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"How To Go Independent"
See my "How To Go Independent" article here: https://www.illmuzik.com/articles/miscellaneous/independent/independent1.php That should begin to answer some questions for people seeking to go the independent route. Please refer to this thread for questions or comments regarding the article... -
Industry Tricks: Volume 1
Industry Tricks. Could this be a true story? I love the site, Fade is great. Here's a little story. Tell me if you think this is wrong or right. I think I will start an "Industry Tricks" thread. There are so many little tricks like these. Mr. Newbie needs to watch out when stepping in... -
My Problem with Wendy Day and the likes of her.
Dear All: As you know, Wendy Day is a powerful person that appeals to the masses with her independent approach to the market and the "willingness" to help an individual rapper or producer to get their art/music off the ground. I have no problem with that. In fact, that's what I am here to... -
A word of advice. (Inspired from Cold Truth's post.)
I read Cold Truth's post https://www.illmuzik.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=4836&perpage=15&pagenumber=1 He made me think of some kind of advice that, if you are willing, you might consider. For example, especially for beginners, if you are not doing this already, try to directly copy... -
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My colleagues and I were talking about this: You are working on a record. The artist you are working with is big, and the album will go either platinum or multiplatinum. You will make a ton of money off of it, with points, and single royalties, side deals, etc. Your daughter took a...- God
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GOD: Examples of industry Market Research.
Have I popped too many daydream balloons? Have I yet to lay it on even more? I could have posted this link earlier, it's just one of the many that are used to make music industry projections. Anyway, here is a place where people in the business buy data that is received when it is not... -
Industry Industry Advice
Dear All: I post a lot anyway when I have time. Private Message me your questions, and then I'll answer one of them... preferably one a week, so I can be detailed in my response, and have time to kill. I'll post the question, and questioner's name on this thread, and then answer. If...- God
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Writing Pools: Response to JMalice
INFO FOR MODERATORS: I am posting this because of its informative nature on this post, so as many people as possible will be able to access what I am going to say. For that, I ask you bear with me regarding the duplicate response... -
What don't you like about major labels today?
Dear All: I'm just wondering what you all don't like about major labels today. Is it because major labels haven't given people a fair shake at CD prices... or online music? Post your gripes here! Sincerely, God -
You can Chat w/ Young Guru Jan.30
I don't much care for these, as this seems like a blatant press release or promo for Roc-A-Fella Records and Damon Dash's attempt to revive the brand after Jay-Z's last album (I have a few opinions about Dash). But maybe you all might be interested in attempting to chat with Young Guru, a...- God
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GOD 103: How A&R/record companies finds new music trends.
Dear All: I have a lot of time today, after a horrendous day yesterday. For simplicity I will write A&R as "AR" so I don't have to always reach for the ampersand- "&". God, you've been talking a lot recently about how an artist or producer can make money in the biz by "selling out" and... -
GOD 101: Getting Signed to a Major Label
Dear All: A previous post regarding Goldy_C, and some free time have prompted me to post another informative message regarding the variables regarded in signing a new artist, and the massive thought and logic industry individuals invest in getting the most for their money when they sign a new... -
A&R 101: Knowledge about A&R
Dear All: I saw a few things posted about A&R and I thought I would contribute to Illmuzik today by giving everyone a few pointers on how A&R actually works, and what many of you may need to do to get seen or noticed by these people whom I don't especially like, but are key in their own way... -
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson What do you think about the situation? Sincerely, God- God
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Too many people think they can "produce"? Are there too many wannabes?
Dear All: I have heard this, with the popularisation of computer recording, there has been an alleged "devaluation" in musical production, and in the concept of production in general. I am posting this, because I heard a friend say that "anyone with a computer, softsynth, and budget... -
Rapper C-Murder receives life sentence for 2nd degree murder...
A rapper shooting somebody? Where has the world come to? Well, Master-P's little brother is going to prison for life. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1479444/20031001/c_murder.jhtml?headlines=true- God
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What do you think of LINKIN PARK: REANIMATION's production?
To whom it may concern: I think that LINKIN PARK: REANIMATION has some great production on the remixes off HYBRID THEORY. I'm not just talking about its "hip-hop" aspect, but a lot of the more involved electronic production in the songs. I really would like to see a rock band that would... -
Wasted talents, any of you out there?
To whom it may concern: A lot of people I've seen try desperately and fail. But the buggers are quite talented. I think if they would have stuck to what they were doing, they would make an existence in the music biz? Any of you have seen this, or know friends like this? Sincerely, God -
How many of you actually make money and support yourself through music?
How many of you actually make money and support yourself through music? Just wondering who here pays the bills from the pastime they love: music. Sincerely, God- God
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Will the Neptunes' new CD be the dawn of producer oriented records?
Yeah, I know that there have been "producer oriented" type records out there, like Dr. Dre The Chronic, and some others. It seems to me that this will be a "producer compilation," album. When I saw the cover of the new Neptunes CD, it made sure to show the Neptunes as the "artist" with Jay-Z...- God
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