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http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/monetize?el=nlnep88 Paul Russell has taken the music world by storm with his viral hit "Lil Boo Thang," which created over 55.5k TikToks, over 500 million views on his TikTok and another 600 million on Instagram Reels. This modern masterpiece pays homage to the disco-funk classic "Best of My Love" and has amassed millions of views across platforms. Russell's ability to craft joyful escapism through music is evident as he invites listeners to celebrate life's moments, both old and new. Topics Covered:
0:00 Intro
02:11 The Beginning of Paul Russell
03:59 The Creation of a Unique Sound
05:31 Testing Music With Different Audiences
09:40 Songwriting to Capture Attention
13:14 The Process of Clearing His Hit Song Lil Boo Thang
14:25 (UPDATE: He Signed to Arista on 8/17/23)
17:40 What Label Benefits Are You Looking For
19:25 The Problem With The Pop Genre
21:19 Creating Pop Underground Through TikTok
23:10 Underground vs Polished Artist
25:44 The Purpose of Showcases for Artists
29:17 Using Private Events For Rollout
31:24 Creating Experiences at my shows
37:01 Paul Russell: Stevie Wonder Inspiration
39:28 The Problem with Creating Happy Music
41:49 Lionel Richie Inspiration
43:18 Louis Armstrong Inspiration
45:11 Creating a Unique Voice
47:27 The Dave Brubek Quartet Inspiration
48:59 Transitioning from College to Becoming an Artist
56:51 Paul Russell's Milestones This channel is ran by the founders of ContraBrand Agency, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. ContraBrand Agency is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. Want to run a marketing campaign? Apply at https://www.ContraBrand.agency #NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing Source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hw1Va-OiyzU
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
This is my Resource page for musicians and hip hop artists. I curated a lists of specific resources and helpful websites that I have used over the years to help with my music promotion efforts online. Throughout my years of selling beats and music online I have used various tools both good and bad.
Here I decided to curate these resources to give you an idea of what tools work really well and will help you promote and sell your music online. I will be updating this page often as I continue to learn new methods on how to promote my music online . I recommend bookmarking this page, as it will be updated often. Enjoy!
Disclosure: Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links, and at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase. Please understand that I have experience with all of these companies, and I recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions I make if you decide to buy something.
MY MOST RECOMMENDED TOOLS TO HELP YOU SUCCEED
Tube buddy - rank Youtube videos faster
Tubebuddy is an amazing tool that helps minimize the mundane tasks with uploading a video to Youtube. You can look up the tags that other popular videos have.
You can bulk copy, tag, descriptions , cards and annotations. One of my favourite features is the ability Tubebuddy gives you to syndicate all your Youtube videos Facebook and Twitter.
TubeBuddy has tons of other features , and they have videos to explain how to use all the tools the have too offer you.
This is definitely a time saving tool when it comes to uploading Youtube videos.
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DistroKid is the fastest way for any musician to get their music into music streaming website sites like, iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Amazon, Google Play, Tidal, iHeartRadio, YouTube, Deezer and 150+ other stores & streaming services.
This is my chosen music distribution company based on the ease of use and the much lower Youtube Content ID Royalties taken. From my research I noticed that a lot of the other companies where taking 30% or more for content plus royalties from Digital distribution.
Upload as much as you want, keep 100% of your royalties.
This in depth video course is designed to help up and coming musicians to make a professional website. One of the biggest mistakes I made when I started out music, was that I relied on other websites to sell my music
I lacked the control over my music business. So I created my own beat website. It's vital for your success with music online that you own your own website. Lucky for you I created this video course so it will guide you on how set up your first music website.
The Infinite Flow Program is a proven program to get you freestyle rapping your first day. You get the same simple 4 step exercise called “The Limitless Flow Method” to guide you every step of the way. You’re never left to figure it out on your own. Nothing is left to chance.
You get the same simple 4 step exercise called “The Limitless Flow Method” to guide you every step of the way. You’re never left to figure it out on your own. Nothing is left to chance.
Simply follow the HD Video exercises and you WILL succeed.
Introducing the comprehensive ebook guide to writing rap lyrics. You'll learn how to beat writer's block, and use wordplay, rhymes, and flow to keep your listeners rewinding again and again.
This guide is written by Jesse Kramer, the founder of Rap Rebirth. Jesse has written lyrics for hundreds of artists across the world, and has been featured in XXL, the LA Times, and Fast Company.
Purchase the book today and download your beautiful, full colour, 73 page, PDF copy immediately upon payment. The book can be read using Adobe Acrobat.
superior songwriting : LEARN HOW TO WRITE SONGS FAST AND EASY.
Sick of writers block? Ideas not flowing the way you’d like?
This course provides lessons, and most importantly – practical exercises – to skyrocket your level of creativity in your song writing.
You’ll discover:
- Cutting edge method of how to flesh out your song ideas
- Practical exercises designed to increase your vocabulary
- Awesome exercises that have been engineered to get more ideas coming to the front of your brain, so that you can keep that creative flow going, without experiencing the frustrations of song writers block!
- Online software that aids your songwriting no-end
- Other brain exercises to boost those creative neurons!
The Follow Adder App gives you the power to maximize your Instagram profile's potential. Search and create lists, Instagram Followers, Auto Unfollow, Photo Liker and Commenter, Schedule Posts. Automated Instagram Profile Management Software for Social Influencers.
This tool is an Automated Instagram Software Download. Software that automatically builds up your Local Active Instagram Follower Network with like minded individuals for huge increase in your Instagram marketing ...
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