Why can’t I get on?
                I know that’s the question all you artists are
asking yourself right now.  Why is he getting all this attention, my
music is better?  Well for some of you that maybe the case, your music
probably is better.  I know about 1,000 artists right now that submit
music to me on a regular, that have way better songs then Soulja boy,
or Stanky leg.  The difference is people in positions to give extra
exposure don’t know about you.  They don’t know you are out there, and
if they do know you are out there.  They probably only heard a couple
songs that you blasted out.  Did you follow up with fliers, did you
reach out to all the djs you could personally.  Are you trying to get
on shows?  Bottom line; are you being everywhere all the time.  Are you
staying up all night pressing up cds to give out?  Are you targeting
all areas of the market?  Are you contacting fans, industry
tastemakers; and other hating artists? That won’t listen to your music
anyway, until you gain enough exposure for them to want to collab with
you.
  So what do you do?  First of all believe in your music, I mean
really believe in your music.  Second keep in mind that no one is going
to give you a chance until your buzz is up.  That is the universal
saying.  “The record is hot, but we can’t do anything until your buzz
is up. “ Third be everywhere, call everyone, and force your music down
people’s throat.  They can’t just get your music from your e-blast. 
Have other people blast it.  Have different types of flyers.  Be at
every event that is going on.  So what if you give the same person a cd
every week.  I’ll give you an insight to this industry and Djs.  Djs
love good music, but what they love more than that is hard work and
grind.  You ever wonder why certain djs play artists whose music may
not be as good as others.  That’s because they respect the grind of
that artist. 
They respect the fact that they are following up a spin of the
record with promotional items, or that they come out to the club and
show support, or that they are constantly doing something.  Anything,
There are millions of people out here trying to get rich, trying to get
seen.  Right now you are a needle in a hay stack.  There are artists
right now making great music, and can’t get love from anyone.  Artists
right now with all the connects in the world, and crazy grind, but less
talent.  Those artists are taking your place in the industry.  Those
artists will be the ones you read about.  They are the reason you sit
mad when you hear about someone getting more pub then you.  I know it
seems everyone you contact wants some type of money for something. 
That’s when you gotta do things yourself.  Only invest in things that
you can’t do yourself, and when you do pay someone for something make
sure you are supporting it yourself, and brining more attention to it. 
Everyone has their circle of friends; it’s hard to gain new friends in
the industry no one wants to let you in, until you’re already in.  Hope
you understand that. Surround yourself with people who really want to
help, but in order for people to really want to help, you have to make
them believe.  You have to work harder than anyone in the world or at
least give that perception.