How Do Rappers Get Discovered

Many up and coming rappers come to us with questions about how to propel their music career. One of the questions we often get is How Do Rappers get Discovered? They want some sort of magical formula to getting discovered and becoming a successful artist, making millions of dollars a year.

The truth is what works for another artist, may not work for you. Fans may gravitate to an artist because of one thing, and if you try to do that same thing they may not gravitate towards it. However there are some basic elements that set up rappers to be discovered, and that’s what we will be discussing today.

Creating Good Music

A basic element to have on your journey to becoming discovered is writing and recording good music. I know you get up and listen to the crap that new artist put out today, and see that they get a bit of traction with it due to having a catchy chorus. but these artist fade away real quick. A gimick never lasts long in the industry. So your job is to focus on creating good music that will become timeless; thus allowing you to have a long successful career. Think Beyonce`, Bruce Springsteen, Jay-Z, Madonna, T.I. etc.

Get Music Media Features

Once you’ve made your music you need to get it on platforms where people who love hip hop music congregate to check out new artists. Well, not only new artists but rap artists in general. These platforms are: magazines, radio, Mixtape Websites, Hip Hop Blogs, Music Hosting Websites. These platforms will give you enough visibility in order for you to gain new listeners and potential fans. This is a major part in becoming a famous rapper.

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Proper Promotion Methods

In order to get your music to the masses in hopes of getting discovered you have to promote your music in an effective way. An effective way would be through a variety of mediums I just mentioned above. Social Media Promotion is an imperative part to you getting discovered. Hundreds of millions of people log on to social media to socialize and view music. If you are not on social media connecting with people and showcasing your music, you can potentially miss being discovered by a manager or record label.

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Create A Buzz

In order for rappers to get discovered by a record label they have to create a buzz around their music. What I’ve listed above will indeed create abuzz for you. But the major key to creating a buzz is consistency. Consistency in creating music, getting your music featured, and promoting your music. You need as much media coverage and features as possible, in order to get your name out there to create buzz. Then an only then record labels will take notice of you.

Keep Networking Within The Industry

The final way to for indie rappers to get discovered is to network within the music industry. They saying is true, that it’s not what you know it’s who you know. If you’re not out there networking with those who work within the industry then how to you expect to get discovered? The best way to network is by going to music seminars, music events like South By South West, music conferences, and local shows.

keep pushing your music and apply all these methods and sooner than later you will be signed by a record label.