is Blue the artist to bring Houston back?

Featured artist: Blue Royale - is Blue the artist to bring Houston back?

Thank's for your time! Let's start with the interview: What's your artist name?

Blue Royale

How did you decide to become an artist?

Blue Royale : I seen DMX live, and I saw how the people was reacting to his performance and just how took control while he was on stage. I thought to myself that’s what I want, people listening to my music and loving it and I’m able to see the look in all of my fans eyes.

What was the best advice given to you as an artist?

when things are starting to look dark to you just keep doing what you’re doing, and you’ll see how bright things will turn out

- Blue Royale

Good advice! What about concerts? Do you play live?

Blue Royale : yeah.I actually set up a lot of my own shows and concerts.

What are you currently working on? Did you release something in the past?

Blue Royale :I’m actually working on my second solo mixtape, Code Blue vol2. I’m also working on my LP.

Last but not least: Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

Blue Royale : I would sign with a major, if the numbers are looking right of course. Lol.

Where can you be contacted?

Blue Royale : http://Facebook.com/ blue royale
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This interview was done by Amanda Aselia, a blogger and journalist specialized in the underground hip hop music field.

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how I became an artist

Featured artist: Genocide Kidd nino - how I became an artist

Thank's for your time! Let's start with the interview: What's your artist name?

Genocide Kidd nino

How did you decide to become an artist?

Genocide Kidd nino : I started rapping when I was 8 years old. I always loved writing then I really took it serious two years ago because everyone said I had talent. At first I just freestyle a lot then I got better and better.Everyone really started listening to me last year and ever since then it’s been success after success.I’m just glad I was blessed with this talent.

What was the best advice given to you as an artist?

keep grinding and surround my self with good people

- Genocide Kidd nino

Good advice! What about concerts? Do you play live?

Genocide Kidd nino : I’m actually getting my first show this Saturday but other then that no

What are you currently working on? Did you release something in the past?

Genocide Kidd nino :I just finished my third mixtape its called Nino Still Counting Paper but prior to those I released bloody barrage part 1 and part 2

Last but not least: Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

Genocide Kidd nino : yes I would because I feel like I’m ready to let the world hear my talent.

Where can you be contacted?

Genocide Kidd nino : http://www.twitter.com/genocidekidd
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This interview was done by Amanda Aselia, a blogger and journalist specialized in the underground hip hop music field.

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The 3 most important components for a rap career

Previously I have stated why some mixtapes of rappers don't get much downloads. This just leads to another question: if a significant label record deal will never cause success , however are you able to make it as a upcoming rapper then? After decades of observations , several conversations with struggling and unsuccessful rappers and those behind the business like rappers managers I came to the conclusion that there are 3 critical factors of the success as a independent, unsigned artist:  It's music, image and sales.

Let me explain the 3 points in detail below:

1. Music:

I would claim that this is often the most important and necessary factor of the 3 criterias for a rappers career. this could appear trivial, but it is actually really important and fundamentally for rappers. If they don't have top beats for their lyrics their music is just not relevant and appealing. So quality instrumentals and beats are important.


2. Image:

Rick Ross had a worldwide musical success. The miami hustler had sucess especially because of his image, however you don't need to not appear as if you are the second Rick Ross. Just notice that Kurt Cobain , 50 Cent, Lady Gaga or Marylin Manson all had or have their very own special image that distinguishes them from other musicians . If an artist doesn't get noticed, it becomes very hard to be relevant even though the music is hot .

3. Sales:

Even though you have the right music and an interesting image , it doesn't mean that anyone is aware of it . This is where your marketing comes into play: the proper marketing mix ensures that the product (like in your case tracks or music videos) reaches the target audience. The classical tools are concerts, radio, social media and ofcourse street promotion.

Many artists have their own marketing strategy: Justin Bieber was able to score with clever YouTube videos (Marketing) . Eminem's provocative image is obviously a massive a part of his success but definitely the music plays also a bigger role. However on the most important successes all 3 parts fit perfectly together and are the sum for the sucess.

Incidentally, this changes within the music business refer solely to the third point sales and with the new tools like social marketing channels the opportunities for independent artists are totally different and a lot of rappers understood that they have now chances that were once reserved just for the maajor labels.