The hardest lesson in life I had to learn is that the music industry isn’t about music…It’s about politics, secret handshakes, under table and back room deals and cleaning dirty drug money…I saw this up close and personal first hand…A sad reality…
@PradigyMusicman
2 жыл бұрын
Jason I 100% agree. I have also seen people offer themselves up for deals in the industry too. It's really the "Business of Music dealings" not so much music. I also hated when people that had no clue wanted to control my art, never getting the vision but wanting to copy the hot trend.
@shawnjackson65
2 жыл бұрын
I can vouch for that statement I realize that as well in my journey of music industry there's a lot of underbelly things that's going on behind the scenes is definitely not for the weak
@rthua5718
Жыл бұрын
Just like any other trade or business
@loredanamassini9484
Жыл бұрын
@@rthua5718 u have no clue
@rthua5718
Жыл бұрын
@@loredanamassini9484 and you do?
@UltimateMoralizer
9 ай бұрын
You’ve made a lot of good points. It’s all about who you know, not talent. Conscious emcees for example never make it. It isn’t because people don’t fine them “entertaining”, it’s simply because the elites at the top don’t want the truth out there and they want to keep people dumbed down.
@PradigyMusicman
Ай бұрын
Yes it's about your connects, but all musicians/producers/artist should do it for the love. You never know, you could be the exception
@_zombiehunter
Жыл бұрын
the new wave of musicians are using social media to market instead of lables/contracts. At the end of the day a contract is a LOAN its not free money, you have to pay it back and keep what ever percent you agree on. It's tough, most labels won't sign you unless you have a big following nowadays. In that case why do you need a label? unless you already have money to pay the loan back or have another gig to pay it back. i think everyone should go for the "if you build it they will come" type of mentality
@dfjr19
2 жыл бұрын
You’re right. And it took me long enough to learn this. I’ve been going off of passion and hard work and nothing. Unfortunately, MONEY is key 😢🙏🏾
@K4SET
2 жыл бұрын
It's partial but it's about your quality and what you're bringing mainly. If you aren't interesting than you aren't wanted.
@dfjr19
2 жыл бұрын
@@K4SET According to my social media I get a lot of love, just have hit the radar yet. Still making music off passion though.
@PradigyMusicman
2 жыл бұрын
@@dfjr19 I think it's important to cherish the moments you have now as they won't last forever. To make a living in music requires a lot of sacrifice, more than I was wiling to give at the time.
@dfjr19
2 жыл бұрын
@@PradigyMusicman definitely needed to hear that. thank you!
@loredanamassini9484
Жыл бұрын
@@PradigyMusicman yes CUT THE BS. OFF KILL DA DEVIL
@bestproducerofalltime2363
2 жыл бұрын
Here’s the perfect answer- 1. Really good skills and music (top priority if don’t have it don’t even bother following next steps ) 2. Great work ethic , being very consistent 3. Great personality, being really good at talking to people and having a good energy. 4. Having good and honest people around you ( no yes man , friends that push you to make best music , friends that tell you when you make bad music ) 5. Treating music like a business ( Let’s say you have $5000 to spend , would you spend it on clothes and shoes or your investing in good music video or promoting your music . If you chose clothes and shoes then sorry to say you’re not gonna make it ) 5. Taking risks - You should be fearless when it comes to taking a risk , don’t be afraid to approach people that might help you to get to your goal 6. Never giving up - This is where most of the people f up . They give up on music when they are seeing no return and choose to live a simple life . 7. Being emotionally intelligent- Your GF ghosted you , are you gon be depressed or gon be motivated to find a better one ? You better make more music instead of being depressed. Being emotionally intelligent will help you a lot . Being single will help you a lot too , if you’re in relationship you’re emotionally unstable because you’re emotionally attached to your girlfriend. 8. Having luck - Pray god and thank him everyday for everything you’ve been blessed with . Help others without expecting anything in return . If you do right things you will get right things your way , if you help people , people will help you . These are some points i see why people don’t make it , they miss some points or they are not just good enough to pass the first step which is having great music. Not everybody is made for making great music just like not everybody is made for being like Michael Jordan .
@MrHarrisbuford
2 жыл бұрын
You’re missing the point. Many talented people have done all of that for years. I’ve been in situations with several super talented artists who had record deals but never had a good enough budget. They eventually put on shelves. I agree that MONEY is the 🔑!
@PradigyMusicman
2 жыл бұрын
@@MrHarrisbuford 100% on point. So many people get signed just to get "put on the shelf" and never ever come out just to get dropped, hopefully
@bestproducerofalltime2363
2 жыл бұрын
@@MrHarrisbuford you need to get your own budget
@loredanamassini9484
Жыл бұрын
@@bestproducerofalltime2363 whats the point of this? U should Also be your own pubblic . Live righteisuly n FUKKUP the system bè ruthless in biz
@adaptercrash
Жыл бұрын
It's cause Michael jackson and he just killed pop music you gotta write insane music now. Nobody cares about rap anymore it's so 90s. Boys 2 men etc ...
@linxus_0
Жыл бұрын
people that "succeed" will tell you to never give up and always believe you can do anything. people that "fail" will tell you to be reasonable and practical. but in reality, neither of these really apply to you and your own life. neither is right or wrong.
@AndrewLarson
2 жыл бұрын
HA this is so brutal but true! It's real survivorship bias and the zipf law. The money issue is huge but also in order to be a drake or taylor swift you literally have to displace them with millions and millions in marketing not to account for the fact that there's hundreds of thousands trying to do that at the same time. It's basically impossible and you only hear from the survivors who, since they survived, think you just need to hustle to get there. But it's not reality.
@PradigyMusicman
2 жыл бұрын
you're 100% right Andrew! Drake was the first Canadian rapper to have major #1 hits in the US and it's wild people don't realize who this guy was. Aubrey has/had a great team of people around him to get him with the right investors to push his the "Drake" brand
@chinbeats6551
Жыл бұрын
@@PradigyMusicman No, Snow was first.
@itsrelativ3967
2 жыл бұрын
In about 3 years my tv/film placements are going to be converted to streaming revenue. Cable broadcasts are gradually pulling the plug on small time composers. I'm already working part time in real estate and still full-time as an inventory specialist in logistics. I'm one of those guys who made sure to not brag and live solely from my music earnings because I literally see my BMI checks becoming inconsistent.
@rthua5718
Жыл бұрын
Hold on to your job. Real estate is going to be hard for a couple of years. Uber competitive and if you want to compete better have a lot of cash
@itsrelativ3967
Жыл бұрын
@@rthua5718 I said I'm doing real estate part-time.
@enjoyyoursleep1
Жыл бұрын
Great advice!!!!! :) A fav' quote of mine; “The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side.” - Hunter S Thompson
@nostalgiaprobe
Жыл бұрын
Is dude tryna hypnotize us by playing music inbetween his speech
@PradigyMusicman
Ай бұрын
yes, I hope to hypnotize all that listen :)
@TheWorldsNo1Superstar
10 ай бұрын
I'm going to disagree with 95% of what you said, but your thoughts are valid. All the best!
@PradigyMusicman
9 ай бұрын
95% is a lot lol. what do you disagree about?
@mache3984
2 жыл бұрын
All the people who say money can't buy happiness are broke, hopeless and angry.
@PradigyMusicman
2 жыл бұрын
Money can buy security though that’s why we all work for it
@whxmpy56
Жыл бұрын
You shouldn't be chasing money because once you start chasing it, it is going to be a never ending loop and it is going to be really boring, unless you really love it for some reason. You should have enough to live and to be stable.
@lincolnrossmusic
Жыл бұрын
'it takes money to make money' ... very old saying and true for every business ... but really it takes more than money ... don't forget about luck as in being at the right place at the right time with the right thing ... btw some groovy sounds in the background my friend
@PradigyMusicman
Жыл бұрын
Facts and thank you fam!
@lincolnrossmusic
Жыл бұрын
@@PradigyMusicman here's another one my grandfather used to say ... 'there's three things important in this world - money, money and money' ... and one more ...'what's better than money ? - other peoples money' 🤣
@samjrmusic
2 жыл бұрын
I know you're talking about the big picture as a musician, but it's so weird now how all these musicians are making a living being what they called a medium size musician. I know people now that are making a living just by streaming from home, especially on twitch. And making a good living. They're not superstars, but they are making a living.
@Djsonley
Жыл бұрын
I was a professional DJ for 8 years. Recently I had the feeling that now I have a successful business why not make an online record store etc and start DJing again - spend thousands on gear etc. Started to get some mixes together... Yesterday I came to the realisation. What is the point? The monetary reward for the work needed is just absolutely off the scale in my 30's. The practice, producing, travel all just takes it out of you massively in the end. It will always be something that I love and want to persue more but the music business isn't always what's best for someone. Including myself. It's a big hole of time / money / stress to make content when you can be enjoying your life instead doing activities more grounded in reality and success rate. Stick to what makes you cash is my advice. People will thank themselves later.
@TheRealCalijokes01
20 күн бұрын
Your describing the difference from the boys and the men , you just ain’t got it “Hank “
@TheRealCalijokes01
20 күн бұрын
ZYour describing the difference from the boys and the men , you just ain’t got it “Hank “
@IyanLeol
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying what I knew was true all along. Everyone wants to say "no its connections"... How do you expect to meet these connections? You still have to pay to even be on their radar... that costs money... and it aint cheap. I used to struggle getting views on soundcloud.... then I was like "ok imma put $250 into a soundcloud promo" and I immediately started getting views, comments and reposts....That was the day I realized all of this music shit is fake. It's all about illusions and who looks like their popping at the moment
@PradigyMusicman
2 жыл бұрын
right the illusion is "the right song will make me blow up" Nowadays you need money or street cred to make it in hip hop.
@IyanLeol
2 жыл бұрын
@@PradigyMusicman spot on. It’s no surprise Drake been at the top for a while now. Not to be racist or stereotypical but uhmmm… Jewish people don’t play when it comes to their money and cash flow. This a pay to play industry and the only thing that matters is the business… then maybe the image.
@favourofochebe6255
10 ай бұрын
❤
@CarwynHenigan
Жыл бұрын
Why didn't you begin with people refuse to actually pay for or buy music now? It's been a 24 year sales decline ever since Napster launched June 1st 1999. That's the brutal truth. Artists can't even sell it anymore, because SM is totally flooded, AND so many continue to support Spotify.
@legato666
10 ай бұрын
Decline in sales for who? The major labels are still making MAD money. They’re still comfortable. Back then, independent artists were not on the same shelves as the major artists and that was the whole point of Napster. You weren’t finding bedroom musicians next to Metallica at Tower Records or FYE. And now look at things - the casual musician has a shot because they’re now on the same platform as the major artists. All musicians under one “roof”. Getting plays is a separate challenge. But even then, if you’re smart enough - you’ll know you can loop 🔂 your own music on Spotify to recoup your investment while you continue to market yourself. All of this wasn’t possible with physical media. Dwelling on the past isn’t going to benefit you as much as a forward thinking mindset will. This industry has always been brutal - but it’s never been easier for musicians as it is today. And that’s the brutal truth.
@PradigyMusicman
10 ай бұрын
bc that wasn't the point of the video. Re: Album sales absolutely have declined over the past 20 years. It didn't start declining as soon as Napster was created, but that was the momentum shift. It was a combination of things, P2P file share, Internet Speeds, at home CD burning, MP3 players and portability. I should probably make a video about it. Music files where just small enough to be shared. Back then many people shared 96-128 kbps mp3s. The quality wasn't the same as CDs on the regular. Also many people had dial up in 2000, so getting a 4MB file was nearly a 30-50min process if not interrupted b/c you're also downloading it from another person with dial up.
@dixonvmusic2737
26 күн бұрын
My name is Dixon V. I am a musician of almost 20 years. I do in fact believe, like a lot of other commenters that the music industry is a dirty, evil business. I do not have enough evidence, but I have come close to seeing these evil disgusting things happen behind closed doors at the hands of people with wealth and power. Basically i know people who have seen these things take place. And it is insane what is going on.
@CassandraJ
2 жыл бұрын
I always said if I had more money, I’d be more known, and I believe I actually have the talent but it ain’t about that 😩
@PradigyMusicman
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Cassandra, money really makes the machine go. I think if younger artist knew that and understood to position themselves for investors to push them it could save a lot of disappointment
@nate4nate5
Жыл бұрын
Amen Brother finally!! Somebody that's telling the absolute TRUTH, all this BS about do this do that 🤣😭
@uniquefrom99doors
2 жыл бұрын
Hi just dropping by and wanted to say you right. But i feel and learned you have to build it yourself. Be your our label and build yourself up. I’m doing that now, not making millions like some people want but make a good amount. Definitely keep doing you and tell people the hard trust cause as long as they wait for someone to save them. They will not make it
@PradigyMusicman
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, facts!
@candydigga
11 ай бұрын
Im a songwriter etc. I heard a lot about songwriters not getting paid. Therefore I NEED MY MONEY UP FRONT PER SONG🤪
@johnolmos8670
2 жыл бұрын
Ozzy Osbourne was a rich kid also Lars Ulrich was a rich kid. If you have someone bank rolling your efforts and creating opportunities for you then you will never get anywhere. I was in a band for 15 years and did all the funding and advertising and wrote songs did art and went around the big cities promoting but never got anywhere. We played with a band that sucked really bad but had a big production music video because his cousin was Macklemore
@PradigyMusicman
2 жыл бұрын
John It's wild when you find out that a lot parents bank rolled a ton of major artists.
@johnolmos8670
2 жыл бұрын
@@PradigyMusicman It’s like college. People with a lot of financial support and connections will succeed
@PradigyMusicman
2 жыл бұрын
@@johnolmos8670 I used to hate the college bands or high school bands. The college bands had college friends helping them out and getting pushed, but as soon as those kids graduated those bands went *poof* High school bands were similar as they could fill up a age open venue but once those kids graduated those bands went *poof* too. People just don't get it that making in music is incredibly hard. I had a lot of fun though.
@brianakira777
2 жыл бұрын
"Ozzy Osbourne was a rich kid" 🤣 mother and father worked in factories, he worked in a factory from age 16, and in an abbatoir.
@tyremanguitars
2 жыл бұрын
@@brianakira777 +1 he was also a burglar because he was so poor he had to do it just to survive! he's from a poor/working class background, grew up with no opportunities and no money from an industrial northern town.
@gerardfabisch
Жыл бұрын
Finally, someone's telling the truth. Great story too. Subscibed!
@languist
Жыл бұрын
It’s disheartening that failure outweighs success. I dream every day to be given a musical career overnight and global appreciation.
@TrapalotK3
Жыл бұрын
Hey man I really need your advice. do you think I should pursue a rap career or focus on a business and making money
@PradigyMusicman
Жыл бұрын
Focus on your business fam
@legato666
10 ай бұрын
Focus on your business, given its being created to solve a problem that already exists. The bigger the problem, the more your product or service will be in demand (which increases revenue growth). Maybe later on you can do a full circle and you incorporate your music into your business. there’s also nothing wrong with making music just for fun. I still make music just for fun (it’s musical therapy).
@richardfinlayson1524
28 күн бұрын
depends what you call fail, i know plenty of people in bands that are just enjoying playing, they dont expect to be in the charts but they release records play gigs its what they like doing.
@MillerTimeVoiceOver
10 ай бұрын
Very insightful. Eye-opening. Facts.
@PradigyMusicman
9 ай бұрын
Thanks! keep up the good VO work!
@blackironpotrecords1600
5 ай бұрын
💯 Great video. It's refreshing hear honest information as opposed to someone selling false hope to aspiring artists.
@PradigyMusicman
4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@sp123
Жыл бұрын
6:08 Soulja Boy had a drug dealer Miami Mike fund him, he said it on Teen of the South mixtape interlude
@bjarnyg
10 ай бұрын
no money in the world is gonna do you any good if you don't have the songs.
@samdauphin8052
Жыл бұрын
I totally disagree with this Of course you need money but it’s by the label to back you up … a lot of artists did not have money (Madonna, Nicki, Lil Nas X, Doja Cat, Katy Perry, Glorilla, Whitney Houston) They either made the right connections or went viral online … you don’t need a lot of money for that lol you CONSISTENCY and CONNECTIONS … than depending on how successful you are, you can get major support from label as long as you make sure you sign a good contract and that’s what you want. Getting shelved is very true practice in the industry, but that’s not due to having no money, that’s just the poor industry practices A lot in fact a majority of musicians had very little money … it’s always connections… and now it’s going viral on internet which can be done organically
@ocardaugh
Жыл бұрын
Having a following before you begin is a good place to start. Either you have one or you will have to pay to develop one
@bestdisco1979
Жыл бұрын
Why are any of us bothering ? Might as well just give up. I do not have money.
@lochofmceo
2 жыл бұрын
True but plenty rich dudes fail at music
@PradigyMusicman
2 жыл бұрын
Money just gets you the opportunity. Still need talent or a great gimmick
@MiketheNerdRanger
2 жыл бұрын
Your still better off if you start with more money.
@Joe-bx4wn
Жыл бұрын
Happened to my band THE PUNK SLOBS.(2004) This underground independent label wanted to sign us but we had to come up with $10,000 for this A&R guy. Ha ha ha. How 2 homeless guys gonna come up with $10,000 payolla money? He said well there's this OTHER band as good as you and they willing to PAY TO PLAY. You never heard of the PUNK SLOBS after that
@AdrianSena-z7d
2 күн бұрын
It’s because music is easy to make now everyone sounds the same there is a lack of originality
@orrinbynum5978
10 ай бұрын
Good morning young Man. Today 12/15/23 is the very first time that I have seen one of your videos. First I want to thank you for some of your opinions about some of your past experiences. For that you have given me a few things to look out for. But, in some ways I found that you video was a little depressing and it left me with, wondering what your main point was for making this video. I did learn about some things to try to avoid but, it is now Dec. 15, 2023. I am hoping that you have found some more positive experiences in producing your music by now. If you have please let me know with a comment reply because things might have changed and improve for you by this time in 2023. I sure hope that things have improved for you. Anyway I will say a little prayer for your music endeavors and pray that things will get better for you if they haven’t already gotten better for you. I do wish you continued success with your creativity and you videos, that they will get better, and I am hoping that when I hear something else about you, I hope to hear that you have had great success financially as well. Keep thriving my brother for greatness and get better at your graft. Some day something will happen to make you feel a great accomplishment with in yourself and a great sense of worthiness. Have a wonderful day and an even greater weekend.
@PradigyMusicman
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the positive vibes! My point, I wish I had someone tell me this before I learned these lessons over my 20 year career. If I knew the amount of money needed and the type ownership decisions I’d have to make I would have made different decisions to achieve my goal. The root of any business is value and ROI. I like many have a passion for music. There is a dream of being discovery and success that just is not true for 99% the more successful an artist becomes before they reach major label status the harder it is to breakthrough.
@alderoth01
Жыл бұрын
Amen brother!! I also love Studio One lol!! Best editing for audio ever!! ❤
@rtholman83
Жыл бұрын
How depressing, yet insightful. Thank you
@yannnick1
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for your Honesty the Creator blessed
@shawnmichaels4805
7 ай бұрын
It makes sense now. That is why trap music (maybe one of tthe worst genre of music in history ever) has been on "the top of the game" for more than a decade. My theory is that non-black people are pumping lots of money into this type of genre trying to destroy the hip-hop genre because they are tired of actual hip-hop being on top of the game for many years so they have invested alot of money on untaleted rappers likeYoung Thugm Migos or Cardi B.
@RolandDeAragon
Жыл бұрын
Nope that's not it! For twenty years in LA as a working musician and instructor I've wondered this question. Money is a tool and you do need it but it is just one leg of the equation. Now as an investor entrepreneur for 20 years I had to jump out of the mindset of a musician to think straight. Learning from non musicians who are extremely successful investors. The Key is the ability to persuade how to SELL. You can have the most expensive guitar but if you don't have the ability to play it then it's just an expensive piece of wood and metal. You can have all the money in the world but if you don't know how to use it wisely then you'll be broke soon.
@PradigyMusicman
Жыл бұрын
So you agree you need money to promote the product
@RolandDeAragon
Жыл бұрын
@@PradigyMusicman Absolutely, but you make it sound as if that's the only key ingredient. Just like music, you need time, rhythm, melody and harmony to make a tune. It's not just one thing. To make money the main key (not one key) is you gotta know how to SELL. The ability is priority over the tool. I'm not the guru, just the messenger. Peace my friend
@itsrelativ3967
Жыл бұрын
Music is not important in the grand scheme of making a living. It's just medication for delusional musicians.
@james12erby43
10 ай бұрын
The Music Industry 🎶 is a outdated monopoly on everything. And I mean everything!!
@PradigyMusicman
9 ай бұрын
Monopoly is the right term. It's filled with many gate keepers.
@kristjan304
10 ай бұрын
You compare yourself to the people earning millions . Bravo Otherwise, great video and thx. I had to edit the comment to not come out too rude. Wish we woupd support more of eachother musically and stop being envious at more sucessfull ppl for our lack of oppurtunities, motivation, talent, money... Because 80percent of the streams and views could be hate ones, just like you and every other person for example checking out Psy's gangnam style.
@PradigyMusicman
9 ай бұрын
Your comment is confusing. I assume you mean others hating on people, as I did not hate on anybody. I gave props to all the people I mentioned in the video.
@ohmaramusic
10 ай бұрын
Eh I would actually argue that "high level" artists actually are required to pledge their allegiance to Lucifer.
@CassandraJ
2 жыл бұрын
Makes perfect sense.
@Sam-cq9us
2 жыл бұрын
your music fire btw
@CassandraJ
2 жыл бұрын
@@Sam-cq9us thank you so much! I really appreciate it.
@chinbeats6551
Жыл бұрын
Okay cool I give up then. Thanks
@mache3984
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe trying to give advice and make a beat at the same time is not such a great idea.
@PradigyMusicman
2 жыл бұрын
or maybe it will make people like you comment and help my video's algorithmic rating. thanks!
@NondoPondo
9 ай бұрын
Copyright in Germany or France.
@TheSlayerOrFate
10 ай бұрын
Im perfectly fine with that, 😂 i hate the modern music indutry
@jarontownsend6806
Ай бұрын
Welp fuck it then, just started making music but why even bother?
@frank198210
10 ай бұрын
its true... its not what it used to! Pop artist have a huge budget... you constantly have to be promoting or be on Tik Tok or Instagram doing goofy as videos!!!
@sedrickk
2 жыл бұрын
We should work on a record together big dog
@PradigyMusicman
2 жыл бұрын
let's do it, start something off i'll add on fam!
@calebfast1909
2 жыл бұрын
250k to get a song on the radio? U mean 250$ right ?
@PradigyMusicman
2 жыл бұрын
Nah I mean $250k
@calebfast1909
2 жыл бұрын
@@PradigyMusicman but I can get placement for 300$ at multiple US hip hop stations ?
@PradigyMusicman
2 жыл бұрын
@@calebfast1909 No, you can get your $300 taken by a person/company praying off your dream to be success in music. $250K for a radio promoter is low. It doesn't all go to the person, it's like third party payola with them getting a cut of it. Doesn't guarantee radio spends, but it does work the system to buy spins via advertisement. However the artist still needs to have street presence outside of radio
@MiketheNerdRanger
2 жыл бұрын
@@PradigyMusicman Isn't that called "payola?"
@PradigyMusicman
2 жыл бұрын
@@MiketheNerdRanger .......sort of, the difference is the middle man (3rd party promoter) not the record label.
@johnnyLeestarkey0369
Жыл бұрын
That's true but I'm the one I don't need money or videos I'm that good Promotion is suck that's why music sucks and everyone knows it the radio is dieing when I play everyone stops And ya for the rest of you I'm sorry But for me all I have to do is play Drake paid but soldier boy actually had a great song it wouldn't take mutch I haven't even tried to do the radio Who cares about the radio it's dead anyway that won't even try something new there done Homemade music that young people can see themselves in that thay can say hey I can do that money is important but it's killing music all music sucks to the bone because of it It's almost the end Good songs do get attention Great songs don't go ignored That's the thing eather have money or be great if your not great then you will fail Everyone can make music but only the one will succeed I donate all my money who cares about it I'm johnny b good My name is money I don't even try Failure is not in my vocabulary I'm hear for the devils crown
@K4SET
2 жыл бұрын
Then explain all the SoundCloud rappers that came out of struggle. Which are well documented to have been dead broke. It's about hustle and exposure. This is just nihilistic talk. There's different levels to it, you can blow up with an underground audience then get noticed and sign if you want. It's about who you are, if you aren't marketable or not wanting to be then it's on you.
@PradigyMusicman
2 жыл бұрын
Sure, provide me specific names of some of these Soundcloud rappers that have blown up with no money behind them.
@johnolmos8670
2 жыл бұрын
They probably had connections somehow. Trust me I was in a band for 15 years and we were really good. We never made money touring, recording, playing shows, merchandise, or anything
@IyanLeol
2 жыл бұрын
im sorry but you have no idea what you're talking about. Soundcloud doesn't just blow someone up for free. you still have to pay for exposure on soundcloud. Educate yourself
@lukehunnable
Жыл бұрын
That's what their marketing department wants you to believe.
@godsinbox
Жыл бұрын
wha? you know the music industry is a sausage factory dont you? you can only sell new sausages, you withhold your substandard new sausages until there is a lull in the market. you can only sell the new sausage once, and the musician lives much longer than he can produce sausages. you create awards for the most sales of fresh sausages, but all sausages eventually sell because of point 2. the record company is the only wholesaler to sell sausages and make money, a digital sausage copy is not a real sausage.
@xderen_xd
Жыл бұрын
And that's why I abandoned everything to focus in my artist career, 10 hours per day working, learning, producing, delivering content, making deals with my productions for the money then start a business where I do contractor Arbitrage and with that cash flow and the knowledge put the revenue step by step into my carreer. So yes is dificult and is a lot of work and I could fail but I never going to give up on my dreams. And also like I learned not only about music but about business, selling, creative industry not just music, how to monetize, I have been learning 4 years social media marketing so I know how to position any account. What I want to say is yes is difficult but if Kanye being that crazy made it then of course you will just put the work and strategy, both, work without strategy is wasting energy, strategy without work is another way of procastination, both and always changing and adapting and turn your ego to ZERO!! if you don't made it yet is not because the people doesn't have good taste is because maybe for something related with you or your product because that had happened to me, I thought I had haters but I have emotional people who really told me what was wrong with my content and music. You can do it, my strategy is everyday for one year upload a song in tiktok because the virality is insane and try the same in every short platform and delivering that people to my music and other projects, don't just thing oh I will make money just with my music because the greats knows that you need to diversify in order to grow but first focus on one thing until it give you results, but I am talking about what I am going to do, 10 hours each day focus studying and working advancing in your goals in order to become the best 10% of musicians and if you are dthe top 10% in a field then the people who want something of your industry would look to the top 10% who put the work no the 90% is just a market thing, if you have the biggest real value in the market you will sell soon or late
@kingech_B15
2 жыл бұрын
I got my song on the radio for free, So I don't know about that statement bruv
@PradigyMusicman
2 жыл бұрын
I gotten lots of songs on radio and tv played daily with my music video as part of the snippet Trust me it’s money to go further
@TheMidnightBandit
2 жыл бұрын
But wat if ur like really talented??? like if ur real gud at ur rippity rip raps n shet? I know that I'mma be a millionair sum day. FAX!
@PradigyMusicman
2 жыл бұрын
I think it's easier to be the worst rapper alive than the best rapper alive. People love watching horrible talent for some reason
@kevorocks
Жыл бұрын
Nope I’m on two major radio stations doesn’t cost a thing
@prodev4012
Жыл бұрын
This is hard copium. Post malone blew up from 1 music video over night from 1 tweet. Not really any budget either. Theres lots of artists earning lots of money on spotify and the majority of people don't even know about them
@PradigyMusicman
Жыл бұрын
His first single was under Republic. He had a legit marketing budget for "White Iversons" which was his first single. Also, nobody is making money from fractions of a penny per stream via any streaming service.
@prodev4012
Жыл бұрын
@@PradigyMusicman I know you have been producing for a while, but a simple google search- How much did post Malone spend on White Iverson? Post Malone loves telling this story. The music video for “White Iverson,” the song that made his career, cost him only five thousand dollars. The catch was, he only had less than five thousand dollars left. He had to borrow money from a friend to make the video. Can you link where you got the info for any other 'marketing budget' ? Also theres lots of people making full time incomes on spotify. Distrokid had several articles about unknown artists who make a living making music..
@Hinleyyy
Жыл бұрын
Dude Post Malone White Iverson was done by premium producer and the single had all the necessary tools for it to blow up so please dont talk about it being some random success it was very very well planned out.
@prodev4012
Жыл бұрын
@@Hinleyyy Perhaps you need to learn more about youtube algorithms and how just a few tweets triggered his video to literally go viral. I can't find any of this copium info that you are saying about more money that was spent from this producer. Things like that happen all the time. Even Mr Beast solved the system. Theres ways without money for sure, you just cant expect to put a song on spotify and expect results though
@Hinleyyy
Жыл бұрын
@@prodev4012 Maybe you are right, what im saying is that he had the best setup possible, Im sure that if you would be in the studio with the best producer and they would tell you what to write, what melodies to use and how to promote it then you would also do it. Of course you have to have some talent but he got "almost free lottery ticket" with the people that were around him. He moved to LA (or sum place) to his gamers friends who were making money and they let him be there. Like who has those options? :D
@YnvsGwalla
2 жыл бұрын
👀
@WJMIII1983
Жыл бұрын
So word of mouth doesn’t work?
@PradigyMusicman
Жыл бұрын
a lot of money is always needed
@aspirativemusicproduction2135
Ай бұрын
I works better when you mind is not split between making beats and talking. It comes out as annoying and disrespectful. Put yourself in the viewer's shoes.
@PradigyMusicman
Ай бұрын
I offended you? Are you sure? Do you get offended easily?
@aspirativemusicproduction2135
Ай бұрын
@PradigyMusicman No, I don't get offended too easily but get irritated. Like that time my I was talking to my father and instead of him answering the question he was typing strangers on Facebook. Now you are telling us something which I have nothing against but than there is pauses because you make beats. If you went to buy something and the seller is slow because they have to do something on their phone you won't like it. I had a client once who got upset my phone rang. That's a little extreme but yeah, when people do it to you you'll notice but when you do it it's not a big deal. I don't know how many people get bothered by that. Maybe I am the weird one. I am not trying to start some baseless argument. I am not mad at some stranger. All I am saying is other people may not like what I just described just like me.
@PradigyMusicman
Ай бұрын
@@aspirativemusicproduction2135 I gotcha. The video you watched is a snippet from my live stream where I make a beat and do dialogue. My goal is to entertain and educate.
@Muddface100
Ай бұрын
All Fackzzz👌
@Nef9184
8 ай бұрын
If your making music to make money, your music music sucks and you wont make money.
@JPort561
8 ай бұрын
No the issue is there is no money in music industry
@Nef9184
8 ай бұрын
@@JPort561 when people talk about the music industry they're always referring to this upper echelon million dollar hollywood ideal , Being independent and making money is not a hard thing to do. What it seems is a lot of the time people are looking for status rather than being true to artistic integrity being unable to be true to themselves is noticeable to the ear. I have to disagree but I think there's plenty of money in the music industry
@JPort561
8 ай бұрын
compared to other industries is pretty dry@@Nef9184
@saiyanseeds5084
Жыл бұрын
I don't see why you see a problem with someone making money off you when there helping you and your searching for it. Is everyone supposed to hand you there valuable time for free and say thanks for letting me give you my time?
@louisawuah9892
10 ай бұрын
I like what you are saying but the music I hared you making is rubbish.
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