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Most indie artists don't know or follow the correct steps to release a single. You can not say you're releasing a single in July and start promotions in July. Or release a single in August and start promotions in August. Your marketing needs to start a month or two before the release. All radio stations must have your single already in rotation. You social media marketing campaigns should also be in place. Posting all day in facebook music groups IS NOT Promotions. Your video needs to already be in rotation (YouTube and Vevo) halfway marketing will not make your single a success. You should be getting radio interviews weekly putting the word out about your single. Most will not follow these guidelines & will not sale over 10 units online. Because of bad marketing and advertising.

Today's job of being a A&R in 2017 has changed. A&Rs can & will not sign you because they think you're a good artist. You must have proof that you have a fan base and able to sale music. A&Rs can provide tools and information to make the journey smooth. But remember without radio marketing and a strong social media marketing you will be another person thinking you're a artist. Millions of artists makes music and post on facebook everyday. 99% are lying to you about how well they are doing just to make themselves feel good. 80% are buying fake views and attending hood shows by janky promoter's. Next time a artist brag's about how well they are doing. Ask them to post their royalty statements. #facts #numbersdontlie

Most artists don't know the business of music and will listen to anybody. Why would you take advice from someone who doesn't have a fan base or haven't moved any major units? Being a independent artist is not about making music and posting about you're the hottest thing since sliced bread! To achieve any success you must study the business and follow the rules. The first rule is patients nothing happens over night! Do you know it takes 3-5 years to break a new artist? Do you know you will need a REAL budget for your music? Please stop letting people sale you dreams and stop thinking you know it all! A major label A&R can not help you get signed or move your career in the right direction. Facts! Most A&Rs are paid from services they provide artists. So lets say a A&R loves your music. Now you're thinking you're on your way to be a super star. No you're not! Because the A&R must show to the executives that you are profitable! You must have soli...