See The Right Way To Approach A Record Label To Sign You As An Artist

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Are you an upcoming artist? Checkout The Rightful Ways To Approach A Record Label To Sign You

 

Hi guys!! Is your favorite blogger, Prince Marcus.

 

Following our previous post on What Every Nigerian Upcoming Artist Must Do To Blow … I have returned with another great topic; today I am discussing the best way to apply for record label sign-in contract or how to approach a music group to manage you as an upcoming artist.

 

As you already know, Getting a record label to manage an artist is always very difficult and tough. This was the issue through the early years, even those musicians that got sign into record labels were manhandled by some managers in the music industry

 

READ ALSO: Why Some Artists May Not Blow

 

But that Notwithstanding, it is very important to get a manager for yourself as an upcoming artist or a recording coach to guide you on everything and promote your music and make you blow just like prominent singers in Nigeria’s music industry

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These are the best method of contacting any record label to sign you as an artist in Nigeria

1 – Have Your Own Style Of Music

2 – Build Online & Offline Presence

3 – Create A Responsive Fanbase

4 – Keep One Good Song

5 – Know Your Target Labels

6 – Write A Message To The Record Label

 

 

 

Let’s go…

1 – Have Your Own Style Of Music

A good music talent should have his or her own pattern or style of singing. In Nigeria’s music industry, before you get a record deal, you must be unique and creative (as in have your own notable style) because that is what will help you stay visible and hit for a longer time once you blow.

 

So get your own music method and don’t be a copycat

 

 

2 – Build Online & Offline Presence

This days Every upcoming artist, even popular singers have inclined themselves on networks. Be sure you create social media page for your music, this will assist you and your content reach the masses. Sometimes, attend shows, perform and let people in your area know you are an artist, not just online.

 

 

3 – Create A Responsive Fanbase

No matter the genre of music you’re doing, there is someone out there that would appreciate it, finds it meaningful and interesting, these are people called FANS. Always communicate with your fans, let them judge your music, so you will know if you’re good or not. 

 

Artists with a solid fanbase are most likely to be noticed by record labels. The internet is wide large for connecting more audience, continue posting unique contents on a regular basis so you can gain more followers and build strong fanbase for yourself

 

 

4 – Keep One Good Song

When approaching a Record Label company, be sure you’ve got at least one perfect song. Record labels may likely not take you when you’re not giving them what they want.
Some big labels representatives do go out to scout for upcoming artists in shows, club and event centers, you might be lucky to get picked one day. Understand that the more you perform, the bigger the chances of getting signed.

 

 

5 – Know Your Target Labels.

Is not every record label you come across will sign you, manage you and blow you with your type of music, before you email or send message to Record Labels, Learn more about them, Know their requirements, deals and system of management. Plenty Nigeria’s Record labels want music that has the power to make them and their artists stand out in the industry. So your music must have an impact that catches audience when listening, Not just, your song should also promote the Label that signs you

 

 

6 – Write A Message To The Record Label

When you want to write a letter or present your music to a record labels, compose an adequate write-up and watch for errors, crosscheck well before sending it.

 

Unacceptable arrangement and broken grammars can cause a music company to reject or ignore your message, by so doing you have automatically reduce your chances of getting signed to the record label

 

When submitting your letter, attach only a copy of track (1 single), and not your full music album, Most labels won’t listen to it, one is enough if they’re okay with it they may tell you to send more

 

Make sure that you are dealing with the right person because scammers (impersonators) are always ready to deceive you, some will even loot your money and run away. So be guided, submit your letter to the proper person and wait for them to review and respond you back.

 

 

READ ALSO: Record Labels Looking for Artistes To Sign And Their Contact Phone Numbers

 

 

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