Assembling Your Team - Part Two- Make Sure Everyone's On The Same Page
Assembling your team - Part Two
Make sure everyone is on the same page
From the very beginning when assembling your team you have to make sure that everyone sees your vision almost as clear as you do.
Make sure that everyone talks everyone gets a chance to lay out their point of view and get their perspective on what they think is going on. For a few reasons one you want to make sure they are on bored and know exactly what you want that's most important but also to hear any ideas they may have that you haven't thought about yet.
Always discuss every aspect having to do with the plan you have so they know every step so if they ever need to step up even when you don't think you will need them.
The foundation has to be solid or everything will crumble, and building a foundation requires an entire team at some point , you may start it on your own but a team is needed to make it a success.
So always communicate with your team a few things that you must require in your team being able to contact them at all times and have something sent etc is vital
Must have working internet
Must have a smart phone
Must have a brand new business email set up for only them and you to access
Must have 3-5 references
Make sure they have been productive before when assembling a team for this type of foundation you need productive people so they must have references and proof of good work done already.
Your team is a reflection of you and vice versa is what you have to think about when choosing people , of course this don't mean they won't have their own minds they key is to find people that will challenge your authority when they feel the need but also respect your final say so and decision. A strong willed team that will do whatever's necessary to achieve the success you vision for your dream.
Part three coming soon
Corrupted Minds @GuddaFilms Jerome Upchurch
Gudda Films
Jerome grew up in Philadelphia PA and graduated from Crystal Clear Studio
Recently he attended PhillyCAM Broadcasting and Media Production which opened a door to allow his short film to be aired on local TV.
Jerome's passion for this field stated at a young age when he was exposed to the music industry by a family member. With this exposure, he knew that audio engineering and film/video making was the path that he wanted to follow.
Gudda Films was started by Jerome in 2009 and over the years, he has become in high demand over the Tri State area.
He has spent the last 6 years working on music videos and audio engineering throughout Philadelphia and surrounding states.
His dedication and performance has led him to work on a short film. He started working on Corrupted Mind in the winter of 2014.
Jerome is the screenwriter, producer and director.
Corrupted Mind is a movie about individuals
that have become corrupted by todays lifestyle, media and the influence of the environment that surrounds them. Jerome's objective is to show the insight of the corrupted individual and the struggle of finding their own way in today's society.
To contact Jerome Upchurch visit
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Best way to get people to check out your music
The best way to get people to listen to your music is to converse with them , like and comment to relatable things they post of course not stuff you just don't feel but try to see what they are about and what they are interested in or what they think is funny build some what of a social relationship with them. People are more willing to do the same for you which you're interest is your music.
The posts that make people NOT want to hear it is
Go check out my music
Press play
Go support my music
But my music on iTunes
Those are so rude you're telling people what to do , you're telling them to support you when you have not supported anything they post.
You're telling them to spend money just because you said so after being so rude not even speaking but telling them to buy something and put money in your pocket.
And by build a relationship no I don't mean you have to be friends with them on a personal level now but associate to where they now feel like it's not a big deal to stop what they are doing and take time out to listen to and or purchase your music.
Then you posts something like
Hey I would appreciate it very much is you would listen to my music when you get a minute , you might like it if you do it's available for purchase on iTunes
Or if it's free download you say
You might like it and if so it's yours for free download here's the link I hope you enjoy it 😁
People feel more comfortable doing this for you when they some what know you , know of you , laughed with you or shared a common interest with you.
Knowing the business aspect of your career is important
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A lot of artists seem to have it in their minds that it's up to everyone else to get the business handled, which in a way this is true and it is also best so the artist can focus on what they do best.
At the same time it is also wise of them to take the time out to get themselves in the loop of the business end of things so that they are aware of things going on the good the bad the ugly of the business so when and if there's every a problem the artist will know right away and also be able to give the input on what happens next , the solving of the issue and the after math of that issue etc.
Also for when and if the professionals ever drop the ball because it does happen and if you know about everything going on you will know how to get that ball picked back up and fix it or hire someone else.
Not knowing when the ball has been dropped can lead to things continuing to go wrong for so long there is no fixing the issue.
So be involved as much as you can always get your copies of everything always get dates , amounts lists etc. therefore you are prepared for anything that goes wrong on the business's end which can ultimately make or break you.
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Assembling your team - Part One don't hire people you know
When you start to assemble your team you can't have all you're friends being something. So yes you want people you already know doing the things like riding In cars with you and staying at hotels with you and have full access to you etc those you want people you know.
on the business end accountants , PR , business manager , music manager , etc you want them to all be professional people that you don't know and of course you will get to know them yes but you want to start off NOT knowing them and as you are small you will have to get a solo person but when you get big you want a company , someone you can sue if need be and you will get your bread. This will ensure they do everything by the book.
Hiring people you know also becomes and issue with authority they feel like they don't have to listen to you because they've never seen you as a "Boss" , they also believe that since they are family or friends that you won't fire them or that you will accept more unacceptable behavior and work ethics , which is very true it's hard to fire someone you know.
Why it's important to have your music professionally reviewed
It's important to have your music reviewed professionally , for an honest opinion.
Your family and friends are not going to tell you if it's bad. They don't want to hurt you're feelings , they don't want to discourage you , or not support you. Therefore they will be telling you it's good. Then you get your head all big and you start to post it to people or send it as
"Hot new song" "hottest artist in my city" or "I'm up next" or "here some real music for you"
Then the person /blogger /radio station etc already has an expectation for it to be great. And then sometimes yes people are but at the same time seeing the title the person already expects so much so even being good they are not fully satisfied. Therefore they don't put you in the spot of the blog or radio where you should be you automatically get put in a mediocre section or spinned once a day instead of 5-10 or 7-10 etc.
And that's it's your music is good now the problem with most artists having their music reviewed by family and friends is sometimes it's horrible and they are giving you a false sense that you will go far. You want the truth or you could be wasting a lot of time that you can take the criticism you would get by having it professionally reviewed and then go back to the drawing bored and perfect your craft.
Music distribution and why it's not important right now
Distribution and why and why not it's important
First I want to start by saying distribution is ONLY beneficial if you actually have a following , a fan base , a buzz.
Because for one it's a waste of money
Two it's giving your music more shelf life then it's needed. Therefore the music because old without even becoming popular first which is not a good thing.
These distribution companies are getting rich off excited , motivated artists that feel like they have accomplished something by being able to charge for their music.
Artists are paying monthly fees to have their music sit on the "shelf" of these sites getting old and never getting bought.
What they should be doing is having it everywhere for FREE so people can download and listen and become fans , you create a buzz for yourself so that when it's time to release a track for sale then people will actually buy it.
My advice is to spend the money you would spend on that on promo to get your links seen and heard first. 
King Rico Sway @Sway_4President New Artist
King Rico Sway
Songwriter, Lyricist, and Engineer
There is not one genere as an artist that can not be made into a hip-hop song by Rico Sway the style the skill set and the creativity is so out spoken and set different than other artists a new confirmed sound that's incompatible.
A lot of music has not been leaked but some of sway music can be found on Datpiff.com from Sway's latest mixtape dropped in 2012 summer (Back II Da Bricks Vol. 1) that received over 1400 views in the first 15 minutes it dropped.
Also new songs are relayed on soundcloud with the search engine as King Rico Sway
Music videos and promo videos can be found on YouTube @ http://www.YouTube.com/rocking000
The 24 year old South Chicago native has opened up for numerous of artist in Chicago such as King Louie, Sash Go Hard etc. Also has been invited to 3 paid Tours DMG Tour feat. Y.G. and Lil Chuckee, The Unsigned Tour, and The G Tour as well King Rico Sway music video ace is back was and still is one of the most viewed videos on my16live.com with 1000+ views. Rico Sway now has an EP soon to drop in the beginning of 2015 "Sway 4 President which are full of his top singles such as "Dollar Signs", which was featured on Coast 2 Coast Hottest in Illinois Vol. 1 mixtape oncoast2coast.com, plus featured on ChicagosWay3 mixtape hosted by Dj Nero Maserati , No Hand Outs" and also "Pressure" that also featured on Coast2Coast "NextUp"mixtape . 2015 Spring a follow up EP "D.E.E.P." where Chicagos well known producer J-Hitz has linked with Rico to produce his entire EP. With 1 felony case Rico has still figured out how to make it out on top and has a set goal to gain his entire city plus the nation. Follow King Rico Sway on
Songwriter, Lyricist, and Engineer
There is not one genere as an artist that can not be made into a hip-hop song by Rico Sway the style the skill set and the creativity is so out spoken and set different than other artists a new confirmed sound that's incompatible.
A lot of music has not been leaked but some of sway music can be found on Datpiff.com from Sway's latest mixtape dropped in 2012 summer (Back II Da Bricks Vol. 1) that received over 1400 views in the first 15 minutes it dropped.
Also new songs are relayed on soundcloud with the search engine as King Rico Sway
Music videos and promo videos can be found on YouTube @ http://www.YouTube.com/
The 24 year old South Chicago native has opened up for numerous of artist in Chicago such as King Louie, Sash Go Hard etc. Also has been invited to 3 paid Tours DMG Tour feat. Y.G. and Lil Chuckee, The Unsigned Tour, and The G Tour as well King Rico Sway music video ace is back was and still is one of the most viewed videos on my16live.com with 1000+ views. Rico Sway now has an EP soon to drop in the beginning of 2015 "Sway 4 President which are full of his top singles such as "Dollar Signs", which was featured on Coast 2 Coast Hottest in Illinois Vol. 1 mixtape oncoast2coast.com, plus featured on ChicagosWay3 mixtape hosted by Dj Nero Maserati , No Hand Outs" and also "Pressure" that also featured on Coast2Coast "NextUp"mixtape . 2015 Spring a follow up EP "D.E.E.P." where Chicagos well known producer J-Hitz has linked with Rico to produce his entire EP. With 1 felony case Rico has still figured out how to make it out on top and has a set goal to gain his entire city plus the nation. Follow King Rico Sway on
1.) Twitter 2.) Instagram and 3.) Facebook
1.) Sway_4President
2.) Almighty_Rico400
3.) King IAm Sway
Soundcloud:
http://m.soundcloud.com/king-rico-sway-400
http://m.soundcloud.com/king-
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