Some time ago I did a post on 3 tips that would improve your stage performance. This can be considered a follow up of that post.
Now more than ever, an artists’ live performance is becoming the most important part of sustaining a career in music. Touring and performing are becoming the most largest sources of income for artists. But too many artists neglect this part of the game. No time is spent planning the flow of the show.
This is the time for artists to make believers out of the non-believers. Some rappers act like their just performing for themselves; no interaction with the audience, bad delivery, and no eye contact.
Rehearsal and practice is a must. Record video of yourself and be critical about how your come off. Get your endurance up. You’re panting so hard during your second song that we can hardly make out the lyrics.
You have to be better than the mainstream rappers. Most of them suck on stage because they have radio hits to carry them through the entire show. The audience raps the songs for them. You have to be much better. If you’re an up and coming artist, most people won’t know your material or won’t care.
Study the rappers who are putting effort into their performances, take notes, and apply similar ideas to your own performance. Make them want to meet you at the merch table afterwards.
Do you enjoy performing live?
