5 Things Independent Artists Need To Learn To Go Viral

[@The1AndOnlyMichaelAngelo]

Man, it's now 2024 and Nic D has pulled over $74,000 a month now. And, what does he do? He goes and shares how to be as successful as he is. God bless your heart Bro. Thank you for dropping GEMS on us "starving musicians!" New Subscriber here!

[@megansanchez7572]

Not an artist by any means. Just a mom who can appreciate someone working hard and helping people out! Love your music!

[@frdiforartists]

Thank you for the love Megan!

[@donnellhicks]

That is so nice of you Megan to give encouragement. This young man keeps it simple. This is me kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3zEk2ChgZmcfaM

[@EVEZEELOC]

Listen to my music🤞

[@Misslavishrose]

❤❤❤

[@ChaseMurphy]

The “100 songs” volume breakdown definitely gave me a new perspective.

[@MusicFlowinNice]

Big time

[@ClaybornCinema]

Bro! I’m watching this in 2024 and I have to be honest! You just changed my life with this video!! I had so many issues and you touched on every single one of them! Making me realize I’ve been worried too much about the things the fans won’t even care about!!! Thank you for this video!!!

[@MusicFlowinNice]

I feel that!

[@RuslanKD]

You’re the goat for launching this channel

[@manojayassarvadamanab]

Independent artists on spotify give a thumbs up for yourself for making it this far and thank you Nic D for so much insights about spotify in the video

[@vincentraucci2244]

(Took some notes if anyone is interested) 5 Things Independent Artists Need To Learn To Go Viral 1. Post on all platforms -Not just TikTok -FaceBook Reels -Instagram Reels -*KZbin Shorts (monetizing soon) 2. Release music frequently -Can’t make a living off of having 5 songs out -Cost efficiency -First 50 or so songs you release: $250 max budget per song -The current spotify payout per stream is .003 -.005 cents depending on what country the stream came from -Nic D Example: 1,000,000 streams per month = $4,000 per month from streaming -5 songs x 7,500 streams a day = 1,000,000 streams per month -100 songs x 350 streams a day = 1,000,000 streams per month -“Would you rather have 100 at-bats or 1 swing?” “Throw more darts, get more bullseyes.” -Your release strategy should be centered around releasing often and consistently. The more the better. -The more releases, the ability to create more content. 3. Prioritize the content over the music -Knowing your goals is crucial. Without this, it is like hitting a moving target. -If you want to live off of your music, you need to treat your music like a business. -“Being creative doesn’t make money, operating like a business does.” -Think of the content first, before you create the song -People want to be entertained -“What can entertain someone? How can I make a song to fit that idea?” -Create a list of great content ideas, then go back and create songs to fit the theme of the video. 4. Don’t obsess over the details -Done is better than perfect. -Nic D’s first song to go viral came after 75 releases -Don’t stress over the little things that don’t really matter. -Cover art -Create cover art in canva -Because you will continuously need cover art, keeping your costs as low as possible here will help you break even on your investment. -Mix -Your mix should sound good to the average listener, not to other musicians and engineers. -Only need to impress the listener -Playlists, blogs, and ads are not as important as they have been made out to be. Focus on content, audience, and consistency. 5. Surround yourself with like-minded people -“If you surround yourself with people who want to chill and play videogames all the time, you will most likely want to do the same” -You are the people you surround yourself with. Choose them carefully. p.s. Appreciate the advice Nic! Trying to put it in motion!!

[@WhoIsHXRT]

Thank you for this!!!

[@vincentraucci2244]

@@WhoIsHXRT got you!!

[@DynamiteofJesus]

HOW DID I NOT KNOW UNTIL NOW THAT NIC MADE VIDEOS LIKE THESE?!?!?! TYSM THESE ARE SO HELPFUL!

[@AlfieSheard]

Yo this is golden! Appreciate this bro

[@prod.ig100]

I hope to go big someday too. We all gotta start somewhere right?

[@MusicFlowinNice]

Yes!

[@Itsanasmusic]

"This is the only place where an artist who's actually doin it is teaching you how to do it." And that is exactly the most important thing in every one of these tutorials.

You have no idea how you just put a major battery on my back bro! Just learned about you this year, purchased your book now i'm about ti get busy!!!

[@okaydrod]

START OF SOMETHING AMAZING!

[@BriskBrain]

Amazing content mate 🔥🔥🔥👌🏻

[@Meaningalex]

You snapped 🐐

[@vicsagemusic]

Nic D does it again 👏

[@E-Los]

MIND BLOWN

[@byolliejoseph]

“sounds like they were recorded in a bathtub” lmaooo this is amazing bro 💪🏽

[@JordanReborn]

you are a blessing , my next songs are gonna help me feed my family frl

[@mikemalagies]

Lets gooo! This is going to be so helpful Nic you are a huge inspiration to me

[@xkidrileyx]

This video is amazing man, As a artist from South Africa I just want to say thanks and I appreciate the awesome advise.

[@jonathanbaily]

I will forever be one of the first 500 people watched your first youtube video ❤ but for real, this is gold!!!!

[@itsbenjamintaylor]

You have no idea how much I appreciate you teaching other independent artists. You’re a real one

[@RauliV]

Solid Breakdown my dude! I would add when making content your phone is good enough! It’s more about substance!!

[@Swaizy]

*MY GUY! LET'S GOO*

[@DylanEmmet]

You making this channel is one of the coolest things I’ve seen an artist in your position do

[@iamphilipholm]

Just wanna say, what you are doing is absolutely invaluable. Recently discovered you and Connor and been studying your grind. Inspired me to put together a whole game plan of releasing music and content consistently for 2023. Finishing songs and creating content for the remainder of this year to have a head start and hit the new year with a bang. Just wanted to express my gratitude for lighting that fire within me!!!

[@RayMercyMusic305]

My song will be on 2024 nba soundtrack 🙏🏽 can yall leave a honest comment on my song

[@tobi8677]

What's Connor's channel please, would love to check it out!

[@alexpick2028]

NIc, quite simply bro you are the torchlight right now! No one wants to admit it, but the old days are gone, and theres just no point in fighting the new. We've got to learn to enjoy what it is you are highlighting because you've proven that its the number 1 way to do this, and fast. Thanks for stepping up with the education content as well man, loved your interview with that cool guy in the kitchen and I for one am a new fan. Picky The Producer.

[@KZWavy]

'It's not easy, but it is straightforward' Love it!

[@_legrand_]

This is a true gem of KZbin 😊

[@brendanpatrickmusic]

75 songs in til a hit is crazy but also simultaneously impressive. A hit in 2 to 3 years depending on your release schedule

[@harveysoto]

Great first video 🎉

[@TheVincentMottola]

Let’s go Nic I’m so glad you started this channel. As a content creator & musician myself, you & Connor are such big inspirations to me & I look forward to learn more here! 😎👏🏼

[@APWestMusic]

Let’s gooo!! Thank you for this Nic!!!

[@LVCHXLD]

Great Video! Subbed

[@chillbaby5000]

awesome. thank you. great advice.

[@elen3225]

this is what i was looking for, thanks

[@cookiebirdmusic7303]

The man we needed doing the things we needed🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@WhoIsHXRT]

lol riiiight?!!

[@Rambomusic_]

Pure Gem 💎

[@AllAboutHelping]

Love the part with the screenshots that you’ve actually done this 💯💪🏾

[@WhoIsHXRT]

My man sharing his winning process with the world!

[@iamBraeker]

Luv it, biggest gem for me is the reverse engineering of thinking about what content would work with your audience and then to make a song that fits that🙌🏻

[@frdiforartists]

this is keyyy

[@DJPorterHall]

thanks so much for all your advice! it really helped me alot in my career!

[@_IAMJonellemusic]

Thank you❤

[@melvinsrivera]

Its not easy but it is straight forward! Thank you, nic D👊🏽

[@jpprince5554]

this is a gold mine for small artists

[@saraiq597]

I have adhd & the way I feel about all the platforms is so overwhelming🥹. I wouldn’t consider myself an artist I just like to sing. I don’t use KZbin as much as I should have if I would have stayed consistent. But I came here cause I loveeeeeee all your music & how authentic you are!! The way you’ve been consistently yourself & yourself only all the way through that. So talented! Thanks for this video looking forward to the everything here.

[@EdinKaso_Composer]

You say it so concisely, no beating around the bush like some other advice channels. A lot of artists think it’s luck to make a career out of music, and they tell me my situation is “luck” too, but I don’t believe it. I started releasing 9 months ago and am already making about 150 USD per month and I’m hoping by end of year to be closer to 1000 a month…All it takes is thinking about it like a business and not just a creative artist, which is where the majority of artists fail.

[@GrayWoodMusicc]

I’m so happy this channel has been started. Thanks in advance for all the help Nic D ✌🏻💎💎💎

[@frdiforartists]

All love!

[@OfficialE2]

I've been preaching some of this same stuff but I've been the only one in my circle to believe, so it's caused me to second guess it, but to see and hear you say it too just lit a fire! Thank you bro!!! I appreciate you. (Switch flipped)

[@itsmattmogg]

could you talk about your short form content? it would be cool to hear how you come up with ideas. whether it’s actual brainstorming or if you just go out and shoot whatever you feel like. i love what you’re doing with this channel!

[@talayunis]

wow. it didn't feel like another 'how to' videos. it felt like we were having a conversation and it was so raw and capturing. thank you so much Nic, it blows my mind how driven you are, there's a lot to learn from you.

[@frdiforartists]

happy to hear that! thank you

[@WhoIsHXRT]

You are SO RIGHT! It's so personal and motivating.

[@Teddyraskel]

I can’t even express how thankful I am for this

[@melvinsrivera]

First 20 to comment! Bro im excited for this content! Let's grow!💯🏃

[@mattboothofficial]

This is super helpful! I appreciate you taking the time to shed light on this. Always seemed like a genuine dude and it’s rare you see people blow up and give back like this right away!

[@frdiforartists]

Thank you for the love Matt!

[@DarlaBaltazar]

Thanks Nic 🙌🏼 You're the realest

[@BgJimy]

I would like to see a video detailed on how *you* used that $250 for the first couple songs. That could be cool!

[@frdiforartists]

That's coming soon!

[@jsalhia05]

Now I have 2.5k monthly listeners with almost 500 streams a day. By following your advice I get traction. Catalogue, content and being consistent. In the content side I need to improve more. But Nic D is the living legend. You just have to be patient as well.

[@OfficialE2]

Bro!!! You Giving me life at 5am!!!

[@Cord3ll]

Thanks a lot Nic! Feel like I’m okay at the music making part, but I struggle a lot with the content creation. Will definitely try these tips out!

[@deezman704]

I used to think that it imposible but ever since i started following you, am learning alot.

[@mattybeats3290]

#5 changed my life for sure hype for this series ! 🔥🔥🔥

[@CoRyBiNks]

this video summarizes like the first eight Q & A vids I watched of the NDPNDNT pod lol appreciate your time Nic!!

[@NickStauffer]

THIS IS GOLD. THANK YOU NIC D

[@heyl0music]

THANK YOU SO MUCH NIC

[@roque.]

I am beyond thankful dude, I am a big fan of your independent podcast with Connor, thank you isn't enough since this is priceless but it's all I have for now. You guys have truly change the direction of my career for the better🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@AaronRayford]

Thanks Nic! Do you have a video on your content process? Shooting editing? Love how you cut to the chase.

[@megantossi]

Thanks for this! Im a year late to this vid but still helpful!

[@jezuzjuize]

just found your channel, bout to eat up this content, nothing but gold here

[@alterigo_music]

Conner sent me 🫡 Also, I fux witcha music heavily!

[@ArchieNorrisMusic]

Great video man!

[@brettseper]

so excited for these videos bro 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@samsmusichub]

Great tips ngl!

[@EricJensenMusic]

Dropping gems man-keep killin it bro

[@extraordinary260]

Appreciate you my guy. This type of content helps out so much.

[@WhoIsHXRT]

Eye opening in the best way!

[@jsalhia05]

I trust your strategies, the more darts hits more bullseye . I have already 38 songs and it starts to gain traction. Today is my first 1k monthly listeners. And it's still adding up. Thank you nick.

[@Perk]

BIG Love and HUGE Gratitude for this Nic! D! 🙏

[@MikeGoodrich]

Great advice Nic! Thanks for the video...I'll have all my students follow you!

[@NebraskaStone]

This is just gold. Thank you for sharing with us all this valuable information. I’m just starting and trying to succeed as many other people.

[@Bookbagrit]

Juts saw your comment I'll check out your profile hey might even become a fan!

[@NebraskaStone]

@@Bookbagrit Thank you. I hope you like my music. ❤️

[@Bookbagrit]

@@NebraskaStone I do I listened to your songs!!!!!

[@NebraskaStone]

@@Bookbagrit Thanks. That really means a lot.

[@Bookbagrit]

@@NebraskaStone no problem, you should keep making music! One day someday someone special will find you and you will explode everywhere and people will finally see you!! 😁😁😁 I did read somewhere usually singers get well known after 36 songs which is alot but you will get there one day! 😊

[@JordanKyle]

Soooo good man. I think a lot of this overlaps with how to run a successful podcast but would love a video on tips on podcasting too

[@OfficialGodschild]

I really appreciate this video... Thank You 4 sharing 💫🙏🏾💫

[@altermoremusic]

Нік, мені потрібні такі мотивовані люди, як ти, щоб я швидше рухався і був більш ефективним. Дякую, що ділишся своїм досвідом

[@pdeofficial]

Nic D❤ You are a great mentor to me personally. Thank you!

[@MarketingThusfar]

Nic D dropped gems and it’s about the consistency, I know this is life changin info 💯

[@FatherFunk]

Love your ethos and your outlook buddy! Great content

[@soulfulandnice]

I was curious about what other independent musicians are doing to get their music heard. Thank for sharing your experience. 😊

[@camwehunt]

Incredibly helpful information! Thank you Nic D!

[@willdafer]

This is so valuable. Can't wait to put it into practice. Thank you for sharing

[@collingee35]

This is amazing brother! Thank you for sharing your wisdom with the world. I think it would be really dope to see your process from writing a song, start to finish, including how you brainstorm the content around it. Much love! 🙌

[@jackdawkins]

This!! ^^ Was thinking while I was watching that it would be super helpful to better understand the lifecycle of a song i.e. how much time passes from song idea to content idea to writing/recording to filming to posting. I have a story in my head that all of these steps are happening in a few days but that could be wildly inaccurate.

[@EmmanuelLKD]

This is awesome. Thanks so much for making this video! I needed this reminder and push!

[@SketchbookStudioo]

I'm a visual artist, and would say a lot of this apply's to us! Thanks for the information brother!

[@Journeemars]

All facts here 💪🔥

[@NoVainGlory]

I love the eq on your voice

[@jackrighteous]

Everything predicted came to pass ❤

[@taylorbryantisjustdust]

This was awesome man, keep on keeping on

[@thekavaishow]

Nic this was fantastic, I appreciate you brother!

[@maso2581]

WOW! This is so so helpful! Love this and gonna use all of these tips! I would love if you could touch on song writing!

[@Morali-D]

Finally had time to study a craftsman about how to work in the craft. Thank you Sir.

[@TheEncouragementKid]

You’re like my music dad haha thank you

[@AaronBailey]

Awesome video bro! thanks for the Monday motivation and knowledge :)

[@noahcblack]

Thank you, Nic, for starting this channel! You are a HUGE inspiration for me as an artist, and can't wait to implement a lot of these practicals into the way I create. Question/Idea for a future episode: Could you help break down the process of how to setup the monetization process on Facebook Shorts, Instagram Reels, etc.? Thanks so much!