Should artists release a song a week in 2023?

[@ConnorPrice_]

this man really giving out all this game for free 🥵

[@noahtuel]

fancy seeing you here

[@TheEncouragementKid]

Million percent that's why he is one of the channels I have notifications on for haha nic is a G could be called Nic G

[@VedinaVedina]

Nah, we paying for this EXACT same content on the patreon 🙄 I'm about to stop paying and just catch it on on youtube lmao

[@TheEncouragementKid]

@@VedinaVedina oh damn that's a cuck

[@mahlah1089]

@loyalenemyx even surprised

[@ntrykey]

I’ve dropped a song a week and starting from scratch, “more at bats” more dropped songs is more chances of being discovered, definitely do it if you can

[@okaydrod]

WE BACK BAYBEEE!! this has been working for me too over the past few months and I owe it all to you, Connor, and Brea. I'm hitting 400k monthlys today fully independently LETS GOOOO!

[@TheEncouragementKid]

Good on you dude!!!

[@Jonnylemons]

you’re music is also fire so GG ✨ well deserved

[@ZNDRMUSICOFFICIAL]

Bro dang! I gotta get to the grind and get there

[@imariesjustin]

i drop songs every week post content twice a day been doing it for only 25 weeks (half a year give or take) from scratch im getting 1k streams a week already my streams/listener on avg is 22. that says a LOT. and i plan to keep going FOREVER.

[@nashsevenofficial]

no matter how good you are, i bet that after your 10th song if you come back and read your lyrics you won't feel like it's perfect. writing everyday makes your brain adapt to it and expect it, things will come faster with better structure and meaning, more confidence. If you don't take the "garbage" songs out of your brain you're bound to spit them one day. Just 4 bars a day you can finish a song per week.

[@officialWWM]

I like your approach. I have 12 songs ready to release and I’m trying to figure out the best way to do it. I’m going to split the difference and schedule them every 2 weeks. Wish me luck!

[@Aliel-Music]

good luck brother

[@officialWWM]

@@Aliel-Music thanks :)

[@APWestMusic]

I've been runnin' this back a fair bit now. Loving the gems you're dropping here.

[@babybennettofficial]

This is such a great strategy. I've already started doing this

[@JeremyRasch]

I love it, Nic. Keep it up. You’ve been really helpful for me. I think trying to just be yourself instead of all the gimmicks is what you are teaching also and that seems to work so much better.

[@RockG.o.d]

I think this makes sense. I only found your video though, because I have released a second track and noticed 2 people posted with it on tiktok a week before release. (my youtube search was why is my song available on tiktok before release). Anyway despite that I spent a lot of time trying to get something right, it took months. now I have 2 tracks and still quite a few unreleased stuff. I also don't have anyone listening. If I spent the time writing and releasing tracks, I'd have a lot more organic reach and wouldn't have to put as much into getting views for 1 or 2 tracks. so next track will release it with a 2 or 3 day delay, so I don't have to spam the tiktok algo, then can just let people know one is coming, and then an update after its released, and continue making music and improving.

[@harveysoto]

I honestly look forward to these 🙏 I’ve been doing music consistently for over 10 years now, recently pairing it up with consistent content as well. What should an artist do if the music isn’t taking off at all even when following this consistent approach?

[@s1d333]

I just love this man.

[@VicTypeBeat]

Definitely a different take but I like it. I've been grinding for the last month and all I can say is my cheeks hurt from sitting at my desk for about 6 hours per day on average 😭

[@Sikanderisa]

Thanks man ! Please tell me how to make content ! I understand everything Else you say but would love to hear more on How to make content. Like how to film it, what to film, what to do ..

[@hambonetunes1988]

I bought your book! I’ve listened to it a few times. Thanks for all the tips!

[@Morali-D]

I see your passion for helping others. Thank you for the gems. Forever grateful for the knowledge and happy I found this channel.

[@torinancemusic]

Why does distrokid warn me that there might not be enough time to deliver the song to stores if it’s less than 4 weeks out

[@SubmuzikBoss]

Great video! Definitely just confirmed thoughts

[@angelodatruth]

When you said that its better to have 100 songs than 5 it hit me hard cause i have exactly 5 songs out lol 🤣🤣. Keep going bro this is really inspiring

[@oceanlin33]

🤣

[@ZdenoMucina]

This is finally some content that teaches me how to approach putting songs out there in today’s music industry 🙌 I even have a bachelor in Popular and Commercial music but nobody even mentioned to emphasize content creation and how to market properly. I’ve bought your book already and this is really inspiring 🙌 Thank you very much Nic

[@Troy1k.ceo.]

I drop every week now, ngl ! I drop a snippet on Sunday afternoon then drop full song Saturday!

[@cakesplaysfilters]

Man dropping gems like it’s nothin

[@balobeats8115]

Man bro you are dropping gems 💎 thankyou !!

[@Journeemars]

Great information 🙏

[@HiFiJi]

Words of wisdom, this is gems that this man is dropping.

[@sawltymusic7471]

Best video I have ever seen in my life. Very simple and followable.

[@DreamingWhileAwakeMusic]

Great info and great music ❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@WhoIsHXRT]

My man's BACK! Releasing music again and helping out the community!

[@Jonnylemons]

This is all a W of information ✨ Thanks for sharing and caring 👏

[@ShastaBoyzForever]

Needed to hear this

[@taylorbryantisjustdust]

Hitting this strategy but every two weeks rn, 3 songs scheduled out.. stay tuned for GLOW UP SON

[@kingamz7893]

Good advice 👍

[@TYLERBLINNMUSIC]

Hey anyone can answer this question but he mentions “The Nic D Release Process” Release the song first… Promote before release not after How are these two things possible? I’m seeing it as you either promote the song before you release it, so you’re basically building awareness, teasing and building up the hype before you drop the song. BUT he also says “Release the song first” ? Does anyone else see how this can be confusing. I’m just looking for some insight

[@clqrqqboxtxng5901]

Yea I just noticed that too

[@Mradamronel]

Two different methods. One person promotes before a release and he chooses to promote after.

[@BlazonStone]

Not easy to do if you have a band with everyone being in work, family etc

[@brunojkobe]

such wisdom, much wow

[@FelixSunMusic]

Awesome video! Thank you

[@jsalhia05]

I get traction already by following your advice.

[@bignose3639]

Thank u

[@26GFanPage]

Great video

[@imariesjustin]

YES IT IS.

[@CheriTheBery]

Good info to know! Though the algorithm works in mysterious ways sometimes. 😅

[@PunkerThor]

Just read your book yesterday. Good stuff. I know their are no shortcuts with success as you outline. But any path where releasing music frequently with little to no promotion still gain low -moderate streaming numbers? I don’t really have the goal of getting a million streams a day like you had at one point. I’d be perfectly happy with 100-200k monthly’ listeners. I don’t have any solo music out yet, just collaborations with other artists so I’m getting a bit ahead of myself. But your book made me just want to dive in and start releasing some of these songs I’ve been sitting on. Thank you 🙏.

[@jont.7707]

I’ve been making music for almost 8 years now and as far as 10,000 hours go, I make good, high quality songs at this point. I’m more worried about staying fresh with worthwhile content, and not having so many songs that new fans are instantly lost in my catalog and can’t get familiar with my catalog. That said I’m trying dropping two songs a month this year. I’m just skeptical that quantity is always the way to go.

[@WhoIsHXRT]

Try dropping two songs a month like you said! If you start running into those "getting lost in the catalog" setbacks.. take a break from releasing and focus on promoting EVERYTHING for a bit. .. hop back in when you're ready!

[@marblemolly2454]

How's the release plan going 10 months in? You could still release loads and make your own playlist or artist choice tailored to newcomers.

[@bloodknightbob]

Very helpful! Thank you!!

[@creative_cody]

straight and to the point, love it!

[@Tawnted]

yup. doin this this year.

[@caysomusic]

thank you for this advice

[@reececrawford]

Always dropping gems 🔥

[@Joythealchemist]

thank you babe !

[@Obarooo]

2:57 fav part 😂

[@EZFrags]

this is video is like a nugget of gold

[@danielbueno2947]

Gold for musicians right here

[@meldebarge]

Nah best KZbinsss out there

[@Highonlifefoeva]

THANK YOU

[@specialbreedsb78]

I like this guy!!!

[@krisumusic]

Completely agree, 1 song every week OR bi-weekly is the best growth I've experienced in 10 years on Spotify. You wanna be in the release radar and build REAL fans.

[@Timothy_Andrews]

Bring back the vlogs Nic!

[@HooktOnCarolina]

Which music distributor do y’all use?

[@CalvinRossWorld]

Just got a new subscriber 🦾

[@siraugie303]

Dropping 50 songs this year minimum... Kicks off today with a little EP of 5... Then I got 5 more singles in the tank... But after seeing your first few videos I'm all in. Quantity and quality let's get it

[@WhoIsHXRT]

Looking forward to hearing these!

[@iamhunterreece]

LETS GOOOOOOO

[@keemkolo6493]

💯💯💯

[@Londya]

What is your stance on this now, with Spotify's new monetization requirements for each new track? Newer indie artists aren't going to be paid until each track reaches 1000 plays ( i believe), so 333 ain't going to cut it, even if you have a big catalog. Does this just mean put even more effort into making sure each release is the very best quality? How would you and would you you change your approach if you were an indie artist in our shoes at the current moment?

[@aigoated]

I looked into it and each song has to hit 1000 annually, when he mentioned 333 plays he was talking about daily streams. So if you take this into account, if you get 333 streams daily per song, you already surpass 1,000 by the end of the year.

[@AirFoxxProductions]

This guy is really good at making content. Same as Conner. Most people don't have the talent or time to make videos. Which is why most people should be releasing once or twice a month. Either Eps or albums. So point being, their lives are music, most peoples aren't. He made a good point about the 4 week, but he urges you do frequent. Just do you 😃

[@milohendrixx]

I believe in future, the world will be run by artists,literally. Like politicians lie too much but artist like this always speak truth are all about community building,That what earth needs not politicians

[@iamjamisonmusic]

The money won't be the same anymore with Spotify's new rules tho but I like this video regardless!

[@NillesFactory]

who are you?