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Meaning, whoever reads your vision, (and agrees) can take action and help with execution. If you want people to help you get your music to a worldwide audience, not only do you need a great project, but you also need a greater game plan on how to share your music with the world. A talk with Tony D On the Radio... The Independent Gospel music arena is filled with great up and coming talent. There’s no genre underrepresented. You can find Christian Hip Hop, choirs, spoken word, and quartet groups to name a few. Although there are many artists, it’s safe to say, some may not be recognizable outside social media platforms. Several have had brief stints on the radio, but not consistent airplay. The art of breaking into the ever-changing music industry takes a great deal of research, plan- ning, finances and perseverance. Many artists tell me as we converse that, “God either told them, showed them, or they received a Word spoken over their lives, that they were going to be world renowned artist.” My response, has been “Awesome, let’s see your plan to make it happen.” Very few have thought beyond their musical talent, to produce an outline of action, once their music’s been recorded. The Bible states, “Write the vision and make it plain (Habakkuk 2:2, KJV). There are many steps that an artist must consider while planning a strategic campaign to draw awareness. The following