If you’re an independent hip hop artist, why do continue to do this? I’m referring to music of course. Is it because you love what you do, or is it the fame and potential riches that drive you? Is it a little bit of both? Would you do it if there was no money to be made in this game?
These are rhetorical questions of course and I’m not just asking you these questions, I ask myself these questions to keep my artistic focus in tact, because if you’re human, you are susceptible to distractions. Read the rest of this entry »
Independent hip hop artist, Just Mic hails from Cleveland, Ohio. He says, “It’s not about making money or faking an image. It’s about leaving your mark on this Earth before your time is finished.” He has been featured in Scene Magazine’s “The Best of Cleveland” as “Best Rapper”. Jus Mic is steady on the grind, making his mark in the world of hip hop.
Real talk! Malice from the Clipse just became my muthafuckin’ hero. With all these fake ass gangsters in the rap game today, cats ashamed to say they held an honest job, even it was as a corrections officer, and beefs that have become an outright embarrassment to the culture, this dude’s words felt like a swig of water in a hot ass dessert.
Why can’t some in hip hop separate fact from fiction? Entertainment from reality? That puzzles me. It wasn’t always that way. A climate has been created in hip hop that says if you’re not living what your spit in your rhymes then you’re a fraud. It’s been costing some the Read the rest of this entry »
Facebook has become a powerful tool that can be used to develop the kind of meaningful relationships that can lead to a loyal fanbase. Facebook recently changed its site to a structure not liked by many but in my opinion made it much more useful as a networking tool. This post is mainly for those who have yet to try Facebook and casual users. Some of you regular users may find something of value as well.
1. Connecting with real friends. Facebook kinda forces you to create your profile with your real name so its easy to find old acquaintances you went to school with, ones you haven’t seen in a while or even family members you’ve lost contact with. What better way to start building your network than with people who already know and care about you? Facebook enhances this social communication.
2. Making new friends. In my experience with Facebook, when you ask someone to become your friend, they assume that they already know you and will usually ask, “do I know you?” This is a great thing because it forces you to develop a real connection. You have an option to send a short message with your friend invite and you should use it. Don’t push your music or try to sell them anything. Read the rest of this entry »
There was a time when you could tell if an artist walked in the room. They didn’t have to utter or speak a word. Whether it was in the style of dress, hairstyle or just vibe, you knew right a way that he or she wasn’t like the rest. Others may have believed them to be weird but this is the way it’s supposed to be with artists. They shouldn’t blend in among the masses.
I often consult with artists who have nothing that identifies them. Nothing! It’s like they all come with the same “kit”. Throw on a cap, a t-shirt, gym shoes, and they’re ready for the photo shoot. With all of the millions of people on Myspace and Facebook pushing there shit, you’re gonna have to do a little more to stand out, homie. Be different! Don’t become easily forgettable. Make a statement with your image. Kanye crafted an identity. So did T-pain, Snoop, and Lil Wayne. This gives them cult-like status. Read the rest of this entry »
I could probably write an entire book on the importance of this alone. You don’t have to be a scholar, but if your grammar and spelling are
very bad, you should consider having someone else more qualified, send out your emails. Here’s an example of what I’m talking about… Example:
WHUTS GUD MY N*#GA? WE GOT DAT
REEL SHIT! REEL TALK. HOLLA AT ME
FOOL!
I get emails like this regularly. Really! I can assure you that I did not give this person more than a second of my time. If you send out email messages like this, STOP IT! This may work when you’re communicating with your homies, but you’ll never get anywhere trying to conduct business this way. You never know who is on the receiving end of that message so you should always be professional. Here’s another tip: Don’t write in ALL CAPS! People feel like your shouting at them when you do that. Writing in all caps is also harder to read.
DJ Stupac hails from Denver, Colorado and is the first DJ to be profiled on Indiehiphop.net. Every DJ profiled on the this blog plays indie hip hop artists and openly accepts submissions for their mixtapes and projects. Get at them!! Exposure is what its all about and I don’t waste time with people that are not serious about their game.
Currently Dj StuPac is working on a new mixtape with Denver, Colorado artist Hypnautic called “The Movement” that also features many other Denver heavy hitters, such as Julox and Fat Lee. Dj StuPac is also working on a mixtape hosted by Denver native DJ KTONE THE TURF DJ called “WHITE MEN CAN’T DJ” and “A GANGSTA RESUME HOSTED BY CTE’s ROCCETT as well as “SLEPT ON SLAP VOLUME: OUTKAST hosted by DJ BIG SPADE aka DR. XCLUSIVE. Just recently dropped are “SOUTHLAND TALES VOLUME 4 and BEDROOM BOOM BLENDS. Dj StuPac is a 2009 SEA nominee for mixtape rookie of the year, a Crunk Energy Drink Dj (www.crunkenergydrink.com) and runs his own production company Down Rite Durtay Productionz.
Digiwaxx Media offers a great service that provides marketing and promotions solutions for their clients. Whether you are trying to introduce a new artist, break a hot single, or create a buzz for a product. IndieHipHop.net interviewed one of the reps to learn more about Digiwaxx Media and get some advice for up and coming artists.
Who are you and what’s your music background?
I’m Demetrius a rep for Digiwaxx Media. My music background is in radio promotions & sales, music retail, artist management, event planning, corporate branding, and music marketing.
What is digiwaxx and how can it help independent artists?
Digiwaxx Media is a marketing and promotions agency with an emphasis on urban music and lifestyle. Digiwaxx helps independent artist because we allow artist to access services without the need of a major label. Marketing, promotions, publicity, etc. are all services that Digiwaxx offers.
How and why was Digiwaxx created?
Corey “CL” Llewellyn created Digiwaxx in 1998 as a means to bridge the gap between DJs and the artists. When he first started Digiwaxx it was a simple email service that he used to send new music to his network of DJs on behalf of artists. From there the Digiwaxx platform was developed that included the blast service that allowed Djs to receive the music without clogging up their emails.
About how many Djs are in your network?
Currently there are over 25,000 member DJs in the Digiwaxx network. Read the rest of this entry »
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