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.

Tips on Promoting your Music on Social Media

While blogs and Facebook are great for engaging with your existing fan base, Twitter is the best source for new fans. Here are some hot Twitter tips to help you get started:

#1: Be you

For your fans to want to read your tweets, click on your links and retweet you, they need you to be authentic. Speak your mind (respectfully of course) and be genuine – don’t just push your music onto the crowds. Engage in real conversations. If you do this, you’ll see a vast improvement in your retweet and click-through rates.

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.