Wanna record deal??? In the case of music producers, are you looking for a major placement or recording contract??? Alot of you will say yes. Make sure you get a contract that you are comfortable (with unless you like being jerked around that is). People will approach you and tell you everything they think you want to hear. Example, "I really, like your music/energy, we can take you and your music to the next level..." They could be telling the truth but keep in mind that they are out to get their money up so who are you not to do the same??? Stop. Think...and...GO!!! After all the sweet talk and ego boosting has subsided you need to start thinking about a contract. What are you giving up(what are they gaining) and what are you gaining. Lets be honest though, as a new comer that nobody knows about in the beginning, your deals are gonna...for lack of a less abrasive word...SUCK!!! Even alot of more established people have bad contracts too. But make sure that you get something...proper compensation, album credits... You may very well crank out hit after hit for a label meanwhile they own rights to the music. But be smart, you have now gained a reputation as a hit maker and have an edge that allows you to renegotiate your contract. Even if your label refuses to agree to your new terms, you are in demand and can shop for another deal or GO ON YOUR OWN!!! That being said, the internet is a beautiful thing. Get a website(not a myspace or a facebook). Get a real website. There quite a few that you can start up for free or for very little money so get into a web design course or get somebody to desing the page for you. Showcase your music there, have a mailing list, pictures, sell your music from there. Invest in pay per click campaigns on google and Facebook to generate traffic. More traffic=more people looking at your site and joining your list and buying you music...A SIMPLE NUMBERS GAMES...YOU NEED TO BE SEEN TO GET PAID!!! Find out where people that are interested in your kind of music congregate and advertise(online and in person at clubs etc) soundclick, myspace, and various websites are prime real estate for posting banners where people's eyes naturally gravitate to so get started. Get a youtube channel and upload some videos, get a blog. Wash, rinse, reuse...Congratulations on your success in advance!!!
Peace
1ne tha Producer
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