Rapping is no easy job. And unlike a regular job where you are
guaranteed a paycheck every month, in rap there are times when there is
no paycheck. And in all likely hood that's gonna probably be the case.
But do not be discouraged, because today we have something called the
internet. Were there are millions of hungry listeners dying to hear your
music. You just have to know how to get to them.
There are many websites such as Facebook and Twitter were you could set up a page and you can constantly update fans on the latest news and music. Some rappers such as Mac Miller have built up a large fan base just off of the internet. You just have be patient and consistent, and since you are reading this article you are already making a major step in the right direction.
And now that you have a moderate fan base and a decent amount of music, you may ask yourself, how can I start to make a living off of it? Well the first thing is to make sure your fans are familiar with you, cause in most cases they wouldn't purchase your music unless they felt comfortably enough in doing so. So you would have to release a series of free music (better known as mix tapes) until fans become so familiar with your work that when you do release a song or album on I tunes they will most likely purchase it.
Another way to make a living as a rapper is to do shows. Shows are a great way to promote your brand and to make some decent money on the side. Call up rappers who are going to perform in your area and ask if they need an opening act. Or look up on the web and find places that need rappers, there are many ways to find shows you just have to work hard and keep looking.
So, now that you have just enough knowledge in making a living in the rap industry all you have to do now is to go work hard to make a name for yourself. And always remember, never be discouraged by what others may say to, because you will have the last laugh when your out there making millions of dollars off of what you love. Now get out there and start making a living off of your music!
There are many websites such as Facebook and Twitter were you could set up a page and you can constantly update fans on the latest news and music. Some rappers such as Mac Miller have built up a large fan base just off of the internet. You just have be patient and consistent, and since you are reading this article you are already making a major step in the right direction.
And now that you have a moderate fan base and a decent amount of music, you may ask yourself, how can I start to make a living off of it? Well the first thing is to make sure your fans are familiar with you, cause in most cases they wouldn't purchase your music unless they felt comfortably enough in doing so. So you would have to release a series of free music (better known as mix tapes) until fans become so familiar with your work that when you do release a song or album on I tunes they will most likely purchase it.
Another way to make a living as a rapper is to do shows. Shows are a great way to promote your brand and to make some decent money on the side. Call up rappers who are going to perform in your area and ask if they need an opening act. Or look up on the web and find places that need rappers, there are many ways to find shows you just have to work hard and keep looking.
So, now that you have just enough knowledge in making a living in the rap industry all you have to do now is to go work hard to make a name for yourself. And always remember, never be discouraged by what others may say to, because you will have the last laugh when your out there making millions of dollars off of what you love. Now get out there and start making a living off of your music!
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