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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