Would you prefer to stay independent or sign to a record deal? In the comments below vote by letting me know if you're independent for life or who you would want to sign with. Have a great day and make sure to smash that thumbs up to et RUclips know that you're part of the Channel Family!
We would sign. Of course not to anyone. But we are at the place right now where we are working on next to 0 Budget so it's a very gradual progression. So I think a deal would definitely project us further faster.
Well, it depends. I like the idea of being independent because I have complete control, but at the same time, having a label to offset some of the workload so I could focus on my music more sounds good too. Also, Adam, I just finished a book that I think is worth checking out. It's called Spray Paint The Walls. It's a biography about the punk band Black Flag. It talks pretty extensively about how they did everything themselves. They promoted themselves. Started their own record label. Booked their own tours. Even if their music isn't your thing, reading about a band with that kind of DIY mentality is inspiring.
I would prefer to remain independent, for sure. A lot of the music I create has actually been difficult to get past the distributors and on to the actual market. They always seem to have some kind of issue with my music like, my album covers being to explicit, song subjects being too anti-establishment, and even an outright denial of my music because someone did not like the distortion in my guitar. Adding a label to the mix will only further complicate my song writing process and trying to get it past them. I remember when I got an email from the U.S. government asking me to delete all living records of one of my songs because it approached a point where I addressed overthrowing the Republic aspect of the American Regime while also drawing the dots of our position to that of a prison inmate being violated. All things being said, I write dark music with dark themes that is not very radio friendly. I want people to hear it and understand it but I am blocked by the corporate aspects of the music industry that which I wish to work to tear down forever and keep freedom of speech in our music.
I've been producing for over a year and have been singing my whole life. I seriously don't know what I'd do without music. While I'd rather stay independent MAYBE, being signed to a label would still be cool I think. I just want to spread a message and give people a voice they can rely on with my music. I LOVE my craft and I truly do believe in myself. I believe that I can make a difference. Thank you for these videos, Adam.
I would rather stay independent, at least until I get to the point where labels are looking for me and I can sign for a deal in my favour, but even then, I think if I'm at that point, I can keep going on my own, so I guess it just depends. Thanks again Adam.
I think this is a great plan. If you have any skill gaps (or the workload gets too much) you could always work with individual people to help you and build up that way :) I feel like this MIGHT be where the industry is headed ha
I really love music, but sometimes I just get tired and depressed from working and working and getting little results cos music needs money to really go far. Getting signed would be a blessing literally. Thank you for this video, gave me more stamina to keep working
This video summarized why you have to already have an audience and basically be independently successful or else a label won't sign you. That's absolutely false. There are interviews, such as with the A&R of Atlantic Records that says they sign people without an audience who have legitimate talent. Your video is wrong, and you are just shilling your website to make money. Don't act complacent when you are making videos with factually incorrect information. If you really cared about helping people to get signed, you would give them an option that isn't winning a popularity contest in a social media algorithm. What's the point of getting signed if you already built your brand? There is none. The label makes a 80/20 split so you can obtain an audience through their networks and sacrifice your profits to them. So confused why this video is saying you can't be successful without social media, when there are so many people with 50k followers and more. None of them are getting signed just because people tell them they have a cute dog in their personal life posts.
why are you crying? wrote a whole essay. he’s saying is beneficial to have a following and a audience. hes talking about you when he says lazy people, just because you have talent dont mean shit
Your view is true because it would be more profitable to them in dealing with a new artist but these days labels run after crap established artists and will treat poorly talented new artists or even not entertain them, I'm talking about my country scene primarily
They just say that because they know they will receive hate if they straight up say “we care about your internet followers”. So that’s why you see all these a&rs saying that. But the truth is, they care a lot about followers, it separates you from the crowd
I'm a "fresh" musician. I played the flute and alto sax from grades 6-12. But now that I'm older my heart loves vocals and guitar. I finally have the courage to build a repetoire on youtube. I have two singles on Spotify. Thank you Adam Ivy for the truthful advice on all your videos.
Thank you Adam for being honest and giving these direct facts. Many famous people know this and will never tell other artists about it. And many people will judge these advices not concrete but they have to know that this way more than just an advice, this is a mindset building!!
I rather be independent with a little bit of fans than be signed to a record label. I rather do everything on my own. Now I only get 700 plays per month for my music, but I rather grow my fan base on my own. 7 years in the Indies and been producing for 11. I made it on 10 compilations and a mixtape and won 2 awards. I appreciate what you teach. I'm not that good at marketing, but I like learning more and more. I feel like doing it on your own is more rewarding than the 1% that were handed the deal. Also, as a music producer in EDM. I like full credit of the whole music project. I don't need song writters and ghost producers. I learned everything on my own. Don't mean to diss pop and the one percent that get signed, but everyone else is doing the creativity for them. I rather be independent doing it on my own. Sorry for the lengthy post. Much respect for you Adam.
honestly i’ve watched like 10 videos on this and this one has been the only helpful one out of them. you didn’t have a groundless positivity but you weren’t like you can’t do it go home. you were realistic and told me exactly what i have to do as a beginner and made me get into that state of mind. i really hope i can make it one day and if i really do, you are going to be a part of it so thank you!
I’ve been writing songs for the past 3 years now. I’ve always wanted to be a singer. Like since I was a child. I’m 23 now and it frustrates me that the desire to actually be a singer just won’t go away. Not because I don’t want to obviously but because of exactly what you’re saying about wanting to success but only having enough energy to create and not sharing not networking not wanting to take the time to plant the seeds and watch them grow. I keep waiting for my movie moment where I just magically stumble into the right person that will just hand me the platform and success . So I really needed to hear this. I think since I’ve been so private and in hermit creating mode I’m afraid of putting myself out there. Any sort of creation is so personal it comes from your soul so to put your soul out there for people to judge to face rejection and criticism scares me a little bit. But we also live in a time where so much is being created and put out into the world like you say so many people that are probably more talented than you and I that the thought of trying to play the numbers game with tons of people with the same dream as me is overwhelming. My dream didn’t include all the hard work lol . But I’m taking this as a reality check
My bf just recently got signed in the last 6 months .. For a company that makes music for RUclipsrs we will say 😉I've been watching you since this happened.. This video was the best advice as per usual.. I'm still trying to get him to use his networking more 🤣 And, in the same style as you.. He just posted on Facebook yesterday.. Explaining to people to stop with the excuses & just do it no matter what!! Where we are from.. People are lazy & expect the world, as I hear it happens more often then not lol He recorded non-stop sometimes more then 24 hrs straight in a basement on a crappy MacBook& some cheap mics & used our phones to shoot IG videos etc ! He took the opportunity for himself & it worked☺️He still is and, will be continuing to work himself harder then anyone I've ever seen. It's inspiring for me to see.. Your advice helps us both everyday(I'm not a musician I do visual art)Thanks man 👍 You definitely, speak truth as always!! 🙏
It is sad but true that record companies only look for popularity over talent, listening to today’s rock music on the radio is clear that they don’t care how bad the band sounds.
Oh and just getting back into it from an 8 year break. Dusting off some gear, getting new gear, setting my social for music and watching a bunch of your videos to see how it all works now.
I never heard someone speaking to me so honestly and telling exactly what i needed to hear. I’m french and I speak fluently english, i dream to share my music to people so they could like it and identify to the lyrics i hardly worked on. I learned everything all alone, but I want to meet people now, i need to share to talk and to play my music to others. I just realize that I don’t really know how to… But thank you for everything you’re saying. Your learnt me many things and you gave me motivation
Im actually going to LA with a couple guys in a few days and they advised me that labels aren’t even gonna reach out until i’m big enough that they get a lot of money. Im gonna be independent until a label reaches out that actually benefits in my favor.
I like this. I think if you can build a brand and an engaged fanbase independently and gain a lot of confidence in who you are as an artist then you're more likely to get more out of a record deal when it does come.
Record companies want artists willing to sign the most oppressive cross collateralization agreements the record companies can come up with. Independent for life!
Regarding networking, as a harmonica player (among other things) I'm on a few different harmonica forums. I recently _asked,_ "Is this an appropriate forum for a bit of self-promotion, within reason?" One admin said, "That's not really what this group is for," and I said, "Fair enough. I can respect that." Three other admins, however, basically said, "As long as you don't start to take over the page, show us what you've got." Since then, about once per week, I have shared a video to those forums, AND...having shown respect for the forum that said no...I have drawn positive attention from some of _that_ forum's members, too. Forums are a great way to network because, (A) the people there all share a common interest with me...or you...and (B) by frequently engaging in conversation that _isn't_ about me, we become friends who are more likely to support each other when that album drops. I didn't set out to network this way; I just found myself in a situation of opportunity, and...having built relationships with people...found I had already created a welcoming audience.
Your absolutely true, just making good music ain't enough these days, these days label cannot invest in a completely new artist. You have to create a buzz and network first.
I’ve been taking my music serious now, for about 5 years, before then I didn’t really know how to rap that good, or even stay on the beat, but I kept going and I learned how to get on the beat, and I didn’t really know too much of anything about music, but I just been learning the most I can and wherever I can, but I won’t ever quit until I see victory!
I think it would be nice to ultimately sign to a record label (whether it'd be a niche, an indie, or a major), but I don't think it's good to wait until that happens to release music you're passionate about. Regarding who I'd wanna sign with, one good label that I can think of would be Hopeless Records, an indie label that signs artist that play mainly in the rock and alternative categories. And as far as I'm concerned, they let their signees pretty much be themselves. Bands like Avenged Sevenfold and All Time Low actually became very successful in that community when they were signed to Hopeless
It’s time for me to make a decision. I think for at least 10 years, a record label would do me good with my talent. I know it’s gonna cost me but I am more than music. I’m an entrepreneur too.
If you were wondering what that moving white light in the background is Its fresh new ideas entering adams mind to feed the community. Thanks man you'rr always on spot! Mindset and messaging is everything
I maybe immature or. Not but to really have a connection is not really about collaborating whit big names, but collaborating to get greater, we need to live a life of happyness, singing having fun whit your music make sure people know you for that taking a bus and start moving around
What about the universe just bringing it to you....? How bout' that ? Ya there's work, ya there's songwriting, recording...traveling, touring...scheduling, bus riding everywhere...all that ... What about the powers of thoughts!!! Good timing...talent....all that???
That’s what most artists are expecting to happen and why most fail. Luck is definitely in the mix, but without systems and a defined plan you won’t be lucky enough to get that lucky.
4:15 omg this is really speaking to me. All i wanna do is write more songs when i have free time. What about the album i just released 6 months ago? What about those song? Your right. I needed to hear this 🙏
ALL I CAN SAY IS DONT EVER, EVEN IF THERE ARE SOME DEPRESSING CHALLENGES U FIND WHEN MAKING THESE VIDEOS, PLEASE DONT EVER STOP... SO MANY THINGS HAPPENING IN DAILY LIVES BUT WE HARDLY SEE THEM. WE NEED PPL LIKE YOU TO WAKE US UP... PLEASE KEEP SHARING YOUR THOUGHTS, THEY ARE LEGIT MAGICAL
At first I felt like he was just repeating the same things but after 5 mins this really started to hit hard and I feel like this is gonna help me out alot
" And the thing that makes me want to bash my head into that wall repeatedly etc"... I almost fell off my chair laughing...I love it!!!! Very good Adam... I live in Zephyrhills.. One of these days I am going to march on over to your studio in Orlando just to shake your hand brother!!!
This hits home, Im creating lots of songs but havent put out any content yet. Im so shy that its a bit tough to do it but I have to muster up enough courage to do what I need to. The only person thats heard my music is my mom which she's very honest and said Im fairly talented and asked me "when are you gonna post your music?! You're too talented to keep it to yourself". I just honestly dont know where to start like copyrighting and such but thats where your vids come in to help me.
There is only 1 record label in my country and they are looking for Arabic musicians i don't know if they are interested in an English musician like me 🤔🙄
Absolutely F ing right man. In 3 years weve put out 1 album, 2 EPs, over a hundred videos (music + vlogs) . I think we MAY have 100 loyal fans? Maybe? Probably less. We cherish them so much. Cant believe they're care enough to hang with us for the ride. . One concern is those fans are spread across the US. We dont have the ability to sell out a 100 seat show yet (almost sold out a 70 seat listening room) Thanks for the moral boost !
I’ve been composing for maybe 5 years now. I’ve released on major chillout label café del Mar compilation series but finding the contemporary classical scene difficult to break in. Marketing myself is certainly something I need to do a lot of work on. Thanks for the videos 👌🎹
Thanks Adam for this! Been doing this for over a decade now but only rebranded with a new sound a couple of years ago! Releasing a ton of music and networking as much as I can! Comedic pop let’s go!!!
Ive been making music for about 3 years now not to be cocky but I feel like I've really evolved into one of the most talented rappers in my city lol but my best stuff is sitting on my laptop really grateful for this video lighting a fire under my ass
Have been independent with my band since 2011. We've released 5 albums and 3 are available on multiple digital platforms. 10k likes on Facebook but IG and other Social media accounts are lacking. Would most definitely take a label if they called. Busting ass till then. Working on releasing our 6th album. Thanks for all the information Adam. Been subed for a long time now. #FalloutOfFear #keepatit #longhaul #metal #channelfam #unsignedartist
Needed to hear this 😎😎👍 thanks bro I started rapping when I was 13 I'm 33now I moved to Atlanta wen I was 20 to take music serious!!!! Been putting myself out there ever since I gotta keep pushing!!!!!! Its hard tho but I'm not giving up period!!!
If I don't get signed im just going to make it as an independent artists this is my dream and im going to make it no matter what. Ill see you all at cochlea and the Grammys
Cool video, I think this is great to show new artists what attitude for networking and community matters. I think for a lot of people who have been doing it awhile they understand this, but feel like some things like photo shoots etc. wont pay off if theyre a nobody or have no audience for that and are unsure what steps exactly make sense to rake next
You're so right though, I'm on that buzz and like to think that it shows but we are our own worst critics and it doesn't seem to be working 😂 stay positive and NEVER GIVE UP
Thanks Adam Ivy, this is a good reminder that the ball is really in our court so to speak. It can be overwhelming and even disheartening to market music especially in my tiny country of New Zealand, but thanks to the net, the world is still at our fingertips!
Adam I Go By Big Aye.Welch I’ve Been Really Been Paying Attention To Your Videos And Im A Independent Artist As Of Right Now I Just Want To Thank You For All The Information you have been providing 🙏🏾
You can do it. Learning on the way. Try getting a RUclips Official Artist Channel and become a Spotify Verified artist. Generally a good step to take. Hope that helps.
Good words, but I think that developing yourself in this is not the same as developing yourself as a musician... but I believe that it is necessary in the new world (tnks for)
Labels want you to do 90% of the work so they can more easily bring you to market. Fair enough! At that point, you might as well keep owning/doing it yourself with a booking agent here or there to make things more manageable. I could be wrong. I've been out of the game for a minute. The "Superman/Superwoman" approach to the modern musician who does everything to bring themselves to market is here to stay... at least for now. When you say that people who are negative won't make it, it's true. The trick is that smart musicians take that negativity and direct it towards some political issue. You can be negative, but only negative about the world/politics/(insert issue here). It's almost like every musician is required to have some crusade or another, (Almost always in support of some party... cough democrat). Thanks for your video Adam. I'm a new subscriber!
Truth is. Save up or get someone to invest $20k or more into marketing your brand online and on the streets. That's the reality. Really $100k if you really want to be major. And you better be talented and have a sound and look. Anybody can upload online. Doesn't mean anything if you have no marketing budget. That's the sad truth.
@@adamivy A major buzz. I've watched all the main hip hop artist take about that much and pay for music videos to be shot which does cost and pay to get it on sites, channels, influencers pages, radio, these are the things record labels do. And independent artist do and I know enough personally to know now and have met enough A&R. Don't get me wrong brother you can go viral. But we both know that's not everybody and these young artist need to understand this is 10% music 90% business and marketing. You pay for ads. You pay for promo. You still have to do the basics of releasing quality content consistently but that's only half of the job.
You make valid points. However, neither way is right or wrong. The object is great tracks / songs. Without that you have nothing be you a producer or artist. The audience will come. Write great songs! That's the key to success. Hit singles are undeniable. Mediocre music with a large following means nothing. The object is not the "Record Deal". You are the record deal. Labels are no longer necessary. They're dead. Nobody in their right mind is gonna sign a 360 deal. No thanks. Being independent is the dream every artists has been waiting on for decades. Embrace it.
here's the facts when you sign to a major record label: you act stuck up, always hangin' around your goons, beefing with other artists, you think you can sing or rap, your attitude changes, spending money on worthless shit, forget where you came from and who were your true friends nuff said!
very good info, what do i do if i hate social media i mean kate bush never, i actrully love being on my own recording its healing for me i dont want to get the violins out and say why, can i really not just write and record something so powerful youl hear it be completely blown away? ive had a year out and what i have here now is nothing like me real raw new i found who i am, bit worried about what your saying wont stop me i need to let it out. social media posting pictures i could be writing another master piece.
AdamIvy this was amazing, and you are right, its about being true to your potential fans, interact with them, build a community, and staying constant. I just finished recording an album, I managed to gather a few musicians, and I managed to start a band for the album called Cut the Berry. Our first single is going to come out on the 8th of May. I was never a social network person, but seeing videos like this made me change, and adapt to whats needed. But I believe I have a question for you: Since I started taking this album seriously, Besides registering music with PRO's, Distributors, emailing radios, blogs, magazines, I also created social platforms for this project (facebook, instagram), and as a individual I joined music groups, reddit groups and youtube channels with the purpose of trying to find and build a community, and hopefully find potential fans for my music. But I am not sure if I understand how to go from being part of a community to direct this community to pay attention to me and my projects. Any tips for that?
Im literally just getting started being an independent artist in NYC, im starting off as independent but if i do end up gettig blessed with a deal then i think id sign depending on the deal. Can you please make a video on creating content with little to no budget for 2020? im in that place in my career now
although a few people make it doesn't mean people should give up, as a inspiring singer and dj it is hard practicing everyday my dad was an artist who did mostly funk music i thought his music was ok but it wasn't my style i listen to any genre but techno pop is the genre i want to do. i wish i could have a computer back in 2007 but i didn't get one until i was 19 in 2010. there are a few record labels out there that i know of that has edm record labels but in the dmv (maryland virginia) where i am from it's hard to find
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Would you prefer to stay independent or sign to a record deal? In the comments below vote by letting me know if you're independent for life or who you would want to sign with. Have a great day and make sure to smash that thumbs up to et RUclips know that you're part of the Channel Family!
I would like to stay independent but I feel like they know how to market my music
I guess that being independent and having a distribution deal is the best thing an artist can have
We would sign. Of course not to anyone. But we are at the place right now where we are working on next to 0 Budget so it's a very gradual progression. So I think a deal would definitely project us further faster.
Well, it depends. I like the idea of being independent because I have complete control, but at the same time, having a label to offset some of the workload so I could focus on my music more sounds good too.
Also, Adam, I just finished a book that I think is worth checking out. It's called Spray Paint The Walls. It's a biography about the punk band Black Flag. It talks pretty extensively about how they did everything themselves. They promoted themselves. Started their own record label. Booked their own tours. Even if their music isn't your thing, reading about a band with that kind of DIY mentality is inspiring.
I would prefer to remain independent, for sure. A lot of the music I create has actually been difficult to get past the distributors and on to the actual market. They always seem to have some kind of issue with my music like, my album covers being to explicit, song subjects being too anti-establishment, and even an outright denial of my music because someone did not like the distortion in my guitar. Adding a label to the mix will only further complicate my song writing process and trying to get it past them. I remember when I got an email from the U.S. government asking me to delete all living records of one of my songs because it approached a point where I addressed overthrowing the Republic aspect of the American Regime while also drawing the dots of our position to that of a prison inmate being violated. All things being said, I write dark music with dark themes that is not very radio friendly. I want people to hear it and understand it but I am blocked by the corporate aspects of the music industry that which I wish to work to tear down forever and keep freedom of speech in our music.
I've been producing for over a year and have been singing my whole life. I seriously don't know what I'd do without music. While I'd rather stay independent MAYBE, being signed to a label would still be cool I think. I just want to spread a message and give people a voice they can rely on with my music. I LOVE my craft and I truly do believe in myself. I believe that I can make a difference. Thank you for these videos, Adam.
This is awesome 😌
I would rather stay independent, at least until I get to the point where labels are looking for me and I can sign for a deal in my favour, but even then, I think if I'm at that point, I can keep going on my own, so I guess it just depends.
Thanks again Adam.
I think this is a great plan. If you have any skill gaps (or the workload gets too much) you could always work with individual people to help you and build up that way :) I feel like this MIGHT be where the industry is headed ha
indie is better
have fun bro it’s 10x harder
Push hard solo shit
I really love music, but sometimes I just get tired and depressed from working and working and getting little results cos music needs money to really go far. Getting signed would be a blessing literally. Thank you for this video, gave me more stamina to keep working
Facts tho 🙏
Why is Adam always having thoughts about bashing his head into things. I'm worried.
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This video summarized why you have to already have an audience and basically be independently successful or else a label won't sign you. That's absolutely false. There are interviews, such as with the A&R of Atlantic Records that says they sign people without an audience who have legitimate talent. Your video is wrong, and you are just shilling your website to make money. Don't act complacent when you are making videos with factually incorrect information. If you really cared about helping people to get signed, you would give them an option that isn't winning a popularity contest in a social media algorithm. What's the point of getting signed if you already built your brand? There is none. The label makes a 80/20 split so you can obtain an audience through their networks and sacrifice your profits to them. So confused why this video is saying you can't be successful without social media, when there are so many people with 50k followers and more. None of them are getting signed just because people tell them they have a cute dog in their personal life posts.
Thank you for such a valuable comment. God bless.
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why are you crying? wrote a whole essay. he’s saying is beneficial to have a following and a audience. hes talking about you when he says lazy people, just because you have talent dont mean shit
Your view is true because it would be more profitable to them in dealing with a new artist but these days labels run after crap established artists and will treat poorly talented new artists or even not entertain them, I'm talking about my country scene primarily
They just say that because they know they will receive hate if they straight up say “we care about your internet followers”. So that’s why you see all these a&rs saying that. But the truth is, they care a lot about followers, it separates you from the crowd
I'm a "fresh" musician. I played the flute and alto sax from grades 6-12. But now that I'm older my heart loves vocals and guitar. I finally have the courage to build a repetoire on youtube. I have two singles on Spotify. Thank you Adam Ivy for the truthful advice on all your videos.
Thank you Adam for being honest and giving these direct facts. Many famous people know this and will never tell other artists about it. And many people will judge these advices not concrete but they have to know that this way more than just an advice, this is a mindset building!!
Mindset is SO crucial it's ridiculous. 🙌🏼
I rather be independent with a little bit of fans than be signed to a record label. I rather do everything on my own. Now I only get 700 plays per month for my music, but I rather grow my fan base on my own. 7 years in the Indies and been producing for 11. I made it on 10 compilations and a mixtape and won 2 awards. I appreciate what you teach. I'm not that good at marketing, but I like learning more and more. I feel like doing it on your own is more rewarding than the 1% that were handed the deal. Also, as a music producer in EDM. I like full credit of the whole music project. I don't need song writters and ghost producers. I learned everything on my own. Don't mean to diss pop and the one percent that get signed, but everyone else is doing the creativity for them. I rather be independent doing it on my own. Sorry for the lengthy post. Much respect for you Adam.
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honestly i’ve watched like 10 videos on this and this one has been the only helpful one out of them. you didn’t have a groundless positivity but you weren’t like you can’t do it go home. you were realistic and told me exactly what i have to do as a beginner and made me get into that state of mind. i really hope i can make it one day and if i really do, you are going to be a part of it so thank you!
I’ve been writing songs for the past 3 years now. I’ve always wanted to be a singer. Like since I was a child. I’m 23 now and it frustrates me that the desire to actually be a singer just won’t go away. Not because I don’t want to obviously but because of exactly what you’re saying about wanting to success but only having enough energy to create and not sharing not networking not wanting to take the time to plant the seeds and watch them grow. I keep waiting for my movie moment where I just magically stumble into the right person that will just hand me the platform and success . So I really needed to hear this. I think since I’ve been so private and in hermit creating mode I’m afraid of putting myself out there. Any sort of creation is so personal it comes from your soul so to put your soul out there for people to judge to face rejection and criticism scares me a little bit. But we also live in a time where so much is being created and put out into the world like you say so many people that are probably more talented than you and I that the thought of trying to play the numbers game with tons of people with the same dream as me is overwhelming. My dream didn’t include all the hard work lol . But I’m taking this as a reality check
Has to come from the soul
My bf just recently got signed in the last 6 months .. For a company that makes music for RUclipsrs we will say 😉I've been watching you since this happened.. This video was the best advice as per usual.. I'm still trying to get him to use his networking more 🤣 And, in the same style as you.. He just posted on Facebook yesterday.. Explaining to people to stop with the excuses & just do it no matter what!! Where we are from.. People are lazy & expect the world, as I hear it happens more often then not lol He recorded non-stop sometimes more then 24 hrs straight in a basement on a crappy MacBook& some cheap mics & used our phones to shoot IG videos etc ! He took the opportunity for himself & it worked☺️He still is and, will be continuing to work himself harder then anyone I've ever seen. It's inspiring for me to see.. Your advice helps us both everyday(I'm not a musician I do visual art)Thanks man 👍 You definitely, speak truth as always!! 🙏
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It is sad but true that record companies only look for popularity over talent, listening to today’s rock music on the radio is clear that they don’t care how bad the band sounds.
Oh and just getting back into it from an 8 year break. Dusting off some gear, getting new gear, setting my social for music and watching a bunch of your videos to see how it all works now.
I never heard someone speaking to me so honestly and telling exactly what i needed to hear. I’m french and I speak fluently english, i dream to share my music to people so they could like it and identify to the lyrics i hardly worked on. I learned everything all alone, but I want to meet people now, i need to share to talk and to play my music to others. I just realize that I don’t really know how to… But thank you for everything you’re saying. Your learnt me many things and you gave me motivation
Im actually going to LA with a couple guys in a few days and they advised me that labels aren’t even gonna reach out until i’m big enough that they get a lot of money. Im gonna be independent until a label reaches out that actually benefits in my favor.
I like this. I think if you can build a brand and an engaged fanbase independently and gain a lot of confidence in who you are as an artist then you're more likely to get more out of a record deal when it does come.
Record companies want artists willing to sign the most oppressive cross collateralization agreements the record companies can come up with. Independent for life!
Regarding networking, as a harmonica player (among other things) I'm on a few different harmonica forums. I recently _asked,_ "Is this an appropriate forum for a bit of self-promotion, within reason?" One admin said, "That's not really what this group is for," and I said, "Fair enough. I can respect that." Three other admins, however, basically said, "As long as you don't start to take over the page, show us what you've got." Since then, about once per week, I have shared a video to those forums, AND...having shown respect for the forum that said no...I have drawn positive attention from some of _that_ forum's members, too. Forums are a great way to network because, (A) the people there all share a common interest with me...or you...and (B) by frequently engaging in conversation that _isn't_ about me, we become friends who are more likely to support each other when that album drops. I didn't set out to network this way; I just found myself in a situation of opportunity, and...having built relationships with people...found I had already created a welcoming audience.
I'd like to enjoy the journey first of all. If a label jumps on, I just hope they'll be there to enjoy it with me!
17 years and really needed to hear this
I guess patience was the key
You have a real talent for catching ppls attention and giving them legit info.
Thank you!
It's funny that you are popping up with that subject just as I was looking into it. Thanks a lot!
This is called algorithms
This Man Is Really Helping Us.
THANK YOU ADAM
Your absolutely true, just making good music ain't enough these days, these days label cannot invest in a completely new artist. You have to create a buzz and network first.
You have to do things smart and proper
I’ve been taking my music serious now, for about 5 years, before then I didn’t really know how to rap that good, or even stay on the beat, but I kept going and I learned how to get on the beat, and I didn’t really know too much of anything about music, but I just been learning the most I can and wherever I can, but I won’t ever quit until I see victory!
I think it would be nice to ultimately sign to a record label (whether it'd be a niche, an indie, or a major), but I don't think it's good to wait until that happens to release music you're passionate about. Regarding who I'd wanna sign with, one good label that I can think of would be Hopeless Records, an indie label that signs artist that play mainly in the rock and alternative categories. And as far as I'm concerned, they let their signees pretty much be themselves. Bands like Avenged Sevenfold and All Time Low actually became very successful in that community when they were signed to Hopeless
Shit I’m just independent but I appreciate videos like this . Kinda give me the idea of just keeping pushing and grinding.
It’s time for me to make a decision. I think for at least 10 years, a record label would do me good with my talent. I know it’s gonna cost me but I am more than music. I’m an entrepreneur too.
Nothing wrong with doing it yourself.
Make yourself legit.
Always protect yourself.
Make sure you learn along the way
If you were wondering what that moving white light in the background is
Its fresh new ideas entering adams mind to feed the community. Thanks man you'rr always on spot! Mindset and messaging is everything
I maybe immature or. Not but to really have a connection is not really about collaborating whit big names, but collaborating to get greater, we need to live a life of happyness, singing having fun whit your music make sure people know you for that taking a bus and start moving around
At this point I’m kind of just like Cobain… “I want to be the biggest artist in the universe”
I want to have a concert in outer space.
What about the universe just bringing it to you....? How bout' that ?
Ya there's work, ya there's songwriting, recording...traveling, touring...scheduling, bus riding everywhere...all that ...
What about the powers of thoughts!!!
Good timing...talent....all that???
That’s what most artists are expecting to happen and why most fail. Luck is definitely in the mix, but without systems and a defined plan you won’t be lucky enough to get that lucky.
Hey man I appreciate the guidance and motivation. I’m continuing to grind because of awesome videos like this. 🙏🏼😎
You got this!
Appreciate it man! Much love!@@adamivy
Thankyou so much for this video. You have opened my eyes how to better my vision of who I need to be an artist. I'm John Leggett of Hattiesburg, MS
Shoot for the stars!
4:15 omg this is really speaking to me. All i wanna do is write more songs when i have free time. What about the album i just released 6 months ago? What about those song? Your right. I needed to hear this 🙏
I always figured that they look for artists with a large fan base already.
They do so that they can take your audience and utilize them whether it's for you or another artists.
ALL I CAN SAY IS DONT EVER, EVEN IF THERE ARE SOME DEPRESSING CHALLENGES U FIND WHEN MAKING THESE VIDEOS, PLEASE DONT EVER STOP... SO MANY THINGS HAPPENING IN DAILY LIVES BUT WE HARDLY SEE THEM. WE NEED PPL LIKE YOU TO WAKE US UP... PLEASE KEEP SHARING YOUR THOUGHTS, THEY ARE LEGIT MAGICAL
At first I felt like he was just repeating the same things but after 5 mins this really started to hit hard and I feel like this is gonna help me out alot
2:30 - 3:00 You beat that metaphor to death.
" And the thing that makes me want to bash my head into that wall repeatedly etc"... I almost fell off my chair laughing...I love it!!!! Very good Adam... I live in Zephyrhills.. One of these days I am going to march on over to your studio in Orlando just to shake your hand brother!!!
This hits home, Im creating lots of songs but havent put out any content yet. Im so shy that its a bit tough to do it but I have to muster up enough courage to do what I need to. The only person thats heard my music is my mom which she's very honest and said Im fairly talented and asked me "when are you gonna post your music?! You're too talented to keep it to yourself". I just honestly dont know where to start like copyrighting and such but thats where your vids come in to help me.
If offered a recording contract, I'd like it to come from Capital Records or Warner Bros.
Can I ask why those? (Just interested :) )
@@effisummerscreative Because I would be a great fit for them. My style, my look, my energy and overall person as a artist.
DEE MO awesome stuff 😊🙌🏼 I feel like it helps to research and have a preference with labels 😁
@@effisummerscreative I totally agree on that. Research is a must.
There is only 1 record label in my country and they are looking for Arabic musicians i don't know if they are interested in an English musician like me 🤔🙄
Be different
Thanks Adam, this is probably the best video I've seen about music career.
Its a great vid
It's tough being an independent musician. I know I'm good enough for a label, but no A&R is looking for me.
You really have to wow them I guess
Lol it almost feels like you are reading my mind great job man you are making the topics that I want to learn about.
Right I am so thankful for him ❤
This applies to literally every creative endeavour in life! (If you want to grow in exposure that is.)
loved the advice and loved how you explained everything. I liked the metaphors! Just subbed!
Thank you so much!
Really interesting video. The thumbnail got me, and this dude kept me 👊🏻
Absolutely F ing right man. In 3 years weve put out 1 album, 2 EPs, over a hundred videos (music + vlogs) . I think we MAY have 100 loyal fans? Maybe? Probably less. We cherish them so much. Cant believe they're care enough to hang with us for the ride.
. One concern is those fans are spread across the US. We dont have the ability to sell out a 100 seat show yet (almost sold out a 70 seat listening room)
Thanks for the moral boost !
I’ve been composing for maybe 5 years now. I’ve released on major chillout label café del Mar compilation series but finding the contemporary classical scene difficult to break in. Marketing myself is certainly something I need to do a lot of work on. Thanks for the videos 👌🎹
Thanks Adam for this! Been doing this for over a decade now but only rebranded with a new sound a couple of years ago! Releasing a ton of music and networking as much as I can! Comedic pop let’s go!!!
Ive been making music for about 3 years now not to be cocky but I feel like I've really evolved into one of the most talented rappers in my city lol but my best stuff is sitting on my laptop really grateful for this video lighting a fire under my ass
bro you funny as hell really, real blunt humor... good motivator man
thanks for constantly dropping us keys to success 🙏
Update: black hole record label is trance label, I created a recent track ready for it, & other people to listen to hoping it good enough,
Thank you, Adam! This is essential, I've taken notes!
Have been independent with my band since 2011. We've released 5 albums and 3 are available on multiple digital platforms. 10k likes on Facebook but IG and other Social media accounts are lacking. Would most definitely take a label if they called. Busting ass till then. Working on releasing our 6th album. Thanks for all the information Adam. Been subed for a long time now.
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This is amazing. Labels would be looking for that kinda work ethic 🙌🏼
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@UCgifxCHaRBlNWyVJEUqGAmw Awesome, I'll check it out :) Let me know if you ever need help with visual branding!
Needed to hear this 😎😎👍 thanks bro I started rapping when I was 13 I'm 33now I moved to Atlanta wen I was 20 to take music serious!!!! Been putting myself out there ever since I gotta keep pushing!!!!!! Its hard tho but I'm not giving up period!!!
If I don't get signed im just going to make it as an independent artists this is my dream and im going to make it no matter what. Ill see you all at cochlea and the Grammys
Cool video, I think this is great to show new artists what attitude for networking and community matters. I think for a lot of people who have been doing it awhile they understand this, but feel like some things like photo shoots etc. wont pay off if theyre a nobody or have no audience for that and are unsure what steps exactly make sense to rake next
You're so right though, I'm on that buzz and like to think that it shows but we are our own worst critics and it doesn't seem to be working 😂 stay positive and NEVER GIVE UP
Buzzes always show haha give it timeeee 🙌🏼
@@effisummerscreative 15 years and counting 🤣💚
Nicky Wicks 😱 fair play to you! ❤️ What do you find the most difficult? What’s making progress slower?
@@effisummerscreative I could write a book about it
Nicky Wicks ah sorry mate. Let me know if there’s anything I can help with 🙂
Congratulations 🎉 Adam For 300k yt Family ❤
Preach 🤙🏽 I’m gon get to work
You just remotivated me thank you
Good!
This guy is relatable
6 months I've been doing this Adam ;) Learning so much about music and life in general
Thanks Adam Ivy, this is a good reminder that the ball is really in our court so to speak. It can be overwhelming and even disheartening to market music especially in my tiny country of New Zealand, but thanks to the net, the world is still at our fingertips!
The day they decide to sign me, they’ll feel the profit.
That is the spirit
Adam I Go By Big Aye.Welch I’ve Been Really Been Paying Attention To Your Videos And Im A Independent Artist As Of Right Now I Just Want To Thank You For All The Information you have been providing 🙏🏾
This is really an eye opener
Feel like I’m nailing everything you’ve said. So things may be about to happen. Atleast I feel as if.
I’ve been doing it for like 4 years through my home studio. It’s pretty rough if you’re in a small town tryna build an audience
You can do it. Learning on the way. Try getting a RUclips Official Artist Channel and become a Spotify Verified artist.
Generally a good step to take.
Hope that helps.
How did you manage to answer to all the questions I've been having for all this time? Great video, thanks so much!
Good words, but I think that developing yourself in this is not the same as developing yourself as a musician... but I believe that it is necessary in the new world (tnks for)
Always on point Adam! Thank you.
Thanks Ivy .. I think for many ppl is that we want to post a lot of things, but overthink it and don't post it in the end.. :/
Labels want you to do 90% of the work so they can more easily bring you to market. Fair enough! At that point, you might as well keep owning/doing it yourself with a booking agent here or there to make things more manageable. I could be wrong. I've been out of the game for a minute. The "Superman/Superwoman" approach to the modern musician who does everything to bring themselves to market is here to stay... at least for now. When you say that people who are negative won't make it, it's true. The trick is that smart musicians take that negativity and direct it towards some political issue. You can be negative, but only negative about the world/politics/(insert issue here). It's almost like every musician is required to have some crusade or another, (Almost always in support of some party... cough democrat). Thanks for your video Adam. I'm a new subscriber!
*Been at it going on 4 yrs now,did all the work in just 2.5*
This really have for me have a better idea thank you so much 😊😊😊😊
Truth is. Save up or get someone to invest $20k or more into marketing your brand online and on the streets. That's the reality. Really $100k if you really want to be major. And you better be talented and have a sound and look. Anybody can upload online. Doesn't mean anything if you have no marketing budget. That's the sad truth.
If you think you need $20k+ to build a buzz online and to build an audience you’re a little confused.
@@adamivy A major buzz. I've watched all the main hip hop artist take about that much and pay for music videos to be shot which does cost and pay to get it on sites, channels, influencers pages, radio, these are the things record labels do. And independent artist do and I know enough personally to know now and have met enough A&R. Don't get me wrong brother you can go viral. But we both know that's not everybody and these young artist need to understand this is 10% music 90% business and marketing. You pay for ads. You pay for promo. You still have to do the basics of releasing quality content consistently but that's only half of the job.
This came on time really needed to hear this🙏🏾
You make valid points. However, neither way is right or wrong. The object is great tracks / songs. Without that you have nothing be you a producer or artist. The audience will come. Write great songs! That's the key to success. Hit singles are undeniable. Mediocre music with a large following means nothing. The object is not the "Record Deal". You are the record deal. Labels are no longer necessary. They're dead. Nobody in their right mind is gonna sign a 360 deal. No thanks. Being independent is the dream every artists has been waiting on for decades. Embrace it.
here's the facts when you sign to a major record label: you act stuck up, always hangin' around your goons, beefing with other artists, you think you can sing or rap, your attitude changes, spending money on worthless shit, forget where you came from and who were your true friends nuff said!
very good info, what do i do if i hate social media i mean kate bush never, i actrully love being on my own recording its healing for me i dont want to get the violins out and say why, can i really not just write and record something so powerful youl hear it be completely blown away? ive had a year out and what i have here now is nothing like me real raw new i found who i am, bit worried about what your saying wont stop me i need to let it out. social media posting pictures i could be writing another master piece.
Make sure what you put out is your art. Nothing forced
This is what I needed to hear!
AdamIvy this was amazing, and you are right, its about being true to your potential fans, interact with them, build a community, and staying constant.
I just finished recording an album, I managed to gather a few musicians, and I managed to start a band for the album called Cut the Berry. Our first single is going to come out on the 8th of May.
I was never a social network person, but seeing videos like this made me change, and adapt to whats needed. But I believe I have a question for you:
Since I started taking this album seriously, Besides registering music with PRO's, Distributors, emailing radios, blogs, magazines, I also created social platforms for this project (facebook, instagram), and as a individual I joined music groups, reddit groups and youtube channels with the purpose of trying to find and build a community, and hopefully find potential fans for my music. But I am not sure if I understand how to go from being part of a community to direct this community to pay attention to me and my projects. Any tips for that?
Always great advice from the great Adam Ivy much love Big E G-style...im soaking all this in...
This is exactly what I needed to hear
This helped me man THANK YOU , I WILL BE THE FIRST VIKING RAP METAL SENSATION
This was a wake up call. Good content!
I'm wanting to stay independent for a while but who knows in the future I might want to sign on with a label
Adam can you please make a video on recording music on phone. I am a broke highschool kid and really would love that video.
Banlab you should check that out. Look up some youtube vids on it. I have a fren who uses it.
MrTripledot XP omg please send me a link man.
GOLDEN CONTENT THANK U ADAM‼️‼️ MY FAV CHANNEL
Very inspiring speech. These are things I knew but was still VERY thought-provoking!!
Thank you Adam, this just goes along with my internal thoughts.
(4:00) I feel the same I feel I am not a camera frame person, I don't even click my photos via phone.
Im literally just getting started being an independent artist in NYC, im starting off as independent but if i do end up gettig blessed with a deal then i think id sign depending on the deal. Can you please make a video on creating content with little to no budget for 2020? im in that place in my career now
I might have some videos that will help you with that :)
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Ur yt needs to stop with the generic and clickbait thumbnails, itll help you :P
although a few people make it doesn't mean people should give up, as a inspiring singer and dj it is hard practicing everyday my dad was an artist who did mostly funk music i thought his music was ok but it wasn't my style i listen to any genre but techno pop is the genre i want to do. i wish i could have a computer back in 2007 but i didn't get one until i was 19 in 2010. there are a few record labels out there that i know of that has edm record labels but in the dmv (maryland virginia) where i am from it's hard to find
Watching you since 20k🔥🔥🔥
Thank you man!