Ex-artist manager and award winning music coach Atlanta Cobb opens up with Ayaz about the difference between their social media teaching methods and the difference between mentoring and coaching. We deep-dived into social media and how Atlanta built her TikTok 70K+ loyal follower community and created her Platinum Artists coaching programme. Connect with Atlanta: https://instagram.com/musicindustrymentor https://www.tiktok.com/@musicindustrymentor

-- DOWNLOADS & COACHING -- Access my FREE 6 Week Song Strategy Book + Course https://allabouthelping.gumroad.com/ Work With Ayaz To Become A 100K Hitmaker https://www.allabouthelping.co.uk/the-100k-hitmaker-system ---- LET"S CONNECT ---- 🌍 My website https://www.allabouthelping.co.uk 📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/socialmediaayaz 📲 TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@socialmediaayaz 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/socialmediaayaz 💼 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayaz-aftab-hussain/ -- ABOUT AYAZ-- Hi, my name is Ayaz Aftab Hussain.and my mission is all about helping musicians like you use the power of organic storytelling to to grow your fanbase, scale your streams and income as quick as possible. Join me each week as I interview some of the greatest marketers, music industry CEOs and record label executives to understand complex topics like Sync, Royalties, PR, Ads and more! Plus, I share my own new discoveries for A.I tools, merchandise suppliers, content editing tools that I use to fasttrack my own workflow as a creator that will help you too. Let’s not just dream about going full time as musicians – let's make it happen together! -- SPONSOR MESSAGES -- Switch to DistroKid and unlock a 7% discount! 👉🏾https://www.distrokid.com/vip/allabouthelping Sign up for Symphony OS my #1 Pre-Save Campaigns: https://www.symphonyos.co/?via=allabouthelping Join Opus Clip to save hours of time editing TikTok content: https://www.opus.pro/?via=allabouthelping

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In this clip, I wanted to share some side hustle ideas for singers, rappers and musicians that I learnt in my 10 years as a DJ.

The reality is it's so easy to earn a side hustle income as a musician without using your brand name and by offering a service.

Let me break down 4 easy strategies to earn weekly income as a musician and how to make money as a producer online.

In this clip, I wanted to clear up some of the MYTHS and MISCONCEPTIONS about getting started as a brand new music artist.

The most common questions I get asked by musicians are "How many times a week should you post?" and "What should I include in my first post on Instagram".

So, I wanted to dive in and share the best tips how to grow on Instagram as a brand new music artist.

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In this episode, East London producer Eljay breaks down his story of signing to a label,  approaching studio sessions, networking with other collaborators and much more!

Thousands of young producers struggle to find a Manager, sign with a Booking Agent or attract big name blogs and press. Refreshing to hear @jamzsupernova tell her honest truths about the hard earned transition into BBC 1Xtra & building her @Future_Bounce record label.

One of the biggest mysteries that every young musician faces is how to upscale their streams on Spotify. After racking up over 50 Million plays on his label, Aqib Khan from Elysian Records breaks down some fire advice for pitching to playlists and building your first one million streams.

This is the exact journey I take my clients on from ZERO to 100,000 Spotify streams. Stay tuned to break down the EXACT social media content calendar artists need to promote a single.

Before you even announce the release date of your song, there’s a 4 step framework you can use to pre-promote to your fans.

Even if you DONT KNOW your release date, you can build hype long before you need to promote the product.

I used it for myself as a DJ to promote my mixtapes, for the launch campaign of my book and for my clients as a social media strategist.

It's called The 4Ps. Let me break it down for you!

Some of you might have seen this meme floating around the Internet where Muni Long claims she spends $250,000 creating ONE SONG.

Let's break it down...

In this episode, I’m sharing how the DNA of a song, can impact thousands of listeners.

So rather than spending hours focusing on promoting the song, you just need to tap into the emotion makes fans WANT to listen to your music.

---- NEED A CONTENT PLAN FOR YOUR FIRST 100K SPOTIFY STREAMS? ----- Get instant access to the Your First 100K Streams Strategy here: https://www.allabouthelping.co.uk/your-first-100k-streams-strategy ---- STRUGGLING TO FIND YOUR FIRST 1,000 SUPERFANS? Grab a copy of this FREE ebook download, to find the audience growth tactics that help viral musicians build fanbases! https://www.allabouthelping.co.uk/two-types-of-fans-ebook ---- WANT TO MAGNETISE AND MONETISE YOUR FANBASE?---- Attract UNSTOPPABLE social media growth As A "Magnetic Musician" https://www.allabouthelping.co.uk/magnetic-musician-coaching ---- LET"S CONNECT ---- 🌍 My website https://www.allabouthelping.co.uk 📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/socialmediaayaz 📲 TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@socialmediaayaz 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/socialmediaayaz 💼 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayaz-aftab-hussain/ ---- WHAT IS THE ALL ABOUT HELPING MISSION ABOUT? ---- All About Helping is a music marketing podcast hosted by Ayaz Aftab Hussain. We help independent musicians, artists managers and record labels (just like you) scale to 50K+ Plays Per Song. In the past 10 years, Ayaz has helped hundreds of rappers, producers, singers and DJs around the world with Facebook Ads, YouTube video promotion, social media content calendars, TikTok challenge planning and more. ---- SIGN UP FOR DISTROKID ---- Switch to DistroKid with 7% discount off your membership 👉🏾https://www.distrokid.com/vip/allabouthelping

In this episode of the All About Helping Podcast, I explain how my 7 income streams as a musician and show you how "full time artists" choose a path that keeps that broke. The road to developing the 2.0 version of your artist self will never be smooth.. You will have to make sacrifices, endure moments of pain and face your fears. If you’ve ever wanted to make money as a musician, singer or rapper, then you’ll want to check out this episode. Intro 00:00 7 Income Streams 02:21 Gig Bookings 03:53 Streaming Royalties 06:11 Splits by DistroKid 07:32 Merch Sales 08:21 Digital Products 10:55 Voice For Hire 13:21 Sync / Publishing 16:09 Brand Sponsorships 18:50

---- NEED A CONTENT PLAN FOR YOUR FIRST 100K SPOTIFY STREAMS? ----- Get instant access to the Your First 100K Streams Strategy here: https://www.allabouthelping.co.uk/your-first-100k-streams-strategy ---- STRUGGLING TO FIND YOUR FIRST 1,000 SUPERFANS? Grab a copy of this FREE ebook download, to find the audience growth tactics that help viral musicians build fanbases! https://www.allabouthelping.co.uk/two-types-of-fans-ebook ---- WANT TO MAGNETISE AND MONETISE YOUR FANBASE?---- Attract UNSTOPPABLE social media growth As A "Magnetic Musician" https://www.allabouthelping.co.uk/magnetic-musician-coaching ---- LET"S CONNECT ---- 🌍 My website https://www.allabouthelping.co.uk 📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/socialmediaayaz 📲 TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@socialmediaayaz 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/socialmediaayaz 💼 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayaz-aftab-hussain/ ---- WHAT IS THE ALL ABOUT HELPING MISSION ABOUT? ---- All About Helping is a music marketing podcast hosted by Ayaz Aftab Hussain. We help independent musicians, artists managers and record labels (just like you) scale to 50K+ Plays Per Song. In the past 10 years, Ayaz has helped hundreds of rappers, producers, singers and DJs around the world with Facebook Ads, YouTube video promotion, social media content calendars, TikTok challenge planning and more. ---- SIGN UP FOR DISTROKID ---- Switch to DistroKid with 7% discount off your membership 👉🏾https://www.distrokid.com/vip/allabouthelping

Welcome to the grand finale of the All About Helping Podcast Season One! Today, we're diving deep into the world of content creation with the mysterious Anti Prophet, a masked content creator has been making polarising waves across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. In this episode, we'll pull back the curtain on Anti Prophet's creative process from the art of hashtag research and scriptwriting to the intricacies of filming and editing. We'll explore the nuts and bolts of their content creation journey. Plus, we'll uncover the secrets that keep his audience coming back for more. Whether you're a musician looking to boost your online presence or just curious about the world of captivating social media content, this episode is packed with insights and practical tips you won't want to miss. As we close out Season 1 of the All About The Music Industry Interview Series, rest assured that we'll be back in 2024 with more inspiring stories and valuable advice to help you navigate the ever-evolving music and entertainment landscape!

Get ready for a thrilling episode All About Music PR with a friend and true industry trailblazer... the one and only Cat Park, the genius behind Ten Letter PR. As a music publicist, Cat's insights around the world of publications and blogs are pure gold for artists wanting to learn more about music PR and hiring a music publicist. Her music PR strategies have paved the way for Ten Letter artists unmatched success and have helped in navigating the ever-changing digital landscape towards streaming and TikTok. 🎤 Together, we'll explore the art of storytelling within your press release and discuss the misconceptions of music PR for artists. Cat's perspective of collaborating with the blogs to build relationships is unmatched and her client list will leave you inspired to take your own music dreams to new heights.

This episode was inspired by a conversation I had with a rapper about how artists know that we "SHOULD" be creating content, but we don't WANT to.

A recent, inspiring conversation with a new client sparked the idea for this topic and unpack a method to post about your gigs even if you feel self-conscious.

Alex Brees is the Founder and CEO of un:hurd, a music-tech platform that uses data and predictive technology to help artists find their most valuable audiences and Spotify playlists.

un:hurd has now worked with over 50,000 artists from 129 countries, from global superstars through to talented artists releasing their first track, helping them to rank on Spotify editorial playlists and Spotify third party playlists.

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Let's dive deep into the idea of going on tour for the first time and gain insights from Free, the CEO of Elevation Theory. We discuss the fascinating world of musicians touring internationally, different types of local and national tours, and the shrinking the art of going on tour with a live band into Ableton Live or Logic software. Join us as Free shares his wealth of knowledge and experience in the music industry, shedding light on the intricacies of planning and executing successful international tours. Discover the challenges and rewards of taking your music across borders, connecting with diverse audiences, and building a global fanbase. In this captivating conversation, Free also delves into the various types of local and national tours, offering valuable insights into the nuances and strategies behind each. Gain a deeper understanding of how to navigate the intricacies of musicians touring on different scales, from intimate local venues to larger national stages. Furthermore, Free shares his expertise in live music production, specifically focusing on the utilization of software such as Ableton Live or Logic Live to shrink the impact of a live band. Learn how technology can enhance and streamline live performances, allowing musicians touring to create immersive experiences while maintaining flexibility and control. Whether you're an aspiring musician, a music enthusiast, or simply curious about the inner workings of the music industry, this podcast episode is a must-listen. Join Ayaz and Free as they explore the world of international musicians touring both locally and nationally. Tune in to All About Helping Podcast and gain valuable insights from Free, the CEO of Elevation Theory, as he shares his expertise and passion for going on tour with a live band. Don't miss out on the fast-growing music business podcast All About Helping for more enlightening conversations that will inspire and empower you on your own creative journey.

---- INSIDE THIS VIDEO ----- In this enlightening episode, Ayaz sits down with Issac, a renowned music lawyer with a deep passion for all things related to song royalties. We delve deep into the crucial aspects of Performing Rights Organisations (PROs) and the various types of Publishers that play a pivotal role in collecting royalties for artists. Issac demystifies the concept of music publishers and their pivotal role in the royalty collection process. From major publishing companies to smaller independent ones, he elucidates how different publishers offer unique advantages for artists, ensuring they receive the maximum benefits from their creative works. ---- WANT TO WORK WITH AYAZ?---- Attract UNSTOPPABLE Social Media Growth As A "Magnetic Musician" https://www.allabouthelping.co.uk/magnetic-musician-coaching ---- DIY ARTIST RESOURCES ---- Grow 1,00+ Superfans on AUTOPILOT (While You Sleep With My Book https://www.allabouthelping.co.uk/two-types-of-fans-ebook (FREE DOWNLOAD) Build Your Bio With Magnetic Messaging And Start Attracting Your Perfect Fans In 7 Steps: https://www.allabouthelping.co.uk/power-up-your-profile ---- CONNECT WITH US ---- 🌍 My website https://www.allabouthelping.co.uk 📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/socialmediaayaz 📲 TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@socialmediaayaz 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/socialmediaayaz 💼 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayaz-aftab-hussain/ ---- ABOUT US ---- All About Helping is a music marketing podcast hosted by Ayaz Aftab Hussain. We help independent musicians, artists managers and record labels (just like you) scale to 100K+ Plays Per Song. In the past 10 years, Ayaz has helped hundreds of rappers, producers, singers and DJs around the world with Facebook Ads, YouTube video promotion, social media content calendars, TikTok challenge planning and more. ---- DISCOUNTS ---- Switch to DistroKid with 7% discount off your membership 👉🏾https://www.distrokid.com/vip/allabouthelping

---- INSIDE THIS VIDEO ----- Today we're talking All About YOUTUBE. Ayaz had the pleasure of sitting down with Sunjay Kohli, a renowned YouTube marketing expert and focused on harnessing the power of YouTube's monetization features to effectively grow your artist career. Sunjay has worked with major players like BMG Records, Warner Music, and Ticketmaster plus is the founder of AAA Pass. One of the key strategies he emphasized was the power of cross-channel promotion and whether you should collaborate with influential platforms like SBTV, GRM Daily, Link Up TV, and others. Or should you upload content to your own channel and long term expand your reach to retain ownership of your views, subscribers and streams? Sunjay also highlighted the importance of building a strong YouTube channel that can generate revenue in a predictable way, unlike many other social media platforms. He advised artists to create engaging behind-the-scenes content, allowing your fans to get an intimate glimpse into your creative journey. By cultivating this personal connection, you can forge a loyal following that will support you throughout your career. For aspiring artists, Sunjay had some invaluable advice and shared some incredible tactics and insights that will surely ignite your creative fire and propel you towards success. Subscribe to our channel All About Helping to stay tuned for more interviews with industry experts like Sunjay Kohli, and get ready to unlock the secrets to leveraging YouTube's monetization features and cultivating a thriving artist career. Together, let's embark on a remarkable journey towards artistic success. Find out more about Sunjay's company AAA Pass here: https://www.aaapass.comhttps://instagram.com/aaapass_https://instagram.com/sunjaykohli ---- WANT TO WORK WITH ME?---- Attract UNSTOPPABLE Social Media Growth As A "Magnetic Musician" https://www.allabouthelping.co.uk/magnetic-musician-coaching ---- DIY ARTIST RESOURCES ---- Grow 1,00+ Superfans on AUTOPILOT (While You Sleep With My Book https://www.allabouthelping.co.uk/two-types-of-fans-ebook Say Goodbye To The Anxiety Of Promoting Your Song To Reach 10K Streams In 6 Weeks: https://www.allabouthelping.co.uk/10000-streams-song-strategy SUPERCHARGE Your Spotify Streams To Grow By 6 Figure Streams In 7 Days: https://www.allabouthelping.co.uk/advertising-accelerator (FREE DOWNLOAD) Build Your Bio With Magnetic Messaging And Start Attracting Your Perfect Fans In 7 Steps: https://www.allabouthelping.co.uk/power-up-your-profile (FREE DOWNLOAD) Fast Track Your Growth By Stealing These 32 Viral TikTok / Reel Headlines Major Artists Use: https://www.allabouthelping.co.uk/32-reel-and-tiktok-headlines ---- CONNECT WITH US ---- 🌍 My website https://www.allabouthelping.co.uk 📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/socialmediaayaz 📲 TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@socialmediaayaz 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/socialmediaayaz 💼 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayaz-aftab-hussain/ ---- ABOUT US ---- All About Helping is a music marketing podcast hosted by Ayaz Aftab Hussain. We help independent musicians, artists managers and record labels (just like you) scale to 100K+ Plays Per Song. In the past 10 years, Ayaz has helped hundreds of rappers, producers, singers and DJs around the world with Facebook Ads, YouTube video promotion, social media content calendars, TikTok challenge planning and more. ---- DISCOUNTS ---- Switch to DistroKid with 7% discount off your membership 👉🏾https://www.distrokid.com/vip/allabouthelping

In this episode All About Managers , we sit down with Ross Wilson, a highly respected music manager with an impressive roster of artists, including Shae's Universe, Jamal Woon, Shadez The Misfit, and Sean Hamilton.

Join us as we dive deep into Ross's insights on artist management, including the importance of coachability and communication in the artist-manager relationship.

Ross also shares his thoughts on the evolving role of music managers in the industry, arguing that artists need CEOs instead of traditional music managers.

Whether you're an aspiring artist or a music industry enthusiast, you won't want to miss the All About The Music Industry Interviews with insightful conversations from the industry's most respected figures.

Welcome to our latest podcast episode, All About Newsletters where we dive into the world of email marketing for musicians. Our special guest, Big Shot Beats, shares his insights and tips on how new artists can get started with their own newsletter and earn money through email marketing for musicians. In this conversation, we focus on the importance of building a community of superfans through email marketing for musicians. Big Shot Beats shares his experience on how he uses email marketing to send traffic to his music on Spotify and how he has built a loyal fanbase through his newsletter. We discuss the different ways that email marketing can help musicians earn money, including promoting merchandise, selling tickets to shows, and offering exclusive content to subscribers. If you're a new artist looking to get started with email marketing, this episode is for you. We cover the basics of setting up a newsletter, creating engaging content, and growing your subscriber list. Join us as we explore the world of email marketing for musicians and learn how you can use it to build a successful music career.

---- INSIDE THIS VIDEO ----- Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey as we dive deep into the world of music label song release strategies with the incredible  @AmberHorsburgh1  . In this inspiring episode, Amber the former Senior Vice President of Strategy at Downtown Records, Atlantic Records, and MTV, uncovers the enigmatic secrets behind successful label release strategies in 2023. Brace yourself as she unveils a meticulously crafted blueprint called the PRAISEU Method that tackles the 7 crucial pillars of a foolproof song release strategy including Press, Radio, Influencers, and Playlists! As the rollout unfolds, Amber unpacks lesser-known techniques, untold stories, and hidden gems that only a true industry insider can reveal about the mindset of working with artists to promote a single before release. So, whether you're an aspiring musician, on the cusp of being signed to a label or a seasoned veteran looking to stay ahead of the game and pattern up your song release strategy, this is an episode you simply cannot afford to miss. Tune in now and join us on this thrilling adventure to unravel the secrets of song release strategy with the remarkable Amber Horsburgh. If you love this episode, Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell so you never miss a future episode! Get ready to embark on a journey that will transform the way how to promote a single forever!

All About Ads

Welcome to this exciting debut episode to kick off the All About The Music Industry interview series.

Each episode showcases Ayaz speaking with an expert in their field from Artist Managers, Music Lawyers and Record Label Owners.

If you've ever YouTubed searched "music marketing" you'll know Brandman Sean as one of the OGs of the game who has worke with some of the biggest names in the industry including Macy Gray, 24KGoldn, Trap Beckham, Nic D and many more. Plus, through the Brandman Network and ContraBrand Agency, he has taught thousands of musicians to level up their song rollout planning.

During this interview, we'll be discussing the crucial differences between music branding and marketing, and why BOTH are essential for building a successful music career. We'll be delving into the importance of crafting a unique brand identity as an artist and how it can set you apart from the competition.

Brandman Sean will also reveal his tips on how to effectively promote your music and build a strong fan base, regardless of your budget or resources.

Through this conversation, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the music industry and how you can thrive within it. You'll walk away feeling inspired and motivated to take your music career to the next level.So sit back, relax, and get ready to learn from one of the best in the business.

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of music branding and marketing with Brandman Sean.

Having a chance to get your song on Spotify playlists in 2023 can be a game-changer for your career. Spotify playlists have become the go-to place for music discovery, with millions of users worldwide tuning in to curated playlists every day. In this video, I'll go through some tips and strategies to use Playlist Supply to get on Spotify playlists in 2023 and increase your chances of getting noticed by fans and industry professionals. Try Playlist Supply: https://playlistsupply.com/ Submit Your Music to Spotify Curators If you're wondering how to find Spotify playlists to submit to, Playlist Supply has a search engine of curators with their contact email addresses and social media names. Reach out to them and most of the time, if they like the music you can get on Spotify playlist without paying a penny. Within Playlist Supply you can build a database and UPDATE the results when new contact details get added, new Instagram or Twitter names start managing the playlists and more! From what I've seen, it's the best way how to find Spotify playlist curators. Reach Out to Independent Playlist Curators Independent playlist curators are people who create playlists on their own, without any affiliation to Spotify. These curators can be a great way to get your music heard by a new audience. Look for curators who specialise in your genre and reach out to them directly. Make sure to personalise your message and let them know why your music would be a good fit for their playlist. In conclusion, figuring out how to get on Spotify playlists in 2023 should be a major goal for for your music career. While it can be challenging, it's not impossible. Focus on building your audience, submitting your music to Spotify curators, collaborating with other artists, reaching out to independent playlist curators, and building relationships with industry professionals. With persistence and dedication, you can get your music on Spotify playlists and take your music career to the next level.

Releasing a song per month can be tricky without taking the time to plan your entire year at once!
Focus on spending dedicated weeks building HYPE to Song A and TRAFFIC to Song A.

Then wrap up the campaign and start the next cycle of build HYPE for Song B and so on...

Jessica Vaughn is a powerhouse music executive and singer/songwriter who spearheads the Sync team at Venice Music and runs her own label Head B*tch Music. Launching the Venice Music sync offering from the ground up, Jessica has landed placements in Netflix, MTV, Disney+, Xbox, Fortnite, NBA 2K, and more! In this insightful conversation, we're talking All About Sync Deals with Jessica to educate my limited understanding about how to start sync licensing music and the earnings that are possible when you start learning how to make music for sync. -- SPONSOR MESSAGE -- Switch to DistroKid and unlock a 7% discount! 👉🏾https://www.distrokid.com/vip/allabouthelping

To be honest with you, I've made ALL these mistakes before! But I've learnt the best way to release music is with CONTENT.

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What happens after artists get to 100 thousand plays? If you're expecting booking agents, brand sponsorships and collab opportunities after you

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ChatGPT is a powerful language model that can help musicians with a variety of tasks such as songwriting, press release writing and more!   

Here are 5 easy but powerful ways to use Chat GPT for music artists: 

1) Write A Press Release 

2) Write Song Lyrics 

3) Write an Instagram Bio 

4) Write an EPK Artist Bio 

5) Find TikTok ideas that could get 1 million plays  

Try it yourself at https://chat.openai.com/chat

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Do you need a music manager? Not all artists benefit from having an artist manager decide the direction of their career.  

One of my biggest music manager tips before you hire somebody to take 15% of your music income is to stop and PRIORITISE your activities.  

Focus on creating content that attracts industry eyeballs instead of waiting for an artist manager to bring you opportunities you couldn't attract yourself. 

Musicians asking the question "when to find a music manager" simply need some business to manage. Instead of giving a manager a percentage of revenue from gigs / merch sales / beats, it's much easier to hire a virtual assistant at the start to send out invoicing and keep track of incoming money.

In this video, I'll break down the best time to release music in December 2022. I'll share the 6 WORST days to promote a single between now and the end of January 2023.

1. Boxing Day

2. New Year's Eve

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Have you ever released music on one of these days before?

If you've ever dreamt of performing on the stage of a venue or festival you used to attend in your childhood, this is my method for Headlining In Your Hometown.

By focusing on creating a social media feed full of videos of you performing, you begin to improve your craft and manifest bigger venue opportunities who get used to seeing you play live.

After building up the confidence, more and more high-profile gigs will start to come your way.

Here are 4 truths that every successful artist learnt the hard way! If you want to know how to get 10,000 plays on Spotify, it all starts with the right mindset and work ethic.

From running campaigns for rappers, producers and singers over the last 5 years, I learnt how to accelerate past 10,000 streams per song and chase bigger milestones of plays.  

YOUR CAMPAIGN WILL NOT WORK UNLESS YOU DO. Expecting plays from the algorithm in 2022 simply won't happen. 

Which of these insider truths hit home most for you?

This is the story of how my Soundcloud account got deleted... but then my next mixtape got my first 100K plays.  

It sounds crazy but reaching your first 100000 plays isn't impossible. It takes a unified strategy of targeting both musicians and fans together in unison.   

This is NOT a video teaching you how to get 100K plays with Facebook Ads, "consistency", trend chasing or any other hack tactics. 

For 7 years I was doing the worst possible steps to promote a mix on Soundcloud.  The truth is that I got my first 100K plays on Soundcloud because of the STORY that other musicians could relate to. 

I learnt how to promote a mixtape by using the narrative of why I chose those songs, how the overall vibe made me feel and who the musicians were in the songs I was playing.  

If you want to get more plays on Spotify, the same principle applies to tell an amazing story about the song and why it's worth people listening.  

From the bottom of my heart, I hope these tips help you reach your first 100000 streams and get more plays on Soundcloud.

Once you figure out how to grow from 0 to 1000 fans, the next journey for your second 1,000 fans In 90 days gets a bit easier.  

I’ve done the struggle and worked out how to go from 0 to 1000 fans 4 times in my life as I transitioned from a blog to a magazine, to a record label and then personal brand with a social media coaching business.   

The answer to grow your fanbase isnt “post more content” or “be consistent”. The truth is much easier to take on. 

To grow by 1000 new fans you need to live by 5 daily rules.  

1. Reply to 5 Stories
2. Comment on 5 Feed Posts
3. Follow 5 People
4. DM Inbox Message 5 People
5. Follow 5 Hashtags  

My top student who followed this method has grown by 800 followers in the last 5 months!

If you feel like musicians can’t reveal too much before releasing a song then keep watching. During the life cycle of creating the record, there are plenty of opportunities to create content ideas for musicians.

Forget what you THINK you know about marketing your music before you release a song and follow this simple 4 step model that can transform the way that musicians should post on Instagram and TikTok.

1) PLAY some music and create content during your jam sessions.

2) PERFECT the half finished project files and get them ready as final songs.

3) PITCH the unreleased music to tastemakers, radio and blogs to get feedback.

4) PERFORM your songs over and over again on social media to build hype.

In my opinion, what musicians should post on Instagram should feel like the behind the scenes diary of a musician acting as the CEO of their own hustle. Before releasing a single, you should share snippets of the Zoom calls, business meetings and vulnerability that comes with being an artist, not just the glamour.

What do you think of this concept?? Are you ready to try creating content ideas for musicians in these 4 phases before releasing music?

In this episode of the Becoming Worldwide Podcast, the host Anwill Martinez asked me how to blow up as a rapper on TikTok. 

In these best 15minutes from the episode, I wanted to share a few different ways to blow up as a rapper 2022 by using TikTok to find your audience, promoting a single and creating content.

This is my take on how to blow up as a rapper 2022, so I hope this interview clip serves you well. The biggest lesson I shared around how to blow up as a rapper on TikTok is DECIDING you want to create content instead of WAITING for opportunities to arrive. 

The hungriest artists test multiple ways to blow up as a rapper with lots of different freestyle ideas to entice an audience. They don't just PROMOTE a song and wait to blow up as a rapper on TikTok, it takes a lot of hours trying, experimenting and cracking the code.

I bet every musician in the world has once asked "how often should you release singles?" to their manager or an industry label executive. The truth is every single release strategy has it's positives and negatives.

By asking how often should artists release music, you're asking for someone else's subjective view instead of resting your own experiments on how to release a song.

You can choose weekly, fortnightly, monthly or even a 6 week spread. Personally, I've been working on a model to share soon called the 42 Day Calendar but that's for another day!

Figuring out how to market your music in 2022 and determine the best way to promote a single can be tough. As independent artists, you need a strategy to promote a single before release and planning a social media calendar is by far the best way to market your music in 2022.

How To Promote A Single Before Release:
1) Announcement Post
2) Audio Teaser
3) Concept Explanation
4) IG Live Release Party
5) Out Now post
6) Start A Trend

By making these 6 posts, you begin to build the framework of how to promote your music into 2022!

If you struggle setting up Facebook ads for music artists, you're not alone. 
Last year I spent £125K on Instagram Ads for musicians and over hundreds of hours I kept researching how to run Facebook Ads for music streams on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.

What I discovered were 4 key themes that gave clarity how you can use Facebook ads and Instagram ads to promote your music. If you start with these fundamental steps to setup Instagram Ads for music, it's easy. to nail these areas:

1) Budget
2) Targeting
3) Creative
4) Offer

For real, I hope this helps you running your own Facebook Ads for music artists and watch out for my All About Helping Advertising Accelerator dropping soon!

It's tough to find content ideas for musicians when you don't know what to post on Instagram. 

A lot of introverted artists panic when they have no music to release and stay silent with the excuse "I don't know what to post on Instagram".

This is a formula I recommend to generate unlimited content ideas for rappers and music producers to make a plan for what to post on Instagram as an artist.

00:00 Intro
00:45 All About Helping Update
01:35 The M-S-C-W Formula
03:13 Content You MUST Capture
04:42 How Will You Use This M-S-C-W Rule?

Does this rule help you understand what to post on Instagram for musicians? Are you prepped to finds new content ideas for rappers and music producers in your week?

Let us know in the comments so we can support with strategies on social media for musicians in future videos!

No other music marketer would DARE tell you these secrets about how the Instagram Algorithm works!

First of all, we have to take ACCOUNTABILITY for our actions and raise the excitement levels in our content. 

Once you understand the algorithm is a COMPETITION between 2 posts, you begin to raise your standards.

Let's talk about REACH, FREQUENCY and VIDEO performance in this clip together!

Welcome to the first ever episode of #AskAyazHow ! 
What you are about to hear are some snippets of one to one artist consultations that I offer rising rappers and singers to dive into ONE burning question that can create transformative results for their music career.

In this debut episode, 4 wildly different artists were at various stages of growing a fanbase with the intention to promote future music.

Hope this advice helps you become unstuck and push towards your dream release campaign.

To start the year working towards your GOALS of a full-time music career, you'll need to pick between:

FAME
FULFILLMENT 
FINANCIAL STABILITY

In this episode, we dive into the choices you need to make to explode your music career in 2022.

August 2014. The year my Soundcloud got deleted. 🤬

I had to rebirth my fanbase from zero as a DJ.

I lost 10K followers overnight, a couple hundred thousand plays and 6 years worth of mixes.

Take a guess how long it took to grow back?

On last month’s interview with @copypaste_radio I shared my secrets how to define a CONTENT STRATEGY for remix producers to quickly scale your fanbase.

This are the BEST moments from that conversation....

Happy New Year! For the first episode of 2022, I wanted to focus on 3 productivity apps that really helped me find balance over the holidays. By removing the distractions of scrolling on social media, you can get hyper focused on DEEP WORK.

1) Enabling Screen Time Limits on social media apps TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Give yourself just 1 hour per day to scroll OR limit your mini-breaks into 15min chunks only.

2) The Five Minute Journal - this video isn't sponsored by them, I just wanted to highlight how impactful writing down my gratitude and lessons learnt of the day can be.

3) Reorganising your calendar to block out time for all the activities that aren't considered DEEP WORK. Make your diary work for YOU, don't work around your diary!

Have you got any tips you can share back with me for productivity apps? Mindset advice or organisation wins that you use?