Huge thanks to KSSU (Sacramento State University's Radio Station) for adding my song "Fo' Sho" to their radio rotation! I received my first play on-air on April 19th! To learn more about KSSU, visit: www.kssu.com/a...
To read my write-up in the blog The Word is Bond: www.thewordisb...
For all independent artists out there wondering, "How do I get my song on the radio?"... It's definitely possible! I hope this video serves as motivation for you to keep sending your material out to stations for consideration. There are definitely people out there willing to give independent artists a fair chance... so don't give up!
For anyone wondering, "How do I send my music to radio stations?"... Email worked for me! Sending a quick pitch that briefly and accurately describes what your song brings to the table, along with song information like Title, Artist name, Producers, Songwriters, Record Label (if applicable), Release date etc., should be enough. Also, include any important achievements and streaming milestones you've reached. In my case, an accomplishment I was able to highlight was that two of my songs have been added to Spotify's Discover Weekly algorithmic playlist (which is an indicator of a high Spotify popularity score). Finally, make sure the message is personalized! Don't just send a generic email, but instead highlight why the station(s) you're sending out to would make the perfect fit for your song (e.g., "I see that you play hip-hop/rap music and I make rap music that I think would fit perfectly in your rotation!")
As you pursue radio opportunities, there are a few things you want to make sure you have in order. First, you want to make sure you have a clean edit for your song, as radio stations must comply with FCC guidelines. Secondly, you want to make sure you have the proper rights from a licensing standpoint for your song to be played on the radio. Finally, you're going to want to register your song with BMI/ASCAP to collect royalties!
Why is radio play important? Just like having your music written about in blogs, radio play is a major cosign that helps you stand out from the rest. These are real people green-lighting your music as good enough to entertain their audience, which is MAJOR! Thus, DSPs like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, TIDAL, Deezer etc. love this type of stuff and take it into consideration when choosing which artists they'll place on editorial playlists! Though radio play and press won't necessarily guarantee you editorial placement, they'll definitely help boost your chances!
All of this is super exciting as I prepare for my next release, "Notes App," which is set to drop June 25th, 2024. Until then, check out "Fo' Sho" and the rest of the music in my catalogue!
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