What Record Labels Are Looking For When Scouting Artists?
So you have hot beats, your rhymes are on point and you even got major swag. What happens now? Is releasing‘ good’ music enough to get you signed?
Although much of the industry is revolutionizing how it does business, certain aspects of it have remained the same. Every act should be doing shows consistently and selling CD’ s along with merchandise.
That being said, stay up to date with approaching new ways to sell your music. Artists need to see forward-thinking movement. One example is, state-of-the-art mobile apps that allow you to charge your fans by credit card, on the spot!
If they just want mp3’ s, you can charge them right away and have a link automatically emailed to them to download your album. Selling units is of the utmost importance. Record companies want to see that you can move units without their help. The bottom line is, if you can’ t sell records on your own, labels no longer have the interest nor the resources to sign and develop you.
Are you completely inspired by Drake and want to sound just like him? I didn ' t think so. However, does his sound subconsciously influence how you sound? There is an interesting balance that should be considered here. Record label A & R’ s love to hear familiarity in acts they are scouting. However, don’ t( by any means) be a copycat. Borrowing elements of the hottest pop music of the moment can be used sparingly, but incorporate your own unique approach!
The corny record producer from your neighbourhood that you don’ t like? Keep in touch with him. He may launch a label, get a distribution offer from Universal and be looking for music like yours! You never know, one person could change your life.
All things considered, you absolutely should never burn bridges in this business.
If you take into account the aforementioned details and combine them with talent, hard work and persistence, there’ s no limit to what goals you can reach!
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