Gotta have a respectable reputation to do so though, labels don’t hand those out so easily. Sometimes you gotta take what you can get to get your foot in the door and learn the business firsthand
I truly appreciate videos like this. I'm 19 and just starting to build my brand and create more content to distribute, an EP in the making with short films and recently just released my first music video with my first single :) so information like this helps a lot 🙏 anyone out there starting out or have content out to listen, I'd love to help and hear 👌
I'm staying as an independent rapper as long as I can. I want to keep as much of the money I make as I possibly can. I'm doing everything right now with hardly any money and I'm glad that I have to think outside the box. I can make a music video with no money and it's gonna be fun and I'm gonna have to get extremely creative.
If you are a good enough artist, you get to make the rules and if they like you and want to get on board and get a percentage, they are welcome to join other wise do it yourself or next... Distribution is needed however, but to a certain extent and percentage. Your the artist with the fan base and in demand, not the other way around. Other wise pull a Solja Boy and the others can kick rocks...
In order for you to get any type of deal you have to have a buzz to draw potential 'investors' to you. They are signing artist who are already making money or have some type of buzz.
Thank you for this video I was researching how 360 contracts and unfavourable terms have played female rappers so thank you so much for this informative content!
Most likely. But these days streaming is taking ovee So digital distributors might take over. Heck even labels are starting to start their own digital distribution
probably none of the currently standard deals. nearly every single contract in the music industry is beyond dated. if you get your hands on one of these contracts youll see words that aren't even relevant anymore. terms and conditions that nolonger exist. contracts havent been updated in 40 years
In my opinion the 360 deal isn't as bad as we make it seem. Record Labels are like banks. They loan money which pays for videos, features, studio time, travel expenses, etc...asking for a portion of everything you do is just a way of making sure they recoop their money. It's easy to say do it on your own until you realize that 9 to 5 paycheck money won't get you far in this business. Every aspiring artist doesn't have street money!! I know plenty of artist that should be stars right now but they have no funding to help get them out there. A short term 360 deal would do wonders for these type of artist. You can always negotiate and scratch which parts you don't like and write in your demands and have them retype. Once both sides agree then you sign. JS....
@@familyfirstnation4605 if you’re smart you can still pay back without going broke. Most people that sign 360 deals are just unaware of what they signing
Thanks for the video. Do you think there's a lot of value in going with a relatively unknown and new distribution company? It looks like at least one of their artists is doing pretty well but overall they don't seem very established.
@@oneplus113T I like to keep myself educated on things I never won't to stop learning and have to sometimes go back and refresh my mind on things I already know
I dont see why some people get so much pressure about taking 360 deals you new what you signed up for if you really dont have no talent but you want to be heard this the best option for you maybe one day you will be able to come ip and get better by then you can make a change
Young thug had 360 deal but he said himself he just needed the platform and there is a sway you can get out of 360 deals y’all search that but basically you are goin to record all your music again something like that
Yes and Never get involved with dodgy third parties ,who say they will get you a “Spotify deal “ based on plays and commissions where they will split the income with you - where they say you won’t have to pay them ,you could end up paying Spotify charges if they don’t pay Spotify charges- it’s a trap & scam
Ricki G Not At All As Long As It Brings Value To Your Music Career. Stay Away From 360 Deals And Negotiate Publishing And Tour Support Strongly In Your Contract. If You Do Land In A 360 Deal Make Sure You Get A Clause In Your Contract Stating You Can Get Your Masters And Publishing Back After A Certain Amount Time
I don't know the whole scenario you may be referring to but I would personally avoid anything like that. Record labels make money from the products that the artists they sign produce. If they are actually interested in signing you then why would you have to pay? If someone is shopping this idea to you as a way to get your foot in the door then just think like this. We all know about artists that have had a huge buzz that have got signed and then the label doesnt push them. If you aren't even on their radar and had to go to the extreme of paying to even have a meeting, then how can you expect them to be motivated enough to put their money behind you? In summary, in my humble opinion, don't do it! Good luck though, more life👊🏿
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There's a few more lol but I feel u
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Facts 😂
Distribution deals are great cause y'all still have full control of your music and aren't having to be a yes man for corporate
Raymond Spicer you can't get a distribution deal if you don't have millions of views already...
@@strad404 Anyone can get a distribution deal with Distrokid or the likes. They accept almost everybody, unless your lyrics are super offensive.
@@atlanta2076 that's not a distribution deal. that's just distributing your song/project.
u spit fax
@@strad404wrong, you gotta know the right people and work with the right people
This is dope. I think a distribution deal would be the most beneficial to anyone who is willing to grow a fan base.
Gotta have a respectable reputation to do so though, labels don’t hand those out so easily. Sometimes you gotta take what you can get to get your foot in the door and learn the business firsthand
for true
No shit but they don’t just hand them out
I think the most efficient way is to get playlisted...and have more good music of course.
@@jeffreykirton1780 playlists with the most traffic are owned by labels
Never sign a 360
These days it’s not really much choice. It’s a common practice if you sign with a label.
J C don’t be too fast to sign to labels
It’s basically selling your soul
Research 360 deals. Saying never sign a 360 deals just seems like the popular thing to say to sound knowledge
What is a 360 really? And why? What's the pros & cons of this 360 deal?
"JUST BE INDEPENDENT"
I truly appreciate videos like this. I'm 19 and just starting to build my brand and create more content to distribute, an EP in the making with short films and recently just released my first music video with my first single :) so information like this helps a lot 🙏 anyone out there starting out or have content out to listen, I'd love to help and hear 👌
I died when you said cds. I guess I’m old bc I forsure thought vinyl
LMAO sorry bout that OG
So the moral is stay independent.
@Raymond Spicer No they don't!
@@MissTia777 for example ?
@@kanishkganti7643 Rapper Khia
No, build a fan base to negotiate
I'm staying as an independent rapper as long as I can. I want to keep as much of the money I make as I possibly can. I'm doing everything right now with hardly any money and I'm glad that I have to think outside the box. I can make a music video with no money and it's gonna be fun and I'm gonna have to get extremely creative.
I just got signed to a distribution label. I am excited.never give up no matter how much you think you cant just keep going
Is it ok and r u succeeding pls reply i need help
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I'm becoming a first generation millionaire. I'm networking with producers & artist. Let's discuss deals & opportunities.
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Great breakdown. Another popular deal nowadays are licensing deals. That’s when the label licenses the masters for an album, or for multiple albums.
I will get a distribution deal in the near future 🙌🏾
If you are a good enough artist, you get to make the rules and if they like you
and want to get on board and get a percentage, they are welcome to join
other wise do it yourself or next... Distribution is needed however,
but to a certain extent and percentage. Your the artist with the fan base
and in demand, not the other way around. Other wise pull a Solja Boy
and the others can kick rocks...
Raymond Spicer That makes you a good artist. We’re not talking about emotional music fans- we’re talking business. Business is a numbers game.
What did Soulja boy do again? I forgot
@@joey3173lol lmk if u remember yet
just hit the woah hard asf to the intro lol.. beat drop is perfect
Liv Free Stupid dance move 🤦🏽♂️
@@bryansodred2 its some Texas shit, you wouldn't understand if you not from here
I’m an aspiring singer and I love your channel! Thanks for the information 🙏🏼
What’s your Instagram
If you got no buzz no name but pure talent ALOT of mfs will take that 360 deal lol
What would you have from fame without money
In order for you to get any type of deal you have to have a buzz to draw potential 'investors' to you. They are signing artist who are already making money or have some type of buzz.
DTNV alot
Thank you for this video I was researching how 360 contracts and unfavourable terms have played female rappers so thank you so much for this informative content!
You A Blessing Bruh
360 for them one hit wonders bro😭😭
Love this video! Saw it pop up on my timeline and clicked.
Preciate it man
Straight facts! Everytime I watch a brand man video, I leave a little smarter. Shout out for the great content!
This is perfect bro, straight to the point no bullshit on it! Respect to that!
Wonder which deal will be the most popular for artists in the future? 🤔 probably the P&D one?
Most likely. But these days streaming is taking ovee
So digital distributors might take over. Heck even labels are starting to start their own digital distribution
probably none of the currently standard deals. nearly every single contract in the music industry is beyond dated. if you get your hands on one of these contracts youll see words that aren't even relevant anymore. terms and conditions that nolonger exist. contracts havent been updated in 40 years
Staying independent
I’d say P&D and the smart ones would tour for money
Andi O true!
Production deals are where it's at
THEN when you get your split. You gotta split that among your team!
You an artiste alert, I respect yah
We just got offered a deal tonight, that's why I'm here lol 😄 so thanks for the explanations this was a good video
Ah the good ole 360 deal, aka the slave contract. The 1st time I read one I was like "wtf ppl sign these?"
You never got those papers infront of your face in the first place
In my opinion the 360 deal isn't as bad as we make it seem. Record Labels are like banks. They loan money which pays for videos, features, studio time, travel expenses, etc...asking for a portion of everything you do is just a way of making sure they recoop their money. It's easy to say do it on your own until you realize that 9 to 5 paycheck money won't get you far in this business. Every aspiring artist doesn't have street money!! I know plenty of artist that should be stars right now but they have no funding to help get them out there. A short term 360 deal would do wonders for these type of artist. You can always negotiate and scratch which parts you don't like and write in your demands and have them retype. Once both sides agree then you sign. JS....
GMG Chedda a 360 deal is usually not short term, Nd you never own ur masters and when u see how much the label makes back it’s CRAZY
GMG Chedda anything with your name on it , they take 80 you take 20
GMG Records exactly
Can you explain about the boutique labels and the marketing labels that are more innovative than the 360 deals?
Z Z. Follow me on Instagram I give tips on that
Dude's like a music version of Joe Scott - good explanations plus sounds like he's genuinely interested and excited by the topic
Labels are a bank. That’s a great way to look at it.
do one about writer/producer deal, publishing deal.
Note to self: Never sign a 360 deal.
Why
@beatsbytri if u do sign a 360 deal or have a option dont take it if it has a high ass advance most rappers be in debt
@@familyfirstnation4605 Yep most rappers are owned by their labels and suffer to pay that money back.
@@familyfirstnation4605 if you’re smart you can still pay back without going broke. Most people that sign 360 deals are just unaware of what they signing
@@helani107 truuuu but most niggas that sign go right to the icebox and spend most of they advance on a chain
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Bro i just subscribe because i looooove the way you said it 😂. Nice video though 👌🏾👏🏾
Bruhhh I love your energy man. New sub here ❤🔥🤙🏾
Thanks for the video. Do you think there's a lot of value in going with a relatively unknown and new distribution company? It looks like at least one of their artists is doing pretty well but overall they don't seem very established.
Please also talk about Publishing deals and deals that most artistes don't know about
Publishing deals are really important
The publishing is one of the ways you can make real money too.
@@hurtspublishing3906 I see you everywhere haha
@@oneplus113T I like to keep myself educated on things I never won't to stop learning and have to sometimes go back and refresh my mind on things I already know
And I approve this message.
Straight to the point. You earned your self a like
Master P and Birdman had distribution deals. $$ and control!
Thank you for this video Brodi
I got a production/publishing deal from Sony
Respect bro was about to hit subscribe till I saw that I already was
Preciate it man
Musical real estate.... So true! Labels ARE banks.
Great info. Thanks.
That intro beat is fyre. Great video,super helpful.
I dont see why some people get so much pressure about taking 360 deals you new what you signed up for if you really dont have no talent but you want to be heard this the best option for you maybe one day you will be able to come ip and get better by then you can make a change
a question producer deal is licence deal?!
Keep up the good work man, respect ✊🏼
Ace video man. You get straight into it which is what everyone loves to see!
Thanks BrandMan!
Always bringing good content. Thank you
I just signed a 360 deal for 2 thousand dollars for 2 eps
Nazy2Much only 2 bands 🤦🏾♂️
@@amirculver783 that stimulus aint hit yet shit hard out here 😭😭😭
Oshea Champ 😂😂😂
Nazy2Much Lol who signed you man
I need someone to explain what being independent is and how it works
Alright. Thx for the info.
Thanks for the information!
Young thug had 360 deal but he said himself he just needed the platform and there is a sway you can get out of 360 deals y’all search that but basically you are goin to record all your music again something like that
With cd baby and amuse wtf you needa a distribution deal for 😴
Very articulate and engaging. Great vid. Subscribed!
How are percentages like 9ball park figures) when it comes to Distribution deals?
Yes and Never get involved with dodgy third parties ,who say they will get you a “Spotify deal “ based on plays and commissions where they will split the income with you - where they say you won’t have to pay them ,you could end up paying Spotify charges if they don’t pay Spotify charges- it’s a trap & scam
Man I thought birdman was explaining record deals hahahah
Thank you. Very informative
Yo I dig the opening logo. 💪🏽🤘🏼🧡
Guys, fame is not the right way to go!
Pure value
I just signed a distribution deal finally this year
@porchboyflacko how’d tht go
Thanks for this
Right to the point you got a sub
I like your content keep them coming 🙏
Are there Publishing Deals or are they part of another deal?
3:12 who else instantly thought of sosshouse
Tu 7:23 new music 🔥
IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS
Distribution is u being ur own boss. U control everything but u gotta put in the work. But coming from the hood niggas always want the easy way out
Great Video 🔥🙏🏽
wow CDs and Back in the day in the same sentence-we getting old
😂😂😂
What about Joint venture deals ? Lol
that recession comment was funny i aint gona hold you
Great overview...thx
Can producers sign production deals or 360?
Thank you
Thanx for the info
I don’t get the point of a distribution deal. Might as well just distribute through tunecore and grow your fan base through social media
What about distribution deals through major labels like Dababy signed? He got no cash with signing a distribution deal with Interscope?
The Buzz Inc i doubt he got a distribution deal
bruhhh what's the name of track in the intro 00:00
From ankit Khanna's story
What about publishing ?
is paying for a record label meeting a scam?
Ricki G Not At All As Long As It Brings Value To Your Music Career. Stay Away From 360 Deals And Negotiate Publishing And Tour Support Strongly In Your Contract. If You Do Land In A 360 Deal Make Sure You Get A Clause In Your Contract Stating You Can Get Your Masters And Publishing Back After A Certain Amount Time
I don't know the whole scenario you may be referring to but I would personally avoid anything like that.
Record labels make money from the products that the artists they sign produce.
If they are actually interested in signing you then why would you have to pay?
If someone is shopping this idea to you as a way to get your foot in the door then just think like this. We all know about artists that have had a huge buzz that have got signed and then the label doesnt push them. If you aren't even on their radar and had to go to the extreme of paying to even have a meeting, then how can you expect them to be motivated enough to put their money behind you?
In summary, in my humble opinion, don't do it!
Good luck though, more life👊🏿
Yes
You didn’t cover licensing deals.
This was about his top 4 and not every deal
greattttt
Respects
Branddd maannnne
dope
Which Deal will get you out the furthest commercially?
i liked your video
Dope edit
2 legends in a thumbnail 🥵
Well said!