Facts. Too many people expect instant gratification. Most artists don't take the time to develop their craft to their full potential. There's always room for improvement.
One thing I feel I should point out. No one in the industry gives a single shit about your talents. Why would they? A good producer and marketing strategy can turn his 13 year old niece into a star, regardless of talent. He will never give a shit about you unless you are in a position where he has something to gain, or you are personally close friends/family. I hate to be that blunt, but it's the truth. Nepotism beats your talents every time. If you don't have connections, you will NEVER get a deal. You're better off trying to make your own career as an independent than hoping an industry mogul will ever want to make you a star when he has friends and family..
+Ryan Evans (Sakreligious) Wrong. Ofc theres money involved, but take dre signing Em as an example. Everybody else was saying to dre "dude hes white hes not gonna have a chance in hiphop" blablabla. But dre saw raw talent in the dude. So thats not the case every time
Imma be honest, I've been trying to figure out how to get in the game for a while now, and a lot of people have videos that all say the same thing. This was the realest advice I've ever heard. Thank you so much.
Dame, this was the most current, real and helpful messages I've found on RUclips. I'm an old country boy from NC. I feel like Rip Van Winkle. I feel asleep in the late ninties and woke up in the 2000s and I'm lost. My main focus has always been songwriting. I had 20 or so songs published by reputable Publishers in the ninties while on an indie label there. Most were pretty much sold to regional artists. For 30 years I gave it up, finished a prison career and played regionally. I started writing again with a passion 4 or 5 years ago. More than half the songs on my channel are originals...just Smart Phone quality, so they'll probably never be heard. I'm rambling on. I just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to tell it like it is to those with stars in their eyes and old songwriters with a bucket list. Thanks. Blessings to you in your business ventures.
RESPECT! Many people who have been as successful as you don't want to share anything, but you seem so willing to help out, it tells me you are a secure and confident individual. I usually only sub amateur or up-and-coming musicians, but I feel I need to sub and share your channel. Best regards!
Just want to say its harder when you don't have the funds to put in but you have the talent. Talent can only get you so far. I appreciate this message because being unique and genuine with how you get your projects out goes a long way.
@Dame every time I see one of your videos, I can't help but have a serious appreciation for all of the great tips you share with starving artists. A lot of us have literally no idea what we're doing, we don't know how to reach people, we don't know how to be heard, and you have some great ideas on how to do that. Serious kudos, amd a huge thank you.
the music industry is complicated as fuck. you just have to be in the right place, at the right time. you gotta have the right things for the right stuff, you feel me? look im a beat producer and i dont think a living soul knows im a producer, but you know what? fine by me, im a patient individual and i love making music. so im gonna keep making my music until that day comes.
Hey Dame, My Brother - This is an AMAZING VIDEO, which is probably gonna save me LOTS of headache. Everything you say is REAL TALK because I ABSOLUTELY HATE when people send me emails and text messages, which are NOT Personalized exclusively for me. Thanks so much for taking out the time to post it. -DTG Artist/Musician/Composer in New Orleans.
Real talk, communication is key in the music industry. You could be the dopest rapper ever and still won't get nowhere if you don't know people. Mad props to this vid.
You have a good point. I'm a upcoming rapper trying to make it and I get tweets from this so called producers that send me automatic tweets that they done sent to like 20 other rappers that are unsigned or even signed... and as far as rappers go its the same way. On social networking sites I don't even bother promoting music because there is over a million rappers on the internet blowing up peoples social networking accounts with their music.
Just seen your video fam. This is some real shit... I been ding music for over 10 years and almost got signed before and even got Grammy nominated Tony Sunshine on my First album and im still pushing to hit the next level. Been on the radio in multiple states, and have known influencers as well as famous people liking my stuff. Shit aint easy. You a real one for this.
You don't even know how much that helps me man and i dont know if you'll ever see this comment but im 17 at he verge of getting kicked out the house with no place to go and the only thing i got is my music man. Sorry for the run on but that shit just open up a new perspective on my rapping skills u know and keep making these videos, damn got my ass crying
This is thee most important video (For music) I've ever seen. Wisdom. Pure wisdom. Thanks for clearing up the mess in my own head. :) Can't thank you enough man.
Word up fam! I watched the whole video and you just told the realest and coldest buy yet honest truth. I have been a producer for ten years and watching videos like this help a lot.
Way to make REAL SENSE. The truth is that we Indie Artists need to hear what we basically DONT want to hear. The truth also is that success is earned. I absolutely love that A&R's are more visible and willing to share what the Industry is really looking for.
You Got Some good advice there man! Don't tell what the music sounds like that you are sending, give some hints and let the music speak for itself. You speak for yourself, and the music speak for itself! Keep that in mind!
This video is just game changing... really puts things into perspective. He only talked about one guy too.. imagine all the A&R guys getiing hit up by 300 random ppl a day. Music is a really hard business guys.
Great advice Dame Taylor, I am a older cat, and it is good to hear a young man with his head on right. I WILL NOT PITCH MY MUSIC, I will only say find your niche before pitching your music people and do not ever ,ever give up. hotep!
Thanks for being real, man. Good advice and informative. I'm a singer/songwriter and alto sax player. Currently in school for music business so I can learn the business better most definitely.
Yo man I totally respect what you mean, and I'm a artist thats trying to find a label myself. Thanks man, this helps me alot because I didn't even know where to start.
this video confirmed how i felt about the approach towards Record Labels.... hope to meet you one day my brotha you a real dude and this video helped me out ALOT,again thank you brother @DameTaylorTV
Amazing advice, I'm glad I came across your video. I am an artist, I sing and write music. I have tried everything from auditioning for The Voice, American idol, promoting my music on social media, sending out unsolicited demos, and what makes it worse is you live in a small city that don't offer shit so that makes it harder so this is definite tips I will take. I do understand the music business is very HARD to get into and I definitely do not want to be seen as an everyday artist that sounds like everybody else. What's sad is that in my own personal opinion I feel that the music industry has shifted as times changed and talent isn't respected as much as it used to be. They now have a lot of "Aritsts" so called out now that sound horrible on the radio. It's also about who you know that can pull you through the door as well.
Cool message.. Helps me a lot. I used to have those bad habits years ago. Now, I check my messages before sending them. I am a new artist. Sometimes I play the keyboard while my dad sings. Other times I play alone. I don't know if I am good or not. But, everyone I meet, seems to like my music. I play the keyboard by ear. I started playing when I was 17 years old. I taught myself. I also write songs. I was born with mild cerebral palsy. People tell me that my writing is better.
yo am a young rapper/trapper at the age of 16 and i send personal emails to record labels weekly. i know its not a 30 min thing but i first rapped 6 years ago that gotta count for sth right. Anyways i feel you dawg, emails aint really the best way to go, amma put on effort to get my song out the old fashion way. thanks for the advice
This is a helpful video because it further explained what I had already thought about. Honestly, I feel like I have superstar level talent but novice level promotional skills. I've sent e-blasts and one sentence emails but that didn't get me far. People told me to just send in a demo, but you should never send one without artwork. The funny thing is that people on the street hate when you hand them your CD more than A&Rs.
Thank you, before i watched this video my videos were terrible i used to just freestyle an put it up, recording one time an putting it up an my old page was terrible but since i've watched this an began to to write my videos already have 2 times as many views than before so just know i really appreciate the advice hope everything going good
Makes a lot of sense. So let me start by saying most my life is on the poetry I speak. I made a mistake when I was 14 and it forced me to live a street life. I actually am not telling you this to feel bad for me in any way. I actaully built a lot of strength character and determination from my past struggles. We all have them weather it be family work and life fulfillment goals. Life is like that. I like the fact that you expressed wanting ppl to come at you on a personal level. That's what made me want to share this with you. Like you said their are a million Yous and a million mes. The difference is the journey we took to get to that person that we are. I've been spitting rhymes and poetry for over 28 years it's what I love. I ran away from my abusive father at 14 all he cared about was Bitties. Didn't give a damn if I needed any help in school or anything. So I learned how to survive. I originally from Brooklyn but moved down south 954 DANIA in 89- and dipped back to Brooklyn in 91- Man those days was Specail to me. I did lots of Graffitti and Boosting back then. It gave me a sence of fulfillment and kept me busy. I got a name for myself and have Street stories hustling stories Police stories struggaling stories and survival stories. I met plenty of people throughout my life and knowbody knows this about me. They might know some of the stuff but not really enough to really speak on it. Anyway my inspiration in the Rap game comes from the old school my teachers was the like of Tupac Eric B and RAKIM Krs1 NWA EPMD Redalert kid Capri Wutang Redman SNOOP CNN I mean the list could go on and on but these are just some of what I was programmed on. Not to mention other Geners like Reggea and rock and all of that R&B like new edition Jodeci Keith sweat. I never been in a studio to work on my Craft on a professional level. I made connects and dappled on my computer with the reason and other programs like acid back in the Day. I did have a team I use to roll with but due to unfurtunate circumastances I haven't been able to reconnect and get that going. I still be writing and wanna get involved in cummincation and influence threw my music writing. I would like to get involved with the Right ppl and see if we could leave a visual legacy in the flesh and not have to wait until my time on earth is done. All I ever been interested in doing is giving back to those that have to me in a positive way. Pardon any errors. But future generations need me.
Man I really like what you said bruh. ima rethink my whole strategy. I always thought it was best to keep it short cause anybody worth sending your music to would be really busy. but i get what you're sating
...best part was the end, ''Hard work pays off..and just be patient, man...and your time will come if it was meant to be''.....very satisfying - you do the hard work..you be patient...if it was meant to be, it will happen.....if it doesn't happen, you know it was not meant to be - very satisfying.
This is some good advice to be honest my mission is to make sure the whole world listens to my music, my music just doesn't fit in our generation unless you mean J.Cole or Kendrick I only spit how I feel about our society but I don't care what nobody but I will truly excel and become The Greatest Of All Time.
Yo thanks man I'm 18 from jamaica and I'm really tryna motivate myself and push through the struggle man and this helped alot. With all this new information from you I'm more committed and encouraged #respectman this helps alot.💯
really helpful, its easy to forget that the person on the other end of that email is real.. its great that you take the time out to help people with these videos.. gave me some stuff to think about
Yo what you are saying makes so much sense, I've been making beats since i graduated in '13 but i don't know any body that's truly connected to the music business so its hard to get a legit opinion from someone in the business as suppose to a friend or random listener Patience is key!
Hey dame, So I put so much in to my music and my music doesn't sound like anyone else but i don't do it to perform, I do it because I enjoy it. I get better with every song I finish but im not quite industry quality yet but every song gets closer. I appreciate your content
What you put into your craft,is what you will get out of it..(So Mote It be)..Keep it East...Seek and you shall find! Knock and a door will open! Ask and you shall receive. ..Master your art..The world is a BIG small place...Blessings. .THE GREAT 1.HAS SPOKEN
Saw your basketball video, impressive... then I stumbled upon this. You have an awesome perspective on life man, subscribed look forward to hearing more from you in the future.
great video. one thing to remember about getting attention from A&Rs and labels in general is to have an attitude that you are going to make it no matter what even if that means without a label. nothing will get labels more interested than you already having a fanbase that you built indpendently...already playing shows...already having and doing the things they are looking for in artists. never just wait to get signed by a label...you gonna be waiting a longgggg time
Loved listening to you dude. I enjoyed the way you up front and straight aboutall your experiences and no beating around the bush. Yeah the industry was tough in the 80's and still tougher today. Standing out in anoriginal way is even harder with all the music that's coming out. Good stuff keep up the good work .... I subscribe. :-)
Good video. Made me laugh. It also reminded me of emails where rappers and producers just be throwing names out of ppl they've worked with and opened for.
Thanks Dame for the crucial information you gave in your video because it gave inside information on how A&R's look at what people send them and now because of the video you shared we as producers can reinvent ourselves on a more professional and more noticeable basis.
Damn this really hit home ... I understand dont go the extra mile... go the extra 9 miles because u wanna be that far ahead of your competition.... The Keys to success in the industry... YOUR SOUND HAS TO HAVE SOME ORGINALITY YOUR LOOK HAS TO BE DIFFERENT AND TRENDY YOUR ABILITY TO ESTABLISHED NEW RELATIONSHIPS ALSO TO MAINTAIN THEM
4 haters !! thats real bro im a producer too i really work hard i've never sent an email to any record label my dream is to work in YMCMB but i am from algeria (north of africa) i've been producing for 8 years now i've never learned how to play music, ill never give up for this im gonna work harder and harder for it man thanks for this video salam
just watched your video...good stuff... what you said is right building "relationships" is the key to success...it's not what you know but_______ ....you know the rest. Good video fam
Good points bro! Fortunately UNIQUENESS & TALENT is something I have going for me. Just need to UPGRADE my PRESENTATION. The personal touch is important.
What I used to do is make appointments with the local labels like Slip&Slide, Po Boy and whoever else was around and we always got a answered and interviewed that way. Demos don’t work. I can say stepping to a label the correct way will get you seen weather your ready or not. It’s business we gotta treat Ii like business
Thank you! This was so thoughtful and truly helpful. Lyrics come easy to me and I’m starting to figure out how I can get them out there. Your advice gives me an excellent place to start.
Great video I write mu own rap in English and in Portugues Brazil and I already got lots of songs to finish and I got my own style but I don't dedicate my self for hours but I'll do that like you said put my time in hard work to get even better and keep improving my own style and one day I'll post it on youtube.
I feel you I don't put as much time in my music as I should,it takes hard work I will have to quit my job and dedicate myself to my music but I have to save alot of more money
I like the way you keep it 100% i'm not gonna lie i'm one of those guys who hit you up on Facebook and followed you on twitter. HARD WORK PAYS OFF and I can relate to that 9-5 and the same hard work I put in everyday when I go to work I out in into the music I wanna create. I started checking your videos out today no bullshit. And I might hit you up sometimes cause I might need some advice and you might make a video that's gonna answers some of those questions. good looks for all the input.
Hey thanks for the insight, your story and point of view just confirms everything Ive been feeling. You have to do it the hard way and make something that stands out and is worth someones money. Thanks
im just gonna hit on comment instead of email. My name is gddadon and im 23 im coming from carson ,California .I originally used to skate and listen to rock music but as i got older about 15 i was listening to wayne kanye gucci mane and a few others. i wrote my first song at the age of 16 when i was in juvinile camp and continued on from there then i started to listen to more wayne and more gucci mane and more southern rappers rather than westcoast but i still like westcoast but i took a shine to the south more.i got serious about rap when i saw a vlog by lil wayne and he said "you can be who you wanna be on the beat" and i took that and ran with it i and started writing more and i started going through things which i reflect on in my rap. im goin through the struggle as i say this on this comment but im serious about my craft and ive learned alot from trying to cut short and just from my daily hood life which i also talk about in my music i love music and i wanna take it to the next level and see where i can go im good but i need some more but i have music that i feel is presentable for ears to hear . i appreciated the video you gave me alot to think about and i hope you can get back to me at your most earlier convenience my SoundCloud: GdDaDon instagram : almighty_don235th email: Gddadon235th@gmail.com thank you
Todays reality is that you have to build your own brand. The industry is no longer looking to groom artist. They are now investing more in their current acts. You have to remember that no one is buying music like before so the Rich guys have to stay rich. They cant do that if they are taking chances. Why groom an Artist with the potential to Fuck up after dropping $$$$$$ trying to develop them. A lot of people have the game fucked up and they know it. Instead they look for artists or artist/producer teams that already make money. At this point they only fuck with artist who are serious enough to actually gain profit independently. Think of how the Spartans chose their warriors, weak babies were thrown into a pit. The strong ones taken from their home at 8 and turned into killing machines. They only want the best and if that means starving our ways to the top so be it.
i WAS JUST EXPLAINING THIS TO MY PEERS i TELL THEM THE SAME THING i FIGURED A&R LISTEN TO THE SAME TYPE OF MUSIC THAT LACK QUALITY THAT SOUND SAME. PRESENTATION IS IMPORTANT, STORY TELLING AND HOW YOU PORTRAY YOUR MUSIC DELIVERY AND CREATIVITY
I think a lot of people have watched one too many Death Row videos and too many movies that make them think that the music business is one big party, and that studio heads, A&R guys etc are partying 24/7, banging strippers, snorting lines off their asses while listening to demos. Lol. But, I 100% agree with there being too many self promoting, copy & paste, impatient people who want to fast track their success. I'm a songwriter who is not desperate enough to sign a contract that I will throw away my 9-5 that pays good. And I won't sell my dignity. It's best to be patient and send genuine letters to people and give those persons time to reply back to you instead of letting someone off the bat know that you are disingenuous and shopping your music to everyone with an email address.
Your welcome bro. Ever been to New Zealand. Its beautiful over here, nice and peaceful. If you are ever in the neighbourhood check out New Zealand. bless you bro
lol thank for the advice im upcoming producer/artists from Cleveland Ohio. Appreciate the knowledge you given the to producer /artists to have hope and keep striving thank One
I'm 16 year old I've been making beats 2 years Im always listening to my beats then when I feel I make them I just make them I still Learning tho I'm a freshman in high school I wanna major in sound engineering so I could be a succesful producer I don't do any drugs. So I don't believe that being high would make create beats I know there's others better than me but I'm revealing myself it my dream what ive been thinking about.
whats good man.... i honestly started to do the whole "check my beats" n such... Everyday i ask myself what i'm doing wrong and i see now what it is.... i'll def take more time out to explain who i am as a music producer and just be more me then anything because @ the end of the day i wanna make this a career and not a hobby.. Good nuggets in the this video and btw i did sub... keep comin wit the knowledge my dude...
hey DameTaylor name's anthony my cousin raps I woke up this morning went straight to my pc to jot down label information and saw this video I thought it was very helpful good looking out my dude...peace
Facts. Too many people expect instant gratification. Most artists don't take the time to develop their craft to their full potential. There's always room for improvement.
Amen brother
"Just be patient, your time will come if it's meant to be"
Perfect ending for this video, I feel the same way. +1 Subscriber to you man.
video came out like 4 years ago and as a round artist I still find it just as inspiring as I did then
Von Beasley Thanks my man. Have you checked out the new website?
One thing I feel I should point out. No one in the industry gives a single shit about your talents. Why would they? A good producer and marketing strategy can turn his 13 year old niece into a star, regardless of talent. He will never give a shit about you unless you are in a position where he has something to gain, or you are personally close friends/family. I hate to be that blunt, but it's the truth. Nepotism beats your talents every time. If you don't have connections, you will NEVER get a deal. You're better off trying to make your own career as an independent than hoping an industry mogul will ever want to make you a star when he has friends and family..
Ryan Evans thats not all the way true. cause they can easily look at u as a money opportunity if ur that good
Gabriela Dimurro which is their personal gain...
+Ryan Evans (Sakreligious) Wrong. Ofc theres money involved, but take dre signing Em as an example. Everybody else was saying to dre "dude hes white hes not gonna have a chance in hiphop" blablabla. But dre saw raw talent in the dude. So thats not the case every time
Imma be honest, I've been trying to figure out how to get in the game for a while now, and a lot of people have videos that all say the same thing. This was the realest advice I've ever heard. Thank you so much.
Dame, this was the most current, real and helpful messages I've found on RUclips. I'm an old country boy from NC. I feel like Rip Van Winkle. I feel asleep in the late ninties and woke up in the 2000s and I'm lost. My main focus has always been songwriting. I had 20 or so songs published by reputable Publishers in the ninties while on an indie label there. Most were pretty much sold to regional artists. For 30 years I gave it up, finished a prison career and played regionally. I started writing again with a passion 4 or 5 years ago. More than half the songs on my channel are originals...just Smart Phone quality, so they'll probably never be heard. I'm rambling on. I just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to tell it like it is to those with stars in their eyes and old songwriters with a bucket list. Thanks. Blessings to you in your business ventures.
Indie label in Nashville, TN (I wasn't clear)
I'm glad I could help!!
You did and I'm appreciative.
RESPECT! Many people who have been as successful as you don't want to share anything, but you seem so willing to help out, it tells me you are a secure and confident individual. I usually only sub amateur or up-and-coming musicians, but I feel I need to sub and share your channel. Best regards!
Just want to say its harder when you don't have the funds to put in but you have the talent. Talent can only get you so far. I appreciate this message because being unique and genuine with how you get your projects out goes a long way.
@Dame every time I see one of your videos, I can't help but have a serious appreciation for all of the great tips you share with starving artists. A lot of us have literally no idea what we're doing, we don't know how to reach people, we don't know how to be heard, and you have some great ideas on how to do that. Serious kudos, amd a huge thank you.
the music industry is complicated as fuck. you just have to be in the right place, at the right time. you gotta have the right things for the right stuff, you feel me? look im a beat producer and i dont think a living soul knows im a producer, but you know what? fine by me, im a patient individual and i love making music. so im gonna keep making my music until that day comes.
Hey Dame, My Brother - This is an AMAZING VIDEO, which is probably gonna save me LOTS of headache. Everything you say is REAL TALK because I ABSOLUTELY HATE when people send me emails and text messages, which are NOT Personalized exclusively for me. Thanks so much for taking out the time to post it. -DTG Artist/Musician/Composer in New Orleans.
Real talk, communication is key in the music industry. You could be the dopest rapper ever and still won't get nowhere if you don't know people. Mad props to this vid.
You have a good point. I'm a upcoming rapper trying to make it and I get tweets from this so called producers that send me automatic tweets that they done sent to like 20 other rappers that are unsigned or even signed... and as far as rappers go its the same way. On social networking sites I don't even bother promoting music because there is over a million rappers on the internet blowing up peoples social networking accounts with their music.
This is a life message!!! Not just a music career message... Great message!!
Just seen your video fam. This is some real shit... I been ding music for over 10 years and almost got signed before and even got Grammy nominated Tony Sunshine on my First album and im still pushing to hit the next level. Been on the radio in multiple states, and have known influencers as well as famous people liking my stuff. Shit aint easy. You a real one for this.
You don't even know how much that helps me man and i dont know if you'll ever see this comment but im 17 at he verge of getting kicked out the house with no place to go and the only thing i got is my music man. Sorry for the run on but that shit just open up a new perspective on my rapping skills u know and keep making these videos, damn got my ass crying
This is thee most important video (For music) I've ever seen. Wisdom. Pure wisdom. Thanks for clearing up the mess in my own head. :) Can't thank you enough man.
Word up fam! I watched the whole video and you just told the realest and coldest buy yet honest truth. I have been a producer for ten years and watching videos like this help a lot.
I'm glad it helped. More videos soon. Keep grinding man. 10 years is honest time. I salute that.
+DameTaylorTV thanks man!
Way to make REAL SENSE. The truth is that we Indie Artists need to hear what we basically DONT want to hear. The truth also is that success is earned. I absolutely love that A&R's are more visible and willing to share what the Industry is really looking for.
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You Got Some good advice there man!
Don't tell what the music sounds like that you are sending, give some hints and let the music speak for itself. You speak for yourself, and the music speak for itself! Keep that in mind!
This video is just game changing... really puts things into perspective.
He only talked about one guy too.. imagine all the A&R guys getiing hit up by 300 random ppl a day. Music is a really hard business guys.
Great advice Dame Taylor, I am a older cat, and it is good to hear a young man with his head on right. I WILL NOT PITCH MY MUSIC, I will only say find your niche before pitching your music people and do not ever ,ever give up. hotep!
9 years later this still relevant, thanks g 💫
This video is nothing but facts.
Thanks for being real, man. Good advice and informative. I'm a singer/songwriter and alto sax player. Currently in school for music business so I can learn the business better most definitely.
it's don't matter how long a rap takes you to write. as long as it has a good meaning and good flow to it.
Damn this 7 years ago
this really motivated me man for real..i needed this
the way you explain this is so motivational, its so honest
Thank you. I'm always honest!
Honestly, this is something I needed to hear. True words man.
I totally agree fam. And that's exactly how I go about things.
Yo man I totally respect what you mean, and I'm a artist thats trying to find a label myself. Thanks man, this helps me alot because I didn't even know where to start.
this video confirmed how i felt about the approach towards Record Labels.... hope to meet you one day my brotha you a real dude and this video helped me out ALOT,again thank you brother @DameTaylorTV
Amazing advice, I'm glad I came across your video. I am an artist, I sing and write music. I have tried everything from auditioning for The Voice, American idol, promoting my music on social media, sending out unsolicited demos, and what makes it worse is you live in a small city that don't offer shit so that makes it harder so this is definite tips I will take. I do understand the music business is very HARD to get into and I definitely do not want to be seen as an everyday artist that sounds like everybody else. What's sad is that in my own personal opinion I feel that the music industry has shifted as times changed and talent isn't respected as much as it used to be. They now have a lot of "Aritsts" so called out now that sound horrible on the radio. It's also about who you know that can pull you through the door as well.
Good advice man we need more humble people like you is this world thank you for the video it really help me out
It takes money to make money
It does. Patience is key.
I dream of being a producer. Everything you said makes so much sense. Thanks for the advice bro!
That’s some good stuff homie✨✨✨
A new Era of Music is here✨✨✨✨
Cool message.. Helps me a lot. I used to have those bad habits years ago. Now, I check my messages before sending them. I am a new artist. Sometimes I play the keyboard while my dad sings. Other times I play alone. I don't know if I am good or not. But, everyone I meet, seems to like my music. I play the keyboard by ear. I started playing when I was 17 years old. I taught myself. I also write songs. I was born with mild cerebral palsy. People tell me that my writing is better.
yo am a young rapper/trapper at the age of 16 and i send personal emails to record labels weekly. i know its not a 30 min thing but i first rapped 6 years ago that gotta count for sth right. Anyways i feel you dawg, emails aint really the best way to go, amma put on effort to get my song out the old fashion way. thanks for the advice
I'm from Dayton Ohio. Appreciate the advice bro. I feel I get better every song
thank you for uploading this video bro, this is real and i needed to hear this
This is a helpful video because it further explained what I had already thought about. Honestly, I feel like I have superstar level talent but novice level promotional skills. I've sent e-blasts and one sentence emails but that didn't get me far. People told me to just send in a demo, but you should never send one without artwork. The funny thing is that people on the street hate when you hand them your CD more than A&Rs.
Thank you, before i watched this video my videos were terrible i used to just freestyle an put it up, recording one time an putting it up an my old page was terrible but since i've watched this an began to to write my videos already have 2 times as many views than before so just know i really appreciate the advice hope everything going good
Makes a lot of sense. So let me start by saying most my life is on the poetry I speak. I made a mistake when I was 14 and it forced me to live a street life. I actually am not telling you this to feel bad for me in any way. I actaully built a lot of strength character and determination from my past struggles. We all have them weather it be family work and life fulfillment goals. Life is like that.
I like the fact that you expressed wanting ppl to come at you on a personal level. That's what made me want to share this with you. Like you said their are a million Yous and a million mes. The difference is the journey we took to get to that person that we are.
I've been spitting rhymes and poetry for over 28 years it's what I love. I ran away from my abusive father at 14 all he cared about was Bitties. Didn't give a damn if I needed any help in school or anything. So I learned how to survive. I originally from Brooklyn but moved down south 954 DANIA in 89- and dipped back to Brooklyn in 91- Man those days was Specail to me. I did lots of Graffitti and Boosting back then. It gave me a sence of fulfillment and kept me busy.
I got a name for myself and have Street stories hustling stories Police stories struggaling stories and survival stories. I met plenty of people throughout my life and knowbody knows this about me. They might know some of the stuff but not really enough to really speak on it. Anyway my inspiration in the Rap game comes from the old school my teachers was the like of Tupac Eric B and RAKIM Krs1 NWA EPMD Redalert kid Capri Wutang Redman SNOOP CNN I mean the list could go on and on but these are just some of what I was programmed on. Not to mention other Geners like Reggea and rock and all of that R&B like new edition Jodeci Keith sweat.
I never been in a studio to work on my Craft on a professional level. I made connects and dappled on my computer with the reason and other programs like acid back in the Day. I did have a team I use to roll with but due to unfurtunate circumastances I haven't been able to reconnect and get that going. I still be writing and wanna get involved in cummincation and influence threw my music writing. I would like to get involved with the Right ppl and see if we could leave a visual legacy in the flesh and not have to wait until my time on earth is done. All I ever been interested in doing is giving back to those that have to me in a positive way. Pardon any errors. But future generations need me.
Trully Thank you my brother for these word,you gaved me a leason.God bless you and your family Peace!
Man I really like what you said bruh. ima rethink my whole strategy. I always thought it was best to keep it short cause anybody worth sending your music to would be really busy. but i get what you're sating
...best part was the end, ''Hard work pays off..and just be patient, man...and your time will come if it was meant to be''.....very satisfying - you do the hard work..you be patient...if it was meant to be, it will happen.....if it doesn't happen, you know it was not meant to be - very satisfying.
This is some good advice to be honest my mission is to make sure the whole world listens to my music, my music just doesn't fit in our generation unless you mean J.Cole or Kendrick I only spit how I feel about our society but I don't care what nobody but I will truly excel and become The Greatest Of All Time.
Yo thanks man I'm 18 from jamaica and I'm really tryna motivate myself and push through the struggle man and this helped alot. With all this new information from you I'm more committed and encouraged #respectman this helps alot.💯
really helpful, its easy to forget that the person on the other end of that email is real.. its great that you take the time out to help people with these videos.. gave me some stuff to think about
Yo what you are saying makes so much sense, I've been making beats since i graduated in '13 but i don't know any body that's truly connected to the music business so its hard to get a legit opinion from someone in the business as suppose to a friend or random listener Patience is key!
BLESS MY BROTHER U TALK REAL I'VE JUST POSTED THIS UP ON MY FB .... U JUST SAVED ME A LOT OF TIME TELLING THE YOUNG GUYS....THANKS
Hey dame, So I put so much in to my music and my music doesn't sound like anyone else but i don't do it to perform, I do it because I enjoy it. I get better with every song I finish but im not quite industry quality yet but every song gets closer. I appreciate your content
What you put into your craft,is what you will get out of it..(So Mote It be)..Keep it East...Seek and you shall find! Knock and a door will open! Ask and you shall receive. ..Master your art..The world is a BIG small place...Blessings. .THE GREAT 1.HAS SPOKEN
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"Evaluate yourself" real shit man, thank you.
Saw your basketball video, impressive...
then I stumbled upon this.
You have an awesome perspective on life man, subscribed look forward to hearing more from you in the future.
Good stuff. I'm always researching. And I hope one day my catalog speaks for itself.
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It looks like the thumbs down for this video hurt some feeling. The truth hurts! Great video! Hustle hard, stay humble.
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DameTaylorTV thank you for the opportunity
great video. one thing to remember about getting attention from A&Rs and labels in general is to have an attitude that you are going to make it no matter what even if that means without a label. nothing will get labels more interested than you already having a fanbase that you built indpendently...already playing shows...already having and doing the things they are looking for in artists.
never just wait to get signed by a label...you gonna be waiting a longgggg time
I could listen to you talk all day. Enlightening story at the beginning.
I have tons of stuff online, so you could DEFINITELY listen to me all day, or most of the day, at least. lol Thanks for the feedback! :)
Loved listening to you dude. I enjoyed the way you up front and straight aboutall your experiences and no beating around the bush.
Yeah the industry was tough in the 80's and still tougher today. Standing out in anoriginal way is even harder with all the music that's coming out.
Good stuff keep up the good work .... I subscribe. :-)
Appreciate the time u put in to share wit the public I definitely listened God bless
Thant you my brother for your little talk. im bless that I took the time out to be fed with some good food. blessings.
Good video. Made me laugh. It also reminded me of emails where rappers and producers just be throwing names out of ppl they've worked with and opened for.
Thanks Dame for the crucial information you gave in your video because it gave inside information on how A&R's look at what people send them and now because of the video you shared we as producers can reinvent ourselves on a more professional and more noticeable basis.
Damn this really hit home ... I understand dont go the extra mile... go the extra 9 miles because u wanna be that far ahead of your competition....
The Keys to success in the industry...
YOUR SOUND HAS TO HAVE SOME ORGINALITY
YOUR LOOK HAS TO BE DIFFERENT AND TRENDY
YOUR ABILITY TO ESTABLISHED NEW RELATIONSHIPS ALSO TO MAINTAIN THEM
4 haters !! thats real bro im a producer too i really work hard i've never sent an email to any record label my dream is to work in YMCMB but i am from algeria (north of africa) i've been producing for 8 years now i've never learned how to play music, ill never give up for this im gonna work harder and harder for it man thanks for this video salam
just watched your video...good stuff... what you said is right building "relationships" is the key to success...it's not what you know but_______ ....you know the rest. Good video fam
Thanks man!
THIS GUY'S A REAL BOSS THANKS FOR THE INFO IT HELPED ALOT..
Good points bro! Fortunately UNIQUENESS & TALENT is something I have going for me. Just need to UPGRADE my PRESENTATION. The personal touch is important.
Real talk. Thanks. Its always good to here it from some one with success in the business
What I used to do is make appointments with the local labels like Slip&Slide, Po Boy and whoever else was around and we always got a answered and interviewed that way. Demos don’t work. I can say stepping to a label the correct way will get you seen weather your ready or not. It’s business we gotta treat Ii like business
I feel bad for the Girl Scouts that stop by your place selling cookies. hahahaha! Awesome video, man! Great info!
Thank you! This was so thoughtful and truly helpful. Lyrics come easy to me and I’m starting to figure out how I can get them out there. Your advice gives me an excellent place to start.
Great video I write mu own rap in English and in Portugues Brazil and I already got lots of songs to finish and I got my own style but I don't dedicate my self for hours but I'll do that like you said put my time in hard work to get even better and keep improving my own style and one day I'll post it on youtube.
I feel you I don't put as much time in my music as I should,it takes hard work I will have to quit my job and dedicate myself to my music but I have to save alot of more money
I like the way you keep it 100% i'm not gonna lie i'm one of those guys who hit you up on Facebook and followed you on twitter. HARD WORK PAYS OFF and I can relate to that 9-5 and the same hard work I put in everyday when I go to work I out in into the music I wanna create. I started checking your videos out today no bullshit. And I might hit you up sometimes cause I might need some advice and you might make a video that's gonna answers some of those questions. good looks for all the input.
Hey thanks for the insight, your story and point of view just confirms everything Ive been feeling. You have to do it the hard way and make something that stands out and is worth someones money.
Thanks
I could appreciate this all day bro!
im just gonna hit on comment instead of email. My name is gddadon and im 23 im coming from carson ,California .I originally used to skate and listen to rock music but as i got older about 15 i was listening to wayne kanye gucci mane and a few others. i wrote my first song at the age of 16 when i was in juvinile camp and continued on from there then i started to listen to more wayne and more gucci mane and more southern rappers rather than westcoast but i still like westcoast but i took a shine to the south more.i got serious about rap when i saw a vlog by lil wayne and he said "you can be who you wanna be on the beat" and i took that and ran with it i and started writing more and i started going through things which i reflect on in my rap. im goin through the struggle as i say this on this comment but im serious about my craft and ive learned alot from trying to cut short and just from my daily hood life which i also talk about in my music i love music and i wanna take it to the next level and see where i can go im good but i need some more but i have music that i feel is presentable for ears to hear . i appreciated the video you gave me alot to think about and i hope you can get back to me at your most earlier convenience my SoundCloud: GdDaDon instagram : almighty_don235th email: Gddadon235th@gmail.com
thank you
It’s 2019 and this is still all facts . Thank you for sharing your insight. Peace and blessings Sir 🙏🏼
Thats The Realest Thing I've Heard In Forever
Todays reality is that you have to build your own brand. The industry is no longer looking to groom artist. They are now investing more in their current acts. You have to remember that no one is buying music like before so the Rich guys have to stay rich. They cant do that if they are taking chances. Why groom an Artist with the potential to Fuck up after dropping $$$$$$ trying to develop them. A lot of people have the game fucked up and they know it. Instead they look for artists or artist/producer teams that already make money. At this point they only fuck with artist who are serious enough to actually gain profit independently. Think of how the Spartans chose their warriors, weak babies were thrown into a pit. The strong ones taken from their home at 8 and turned into killing machines. They only want the best and if that means starving our ways to the top so be it.
i WAS JUST EXPLAINING THIS TO MY PEERS i TELL THEM THE SAME THING i FIGURED A&R LISTEN TO THE SAME TYPE OF MUSIC THAT LACK QUALITY THAT SOUND SAME. PRESENTATION IS IMPORTANT, STORY TELLING AND HOW YOU PORTRAY YOUR MUSIC DELIVERY AND CREATIVITY
well said my man. appreciate you taking the time out to put this message out. so very true.
you always droppin mad game Dame good looks g keep doin what you doin homie
Yo no lie you hit it on the nose respect for the facts.
REALTALK everybody its simple be YOU no one ELSE & grind all love right here!
I think a lot of people have watched one too many Death Row videos and too many movies that make them think that the music business is one big party, and that studio heads, A&R guys etc are partying 24/7, banging strippers, snorting lines off their asses while listening to demos. Lol. But, I 100% agree with there being too many self promoting, copy & paste, impatient people who want to fast track their success.
I'm a songwriter who is not desperate enough to sign a contract that I will throw away my 9-5 that pays good. And I won't sell my dignity. It's best to be patient and send genuine letters to people and give those persons time to reply back to you instead of letting someone off the bat know that you are disingenuous and shopping your music to everyone with an email address.
that's massive and thanx for that, i wish i could be at your level one day. speaking from south africa
Bless you bro, good advise
Thank you 😎
Your welcome bro. Ever been to New Zealand. Its beautiful over here, nice and peaceful. If you are ever in the neighbourhood check out New Zealand. bless you bro
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+Cory Crews aye I got rythum if ur looking for anything...its all u I'm just trying to get my foot in this game it's in I just need a whole leg
thanks for the powerful vid I have no words of gratitude
lol thank for the advice im upcoming producer/artists from Cleveland Ohio. Appreciate the knowledge you given the to producer /artists to have hope and keep striving thank One
I'm 16 year old I've been making beats 2 years Im always listening to my beats then when I feel I make them I just make them I still Learning tho I'm a freshman in high school I wanna major in sound engineering so I could be a succesful producer I don't do any drugs. So I don't believe that being high would make create beats I know there's others better than me but I'm revealing myself it my dream what ive been thinking about.
Thanks man making beats is my best dream
thomas smiley whats your email?
Marcelotrue100@gmail.com
Same here but im 13 also trynna get out there. I make beats I dj im a photo designer and I am now sound engineering.
But best of luck. Keep going and get that dream you been dreaming of.
whats good man.... i honestly started to do the whole "check my beats" n such... Everyday i ask myself what i'm doing wrong and i see now what it is.... i'll def take more time out to explain who i am as a music producer and just be more me then anything because @ the end of the day i wanna make this a career and not a hobby.. Good nuggets in the this video and btw i did sub... keep comin wit the knowledge my dude...
“Get it wherever u wanna get it from” “…from the back..” 😳 Ayo??
Shit if that's what it takes I'm bussin my shit open for a record deal fym
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more people definitely need to watch this.
Hope your keeping it up! Great jewels you dropped!
hey DameTaylor name's anthony my cousin raps I woke up this morning went straight to my pc to jot down label information and saw this video I thought it was very helpful good looking out my dude...peace
love the way you keep it a 100.. respect from Palmer ENT..
I respect it I'm a gospel rapper from rochester ny that was some good advice thanks