Mixtape 101

We exist in a world where everyone thinks they are a music artist and should release a mixtape / album. I came accross a few pointers recently on the web.

Source : RapRehab

Presently the Mixtape market is very over saturated. There are too many mixtape projects being released freely into the marketplace without any defined purpose or mission. The end result is nothing but clutter!

CLUTTER MUSIC equals Sub par, mediocre, throw away music. And this is what most rappers are putting on their mixtapes.

“Clutter music” clogs up the market place and brings down the intrinsic and monetary value of other quality music in it’s lane.

The sad thing is that most indie rappers have no idea why they’re giving away their music for free. They are just following everyone else. SMH.

And the fact is that Most Rap fans don’t want FREE music. They want GOOD music that appeals to their emotions. And they will pay for it if it’s marketed right.

There’s a big difference between FREE music & GOOD music and some rappers confuse the two. Give the fans what they want and they’ll show support.

How to Make Your Brand Popular

Be it music, business or whatever, we all intend to make our brands well-known. We have looked and read around for a few tips.

1. If it is music you make, your tracks should be available for digital downloads; whether its for free or for a certain amount of money. Though it may be wise to give your music away for free while you are still unknown and upcoming.

We do exactly at Frequent Xpressionz. We will assist you with distributing your music. Share with us your track or link.

2. Ask for feedback and listen to what people say. It could be criticism or suggestions, they are equally helpful in assisting you build a brand that people want to invest in. Do not brush off criticism as hate; listen.

Make Money Without Releasing an Album

You have no album to sell yet?

Or you do have one but feel music is not selling well in the country yet?

Well we gathered up a few tips on how to make money as a musician. With no album whatsoever!

Qibho Intalektual

1. Build rapport with the fans.

These are the people that support you, and buy your product. Tweet them, update FB fan pages often, collect email addresses. Repeat!

Qibho Intalektual updates his fans through his FB page often. He makes them laugh; he involves them in his everyday adventures. AKA in SA has regular Q&A sessions on twitter with his fans.

Doing this in return continues to grow you following further.