2:02 when he says “27” made me feel so much better. I’m 27 & have hit a lot of milestones/goals but sometimes feel stuck & don’t know if it’s “too late”
definitely a convo i need to see because i have 3000 songs i ask myself everyday wtf am i doing dont wanna wait for no label this guy sustaining himself off music not counting brand deals and sync placements i need to try too
Thank you for this. My last band had this issue. Talented band leader with a terrible mindset and absolutely against any kind of growth business wise. Yet, he would get bitter about no one caring about the band and would take it out on me. Now I'm solo and I'm ready to take my own dreams to reality.
That’s a good point at the end about not receiving anything if you don’t work on yourself first. Thank you both for the great interview and information shared!
Just checked this guy out, no doubt is a great mind and has done amazing, all the big/popular tracks on spotify songs are like 2 minutes though... not sure how I feel about that. Not sure how I feel about having a fan base that loops 2 minute songs on repeat.
I really wanted to share this from a talk I had with someone with several grammy's under his belt. It mostly boils down to not settling with instrumentals or typebeats and solely focus on full tracks with vocals/rap included: "There’s a ton of people out there that make amazing instrumentals, but truthfully only music people and other producers care about that if that makes sense! Let it motivate you though! If you’ve got the drive to go halfway with it then you’ve definitely got the drive to finish the track! Pretty much just not stopping halfway if you feel me. I know it’s tough advice but it’s 100000% the way to get to where you wanna go."
thank you so much both of you ! The more I listen to Nic D the more I feel like I can see the path and the steps to take to make my music heard. The even best part of this is that it sounds really straight forward when music business can be really overwhelming sometimes.
Very informative and perspective changing as a artist, last year I was way too worried about numbers and this year I'm locking in on connection with the listener/fan. S/o yall and this great interview/conversation. Love!
Man the main thing here is that "your/our content can be self serving" and also having your music playing in your videos and if someone asks let them know/pin their comment etc.. truly something I'd never thought of but will work on going forward.
Love all this info, lots of great knowledge at least for us musicians with real passion for creating music. I definitely need to be more consistent this year and better at short form videos promoting my music. Keep up the great videos. Definitely subscribing. Much love and appreciation 🤙
Great video. Watched the whole thing. I already had the book and have started to implement the strategies and I’m having fun. Not too worried about metrics, I’m just putting numbers on the board right now
Yoo this was I think recorded during "24 hours with an independent artist | Ep. 01" on channel " FRDi for Artists". Great interview, good questions and nice vibe
Thanks for this video- would like to be in this conversation! so True, Nic, we manifest equal to our mindset. not being attached to results - just being is key- be who you want to be, go for your dreams and never give up. believe in yourself. be genuine and do what you love-💕
When ppl say "bars", in-person ppl be telling me that what is being said gotta rhyme. But online, ppl use it as a means of a compliment to what is being said.
This interview was an absolute GEM! It reached deep inside and touched the spiritual and mental aspects of music and how to utilize and unite your passion for music and to be able to harmonize it with the business aspects of it as a solo artist. The analogy of Kendrick Lamar vs. being a solo artist and having to balance both your love for music and integrating the business aspects was what pure genius and absolute FACTS. Thank you so much for this video LDre! Thank you so much as well to Nic D for being humble and taking the time to commit to the interview!!! New Sub!!
ROI does Not calculate time/value. He approaches businesses like a real estate agent. Lots of gold here, lots of room for improvement as well. Super cool young man giving out lots of great info. Spotify is rad.
That’s great Nic….good on you. I’ve been trying to find in your videos ‘Roughly how much do I need to spend minimum in advertising and which platforms and who shall I do this through or do I do that on my own?’ Even if you reply privately that’s cool too. Thanks
So basically i need to record 100 songs and release this every week .It sounds simple and i do believe it will work, but it sure ain’t easy. Esp since I produce, record, and write all of my own stuff. Even outsourcing the production can be expensive but im def gonna figure this shit out lol
Awesome convo. Question: How do you feel about marketing agencies? I’m paying money every month to be in groups full of influencers where we share/ engage with one anothers posts. Any experience with this type of approach?
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80 songs before he felt like he was starting to reach a level he was satisfied with!
I like that, just keep building your catalog!
On God this dat sauce!
RXK Nephew dropped over 400 songs in a year
That feel when you’re 1000+ songs in and have achieved nothing 😅
Run my business make my money on Spotify also got me a side hustle working in a fast food joint
I'm an independent musician
Man trying to get signed up by a major label
2:02 when he says “27” made me feel so much better.
I’m 27 & have hit a lot of milestones/goals but sometimes feel stuck & don’t know if it’s “too late”
I’m 30. It’s not too late.
@@Takarathekoala yo thank you for even saying something positive. I need that
@@Takarathekoala oh my gawd & your gorgeous . I gotta hear ya music
I think my early 20s I started taking it serious Buisness wise as well
32 and releasing a new album soon, just keep going bro 💪🏼
His playlist idea for Lofi producers was heat.
Facts
False advertising... LDre is a great interviewer... love the laid-back conversation style. Hard sub and keep these coming! Peace! 🎧
Love the interview! Nic D the 🐐
Awww thanks haha
It’s was a good interview, love to see more
Agree. ❤actually nicer to have a natural vibe.
definitely a convo i need to see because i have 3000 songs
i ask myself everyday wtf am i doing
dont wanna wait for no label
this guy sustaining himself off music
not counting brand deals and sync placements i need to try too
Just release them! Maybe a label deal is still possible, but you gotta release!
100% get after it bro, the world is yours !
dude just release it man its free lol. release it per 2 days
Much love to both L.Dre & Nic D! Anybody independent creative I hope you achieve amazing success this year!! 💪🏿🙏🏿
Much love!!
Same to you, keep spreading the motivation.
@@Morali-D will do 💪🏿 much love
Nice Who?!
Who cares what this nobodies 😅 opinion is
That part on working on your self is way more important than most people realize
Thanks for sharing, that last part he said about working on yourself is very important. 👍🏾
Thank you for this. My last band had this issue. Talented band leader with a terrible mindset and absolutely against any kind of growth business wise. Yet, he would get bitter about no one caring about the band and would take it out on me. Now I'm solo and I'm ready to take my own dreams to reality.
That’s a good point at the end about not receiving anything if you don’t work on yourself first. Thank you both for the great interview and information shared!
Thankyou gentlemen... This is like music business 101 for this digital era... Us old school music junkies are grateful...
Just checked this guy out, no doubt is a great mind and has done amazing, all the big/popular tracks on spotify songs are like 2 minutes though... not sure how I feel about that. Not sure how I feel about having a fan base that loops 2 minute songs on repeat.
Right that’s just…not for me. Like will that translate to tour tickets?
Key points is just doing it for the love of it first.
It’s so crazy that he mentioned crash adams cuz I found them and kinda took them as inspiration for my content
Yeah, I love listening to lo-fi chill beats when I study. I usually search out playlists and I’ll let it play for hours.
I really wanted to share this from a talk I had with someone with several grammy's under his belt. It mostly boils down to not settling with
instrumentals or typebeats and solely focus on full tracks with vocals/rap included:
"There’s a ton of people out there that make amazing instrumentals, but truthfully only music people and other producers care about that if
that makes sense! Let it motivate you though! If you’ve got the drive to go halfway with it then you’ve definitely got the drive to finish the track!
Pretty much just not stopping halfway if you feel me. I know it’s tough advice but it’s 100000% the way to get to where you wanna go."
Wow! Real artists who share proven advice. Very inspirational and big thanks to both of you.
I’m glad they were able to break it down and have it relatable to independent artist
This is a great interview. I work with Ludacris and I’m trying to figure out how to take my brand to the next level via content and my own releases
Great video thank you so much!!! One direction I need to head more to is creating more videos for tik tok and releasing music twice to 4 times a month
So many gems on this episode right here!!! 🙌💎 Podcast would be dope
been waiting on this! would much rather listen to a conversation between two creatives and not just an interview
thank you so much both of you !
The more I listen to Nic D the more I feel like I can see the path and the steps to take to make my music heard.
The even best part of this is that it sounds really straight forward when music business can be really overwhelming sometimes.
Launch the podcast man! A new fan is born from Colombia🔥
Really enjoyed it man, if you keep doing music business stuff with other small creators that make a living from music I would definitely watch it!
Nic D inspires me so much!! Thank you for this interview ❤
Very informative and perspective changing as a artist, last year I was way too worried about numbers and this year I'm locking in on connection with the listener/fan. S/o yall and this great interview/conversation. Love!
Man the main thing here is that "your/our content can be self serving" and also having your music playing in your videos and if someone asks let them know/pin their comment etc.. truly something I'd never thought of but will work on going forward.
Thank you for dropping the full interview. This was a very insightful video 🙏🏽.
This was a true eye opener, thanks for sharing.
yo this man is so smart the way he thanks i feel can really help a lot of us out moving forward with making a living off our work
So good man!! Thanks for the conversation!! Such good questions and insight! 🔥👊
Thank you for dropping this bro!🔥🔥
my boy spitting all facts! 90%
Straight up he doesnt fluff it, hes already killin it why hold back the keys
This is why I love this Channel Shout out to Nick and LDRE
Humble, down to earth guy.
Love your sound panels, they look great!
Oh and the video was good as well!
yes! thank you. Nic is a goldmine of knowledge
This is actual gold
Love all this info, lots of great knowledge at least for us musicians with real passion for creating music. I definitely need to be more consistent this year and better at short form videos promoting my music.
Keep up the great videos. Definitely subscribing. Much love and appreciation 🤙
Thank you so much brother, I’m motivated.
Great video. Watched the whole thing. I already had the book and have started to implement the strategies and I’m having fun. Not too worried about metrics, I’m just putting numbers on the board right now
Cool man. I subbed!
@@designzonebeats good look!! I appreciate it!!
very inspirational and i agree with most of what he is saying...... definitely turning up this year
Great video. Thank you for doing this and sharing. I'm just starting out on my Lofi journey so this is really helpful. Keep them coming 😃
Coooool thanks for this great interview! ❤ sure make it a as podcast!
I am surprised to see that all he said was already flowering in my mind !
It’s amazing how he also released this moment on his channel. Definitely learning a lot from you guys.
Well done. Smooth flow. Great questions. You are a great interviewer. Thank you…
This is a diamond for years to come ❤
Yoo this was I think recorded during "24 hours with an independent artist | Ep. 01" on channel "
FRDi for Artists". Great interview, good questions and nice vibe
Wow thank you! So much value!!
Nic d is brilliant 💯
AMAZING!!! Lots of great info!! Thanks Ldre!
Yessir FINALLLYYYYY
This really is inspirational, I’m gonna try reading cryptid tales and incorporating my own music
That last thing Nick said hit hard
Thanks for this video- would like to be in this conversation! so True, Nic, we manifest equal to our mindset. not being attached to results - just being is key- be who you want to be, go for your dreams and never give up. believe in yourself. be genuine and do what you love-💕
“you’re very dedicated and i inspire to be just like you” had me 😂
Damn you made it haha
Dope interview. Your work is appreciated.
thanks so much for your input nic youve become a huge inspiration to me and thank you ldre as always!!
Thank you for the information 🙏🏾
When ppl say "bars", in-person ppl be telling me that what is being said gotta rhyme.
But online, ppl use it as a means of a compliment to what is being said.
This man is such a level headed genius
This was a shot to my ego… but I needed this. Thank you !
Nic d is such a rad dude! Thanks for the interview
this was a dope chop up - thanks for putting together!
Two of my biggest inspirations!
Much love ❤️
Yeah dude really enjoyed this video. Lots of interesting stuff
This interview was an absolute GEM! It reached deep inside and touched the spiritual and mental aspects of music and how to utilize and unite your passion for music and to be able to harmonize it with the business aspects of it as a solo artist. The analogy of Kendrick Lamar vs. being a solo artist and having to balance both your love for music and integrating the business aspects was what pure genius and absolute FACTS. Thank you so much for this video LDre! Thank you so much as well to Nic D for being humble and taking the time to commit to the interview!!! New Sub!!
Yeah this mad insightful 📝
Great convo
love the gems dropped in this 💙
Great interview 🔥🔥🔥🔥 filled with 💎 💎💎
Respect 🕯️🕯️🕯️🦋🧘🏿♂️🦋🕯️🕯️🕯️
Love this thanks mate ! Keep interviewing
Great interview!!! Wow 🔥🔥
This video had a lot of Gems
Utmost respect for this guy.
Thank you for the content brother
Thank you guys
Great interview, good questions, genuine vibe.
Great video, great ideas
Man thank you for this🙏🏿
Any time! 🤞🏾
Great video bro!! Do more like this
Such a dope vid!!
Im 19, Started producing last year, Trying to make a living off this, Been getting back on full grind mode now, Cant wait to see yall at the top🤍
ROI does Not calculate time/value. He approaches businesses like a real estate agent. Lots of gold here, lots of room for improvement as well. Super cool young man giving out lots of great info. Spotify is rad.
great video
Great interview!
More please! Super inspiring episode ❤
The most abrupt ending lol, but great info overall! Thanks for this 🙏🏿
Crucial info, thank you a lot
This is has real value 👊🏿
Thank you. This meant a lot yo
That’s great Nic….good on you. I’ve been trying to find in your videos ‘Roughly how much do I need to spend minimum in advertising and which platforms and who shall I do this through or do I do that on my own?’ Even if you reply privately that’s cool too. Thanks
(A conversation with with Nic D) theres a AD/DA converter entendre in there somewhere, nice.
Great stuff LDre. The real question is have you read Nic’s book? You should see in Conor Price will do an interview with you. Peace!
So basically i need to record 100 songs and release this every week .It sounds simple and i do believe it will work, but it sure ain’t easy. Esp since I produce, record, and write all of my own stuff. Even outsourcing the production can be expensive but im def gonna figure this shit out lol
Subscribed! Great content!
Great interview bro! Would defo watch if you created a podcast👊
Awesome convo. Question: How do you feel about marketing agencies? I’m paying money every month to be in groups full of influencers where we share/ engage with one anothers posts. Any experience with this type of approach?
Hmmm thats interesting i've never tried that
podcast would be fuego dude