Flashhh and GameOva Skip Life After Big Freedia Mile Hi Issue 18

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HOMETOWN:

NEW ORLEANS, LA NAME:

DEEDAY AGE: When did you start your career?

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When I start rapping I was young so it was just a hobby to do in school, I already had a passion for music learned how to turn it into money and been running with it ever since.

was pushing a year ago called “One Time” it peaked at #59 on the urban billboard radio charts.

Can you compare your style to anyone in the game right now?

At this point, what’s going on with you? Any deals?

Not really, I have many different styles, flows and elements to my music. Most rappers have 1-2 styles and that’s all they can give you I have something for everyone.

Right now in building my brand to the point I can walk in them offices and demand what I want , I have been meeting with different major labels the last couple months just playing the field but for now in unsigned until I get approached with a deal that makes the most sense for me .

What would you consider to be your recognizable track?

My most known track up to date is a single I

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What steps did you take in getting to What is your ultimate career goal? the point you’re at now?

The main things that helped me get where My ultimate goal is to be touring year around in at is touring dropping mixtapes back to with or without a deal then be able to put out back and dropping multi videos a month on- up and coming artist and producers. line that alone pretty much built my buzz to For more info on me or my music visit: where it’s at now .

Who would be your ideal artist to work with?

Right now I would have to say producer Diplo he’s always ahead of the music industry as far as sound goes and knows where music is heading next.

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HOMETOWN:

DALLAS, TEXAS NAME:

LIL RONNY MOTHAF AGE:

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When did you start your career?

I started rapping at 14 when I was in middle school. Didn’t really pursue the career side of it till’ 19.

What would you consider to be your recognizable track?

Can you compare your style to anyone in the game right now?

“Throw that ass in a circle”. I also traveled the nation with the club record “up in the air” and the new Million plus viewed record “New Years Resolution”.

No I can not compare myself to anyone in the game and I know that’s a cliche answer but I don’t feel lol artist are realistic these days I feel like everyone is a gimmick and I am Not a gimmick. I legit have a passion for music.

At this point, what’s going on with you? Any deals?

I am a artist currently signed under the amazing Dirty Water Music Group and I am now pushing a new record entitled “f***/cut it up” .

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What steps did you take in getting to What is your ultimate career goal? the point you’re at now?

To make timeless music that the world will apI sacrificed a lot and I stayed persistent.

preciate 50 years from now.

For more info on me or my music visit:

Who would be your ideal artist to work with?

Right now at this current moment Iy would most definitely have to be justin briber or Adele.

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HOMETOWN: ORIGINALLY FROM NEW ORLEANS (13 YEARS)

NAME:

SAVOY WADE AGE:

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When did you start your career?

I’d say around 2007, that’s when I recorded my first track but it was around 2013 when I first gained notoriety for my music. I’ve been writing songs for as long as I can remember though.

What would you consider to be your recognizable track?

Definitely Love We Making, that song is 4 years old and to this day I still get tweets and DMs and calls about it as if it just came out. That song just sticks.

Can you compare your style to anyone in the game right now?

I tell stories, so I like the put myself in the categories with the Syri Da Kid’s, Drakes and J Coles, that era of music but I always joke around and say I’m a mixture of Maxwell and MoneyBaggYo.

At this point, what’s going on with you? Any deals?

Right now I’m still independent, I’ve had conversations of deals and partnerships that never fell through so I don’t get my hopes up for that

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I’ll just do me until that day comes.

It’s not about physically putting money in my hands it’s about who’ll put me in the best position to provide for my family.

What steps did you take in getting to the point your at now?

I lived life and stayed myself. I went through common ups and downs and converted that into songs and visuals and that’s why I feel like people like what I do, everything’s relatable cause it’s real life shit I’ve survived to talk about. Along with the push I have around me from my friends and fan base, we all take these steps together.

Who would be your ideal artist to work with?

Anybody from the OVO camp, Ross, I’d do something with Baton Rouge Spitta, Maxwell, Beiber, Offset and definitely Kanye video wise. But my ideal artist would be a Drake collab, just cause I know I can out work him on some friendly shit.

Anyone who would wanna work with me, but it would have to make sense you know.

What is your ultimate career goal?

Selfishly I want Grammys, Plaques, Billboard #1s, Platinum Albums, but I’d be satisfied with enough money to live off and provide for the ones who helped get to that point, whether it be ghost writing or directing, I just don’t want to work for anybody.

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Flashhh and GameOva Skip Life After Big Freedia Mile Hi

Being part of Big Freedia’s team has taken Flashhh and GameOva Skip around the world. Channeling their talents and love for dance and music, the two international dancers have taken their path into a new direction, tagging Dj/producer Juan forming the group Mile HI. In addition to bringing dance back to the music scene, Mile Hi offers a variety of music genres such as Rap, Pop, E.D.M., Trap, you name it. Shive got a chance to catch up with these guys and talk about their careers after Big Freedia, forming their new group Mile Hi and their plans for the future.

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Shive: When did you first start to dance?

Flashhh: I started dancing since I was 9 years old.

Shive: So when did you all decide that dancing and performing was the route you wanted to take?

Mile HI: Being with the group we decided dancing and rapping was the route to take because we figured that’s what we came first place in. There’s not to many groups that are dancing and rapping so that’s a win !!!!

Shive: What was the video that first instagram video that blew up for you guys to where you started gaining notoriety?

Flashhh: The first video that gave us notoriety is our independent videos. I and skip got noticed from making independent videos!

Shive: How long have you been dancing for Big Freedia and how did you meet?

Flashhh: We started dancing with Freedia in 2012 and I met him after receiving a phone call from his manager saying that “Freedia wants you to dance for him”.

Shive: I’m told that you no longer dance for her. Is this correct? What happened? Skip and I departed from Freedia because Freedia didn’t pay us enough for our services.

Shive: What’s next?

Mile Hi: What’s next for Mile - Hi is to be the new face of pop , lol I thinks it’s as simple as that !!!

Shive: There’s a third member of your group.

Tell us a little about him?

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Mile Hi: The third member of our group also known as Juan is not only a Dj but he is a producer as well. He’s very talented and plays a great role on the team!

dance !

Shive: You guys are releasing an ep soon, what has been the creative process behind this project?

The creative process behind Mile - Hi’s new EP is PARTY PARTY PARTY and lots of Fun !!!

Shive: What is the ultimate goal for you all?

Where do you want to be in 10 years?

Well I’m pretty sure wayyyy before the next year we expect to take off!!!

Shive: Who do you all see as idols in music and dance?

Mile Hi: As far as idols my favorite artist are Meek Mill & Chris Brown.

Shive: Is there anybody in particular you really want to work with?

I’m sure this group would want to work with lots of big artist and producers! Especially T- Pain being one !!

Shive: How important is having the support of New Orleans behind you?

It’s important to have New Orleans behind us because it’s were we come from and it feels good to have our city support us!!!

Shive: What is your inspiration when producing new content and material?

Mile - HI’s inspiration is just to be a turn up group and the new face of pop , rap and also

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HOMETOWN:

GARYVILLE, LA NAME:

KING K AGE:

Unknown

When did you start your career?

I started writing music when I was 13 years old. It wasn’t until I got hurt playing ball that I decided to embark the journey of creativity back in 2009. I started recording music in my condo in Baton Rouge and then went to Atlanta to put together a mixtape. Once I recorded that I put it out I felt that this was something that I wanted to do full time. A few ups and downs and bumps in the road, but through it all I am here.

wouldn’t want anyone to feel as if I’m comparing myself to them or if someone in the past. I would say that I like to say that I go with what the creative gods afford me at the moment. If a song comes to me with this type of delivery and style, I follow suit.

If it comes to me in another that may favor another coast or artist or particular sound, I receive that and deliver it as well. I just enjoy creating and however it comes to me, I’m grateful that it did.

Can you compare your style to anyone in the game right now?

I don’t like to compare styles because I

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What would you consider to be your Who would be your ideal artist to work recognizable track? with?

I would say that the recognizable track would be the GRITS Anthem (Get Rich In The Struggle) which is the lead single from my project.

It has an old school, 80’s, 90’s feel to it and it came to me in the form of storytelling which was the highlight of many songs in the glory days of Hip Hop. That would be the most recognizable track in my eyes.

There are a number of people that I would consider working with when the time is right. At this moment I won’t mention any names. I can’t give people any ideas. Element of surprise is always best.

What is your ultimate career goal?

My ultimate career goal is to create the best music that I can create while staying within myself and staying true to the art.

At this point, what’s going on with you? Any deals?

Putting forth my best effort to not cheat myAt this point I am an independent artist. I have my own company Republic of Mazuma. The vision is to build an empire. Be a force. Set precedents. And give back to the community and sow into young minds and souls. GRITS is here to be a generational movement. Not just a song.

self or God that Blessed me with the creative capabilities. Most importantly, I want to be a positive influence in the world. Bring about global change. True signs of a King ya know.

For more info on me or my music visit:

What steps did you take in getting to the point your at now?

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To get to the point where I am now the steps were to stay at it. Constantly staying positive. I’m always working towards becoming who I envision myself as an artist, man, and influence.

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Three Ways To Become An Opening Act

One method to expand your audience is to serve as a support act for a known main act on multiple tour dates or to open a show for a larger act. These are choice slots and many acts are vying for them. Sometimes you can get lucky and be in the right place at the right time. If you are more interested in process rather than chance, here are a few suggestions on how to go about landing some of these choice performance slots.

Whether you are attempting to open a single date or be considered as the supporting act for a full tour, there are three methods to follow that may help you land those slots.

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. Contact the acts you have selected as logical, compatible choices. In some instances, you may know a compatible band personally and are friends with some of the members. This would be the most direct route to getting on a tour or single date.

If you were unfamiliar with anyone in the act, the next step would be to contact the act’s management. Emerging acts, still building their own following, but much more established than you, often have a hot list of new acts on the scene from which they select potential support or opening acts. Get on that hot list. First you need to contact the act’s management.

Check on their tour schedule for an upcoming or recently played date. If they are playing locally, check with the venue, if not look on Musi-cal.com or check Pollstar to see if they are listing their itinerary. Pollstar, www.pollstar.com has a management directory and Billboard’s International Talent & Touring Directory, lists management, agency and record company--but there is a charge for the directories.

Once you reach management, tell them you are interested in being considered for an opener or support act. Let them know you are very familiar with the act and why you think you would be a good addition to the show. Offer to send your current press materials and latest recording and some support materials detailing your activities. Be realistic, you may be one of many acts attempting to be considered, make sure you represent

yourself well.

This process may take some time as you develop a relationship with the act’s management. Be persistent. Keep in touch with your contact. Provide them with updates as your career and tours take shape. The payoff may not be immediate, but it may be well worth a wait if you have selected the right act.

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. Contact the Booking Agency. Acts may not have management but may have a booking agent. They would be the next contact. Approach the agent in a similar manner as you would management. As you build a relationship with the agency, this may also serve as your entrée if you have been looking for an agent for your act. As you consider logical, compatible acts for which you may open, it is likely that those agency’s rosters would also be logical choices to represent your act.

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. Contact the Venue Booking Person.

As you determine where you would like to play, specific venues in certain markets become important. As you identify these venues, you may find it impossible to get a date if you haven’t previously played the venue. Asking for an opening act slot may again be a way of gaining entrance. Find out which acts have been booked for upcoming shows from the venue booking contact. If you can identify a few of the acts mentioned as ones that might be compatible with your act, suggest that to the booker and ask to be considered as the opening act.

Send your promotional material. Often, they will have to check with the acts management or agency. You can ask for the act’s management contact in case you need to establish contact and begin your process with the management or agent as suggested above. I would first let the venue booker make the initial contact.

Some venues have the ability to arrange openers for certain acts and sometimes they receive strict instructions from the act’s agent regarding the act’s policy on openers. If you begin to let the venues know about your intentions, they may keep you in mind when appropriate situations arise.

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The opening act is so often frowned upon as being a bad slot. However, the opening act can be a very strategic position if you plan appropriately. I don’t believe opening for just anyone serves you well.

It is important that you consider which act your act is compatible with in order to play to an appropriate audience. You want to expand your audience, so your choice of main act ought to be one whose audience you would like to eventually make your own. Here are some further tips to consider as you search for appropriate main acts.

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. Select an act that is at least one or two steps ahead of you with the market. If you aim too high, for an act that is playing arenas when you are playing 200 seat clubs, you are unlikely to achieve an opening slot. Even if you did get to open for a much larger act, your ability to really use the occasion to your fullest advantage may be hampered by the fact that you are probably not ready to do so. You want an act that has a large enough draw to have some room in the budget so you can get paid something.

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. Select an act within your own genre of music. If you are attempting to gain a country fan base select up and coming country acts.

If you play rock, hip-hop, blues, etc., select the appropriate genre.

3. Select acts of the opposite sex in some instances. For example, single female singer/songwriter, most often, would select a male act rather than another female singer/songwriter. The same would work for male acts. This doesn’t always have to hold true, especially in situations where many acts who know each other decide to join together to create a special multi-act tour. The other exception may be in cases where a solo male or female act opens for a group or the same sex.

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. Select acts that you may have some personal familiarity with or even have a friendship. Start with people you know. If they know and like your music, there is a greater likelihood of them being open to you sharing the bill.

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.Make sure you are added to the date in time to be included in media promotions and added to any flyers or posters. This will help build your reputation in the areas where the dates are played. .The money for openers and support acts may not be great depending on the main act’s budget, the venue budget and your relationship with the main act. In circumstances where the fee is low, negotiate 100% or as high a percentage as possible on all of your merchandise. Many openers make up for a low fee with their merchandise sales when they have a large and receptive audience.

7. Don’t over stay your time on stage. Be clear about your arrangements with the main act. Set your start and end times and be prompt. If you get called back for an encore, check with the main act before heading back on stage for an encore. Leave the audience wanting more rather than wanting you to get off the stage.

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. Try to arrange for a welcoming introduction. If you have any connection to the main act at all, it helps if you can be linked to the main act in some way. For example, “Please welcome the XYZ band, one of ABC’s favorite new talents.” If the audience is made aware of the respect the main act has for the opener, the audience is usually more enthusiastic about the opener.

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. Make friends with the main act’s sound engineer. Unless you travel with your own sound engineer, the house sound engineer usually is the one designated to mix the opening act. If you can get to know the main act’s sound engineer, perhaps they will mix your sound as well. Sometimes you may have to pay them something. It is often worth the money.

10.Landing a support act tour can boost your career a notch or two. Make the most of it. Make sure you notify the media of any support tours by getting your tour itinerary listed in the appropriate trade magazines and online sources. Issue press releases and get your CDs to as many radio stations along the tour route as possible. This may be the right time to explore hiring a radio promotions company to get airplay.

Getting opening act slots or a support tour should be one of the many strategies used to expand your audience. Begin this process by making a list of acts you might consider appropriate main acts. As time goes on and your act develops, the list will need updating. There is no time like the present to begin this strategic audience development process.

by Jeri Goldstein.

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The 6 Rules of Commercial Music Success Back to The Academy Over the years I have had many conversations with music artists about commercial music, which usually leads to them disclosing their disdain and hatred of it. Some refer to pop music (pop, as in what’s popular now) as commercial music.

Others think of anything that is receiving heavy rotation on radio as commercial music. Whatever their definition, one thing is often overlooked: commercial music is the heart of the music industry which pumps the blood that keeps it alive.

So why then are so many music artists resistant to making commercial music? The answer that I’m often given is because they don’t want to “sell-out” their creative integrity by conforming to some industry version of what’s popular (i.e. what’s selling). It becomes very obvious to me that the problem is not commercial music, but rather the perception and definition of it.

The misconception is that the music industry created this rigid definition of commercial music. That fallacy is often perpetuated by music artists who or either unwilling or incapable of creating commercially viable songs. The truth is, the public dictates what is commercial, and for decades they have gravitated towards, embraced, and purchased records that adhere to a commercial music format. If commercial music is the rule for success and sales in the music industry, there are inevitably going to be some exceptions to it, but unfortunately, the tendency is for music artists to try and become the exception, instead of observing the rules and why they exist.

Simply put: the rules of commercial music success have not, and will not change. Not in your life time or your children’s lifetime. They exist because it’s human nature to reject the unfamiliar; in the music industry, similarity is the cornerstone of acceptance. This is why so many popular songs sound similar and contain familiar elements. It’s a rule that is prevalent in every genre, and on every continent.

There are those artists who do a masterful job of observing their own artistic values while delicately balancing the demands for commercial music by industry professionals.

Artists such as Prince, Sting and Bjork, have pushed the envelope of creativity for years. But artists of their caliber who possess such sublime talent and vision are rare. Artists such as Prince, Sting and Bjork, have pushed the envelope of creativity for years. But artists of their caliber who possess such sublime talent and vision are rare.

For the sake of clarification and argument, I will offer my explanation and industry definition of what commercial music is; based on 25 years of listening to recordings as a music lover, music industry professional, and music critic in what I will call, “The 6 Rules of Commercial Music Success.”

They are songs that have the following:

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. A strong hook/memorable chorus. If no one knows what your song is called, they can’t request it when they hear it on the radio. More importantly, they can’t buy it at retail…

or track it down on the Internet to illegally download a copy of it.

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. Good melody. Commercial music is characterized by good melodies (i.e. verses, choruses, and sometimes bridges that get stuck in your head and make you want to sing-along). What can the top selling hip-hop acts of the last 10 years (Tupac, Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, Eminem, and 50 Cent) attribute their success to? Good melodies (not cool beats) that increase the commercial value of their music...thanks largely in part to the king of modern hip-hop melody, Dr. Dre.

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. Well-Produced. Coming from an r&b background where producers are a pivotal part of commercial music success, I did not realize until I became a consultant that many rock bands don’t utilize, nor value producers like r&b music acts.

Perhaps they should since the record company often assigns producers to enhance the performance of songs (through their musical expertise) and enrich the records (through their experience and proficiency in the recording process), ultimately making them more enjoyable to listen to and, you guessed it… more commercial!

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. Appealing lyrics. The lyrics don’t have to be profound; people just have to be able to relate to them. If you have a way of saying common things in an uncommon way, your lyrics will have an edge over the songwriter whose song is about the same topic. Write about what’s closest to your heart for credibility and sincerity, and others will be able to relate to your songs – especially if it’s on a subject matter that they know or will experience.

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. Keep it short. Keep the length of your songs down to a maximum of four minutes. Jazz and World Music are exceptions. A song that is well written makes people want to hear it again, and again, and again. The longer the song is, the less likely that will happen. Don’t believe me? Check the length of your favorite songs.

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. Well-Performed. Most outstanding vocalists are often surprised by how low this rule is on the list. The fact is that there are more mediocre songs performed by outstanding vocalists, than there are mediocre vocalists performing outstanding songs. A good song that is well-performed gives it an edge, but if the song is lacking, all of the yelling and vocal acrobatics that singers tend to use to compensate for it, will not make it a better song….though it may help the singer to attract better songwriters to work with.

Now that you know the 6 rules of commercial music success, hopefully you will be able to use this information to your advantage and create songs that will increase your chances of success in your professional music endeavors…or you can ignore them and continue to wonder why no one (other than your friends and family – all of which listen to commercial music) like your songs.

by Gian M. Fiero

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HOMETOWN:

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK NAME:

RICH LOWE AGE:

25

When did you start your career?

In High School; 10th grade.

Can you compare your style to anyone in the game right now?

ents that God has blessed me with on display.

Usher, Chris Brown Jason Derulo.

What steps did you take in getting to the point your at now?

What would you consider to be your recognizable track?

Hard work. Insane, obsessive, relentless practice and training. Made connections with a few necessary people through my work ethic, friends and management.

“Get Enough”

At this point, what’s going on with you? Any deals?

Who would be your ideal artist to work with?

There some interest...but until something is set in stone, I’ll just keep focusing on releasing music, connecting with fans and putting the tal

Usher...100%

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What is your ultimate career goal?

To have my music recognized worldwide and to become a working actor.

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For more info on me or my music visit:

www.hm-management1.com/rich-lowe Follow me on Twitter: www.twitter.com/richlowe24

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Facebook: www.facebook.com/richlowe24

YouTube: www.youtube.com/richlowe24 SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/RchLowe24

The Importance of a YouTube Channel for Your Music Business: Tips for Video Sharing Success Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest. We all know that social media marketing is the way forward. But if you’re involved in music, there is really only one social network you should be using.

YouTube is booming in popularity - 3 billion hours of video are watched every month – so if you’re not sharing videos, you’re missing out.

Whether you’re a musician, mogul, or marketer; your music business should have a YouTube Channel. It’s free to sign up, easy to fill out your profile, and you can get sharing video content in a matter of minutes. Sharing your content with audiences the world over has never been easier.

Why Get a YouTube Channel?

In a world where record companies have been replaced by independent musicians, YouTube is playing a vital role.

Hundreds of singers, such as Justin Beiber and Esmee Denters, have bagged a record deal after being scouted on YouTube.

Video content is perfect for the fast-paced World Wide Web. It is shareable, relatable, and easy to go viral. So even if you’re not an aspiring singer, you can still promote your music-based business with a YouTube channel.

Like many other social networking sites, you can also interact with your audience. People who view you videos can leave comments, ‘like’ and ‘dislike’ what they see, and share the video with friends. This gives you a great platform to communicate with the people who will be buying your products.

5 Tips for Video Sharing Success

not upload a cover of the ‘song of the moment’ to help raise your profile?

If you’re selling instruments, make your promotional videos interesting. Relate them to something current, and put your own unique spin on them. Whatever your role in the music business, make sure the content you put out there is unique, exciting, and entertaining.

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Tag Your Videos Like Pinterest, Flickr, and your blog; YouTube has a ‘tag’ feature, and you should be making the most of it. Make sure to tag your video with anything and everything that is relevant – including any slang terms (e.g. if your video is about a dog tag ‘pooch’ too). This will increase the visibility of your video.

The more visible the video, the more likely it is to be shared. You should also make the most of the YouTube categories, placing your content in the most relevant places. This again, will help make sure the right people see your videos.

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Regular and Consistent Updates Social media is a great way to raise your profile, and build a fan base. But it doesn’t happen overnight. So if you’ve worked hard to build up a YouTube community, you should make an effort to regularly update the channel.

You should also make an effort to reply to as many comments as you can. Obviously if you have thousands of subscribers this may be impossible. You should however, make sure you have an obvious and active presence.

Sharing a video online is really easy. Not only can you put your video on YouTube, but you can embed it into blog posts and share on your other social media profiles. But putting the content ‘out there’ often isn’t enough to make an impact.

If you’re a YouTube newbie, we’ve compiled a number of top tips for video sharing success. Whether you’re looking to go viral, or just share something with your loyal fan-base, these are some tips you should follow:

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Brand Your Channel You customize your Facebook fan page, and Twitter profile.

You should make sure you take the opportunity to brand your YouTube channel. Walmart is one company who’ve really taken advantage of the customisation features.

Making Your Mark on YouTube As a music business, you really should maintain an active YouTube presence. Creating and maintaining your channel is a great way to share your content. Connect with your audience and promote your business.

Keeping a consistent brand identity across all your social media pages is a great way to make you instantly recognisable. If you’re a business or an artist, you need to stand out from the crowd.

Making your channel stand out is one of the ways to do this.

By following these steps, you should be able to seamlessly integrate YouTube into your current social media strategy.

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Sharable Content The key to YouTube success is uploading videos that people will share. Upload content that people want to see, and you’ll be able to reap the benefits. If you’re an artist, why

Analyse Your Analytics YouTube offers free analytics through its ‘insights’ feature. You can quickly and easily see loads of valuable information about every video you’ve uploaded. This includes a demographic overview of the people who’ve viewed your video, and how they found you. This will help you when it comes to creating future content so make sure you use this feature.

by Djembe Drum Shop

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HOMETOWN:

ATLANTA GA NAME:

ANGELINA SHERIE AGE:

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When did you start your career?

I started my career when I was about 2021 years old. Although I was singing in my school talent shows and was in orchestra I didn’t expose myself to the Atlanta music scene until then. I started singing and playing my violin at open mics and met producers then went from there. Started to record and almost two years later my first EP called Glimpse came Alive and is to be released 7/11.

to an artist I looked up to all my life Alicia keys. As a singer and violinist/ musician I looked up to her a lot as she is a musician also. Her music is very inspirational. It is the content of the music I sing so I would say she is definitely an inspiration of mine.

The style of my music is pop with some urban flares and I added my violin into the mix/production.

Can you compare your style to anyone in the game right now?

Yes. I definitely compare my style

What would you consider to be

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your recognizable track?

my Music and it was a great experience. Now I Stop and stare definitely. That track I would am getting ready for the release on 7/11/17. say is the favorite on the EP and the most recognizable. I sing it at almost every show Who would be your ideal artist to work and it leaves a lasting impact because it talks with?

Ideal artist to work with: Alicia Keys definitely about one of the things we face today.

Justin Timberlake.

At this point, what’s going on with What is your ultimate career goal? you? Any deals?

No deals just yet but I am riding the independent Ultimate career goal: to have the music spread to the world and to be a part of spreading hope train until the right situation comes along love faith through music

What steps did you take in getting to the point your at now?

I partnered up with amazing producers and started to record to find my sound and what I wanted my first project to be about. Started a foundation and created from there and continued to do shows in Atlanta while recording. As I finished my project I had the opportunity to tour and spread

Be on the lookout for my project coming July 11th everywhere digital

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