Plain and simple, if you have no money, it’s not going to work. You can’t reach a DJ on twitter, or at a DJ conference, or in the club. The label doesn’t want to talk to you because you are talented, or you look good, or a couple of people like you. The radio is not going to play your song because they believe in it and just want to support. This is a business. You are a business, and every business I have ever known needed start-up money. They needed advertising, they needed promotion, the needed a staff (team) to operate.
I often hear people say they’re grinding and working really hard. They have been talking to all the right people but still nothing is happening. If they just had the right advise or the right person working on their team with the right connections things would be a go. Even the most connected person needs money to make it happen. I hate to say this and kill your dream, because that is not my intent, but if you do not have any money, it’s not going to work.
Invest wisely and God Bless.
Sincerely,
That Retail Chick
I agree 100%. I always prayed for a way to sneak in the biz with no REAL money, but in my heart I knew better. It’s hard to explain to family, friends, etc why I can’t just go to the radio station or to the rapper they see on TV, and get put on. (Especially without giving up all the rights to my songs.)
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I’m glad you spoke on that. I enjoy coming to your site for your informed insight. I wish more aritsts would understand that it takes money to make money. As a producer here in ATL i get tired of people coming and asking for a handout. Like why am I going to do your mixtape or your “street” album for free when a studio costs money. My music costs money(time is money…), my equipment costs money. Im not going to give someone something for free for them to go out and make money. Just speaking from experience…
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