Music Promotion Tips For Rappers In 2016 (Real Life Examples + Advice)

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[@braydonbetts7202]

logic post video game videos. it's dope

[@zalez3945]

Yup

[@raredth4959]

Somebody wanna collab? Haha i make beats videos rap all own production work all day

[@adashofgame]

Do you have any place I can hear your sounds? My e-mail is ***** I would be down to get in touch, let me know man.

[@raredth4959]

yeah imma send you an email later, soundcloud: soundcloud.com/raredth or on this ytube channel

[@3KMusicProductions]

Anyway I can contact you?

[@adashofgame]

through my email... [e-mail] or my soundcloud... soundcloud.com/szef-818543228

[@raredth4959]

hit my mail: [e-mail]

[@majestictra2509]

Can You Make A Video On How To Book Concerts As A Teen Rapper

[@mickeybreezy]

Bro you just made me feel ancient referring to Rick Ross as an "older artist" haha.

[@kennymac919]

12:39 😂 damn drew you called me out on that, I felt offended and inspired at the same time😂 Preciate it man, I just don’t spend my time playing video games, I’m a graphic design college student and I love music, always loved rapping, and I spend most of my free time watching multiple rap coaches on KZbin and you all have helped me out.

[@Bpaynes]

I like how you go about your business methodical, & logical, but most importantly creatively plotted

[@cerebraldatajack4994]

Providing value as always Drew. Thanks mang.

[@YvngGoat_]

Legit the rap you made "I said no" is so fire🔥

[@mymayweather32]

dude your fuckin hilarious 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 and you being speaking on sone good topics and giving out good information!! i subbed bro keep droppin these 🔥 videos!✊✊

[@RiverflowwcutzTV]

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[@treason9906]

thanks for this fam respect

[@GetOffMyLawnRecords]

agreed.

[@jollyjohn6403]

This shit is dope. I Loved your take on how we can chase dreams better.

[@no7e628]

like what your stressing in the video. keep up the great work!

[@vitumindeej]

Great advice man for real. Your SnapChat is very motivational too man.

[@onthecomeupartists7295]

Love these tips on social media. Artists are misinformed, and a lot of them put themselves in a box nowadays. Hopefully videos like these can open their minds. Awesome content Drew!

[@baigmusic]

Thanks for making this video Drew. Really appreciate how you laid it all out. The things you said do seem obvious both most people don't really understand how powerful the social media is. The biggest thing I learned from watching this was that you gotta mix it up and don't be spamming your feed only trying to promote your music. Be funny, share something interesting, entertain the viewers. I really gotta get on this even though I hate it because it takes away from music making time, and i aint much to look at haha..cheers Drew and thanks again, take care!

[@Franchisewav]

I'm a producer but I can apply this here too

[@sloansabbath7117]

"Ah damn, I ain't poppin in Russia yet?" Lmfao same

[@GetOffMyLawnRecords]

A lot of good advise. I'd like to see some more specific strategies.

[@GetOffMyLawnRecords]

We just put a new episode up where we talk about pay to play schemes.

[@EddyDucreoMusic]

This is not only applicable to rappers, it also applies to other artists. GOod job man! Instant sub here!

[@jerryao]

Lil Pump is consistent on instagram lol

[@Biigkriis2]

Great vid...I noticed Snoop posts alot

[@wearentshit5502]

thanks for the heads up man i'm gonna start posting videos like going to the mountains and shit i dont know i just don't know what to make all i been doing is making beats but i need to learn to expand. Im also going to start posting game walkthrough videos maybe that will help what do you think?

[@lofimusicbygrizzlybeatz]

Some very valuable information here. Lots of nuggets. Rappers holler at me if you ever need beats

[@pahtombodamu7980]

interviews will get you exposer to

[@STICKUPBEATZ]

rick ross, plies and fab they not just 30+, they all passed 40

[@TsunamiVIII]

thank you for the advice, i was at odds with social media but im on it now!

[@urbanexpansion1357]

Any of you here rappers I should check out?

[@Dimeji55]

Urban Expansion hell yeah check me out I just dropped my debut Ep Bean Talk check it out Listen to Bean Talk EP by Human Bean #np on #SoundCloud soundcloud.com/la-beanski/sets/bean-talk-ep

[@nyrongeorge8748]

g im from the caribbean ..your advice helped

[@prettygirlsmusicchoicetv2240]

I actually didn’t want to watch this but randomly did and learned the best shit EVER!! I AM A FAN OF YOUR TEACHINGS...TEACH US WE WANT TO LEARN‼️

[@rectro5138]

Yo OK so I love the advise but for a tutorial you cuss way too much. Heck that's probably why KZbin is now censoring everything.

[@Enoc63]

how often should I promote my music before it becomes spam?

[@hoochannel3755]

Please enlighten these artist. Too many catz believing their own hype..... Ego’s lead 2 Bitches....

[@ClarkMakeHits]

They love what you're doing, they just hate its you doing it! Check out beats from Clark Make Hits

[@EYTPS]

I'm guessing this is why everyone documents every pointless part of their lives on social media. It because it gets them popular.

[@Chronic_Dro]

i be in these skreets... or controllers lmao

[@DIESTAR2010]

Lol drew thanks for enlightening me tbh I do all that you say I post a lot everyday. Tbh and I really don't spam anyone so I'm extremely proud of myself for not making those mistakes but now I'm not gunna sleep at all with social media tbh

[@lauras.2032]

Im really corious how Dessiigner blew up?? We all know Kanye was in his video but Kanye but what did he has for strategy before that?

[@Malik_Rashad_Hoff]

Fake Russian Model instagram Accounts killing the Game. 😄

[@Broot603]

didnt know you fucked with battle rap! shits fire been goin to events since '12 but this is pretty dope advice i cant front salute to you

[@TheBulBey]

Appreciate the insight! I got hype when u said ur from Philly. Thats hometown for me too lol. Philly!!!

[@polvo91]

You just gained a new damn sub.

[@OUTSS1]

Vids like these do give me hope in promotion a bit more. I think a common mistaake is high expectations which essentially are counter-productive.

[@Mikee-js5qp]

Drew, hip hop, rap has been my shit 💯 from Eric b and rakim paid in full, to Doug e fresh the show all the electro tapes to now Jay em Kendrick method redman. Now Not that it matters but in the interest of full disclosure I got same colour skin as mr.Mathers. I started spitting 3 days back I’ve jotted bout 25 rhymes in those 3 days. I got an akai 720 coming this week cos so far it’s just been bare bars. I need to work on my delivery, I’m English btw none of that London grime shit although I’mlovin stormzy and tiny tempah I think my niche could be the northern accent I come from a place called Leeds, uk 3rd biggest city. Apologies for the life story, to the matter in hand when the akai lands if I put beats over x amount of bars, now we all know if you don’t ask you don’t get. I realise you’re a double busy successful MF but would u give an English kid a break? U tell me whether to send one, two or ten. If u would be so kind to let me know whether to persue it or screw it? I await your reply with baited breath If it doesn’t come no harm done at least I’ve tried before I’ve died. Big love Drew please keep on man your one inspirational dude.

[@Synsere_Lyfe]

eye must say you have excellent data Brugh I'm picking up the frequency

[@jfandjanicegrenier3402]

One of the classic ways to promoting an album is usually done by creating a beef between an artist and another artist. It's just like example two fighter like let's say Connor McGregor when he was going to fight Floyd Mayweather; it created a peek in interest resulting in more sales for the fight. Same for rap. I believe that most beefs(with the exception of PAC and Biggie) are usually created as a method to sell more albums. At the end of the day it makes sense!

[@YungLz]

You've early a sub I'm an upcoming artist and your videos are helping me out homie🤘🏽

[@Xavier2Live]

Thanks bruh I post about 5-6 every day but I spam to much. bad habit when your unknown

[@kennyb.holdin3777]

I added you on iG, that was a big help bro thanks will be looking for more tips. IG NAME King_KAP91 peace and love

[@keithmonsta]

Stay tuned for the future beholds great tunes! (ENJOI) :P soundcloud.com/kizftf/tracks

[@Snowerzzz]

Should i rap in english since its universal and everybody understands it or should i just rap in my motherlanguage?

[@Snowerzzz]

+How To Rap yo drew i always think oh i want to be succesful and i want this n that and after a while when i dont get it i quit got any tips on staying in rappin

[@Snowerzzz]

Aaron Delaney i know i know i just have problem ennunciatin words

[@iuri1147]

yo Drew i always wanted to make a song in my motherlanguage and trow in some punchlines in english, criticizing people from my country that listen to Uk/US artists, claiming they think they are dope without understanding what the fuck they are saying , does this look like a funny idea or wack shit ? big up man

[@Seega]

Do whatever YOU want and love! It's the most important to drop awesome music:)

[@Snowerzzz]

Seega thank you man :)

[@zackbello2471]

Drew its the best rap professor , he take your time for show the way to so many world lost rappers ! Theory and practice its the key! People

[@Museumofnun]

Yo Drew I'm new I just saw your channel last week I'm having problem with my free styling like I mostly one topic and the topic is trash like how do you switch to a different topic to another

[@Dylanhs10]

Logic's social media game is pretty tight, interesting KZbin and Facebook

[@octm1]

glad i subscribed to you changed my life for the better thank you so much.

[@brillydaprince]

'if yall wanna hear another trill nigga rap from the East Coast follow me on youtube & soundcloud www.soundcloud.com/brillydaprince

[@MrTrillYoungStackz]

When did Kobe Bryant start a KZbin channel?

[@dontori3534]

And you don't have the FUCKING LUXURY 😂💯

[@jakes6438]

I'm new to rap I love it wrote a few songs only like 3 can't seem to get any new ideas or new rhymes. I have a limited vocabulary.

[@tuxedogamerroadto100subs8]

Hey bro I was just wondering would it be smarter to release my debut tracks as an Ep, a mixtape or just on KZbin

[@tuxedogamerroadto100subs8]

+How To Rap thanks so much drew your videos have helped me out so much thanks again

[@fallout8549]

+How To Rap Drew how can u make a song like Rap God

[@Annymus-ed2hf]

catchy beat and legendary lyrics with sick rhyming scemes

[@smalls5607]

To by advice bro do it on all..cause not every-one are access to KZbin..so gave out Cd's and put on KZbin

[@tuxedogamerroadto100subs8]

+Slim Richard thanks bro

[@chimariesayless6385]

Love your videos I have learned so much. You are so funny you are motivational and inspiring and to that i say thanks

[@jasonvasquez4907]

A question. If you know all of this why are you not mainstream? Not being mean just wanna know.

[@slimrichard5201]

Hey bro can u write a song and show us in form i can rap but my problem is writing the rap it self. Thanks very much

[@cryptoram4203]

Kendrick Cole and Logic basically my chill playlist Love your channel

[@jaysolox]

Listen to Jay Da God- Need That Check by Jay da God #np on #SoundCloud soundcloud.com/lowkeyy_jay/jay-da-god-need-that-check

[@latitude1671]

Drew- Do you think it's a risk to reallocate my focus on music over school and first jobs? I'm 100% committed to music and that's what I want to do with my life, but do you think dedication, work, and consistency really guarantees a career eventually? Thanks, Latitude 16

[@latitude1671]

+How To Rap Ok thanks man I appreciate it!

[@raisethevillage8849]

How do i study a rap artist

[@crazyeyes2431]

listen to his music and watch his interviews

[@Xdarkstar07X]

YeebaMusic watch their tweets and posts on social media

[@williamlavagna1096]

YeebaMusic What I've learnt is to not focus on *A* rapper, but to be inspired by big mix of different rappers with different styles. That should inspire you enough to lead you in the right direction. Key point is reflect your own unique style onto the listener and focus on a specific type of listener.

[@MoneyMaknMitch]

Listen to Say yea ft. Myles G by Holiwud #np on #SoundCloud soundcloud.com/holiwudnights/say-yea-ft-myles-g

[@timo7581]

ey bro im from germany and i love your vd's im 15 and you helped me to start to rap thanks keep going.

[@fromGhetto2Goddess]

Real talk here. I give thx, keep it coming my bro.

[@justicedrapper7697]

Hallo Drew, pls i am 20 and just starting to rap. Is it possiple for me to blow up before 22?

[@rebelquadproductions8479]

go check out the rs crew 2 songs up by our very own Jt aka Blunt$$ more to come from the whole squad

[@Jonotheproducer]

Very helpful! I had to subscribe

[@richiebuz]

Is KZbin, Snapchat, and Soundcloud a good balance of social media?

[@my_sideproject3815]

Beats, beats, don't jack them beats! open.spotify.com/artist/3e97Q1ouJlVEumhV1hUJaf

[@tylerholland8447]

Hahaha, sometimes your messages are kind of aggressive. I like it though ha.

[@dizzydisciple]

Logic totally posts. His live feed is great.

[@ishenamara2893]

Nice vid bro gonna get on it now safe any tips on promoting a video I just finished one and want to get some traction with it peace bro

[@geraldlandryofficial]

Real, simple, applicable advice. Good video 👍

[@Tomatofury]

How frank ocean was able to stay relevant.. now that's something I want to know

[@yungfranklucas7548]

I support you but being the promoter teacher

[@jasonalessi2794]

this is perfect bro thank you

[@haventv7587]

Still relevant. Thank you bro🙏🏾

[@tayd9590]

good pointers social media can take you a long way through the ups and downs

[@ZeroMcGurker]

Producer/Rapper here.... Collab?

[@hollywoodcoe68]

Queenzflip not a battlerappers but the message is good

[@Seega]

I just dropped my first Track now! Feedback would be awesome. Rap is in german

[@YoungTwan]

Seega check me out bro

[@generalvega1000]

Thank You for this Information !!!!!

[@thescoobymike]

Logic actually uses social media quite a bit

[@queanofthegreen2785]

Thanks for keeping it real :P

[@ryanparker8525]

Hey Drew im tryin to freestyle so i write à lot what is à better way doing it without a beat or with a béat when i write

[@mylesrobertsonmusic2585]

Great Video ! Definitely motivated me

[@jrexdoesthings4397]

Good vid. On it

[@nicodemusthetruth9377]

What's up Drew Great video I've been watching this series for about a year now much respect from Chi-Town!👌

[@zechvassar5508]

Do Instagram promotion pages work too?

[@slotifymethod6344]

Good info, thanks dude!

[@Bpaynes]

btw queenzflip a league owner the female league queen of the ring

[@adrianbrown1486]

Thanks g . I appreciate the knowledge

[@Gungan1566]

Haha your impressions of "too cool" rappers are hilarious

[@willvice3998]

I just want to say thank you Drew, every word you say is true. You motivated me to post more on all my social media accounts I hope the best for your career and I hope you have a great day!