Owill1:
Too many people yabing airforce 1..I wish nigga get signed n blow up.

srazorblade:
With my little experience in the industry, let's say about 8yrs what I'm about to write here is the truth, nothing but the truth.

1) Most upcoming artiste do not make proper use of their social media handle

As an upcoming artiste, your social media account is one of the easiest ways of communicating with your fans. You need to put content on it everyday. If you are going to the toilet, take a picture. If you are going to the bar, do a little video. If you are bouyant enough, give away something tangible

2) Most upcoming artiste do not attend shows

If you are an upcoming artiste and you are not attending shows, you will forever remain upcoming (Not a curse though but harsh reality). I mean, get off that your lazy bed, attach yourself to a DJ, beg him to tag along when he has shows and do your thing at his shows (Simple). Another thing you could do is also to buy tickets to shows (regular). Find your way back stage, before they start the show proper, beg them to allow you do your thing. Record label owners, promoters are listening and if they can see the confidence in you and how the crowd accept your music, my brother, congratulations.

3) Not creating a Niche for yourself in the industry

As an upcoming artiste, you need to stop copying other people's style of music. Stop copying other people's beat, stop copying other people's sound. Create your own style, create your own pattern. Stand out

4) Bad Mastering, Bad mixing of your song. This is also a contributing factor. Who will play your music when the whole production is whack! There are so many upcoming artiste out there with good lyrical content but their production is poor and this in return makes the artiste sound local. No Dj would jam your song on radio if the production is poor. Work with different music producers. The same producer that created the beat and recorded your voice should not be the same producer that will do the final mastering of your songs. They are dedicated sound engineers and professionals that their job is just to mix and master (look for them).


5) Poor lyrical content, bad concept, bad voicing Imagine a reggae singer trying to sing blues? The concept from the onset is not proper. What you have to do is to look for your vocal strength and work on it. If you can sing blues very well, my brother, you are not needed in rap. Do your thing, express yourself lyrically. Sing about things your face, talk about your emotions. Sing about everything around you.

6) Not wanting to freestyle
Free styling is your selling point. At times people, fans want to hear you sing without musical instruments. Freestyle your songs, record a Crystal clear video of your freestyle. Upload on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook etc

7) Shoot a music video
This is one of the most easiest way to promote your music. I literally don't listen to radio but I watch TV. The only time I listen to radio is when my friends are having their shows on radio and I have to tune in to listen for feedbacks. Music video helps put a face to your music. If your looks are great, it will attract the opposite sex a lot but if you have pot belle like me, my brother, Hit the Gym. With a music shot in the right format, resolution and concept, it will get Airplays on TV. There are so many satellite TV stations now and all you need do is get your video to them. Once you are getting airplays on TV, getting your songs played on radio will be very easy. You don't have to cut your neck for that. And one of the things music video will do for you is when you go to shows. People, fans will easily identify you. Even when you are on stage singing, they would be telling themselves that they have seen this guy on TV. (And again take note that you are going to do a lot of free shows. The moment you blow, free shows stops)

And as for me the writer, I am doing my own free show right now I'm offering 5 Free Music video production slots to 5 upcoming artiste. T & C applies..

Written by @srazorblade for publication on Nairaland. For Publication outside Nairaland, credits should be given to the Author and Nairaland links should be posted accordingly.

skyhighweb:
so i guess u call people making beat beat maker shey, bros i hail u,so u havent seen cover album where u see produce by and mix n master by, plz plz stop am.

Haba

yeyerolling:
The competition is crazy. Give credits to those who atleast tried. Where pple like kas beat, bigiano, dammy danny young, shaha dey E no easy abeg

srazorblade:
With my little experience in the industry, let's say about 8yrs what I'm about to write here is the truth, nothing but the truth.

1) Most upcoming artiste do not make proper use of their social media handle

As an upcoming artiste, your social media account is one of the easiest ways of communicating with your fans. You need to put content on it everyday. If you are going to the toilet, take a picture. If you are going to the bar, do a little video. If you are bouyant enough, give away something tangible

2) Most upcoming artiste do not attend shows

If you are an upcoming artiste and you are not attending shows, you will forever remain upcoming (Not a curse though but harsh reality). I mean, get off that your lazy bed, attach yourself to a DJ, beg him to tag along when he has shows and do your thing at his shows (Simple). Another thing you could do is also to buy tickets to shows (regular). Find your way back stage, before they start the show proper, beg them to allow you do your thing. Record label owners, promoters are listening and if they can see the confidence in you and how the crowd accept your music, my brother, congratulations.

3) Not creating a Niche for yourself in the industry

As an upcoming artiste, you need to stop copying other people's style of music. Stop copying other people's beat, stop copying other people's sound. Create your own style, create your own pattern. Stand out

4) Bad Mastering, Bad mixing of your song. This is also a contributing factor. Who will play your music when the whole production is whack! There are so many upcoming artiste out there with good lyrical content but their production is poor and this in return makes the artiste sound local. No Dj would jam your song on radio if the production is poor. Work with different music producers. The same producer that created the beat and recorded your voice should not be the same producer that will do the final mastering of your songs. They are dedicated sound engineers and professionals that their job is just to mix and master (look for them).


5) Poor lyrical content, bad concept, bad voicing Imagine a reggae singer trying to sing blues? The concept from the onset is not proper. What you have to do is to look for your vocal strength and work on it. If you can sing blues very well, my brother, you are not needed in rap. Do your thing, express yourself lyrically. Sing about things your face, talk about your emotions. Sing about everything around you.

6) Not wanting to freestyle
Free styling is your selling point. At times people, fans want to hear you sing without musical instruments. Freestyle your songs, record a Crystal clear video of your freestyle. Upload on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook etc

7) Shoot a music video
This is one of the most easiest way to promote your music. I literally don't listen to radio but I watch TV. The only time I listen to radio is when my friends are having their shows on radio and I have to tune in to listen for feedbacks. Music video helps put a face to your music. If your looks are great, it will attract the opposite sex a lot but if you have pot belle like me, my brother, Hit the Gym. With a music shot in the right format, resolution and concept, it will get Airplays on TV. There are so many satellite TV stations now and all you need do is get your video to them. Once you are getting airplays on TV, getting your songs played on radio will be very easy. You don't have to cut your neck for that. And one of the things music video will do for you is when you go to shows. People, fans will easily identify you. Even when you are on stage singing, they would be telling themselves that they have seen this guy on TV. (And again take note that you are going to do a lot of free shows. The moment you blow, free shows stops)

And as for me the writer, I am doing my own free show right now I'm offering 5 Free Music video production slots to 5 upcoming artiste. T & C applies..

Written by @srazorblade for publication on Nairaland. For Publication outside Nairaland, credits should be given to the Author and Nairaland links should be posted accordingly.

BedLam:
There are more artists than true listeners in Nigeria.
And the music has shifted to one genre because of lack of education and poor living conditions as our minds aren't sophisticated enough to relax with music that has good lyrics.
We are poor and piracy has made it less profitable...even if you release an album, you won't sell much.
So imagine a lot of singers in one genre, you hardly get known and no other genres sell anymore.
[b]You can ask brymo or Dare.

It's crazy out there. [/b]

ImaIma1:


Why not ask Kiss Daniel and Simi instead.

srazorblade:
With my little experience in the industry, let's say about 8yrs what I'm about to write here is the truth, nothing but the truth.

1) Most upcoming artiste do not make proper use of their social media handle

As an upcoming artiste, your social media account is one of the easiest ways of communicating with your fans. You need to put content on it everyday. If you are going to the toilet, take a picture. If you are going to the bar, do a little video. If you are bouyant enough, give away something tangible

2) Most upcoming artiste do not attend shows

If you are an upcoming artiste and you are not attending shows, you will forever remain upcoming (Not a curse though but harsh reality). I mean, get off that your lazy bed, attach yourself to a DJ, beg him to tag along when he has shows and do your thing at his shows (Simple). Another thing you could do is also to buy tickets to shows (regular). Find your way back stage, before they start the show proper, beg them to allow you do your thing. Record label owners, promoters are listening and if they can see the confidence in you and how the crowd accept your music, my brother, congratulations.

3) Not creating a Niche for yourself in the industry

As an upcoming artiste, you need to stop copying other people's style of music. Stop copying other people's beat, stop copying other people's sound. Create your own style, create your own pattern. Stand out

4) Bad Mastering, Bad mixing of your song. This is also a contributing factor. Who will play your music when the whole production is whack! There are so many upcoming artiste out there with good lyrical content but their production is poor and this in return makes the artiste sound local. No Dj would jam your song on radio if the production is poor. Work with different music producers. The same producer that created the beat and recorded your voice should not be the same producer that will do the final mastering of your songs. They are dedicated sound engineers and professionals that their job is just to mix and master (look for them).


5) Poor lyrical content, bad concept, bad voicing Imagine a reggae singer trying to sing blues? The concept from the onset is not proper. What you have to do is to look for your vocal strength and work on it. If you can sing blues very well, my brother, you are not needed in rap. Do your thing, express yourself lyrically. Sing about things your face, talk about your emotions. Sing about everything around you.

6) Not wanting to freestyle
Free styling is your selling point. At times people, fans want to hear you sing without musical instruments. Freestyle your songs, record a Crystal clear video of your freestyle. Upload on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook etc

7) Shoot a music video
This is one of the most easiest way to promote your music. I literally don't listen to radio but I watch TV. The only time I listen to radio is when my friends are having their shows on radio and I have to tune in to listen for feedbacks. Music video helps put a face to your music. If your looks are great, it will attract the opposite sex a lot but if you have pot belle like me, my brother, Hit the Gym. With a music shot in the right format, resolution and concept, it will get Airplays on TV. There are so many satellite TV stations now and all you need do is get your video to them. Once you are getting airplays on TV, getting your songs played on radio will be very easy. You don't have to cut your neck for that. And one of the things music video will do for you is when you go to shows. People, fans will easily identify you. Even when you are on stage singing, they would be telling themselves that they have seen this guy on TV. (And again take note that you are going to do a lot of free shows. The moment you blow, free shows stops)

And as for me the writer, I am doing my own free show right now I'm offering 5 Free Music video production slots to 5 upcoming artiste. T & C applies..

Written by @srazorblade for publication on Nairaland. For Publication outside Nairaland, credits should be given to the Author and Nairaland links should be posted accordingly.

Rhombic:


I have Interest sir what are the steps

BedLam:
How many copies did Simi sell ? Did you buy her album? How many of shows have you attended ?
Let's start from there and we can go ask them.

You think playing their song on Snapchat generates money ?

ImaIma1:


But has she been enriched through music? Has she been attending shows? Is she making money?

Or you want to compare her with artists that are begging for their songs to be played on air

Vinstel:
Make una leave airforce1 abeg. The guy dey try joor

srazorblade:
do you have a song? If yes give me the links to the song let us listen to it

srazorblade:
start by sending me a pm

dumo1:
Nice points noted. But all the points no be money to do all this work abi you wan make the upcoming artiste go steal?

CORONATA:
The idea of being original is a wonderful thing. It brings out the uniqueness of an artiste.

3rill:
please am new here who is airforce 1

BedLam:
They are struggling and with the population we have, coupled with the fact that the whole Africa listen to our music, a lot of them should be more than "surviving".
Even underdogs should be well off. The market has potential.

How many people of Simi type of music are relevant compared to those that didn't make it ?
That's how you measure success.
The industry has a lot of potential and could grow to billions of dollars.
If we put ourselves "in order".

ImaIma1:


Because you haven't bought Simi's cds or you probably are not drawn to her music doesn't mean she is struggling or does not have fans. She is attending shows and she keeps making music that appeals to her fans. She is making money and has a wide audience and fan base. So what are you on about?

BedLam:
Having fans doesn't translate to making money in Nigeria or you don't know that a lot of people get there music for free ? You know how much they spend on videos ? These videos don't generate money. How many shows has Simi headlined since the beginning of this year ? Let's compare her to Runtown.
Pls talk about what you know.

correctguy101:

Me too.....
At least, he's a NL celebrity

srazorblade:
So far so good. We have only 2 artiste with 2 good songs and concept, they just need to remix and remaster the songs. 3 spots still up for grabs.

Optimisticgondy:
good evening boss.. this is "Bikita" crooner.. I didn't hear again from you after my last message to you.

srazorblade:
sorry about that and again we can only shoot your video in Lagos and you have to make arrangements for Location.

IyawoIgbo22:
Airforce1..... Shey you dey hear am so