www.mastamind.com http://www.mastamind.com Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Breaking Into Hip Hop http://www.mastamind.com/2012/05/04/breaking-into-hip-hop/ http://www.mastamind.com/2012/05/04/breaking-into-hip-hop/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.mastamind.com/?p=11 So you want to be a hip hop star but all you know about breaking into the genre is what you’ve seen on a few episodes of MADE on your directstartv.com channels. Well here’s a short list of the things you need to get started – don’t think you’ve got all the answers!
A Demo – That’s right, people still catch breaks in this industry with a demo tape. Nowadays it’s expected to come in CD form and it’s worth paying a little extra to rent out a studio and have it remastered.
An Agent – And not your brother’s friend Willy, either. Find an agent who thinks you’ve got talent (hint: if you can’t you may need to rethink your musical ambition) then work with them on a deal you can both live with. Having someone else publicize you is the best way to get seen.
Thick Skin – You’ve got to have it to make it. People will tear you down and break you apart before you ever hear one nice word about your music but you’ve got to have faith that what you’re doing is good.

]]> http://www.mastamind.com/2012/05/04/breaking-into-hip-hop/feed/ 0 THE RIGHT PRODUCERS CAN MAKE YOU A STAR http://www.mastamind.com/2011/09/14/the-right-producers-can-make-you-a-star/ http://www.mastamind.com/2011/09/14/the-right-producers-can-make-you-a-star/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.mastamind.com/?p=10 Becoming a star takes work. And lots of it. A good producer will make sure that your name and talent is projected in the right manner and gets your work in front of those who can give your talent the attention it deserves. Singers, dancers, and musicians have credited producers for recognizing the talents they possess. For musicians, signing with a record label means your voice can be heard around the states and around the world. (Actors and actresses speak volumes of a producer that gave them their first break and launched them to a higher status in the movie world) Producers can recognize talent in the youngest artist and get them started on a career, not just a job. This is very important and can mean you will change the course of your life by having a producer who works diligently on your behalf. Musicians know the value of promoting their albums and getting the air time needed to get their name out there in front of the public. Having a producer to work on your behalf, promote you and your talent successfully makes all the difference. They have a special knack for recognizing talent when then see it.

]]> http://www.mastamind.com/2011/09/14/the-right-producers-can-make-you-a-star/feed/ 0 WHERE TO GET THE PLAY TIME FOR YOUR SONGS http://www.mastamind.com/2011/09/11/where-to-get-the-play-time-for-your-songs/ http://www.mastamind.com/2011/09/11/where-to-get-the-play-time-for-your-songs/#comments Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.mastamind.com/?p=9 Musicians and artists want to have their music and their songs played so everyone can enjoy their talent. One of the best places to start is on radio since there are many stations around the country. Your song can be playing in several areas at the same time on different radio stations. Another avenue is by downloading music from the computer onto your ipod and to your phone. TV is another medium to get music for free and keep up to date with what your favorite artist is recording and what they will be doing in the near future.The whole story can be found at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/free-music-downloader-u/id458568150?mt8&ign-mptuo253D2 A recording studio can record the songs or album and get airtime needed for new artists. After signing with a recording studio or by going onto one of the talent shows that are so popular these days means the producers will market your music to every available avenue possible. With access to radio, TV, internet and ipods there are many ways to get play time for your songs and albums. It only takes knowing where to go and who you can get in contact with so search, ask questions and get informed. It will pay off by having air time for your songs.

]]> http://www.mastamind.com/2011/09/11/where-to-get-the-play-time-for-your-songs/feed/ 0 HOW TO CREATE A NAME FOR YOURSELF IN HIP HOP http://www.mastamind.com/2011/09/10/how-to-create-a-name-for-yourself-in-hip-hop/ http://www.mastamind.com/2011/09/10/how-to-create-a-name-for-yourself-in-hip-hop/#comments Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.mastamind.com/?p=8 Creating the brand you means being original. The hip hop industry is not looking for the same rapper; the industry is looking for original talent. Work hard. Produce music that you know can market, but make sure it-s your own work. Otherwise, you might want to be a ghostwriter, which is profitable and another way you can make a name for yourself in hip hop. In fact, some artists prefer to sit back and ghostwrite, or produce tracks for other artists who perform them. Either way you go, you must be original. Hip hop is looking for the next big thing, not the next big clone.

Talent is only half of the process. To make a name for yourself, expect to do a lot of self-promoting. Remember that no one will work harder for you than you. Also remember that no one will know who you are, unless you work hard to make that happen. Key words, work hard. You can have all the talent in the world, but without hard work, no one will ever hear that music come alive outside of your house or local talent show. Take the time to make a video to post onto networking sites that allow you to advertise yourself for free. If you have some extra cash, pay those websites to advertise you in the top percentile. Going viral these days is a recipe for instant success. The more people who know about you, the more record labels, producers, agents and managers will want to get to know. Invest in your own website where you list your contact information, play your music, sell merchandise, and share any videos and images.

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Over the years, the internet has proven to be one of the most effective tools for reaching out to, and interacting with fans. Many hip hop artists and labels, have started using the internet to gain new fans, and to interact with the fans they already have.
There are a number of sites on the internet, that hip hop artists can use to present themselves, and their music to the world.

Many of these sites cater specifically to hip hop artists.
It’s extremely important for artists get their music in front of people who will most likely want to listen to it. The more people who hear it and like it, the faster they will be able to build their fan base.
The best fanbase that an artist can have, is that consists of people from various backgrounds, and who live in various parts of the world.

A good fan base will help artists spread their music, and increase their chances of being able to profit from their music.

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