I ran across this great post on twitter the other day, on how to make a singer bio. I’m not really sure why they put singer in the title because it applies to rappers too (Just switch out “singers” with “rappers” . I’m actually gonna have to tweak my bio and apply some of this, this is great info. The article is broken down into 5 easy to understand key elements that make up a great bio.
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I know some artists hesitate when it comes to buying beats that is why I’m gonna be sharin with you a simple guide on how to buy hip hop/rap/r&b beats on the web. If you’ve been grindin on the mixtape scene on other peoples beats or your just getting started and you want to start the right way, then this is the right place for you to be right now.
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This might seem like common sense to some of you, but alot of people still approach me with their music the wrong way. Just so you know what not to do, heres a quick scenario of what I get in emails and twitter messages all the time:

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Yung Sneezy: “Download my mixtape(s) im the hottest rapper eva!! I got that crack!”

They leave a link where I can download their mixtape.

Me: looks at message with this face (o_0) and ignores it.
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When looking for beats/instrumentals to use on your project there are specific things you want to be looking for. Although most of the process of looking for beats is based on personal taste there are still a few guidelines you should follow:

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If you found this post your probably having trouble picking between leasing a beat and purchasing exclusive rights to a beat. Either that or your tryin to understand what the difference is between the two. Lucky for you it’s alot easier to understand than it might seem.

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Promo box on your desktop

The self-promoting musician of the past needed to always have a presskit (with CD and photo) nearby and ready to send.

The modern self-promoting musician needs to keep a “PROMO BOX” folder on the desktop of your computer.

It will take you just one hour to put together, and you’ll be able to use it again and again and again:

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