Independent Artists

For many independent rappers, the actual administrative side of the music business can be a lot harder to appreciate…

For many independent hip hop artists today, the concept of getting involved with a major record label is…

Whether you’re an independent artist grinding it out on your own or a rapper signed to a major…

For any independent hip-hop artist trying to strike out there on their own, the differences between success and…

It’s the question all hip-hop artists ask themselves when they’re breaking into the rap game – should I…

You might have noticed over the last few years that there has been a continually growing number of…

In an era where music income from CD sales (29%) and digital download sales (34%) are declining and…

As any independent hip-hop artist (or major one for that matter) would know, setting up strong distribution channels for…

One of the most important aspects of being an independent hip-hop artist is being able to leverage all the…

Pandora has been around for ages, and for any independent hip-hop artist it’s probably been on your to-do…

You may a few years ago that Dr. Dre recently became the richest hip hop artist in the…

Whether you’re an independent or major label artist, one thing is clear: getting your music on Spotify is…

So you have Facebook fan page. That’s great, fantastic. You’ve got your own YouTube channel where you upload all…

For many years, YouTube has been a hugely important part of the music industry as it finally provided…

For any artist today, one of the most important features that you can have is a quality Spotify…

As an independent rapper or producer trying to promote your music and brand online, you probably have a pretty…

As we’ve talked about time and time again, touring is the single most important revenue channel for all…

As we’ve said many times before, if you’re an independent hip-hop artist grinding it out by yourself, chances…

For independent hip-hop artists, one of the most important things you need to do is learn how to…

True artists stand the test of time and are consistent in everything they do – dropping quality content,…

For most independent artists busy with creating music and getting it out there in front of people, copyright…

As an independent artist, you’ve already got plenty of things to worry about: building your fanbase, expanding your…

As independent hip hop artists grinding hard on your music, having a steady source of income can make…

For any musician, being able to make a living from their talent is one of the most important…

The independent route is a tough, long grind, no doubt about it. Ask any independent artist going through…

As independent hip-hop artists grinding with no label money backing you and limited resources; you need to be…

One of the biggest problems independent hip hop artists have always faced is the lack of steady cash…

As independent artists working hard on making music, it’s easy to neglect other integral aspects that will lead…

When you are first starting out and trying to make your name as an independent hip hop artist…

As an independent artist you are constantly relying on other people to back you up and give you…

For plenty of independent hip hop artists out there, the whole online and digital world can be a…

As an independent hip hop artist grinding hard, there are plenty of things for you to focus on…

For any independent artists out there, one of the most confusing parts of being in the music business…

For independent hip hop artists, one of the constant pains of your career will be getting consistent cash…

In music, one of the most important parts of an artists’ successes – or failures – stems from…

There is no doubt in my mind that we’re in the golden age of independent music. No longer…

In the world of independent hip-hop, there’s a tendency to believe that independence is literal. Everyone who works…

Without doubt, one of the most challenging parts of modern music is the legal side of things.

With the rise of digital platforms, streaming services, easy access to music production tools, music business knowledgeand global connectivity,…

As independent artists, you’re in danger of constantly comparing yourself with artists on major labels with millions of…