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100 Ways for Musicians to Gain 100 True Fans

2013-05-14T04:00:00.000-04:00

This post was inspired by Kevin Kelly's captivating blog post called 1,000 True Fans. Kevin Kelly basically suggests that artists only need to acquire 1,000 True Fans to make a living. I always thought that 1,000 fans was a stretch (until I read about the success of Amanda Palmer, Tim Schafer, and others via Kickstarter). To make things easier I thought it would be wise to focus on how

Marketing Plan Ideas for your Music (Presented Through Tweets)

2013-05-07T02:25:00.000-04:00

Imagine this, your album is finished and you are thinking of ways to market your album. You go through your phone contacts and you notice that you do not have any marketing friends. You start to panic a bit and wonder if your album release will be successful. Unfortunately a lot of artists struggle with the marketing process. I have released material in the past without creating anticipation.

Freestyle Rap Better By Writing Down Rhyming Words

2013-05-06T00:00:00.000-04:00

One of the key elements in your freestyle rap arsenal is the ability to rhyme. The more rhyming words you know the easier it is to flow fluidly without stumbling. In the past I wrote a post about Rhyming Prompts. The basic idea of rhyming prompts revolves around writing down words that rhyme and coming back to them at a later date. Resources Needed Written Aid (Dictionary, Rhyming Dictionary

Build An Affordable Home Recording Studio In A Recession

2013-04-29T00:05:00.000-04:00

Praverb shares knowledge on the necessary equipment needed to build an affordable home recording studio. You will learn how to improve your home recording for around $600 dollars. This content is geared towards DIY recording artists who have a computer and recording software (I use Adobe Audition 3.0). The Equipment Monster Cables (Prices Varies) ProLine MS235 Round Base Microphone Stand ($20)

The Ultimate Graphic Designer Directory (Find Graphic Artists for Your Next CD Cover)

2013-04-22T00:00:00.000-04:00

I decided to write this post after fielding questions about graphic design. A lot of artists (rappers, emcees, singers, beatmakers) contact me about album cover artwork. There are tons of graphic designers that can make your CD artwork/single artwork stand out. A lot of artists struggle with finding available graphic artists. You can find graphic designers on forums, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr,

Stepping Into Social Media (Buy Now)

2013-04-15T03:30:00.000-04:00

It is widely known that social media is one of the most powerful tools to promote your music nowadays. Artists that produce quality music but do not know how to reach the right people will most likely never be successful. Since there are more and more platforms and social media has been scaling up immensely, it’s hard to keep a clear focus. Stepping into social media, it’s not easy to find

3 Guaranteed Ways To Increase Your SoundCloud Interaction

2013-04-11T00:00:00.000-04:00

Soundcloud is one big cocktail party. Over 10 million registered users utilize this awesome site. SoundCloud is an audio message board! The interactive website makes it easier for people to share their music with the world. According to Wikipedia, SoundCloud is an online audio distribution platform that allows collaboration, promotion and distribution of audio recordings by users. I am

How to Promote Your Music More Efficiently By Finding Your Niche

2013-04-08T00:30:00.000-04:00

It is well known that if you want to get different results you need to do something you haven’t done before. To move quicker than your competition and work a lot more efficiently than them, you need to take some things into consideration before deciding how you are going to promote your music. Why should you limit your niche and how can that be more profitable? If you sell something to

FREE Download: Praverb & Soulchef - The Social Network (Digi-Single)

2013-03-29T00:00:00.000-04:00

Technological advancements have made it easier for humans to interact with one another. The Social Network provides various pathways for people to send and share information. This Digi-Single captures the creativity of Virginia emcee Praverb and New Zealand based beatsmith Soulfchef. Ironically the two met via a Social Networking site (Facebook). The actual song features the precision

The Best Gig That I Ever Purchased on Fiverr

2013-03-23T09:30:00.000-04:00

Image retrieved from Venture Village. Last October I wrote a blog entry about the power of Fiverr. I am amazed at the sheer entrepreneurial spirit that the site provides. There are thousands of sellers on Fiverr that do crazy things for $5 dollars (Linsey Fryatt wrote an amazing article on this). I have been a member on Fiverr for about 7 months and I have bought over 20 gigs. I'm pretty

Over 100 International Beatmakers That Will Make You Pull Out The Pad And Pen

2013-03-13T00:00:00.000-04:00

Image retrieved from WentToGetProvisions. I decided to put together another post that highlights international production. This time I did a little research and found over 100 international beatmakers! This post is inspired by this post: 32 International Beatmakers That Will Make You Pull Out The Pad And Pen. I love the fact that the hip-hop culture is worldwide. I honestly would love to

32 International Beatmakers That Will Make You Pull Out The Pad And Pen

2013-03-11T00:00:00.000-04:00

Image retrieved from Joubrel. I marvel at the expansive beatmaking culture. Production, in my opinion, is the backbone of hip-hop songs. Without production, hip-hop would be spoken word. The establishment of the Red Bull Beat Battle, Louis Den, Weekly Beat Sessions, international exposure, and advanced technology has contributed to the international movement. More artists are seeking

Do It Yourself Defined by Thorny Bleeder's Brian Thompson

2013-03-10T17:14:00.000-04:00

This Read the Label interview gave me the opportunity to chat with Music Marketing expert and DIY advocate Brian Thompson. Brian Thompson shares insight on his humble beginnings, his weekly podcast with Michael Brandvold, the importance of DIY, having a good bio, and more. [View the story "Do It Yourself Defined by Thorny Bleeder's Brian Thompson" on Storify] Follow Praverb on Facebook and

Quinelle Holder Interview: The Man Behind The Red Tag Society (Twitter Interview)

2013-03-07T22:00:00.000-05:00

Today I have been blessed with the opportunity to interview Quinelle Holder, the CEO of The Red Tag Society. The talented youngin' talks about his infatuation with hip-hop, his brand (The Red Tag Soceity), music, friendships, working with The Fader, and more. Check out the Twitter transcript below. [View the story "Quinelle Holder Interview: The Man Behind The Red Tag Society (Twitter

The Ultimate Christian Hip-Hop Blog Directory

2013-03-07T13:56:00.000-05:00

Image was retrieved from HolyHipHop.com. This post was inspired by The Ultimate Hip-Hop Blog Directory post that I put together last year. This post was also inspired by an article that I read on Dj Wade-O's website. A portion of my followers on Twitter and Facebook are apart of the Christian Hip-Hop (CHH) community. I also that CHH has limited resources for CHH artists, beatmakers, or Djs.

RT This - Examining The Art of Retweeting

2013-03-06T00:00:00.000-05:00

Image retrieved from FreshNewTracks. If you are similar to me then your frequent Twitter numerous times during the day. I tweet primarily from my iPhone yet I conduct Twitter interviews via the computer. The issue that I deal with revolves around structuring my tweets (Hootsuite and Buffer are great for Automation). I always thought that a barrage of links would be most effective in terms

ANTHM & Blu - Handful of Dust (Track by Track Album Review)

2013-03-05T00:13:00.000-05:00

It has been awhile since I reviewed an album live on Twitter. Tonight I decided to tackle ANTHM & Blu's collaborative EP called Handful of Dust. ANTHM popped up on my radar last year by dropping Joy & Pain. Two weeks ago ANTHM dropped the "1 Train Freestyle" which definitely caught my attention. Handful of Dust showcases New York emcee ANTHM rhyming over production from West Coast legend Blu

MaG Breaks Down His Latest Album Freedom (Twitter Interview)

2013-02-28T20:30:00.001-05:00

#RapChat interview with talented emcee MaG. The New York based emcee talks about his recent album Freedom, sponsorship from RCRDPL, his relationship with Mick Boogie, his recording process and more. [View the story "MaG Breaks Down His Latest Album Freedom (Twitter Interview)" on Storify]

Mello Music Group's Gensu Dean Opens Up About Abrasions (Twitter Interview)

2013-02-27T17:11:00.001-05:00

#RapChat interview with Mello Music Group beatmaker Gensu Dean. The talented producer talks about his recent release with Planet Asia called Abrasions. [View the story "Mello Music Group's Gensu Dean Opens Up About Abrasions (Twitter Interview)" on Storify]

Interview with Dj Pain 1 (Twitter Interview)

2013-02-26T19:07:00.000-05:00

Twitter Interview with Dj Pain 1. The Wisconsin beatmaking phenom shares insight on his production history, gives the definition of a beat placement, working with a variety of beatmakers, his most famous placement, his signature sound and more. [View the story "Interview with Dj Pain 1 (Twitter Interview)" on Storify]

Interview with Artistic Manifesto (Twitter Interview)

2013-02-25T21:30:00.000-05:00

#RapChat interview with hip hop blogger Artistic Manifesto. Artistic Manifesto talks about the inspiration behind his blog, being dared to cover music, his eclectic taste, and more. [View the story "Interview with Artistic Manifesto (Twitter Interview)" on Storify]

6 Necessary Steps To Get a Deal with a Record Label and Why Social Media Matters

2013-02-23T00:00:00.000-05:00

Image Retrieved from Prescriptive Music. Everyone wants to have the fastest ticket to becoming rich and famous, but only a few has the guns and the ammunition to actually shoot for it and those are people with talent. Musicians can make it big by just using their own God-given gift – a golden voice. But with millions of people having equally beautiful and awesome voices to sing, rap and make

Jahshua Smith's 5 Favorite Detroit Emcees of All-Time (Twitter Interview)

2013-02-21T21:32:00.000-05:00

#RapChat Interview with Detroit based emcee Jahshua Smith. Jahshua shares insight on the release of his latest project, working with StewRat, the Blat Pack, being a full-time emcee and more. [View the story "Jahshua Smith's 5 Favorite Detroit Emcees of All-Time (Twitter Interview)" on Storify]

Crazy Pellas, A Music Community That Needs You! (Interview)

2013-02-20T00:00:00.000-05:00

Recently I reached out to Iain Meddicks, the founder of Crazy Pellas.net, for an interview. I believe that this interview will help you understand the psyche behind someone who is goal driven. Crazy Pellas is an incredible Music Resource and Community with over 50,000 music enthusiasts (including DJs, Producers, Artists, Designers, and Promoters), who actively participate in this community on a

How ChilltownTV Creatively Navigates The Hip-Hop Blogs (Twitter Interview)

2013-02-18T21:46:00.000-05:00

#RapChat interview with the talented Chilltown TV. I inquiry about the origin of ChilltownTV, being self-taught, her graphic background, promotion of the series, Lele's ratchet advice, and more. [View the story "How ChilltownTV Creatively Navigates The Hip-Hop Blogs (Twitter Interview)" on Storify]