My Music Is Dope, But Now What!?!: The Strategies for Success in the Music Industry Mixtape
By Maggie Tra and Carlton Boyd
()
About this ebook
What happens when two Hip-Hop enthusiasts meet each other online? They write a book, of course.
Carlton Boyd and Maggie Tra have collaborated on a special project to assist emerging artists in the development and promotion of their music brand in this ever-changing music industry. Individually, the duo has created a lane for themselves, with boss lady Maggie Tra, an expert in Public Relations and blogging with her company Stimulated Media and with her Hip-Hop blog Stimulate Your Soul, and Carlton Boyd, in managing his music discovery blog Dopecausewesaid, artist/producer development platform The Cab Portal, and DCWS Podcast Network.
In the "My Music is Dope, But Now What!?! The Strategies for Success in the Music Industry Mixtape" book, the duo gives up all the secrets to success and humbly offers a guidebook for those who need it most — emerging artists.
This book is your new bible. The music industry can be selfish and lonely as hell; let this book be your savior.
Related to My Music Is Dope, But Now What!?!
Related ebooks
Music | Make it , How to be the minority that archive Success in the Music Industry! Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMaster Soundcloud: Music Business Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Secrets of the Music Business: How Not to Get Fucked As an Entrepreneur with a Dream Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSpotify Profits 2.0 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAn Independent Musician’s Guide To: How to Make $100K in the Music Business Without a Record Deal Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Successful Musician Mindset: Proven Music Business Hacks and Tricks to Book More Gigs and Earn a Six-Figure Income...Guaranteed! Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGuerrilla Music Marketing, Vol 1: Laying the Foundation for Independent Music Success Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Independent Music Grind: (A Guide To Success For Indie Artists & Producers) Part One Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Art of The Music Business Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHow to Succeed in the Music Business Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDIY Musician's Guide to the Digital Music Economy Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5DIY Music Licensing Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSpotify: The Streaming Machine: Music Business Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5THE MUSIC INDUSTRY BIBLE Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWorking In The Music Industry Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWhy I Failed in the Music Business...and how NOT to follow in my footsteps Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Welcome to Modern Artist Development Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe New Rules of Music Marketing Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Make Money Online with Your Music: Creative Entrepreneurship Series Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe 360 Music Industry: How to make it in the music industry Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMaking Money with Music: Generate Over 100 Revenue Streams, Grow Your Fan Base, and Thrive in Today's Music Environment Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe 360 Degree Songwriter Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Social Media For Musicians: Music Business Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHow To Write & Release Your First Song: Songwriting Secrets From An Award Winning Artist Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Making It in the Music Business: The Business and Legal Guide for Songwriters and Performers Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Motivational For You
Emotional Intelligence 2.0 Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Game of Life And How To Play It Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Intelligent Investor, Rev. Ed: The Definitive Book on Value Investing Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Your Next Five Moves: Master the Art of Business Strategy Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Emotional Intelligence Habits Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Productivity Hacks: 500+ Easy Ways to Accomplish More at Work--That Actually Work! Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: 15th Anniversary Infographics Edition Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Think and Grow Rich (Illustrated Edition): With linked Table of Contents Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Summary of The Laws of Human Nature: by Robert Greene - A Comprehensive Summary Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Change Your Paradigm, Change Your Life Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Think and Grow Rich with Study Guide: Deluxe Special Edition Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Stop Doing That Sh*t: End Self-Sabotage and Demand Your Life Back Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Tools Of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Winner Effect: The Neuroscience of Success and Failure Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSet for Life: An All-Out Approach to Early Financial Freedom Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Bullshit Jobs: A Theory Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Overcoming Impossible: Learn to Lead, Build a Team, and Catapult Your Business to Success Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves: Cheat Sheet Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Reviews for My Music Is Dope, But Now What!?!
0 ratings0 reviews
Book preview
My Music Is Dope, But Now What!?! - Maggie Tra
www.thecabportal.com
Dedication
To all the legendary artists’ and producers throughout the years whose creativity has inspired us, as well as those whose time to shine has yet to come.
My Music Is Dope, But Now What!?!
Dedication
Tracklist
Track 1: Forward (Intro)
Track 2: Are You Really Ready to Drop That New Song?
Track 3: What's Your Strategy for Success?
Track 4: Perception Is Reality
Interlude 1
Track 5: Social Media
Track 6: Growing Your Fan Base
Track 7: Branding
Track 8: Submitting Your Music to Blogs
Track 9: Artist Management and PR
Interlude 2
Track 10: Dealing with the Media
Track 11: Networking
Track 12: Making Money from Your Music
Track 13: Conclusion (Outro)
Recommended Artist Resources & Tools Guide
New Music Release Checklist
Track 1: Forward (Intro)
From Margaret Tra:
So, you’ve landed your hands onto our book. I am sure you have several questions, and we truly hope we have given enough answers for you to be able to push your music out there with the right platforms and to the right people. Please note, this is just the beginning. The fact that you’re willing to read more about strategies for the success of your music brand is the first step toward something great.
I should probably begin with how I started in the music industry. I created Stimulate Your Soul blog over 7 years ago, but I like to say, I unintentionally entered the music industry. I say this because back then, I was just interviewing people I admired, but in reality, I found myself networking and interviewing artists’ with the blog over the years. I was building up stock in my future because with these contacts, I ended up establishing my own public relations company Stimulated Media, working with my idols, such as The Pharcyde, Big Daddy Kane, Brother Ali, Devin the Dude, R.A the Rugged Man and many more international acts. Quite a big musical accident, hey? I also represent a lot of local and smaller artists, because there is nothing else that makes me happier than being able to show them their music is worthy and can be heard on the airwaves too.
Within time, it became a gift of mine. It actually put a smile on my face knowing these artists’ were able to successfully promote their music with my help. They did all the work of course, with creating the product, but there is so much more to do afterwards that most artists’ forget. It’s really something I was getting asked about on a daily basis, which is why I decided to write this book with Carlton.
I do hope that you take away some useful information in this book, as we have poured our hearts into it, and I am sure other publicists are going to kill me because I have basically given away all our secrets. But that’s the thing about my job—I want to be able to provide artists’ with the tools to do it. The rest is up to them.
Whether you’re an established artist or just a beginner, you’ll be able to find something in this book for you. The journey never ends in the music industry, and once you realize that, then half the work is already done. If all else fails and you get tired of reading this book, know this: You are worthy, you are talented, and you have to let the world know this. If you can’t, then get someone else to do it for you so you can focus purely on the music. It takes a team to build an empire, so don’t be afraid to ask for help. I guess you already have asked for help by purchasing this book, and we are now part of your empire. So, chill-out, relax and feel free to hit me up afterwards if you have any other questions.
From Carlton Boyd:
The seed was planted in our minds to write this book collaboratively due to our desire to help artists’, such as yourself, to navigate their way to success in the music industry. Of course, not every artist’s path to success is the same, nor is their definition of success the same. For example, Artist 1 may release one very poorly mixed song on Soundcloud, it catches fire and a year later, they are signed to a major record label, opening for J. Cole on a North American tour. Artist 2 may drop out of college and use their school loan money to buy beats and studio time, and one year later, they have not gained mainstream attention but they become a highly regarded indie favorite and start their own DIY record label. One casual observer may say that Artist 1 is more successful than Artist 2 because they are on tour with a very popular platinum-selling rapper and signed to a major record label. I’d like to think that if both artists’ are truly creating the music they want and their fan bases are supportive and growing with them, then both Artist 1 and Artist 2 are successful.