned about/from the music industry in recent years?

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I've learned that if that b*tch don't give it to you thru the front door, then you TAKE IT FROM THE BACK!!!
 
If I were just now getting into this, I would be avoiding major labels and strictly stick to being independent.

I have no doubts that my new album is going to do so well independently that it will shine some light on where this music revolution is heading.

At the end of the day, talent is nothing without the connections though, but what people seem to not understand is that with the music revolution, that term has changed...

Connections used to mean meeting producers, fellow artists, a&r's etc...

Today, the only connections that need to be made are directly to the fans themselves. You don't need any of the people mentioned above to get your music heard. Internet has changed everything...your job after making the music should be getting as many people to hear any of your music from your main website.

From all of the different contracts I've seen and heard of, almost all of them I would never sign. It's too easy too easy to lose money. The way I look at it, if anyone is getting paid for your music other than yourself and the people involved in the actual musical process, then you are simply losing money that should be going to you had you been savy enough with the capabilities of today's music/marketing technology and the internet.
 
This is my kind of thread. A lot better than arguing with people and entertaining bullsh*t. Skillzrus hit it on the head. I come from that same space. One thing is don't go by peoples words but there actions. People can talk and tell you sweet things all day but if they don't deliver or meet you half way, there's a chance your dealing with someone who isn't serious, confused, a time waster or someone who's trying to get one over on you. People are motivated by self-interest so watch how they move and what motivates them and you can get a a good idea of the type of person your dealing with. It's all a big game and people only care about what they can get from a situation. Stay vigilante and be smart.
 
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This'll be a useful thread for yungins tryna come up. I'm just all ears
 
Skillzrus said:
I've learned a good amount of things:

1) Don't depend on anyone. don't wait for people to help you out. You might be waitin foreva.

2) Diversify your portfolio and know your limits.

3) Don't burn bridges either.
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sheit...you can't make EVERYBODY happy

Skillzrus said:
4)the time you waste on the ground, time and people will just walk by you.
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awesome post.

:cheers:
 
NoVA Entertainment said:
producers, fellow artists, a&r's etc...

Today, the only connections that need to be made are directly to the fans themselves. You don't need any of the people mentioned above to get your music heard. Internet has changed everything...your job after making the music should be getting as many people to hear any of your music from your main website.
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pure gold!

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Not to sell out. Don't be fake, and music isn't the end of the world if you don't make it.

Theres too many artists already, if you try and nothing happened, ohh well. It's probably for the better.

Making it is deeper than music, as long as your family is happy, your mom and dad are proud of you and your focused on a better fouture for yourself and the ones around you, thats all that matters.

Only god can judge us. uckF the haters.
 
If you dont give 100% then theres a good chance the % you left would've got you the results you wanted.
 
When you think you may have landed something, BOOM it doesnt happen. Basically, never get your hopes up.

Also stay on your style, theres no point of making something outside of your style/signature, if your trying to bite/make another type of beat you heard. Chances are, the beat or person your biting, is making what your trying to make, and they do it better than you, so your going to get left behind.
 
ive learned that anything is possible, in a negative/positive way, kinda broad answer, but its too much to type :)
 
-Network, network, network.
-The old industry is dying.
-Build your own systems and products instead of focusing on placements.
-Build your brand.
-Buy beats from www.guerillabeats.net because they have great prices and leasing terms.
 
You're music won't please everybody in the world, even in your own city...DO YOU!!!If YOU sincerely like it, keep workin on it and perfecting your craft...People are scared to do that nowadays, but people who continue to put originality into music, especially Hip Hop, keeps the game more interesting and they cement themselves in the game to never be forgotten.
 
Ace*tT said:
If you dont give 100% then theres a good chance the % you left would've got you the results you wanted.
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That applies to not only music, but in anything you do :cheers:
 
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I've learned a good amount of things:

1) Don't depend on anyone. You can't wait for people to get back to you, do something for you, etc. If they do, its all good. But make moves for yourself, don't wait for people to help you out. You might be waitin foreva. I got a few good leads in regards to some placements at first but people will say they're interested but they are busy though. I learned to never waste time waiting for anyone again because they SAID they wanna work with you.

2) Diversify your portfolio and know your limits. Maximize all the projects you want to be involved in and create as much work for yourself while trying not to spread yourself thin. You know how to pace yourself at work, at school, etc. No different with this. I used to just put all my eggs in one basket at first, focus on one project and when you get discouraged or feel unfocused with that, you have nowhere or nothing to do. Keep yourself busy, network and put your hand in everything.

3) Network, follow up, network. You never know who you will meet that will help you make moves (that you of course won't rely or be dependent on). Don't burn bridges either. Just like you shouldn't diss the fat ugly girl because she might have bomb friends u aint met yet. Don't forget to follow up, people get busy, might check u out and forget bout u. Make sure u stay on their minds and in their mouths.

4) MOST IMPORTANT : BOUNCE BACK!! I wasted alot of time being discouraged early on (and sometimes still get discouraged) but it takes time. You can't lose 100 lbs in a couple weeks, you also can't make millions after a few beats. You will get down but the most important thing is to bring yourself back up as fast as you can because the time you waste on the ground, time and people will just walk by you.
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thats the truth right there!
 
Supremacy said:
You're music won't please everybody in the world, even in your own city...DO YOU!!!If YOU sincerely like it, keep workin on it and perfecting your craft...People are scared to do that nowadays, but people who continue to put originality into music, especially Hip Hop, keeps the game more interesting and they cement themselves in the game to never be forgotten.
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EXCELLENT POST...

solid thread
 
I'm probably going to be re-iterating a lot of what has already been said, but what I've learned is this:

1. Do not get your hopes up. You will get a lot of no's and very few yes'. Not because you suck (if you're good of course), but because maybe it just doesn't fit in with the overall sound. Maybe your schedule just doesn't meet up. There are a lot of things that could make a project fall through, and most of the time it has nothing to do with you.

2. Do it by yourself. I'm not saying you can't get a graphics guy for your album or a professional engineer, but make sure you are in control of what is taking place. Too many people are not here to help you get to your goals. Everybody has there own agenda and things that they want to get accomplished. Only have people on your team that could benefit EACH OTHER.

3. Don't take yourself too seriously. Seriously, nobody else does.
 
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