Who is Jai Adams

Featured artist: jai adams - who is jai adams

to be original , and to be confident

- jai adams

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jai adams

How did you decide to become an artist?

jai adams: after i heard 50 cent song in the club i began to rap at the age of 10. every one in my neighbour hood told me i should so i did.

What about concerts? Do you play live?

jai adams: yes i do, ive performed 7 times so far

Best punchline you ever wrote?

i am the lead vocal, these other guys are ad-libs

- jai adams

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

jai adams: well im woring on my single at the moment called house party

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

jai adams: yes i would once given the oppertunity

Where can you be contacted?

jai adams: https://twitter.com/_JaiAdams
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This interview was done by Amanda Aselia, a long time blogger and entertainment journalist specialized in the underground hip hop music field.

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Conversation with a hustler: Frankie Hustle #BME

Featured artist: Frankie Hustle - conversation with a hustler Frankie Hustle #BME

THE BEST ADVICE WAS EVER GIVEN WAS BY E-40 AND THAT WAS JUST TO KEEP HUSTLING

- Frankie Hustle

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Frankie Hustle

How did you decide to become an artist?

Frankie Hustle: I MANAGED ALOT OF LOCAL ARTISTS FOR ABOUT 10 YEARS AND THEY REALLY DIDNT WANNA PUSH THERE MUSIC FOR REAL, SO I DECIDED TO PUT ALL MY MONEY AND TIME INTO MYSELF.AND I KNEW HOW TO DO ALOT OF THE BACKGROUND WORK I JUST DECIDED TO TRY AND PUT SOME WORDS AND BEATS TOGETHER AND PUSH MY BRAND THAT WAY.

What about concerts? Do you play live?

Frankie Hustle: yes

Best punchline you ever wrote?

STANDING ON EVERY CORNER LIKE HALLOWEEN|TRYING A MAKE A MEAL CHIKEN,CORNBREAD & COLLAGREENS

- Frankie Hustle

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

Frankie Hustle: WORKING ON MY 4TH INSTALLMENT OF MY CHASING PAPER SERIES CP IV ”LOYALTY EQUAL ROYALTY” RELEASED CHASING PAPER 3”HUSTLE WHY THEY HATE” LAST YEAR

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

Frankie Hustle: I WOULD DIFFLY SIGN WITH A MAJOR LABEL. I LOVE TO HUSTLE AND THEY WOULD JUST ALLOW ME TO HUSTLE ON A BIGGER SCALE

Where can you be contacted?

Frankie Hustle: https://www.facebook.com/FrankieHustle253
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New Artist

Featured artist: Mikeya - New Artist

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Mikeya

How did you decide to become an artist?

Mikeya: When I was about 7, I decided that I wanted to perform, sing, travel whatever the terms where; I wanted to pursue it. I was in and out of groups until one day I figured that it’ll be of my best interest to do it by myself, so from that point on I have been solo.

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

Keep your dream. Don’t let anyone take that away from you.

- Mikeya

What about concerts? Do you play live?

Mikeya: Not yet at least . Will be very soon

Best punchline you ever wrote?

My turn. Finally

- Mikeya

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

Mikeya:I am working on my first mixtape. I haven’t released anything .

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

Mikeya: if given the opportunity, yes i would definitely would.

Where can you be contacted?

Mikeya: https://twitter.com/ikeyasofab
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Flame Gotti Speaks

Featured artist: Flame Gotti - Flame Gotti Speaks

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Flame Gotti
How did you decide to become an artist?
Flame Gotti: Its just something I always loved doing as a kid.
What was the best advice given to you as an artist?

To never give up on my dreams no matter how hard things get.

- Flame Gotti

What about concerts? Do you play live?
Flame Gotti: yes
What are you currently working on? Did you release something in the past?
Flame Gotti:I just recently dropped my new,mixtape on livemixtapes.com called ’Living Out My Dreams’. i also just dropped my mixtape trailer video ”Make It” on vevo, youtube etc.
Last but not least: Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Flame Gotti: yes
Where can you be contacted?
Flame Gotti: www.twitter.com/CEOFlameGotti
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Its Digga Millz Money Take Quarter Back/President Get Money

Featured artist: Digga Millz - Its Digga Millz Money Take Quarter Back/President Get Money

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Digga Millz
How did you decide to become an artist?
Digga Millz : I Been A Artist Since I Was About 13 So It Come Natural!!!
What was the best advice given to you as an artist?

You Should Start Rappin,,,Lol

- Digga Millz

Good advice! What about concerts? Do you play live?
Digga Millz : Yes I Performed In Dc, Maryland and Cali Opening For currency!!
What are you currently working on? Did you release something in the past?
Digga Millz :Im working On My New Mixtape ”America”,,,Be On The Lookout
Last but not least: Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Digga Millz : Not Right Now Maybe Later On Down The Line!!
Where can you be contacted?
Digga Millz : nom
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MAD AB Slim Interview

Featured artist: MAD AB Slim - MAD AB Slim Interview

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MAD AB Slim

How did you decide to become an artist?

MAD AB Slim : I decided to become an artist, when I was 15, I searched Finglas Rappers, and a Female Rapper her name AKA
Temper-Mental MissElayneous, she Impressed me with her skill of knowledge and rhyme, throught a video on youtube for the Irish Rap Documentary in 2012, I have 2 of her EP’s, I thought to myself, I can do that, throught self-belief, ever since over the last 2 years I’ve grown, the name MAD AB Slim came from 2 reasons, MAD because my friends gave me that knick-name, and because they used to think I was ’'MAD’', so the name stook with me, when I was 15, I started rapping, then when I turned 16, AB Slim arrived, AB Being my initials of my originally name and Slim beause of my appearance (Weight), I got bullied over the name of AB Slim, but the love of Hip-Hop kept me stronger, and now I have grown stronger, and formed into MAD AB Slim, there’s also another reason behind MAD, I get hot-headed very easy, and when I cry and get upset, (Doesnt happen often), I intend to get angry and MAD, So it’s apart of my emotion too.

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

MAD AB Slim : to keep going and to never give up your dreams.

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

MAD AB Slim : Yes, I played 3 gigs, 2 on Halloween Night at the Finglas Fright Festival and the Ballymun Otherworld Festival, I done my 3rd one last friday night at the IYMA’s (Irish Youth Music Awards)

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

MAD AB Slim : No, Im my own Independant Label (AB Slim Records)

Where can you be contacted?

MAD AB Slim : https://www.facebook.com/MADABSlim
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Young BIllionaire - BIllionaire Story

Featured artist: Young billionaire - Young BIllionaire – BIllionaire Story

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Young billionaire
How did you decide to become an artist?
Young billionaire : I decide to become a artist when i first heard krs one and kool g rap rakim ll cool j
What was the best advice given to you as an artist?

Young billionaire : stay humble always keep working

Good advice! What about concerts? Do you play live?
Young billionaire : yes i do any concert i
Last but not least: Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Young billionaire : yes i will sign to a major
Where can you be contacted?
Young billionaire : www.twitter.com/ynlit910
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Trey Law mixtape L.A.M.E.

Featured artist: Trey Law - Trey Law mixtape L.A.M.E.

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Trey Law

How did you decide to become an artist?

Trey Law : I’m always love music I grew up around music my whole life. um i Just love when I rap.

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

Trey Law : Rap about things b people can relate to and if yu never did it don’t say it

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

Trey Law : I never give a live performance but I would like to

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

Trey Law : yes any chance to be heard

Where can you be contacted?

Trey Law : Twitter- @Tracklaw
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I AM THA STREET'Z

Featured artist :Da-Prophit I AM THA STREET’Z

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Da-Prophit
How did you decide to become an artist?
Da-Prophit : By going through different things as a youngsta…..I have so much for the world to hear…..
What was the best advice given to you as an artist?
Da-Prophit : Do me
Good advice! What about concerts? Do you play live?
Da-Prophit : Thats the best way
Last but not least: Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Da-Prophit : If its possible
Where can you be contacted?
Da-Prophit : Soundcloud.com
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Who is Young Moe?

Featured artist :Young Moe Who is Young Moe?

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Young Moe
How did you decide to become an artist?
Writing music and Sticking to it. Now it has been going on 3 years since i have actually made music my career. I am currently living in Cleveland, OH . I Will be Relocating this Year to Atlanta, GA to take my career further.
What was the best advice given to you as an artist?
Your Network Determines your Networth
Good advice! What about concerts? Do you play live?
Yes
Last but not least: Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Yes
Where can you be contacted?

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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.

How to copyright beats and lyrics

I've been learning some amazing things that music producers can apply to their business. One of the most important things for both artist and producers besides record deals is the topic "Copyright".

No matter if you are a rapper, a singer or a music producer, this might be of interest for you. I had a friend who had the following question.. 

Does anyone know how to copyright lyrics?

Let me answer this questions for all you that are looking for a solution since months:

http://www.songrights.com/infringe.htm

According to Title 17, once the lyrics are fixed in a tangible medium, they are copyrighted. If you want legal protection then you need to register the copyright on a site like copyright.gov. I believe its 60 bucks but I might be wrong.

As I've said before if you're a producer (not a beat-maker) or you're a composer of original audio works, this article might be helpful for you.

Here is another tip for you all: If anyone is looking for samples to download check out ccmixter. they have a database containing all types of free samples. http://ccmixter.org/view/media/samples/browse 

At last I might gice you something very special: I just made a free TOOL tracking artists searching for beats on twitter, its on real-time so always updating all day long !

Bookmark for future reference !
 

Tweets about "producers send beats"

How artists can impress producers when rapping on their free rap beats

As a producer, I like an artist that can handle a challenge. You think I'm gonna give you the hottest beats in my catalog for FREE? No, take this mediocre beats and impress me. Once you can do that, you can HAVE ANY beat cause then I know your capable of greatness. Also, artists.... learn to rock with something other than the "trap beat" formula!

It's simple: "Perfection takes time and a shoutout is always welcome!"

Producers like Diddy, Kanye and Artists like Ricky - this is a business first. If you are both building, create a backend deal for royalties. To the artists, stop making free mixtapes. Make EP's and push that, the bottom line is gonna be marketing anyway. Producers just be willing to create more creative lucrative deals with artist that really make your tracks pop and stand out - this is the way to become successfull. A lot of artist are still building themselves... but artists need to know the producer is the first to invest and deserves to be paid first.