Major recording artists have the following of a small country and more influence than most politicians, but how do they use this to their advantage? 20 years ago the only requirement for an artist was to make great music,… Continue Reading
“If you free the artist you free the world.” – Swizz Beatz Music is a democracy in which musicians are judged solely on their talent, not their background, skin colour, or education. In 2015 the UK music industry was… Continue Reading
What does it take to be a successful artist? Furthermore, what does it take to be a successful Rap artist in 2017? Who better to ask than the A&R who signed a whole host of hit making artists including successful… Continue Reading
Last time on The Ten Laws of Indie Success… …We discussed The Law of Indie Success #9 Keep Financial Records. And questioned if 50 Cent could have avoided bankruptcy by living within his means. This week we see how Jay Z studied… Continue Reading
Last time on The Ten Laws of Indie Success… …We covered The Law of Indie Success #8 Get Legal Advice. We discussed how Lil Wayne could have analysed aspects of his record deal with Cash Money Records a little more closely. This… Continue Reading
Last time on The Ten Laws of Indie Success… …We covered The Law of Indie Success #7 Build A Strong Team. We paid close attention to Kanye West’s vision when constructing the DONDA creative team by select highly experienced team members… Continue Reading
Last time on The Ten Laws of Indie Success… …We covered The Law of Indie Success #6 Study The Industry. We uncovered how Joey Clipstar created a unique music brand by analysing the industry and owning an unrivalled position. This… Continue Reading
Last time on The Ten Laws of Indie Success… …We covered The Law of Indie Success #5 Customer Experience. We witness how Nicki Minaj makes her fans feel important by including them in exciting unforgettable experiences. This week we… Continue Reading
Last time on The Ten Laws of Indie Success… …We covered The Law of Indie Success #4 Engage Your Audience. We saw how Stormzy established an engaging relationship with his fans which ultimately lead to him making UK chart… Continue Reading
Last time on The Ten Laws of Indie Success… …We covered The Law of Indie Success #3 Take Risks. We looked at how Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs created his own niche, remained flexible throughout his career, and took calculated risks to… Continue Reading