How to Get Signed by a Record Label | Rap Music

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If you want to get signed in today's music business, the first thing you have to remember is that a record label is really a bank. And that bank is going to invest in you because they see potential. And so, to make sure that they're going to get a return on their investment, they want to sign a contract.

So, a lot of times when we say get signed, we sometimes only think about your end, like, "Now I'm on, now I'm gonna blow up." But, really, it is more of a contract that someone is investing money,time, energy into you with hope of a return. And that contract means that you have to deliver on that.

So if you want to get signed, that's one of the first things that you want to recognize and you want to be prepared to deliver on that agreement. When you go in to get signed, some of the things that a record label will look for is whether or not you have a following. Of course, talent is a given. You got to have talent, but there are a lot people who don't have talent, some would say. Talent is a given.

So with that talent, then comes building a following. If you have a following, whether that's people on your block, or in your neighborhood, or coworkers, or people that you went to school with, those people should follow you on Twitter on Facebook, on ReverbNation on DatPiff. Let people follow you via social media. And when you go into a record label or a company that wants to sign you, they're going to look to see if you have a following.

Second thing is you've got to have an image. People need to be able to look at you and think that, "Wow, this is a star." This is somebody that, when people look at them, they want to be like this person. So that means that you have to be comfortable in your skin or just cool.

And the third thing that you want to do, if you really want to get signed, is you've got to put yourself out there. You know, nobody's gonna come on to your block or come to your door and knock. "Hey, you know, is such and such here?" Nobody's going come looking for you. You have to be able to put yourself out there, network. Ask around, "How can I meet people at record labels?"

So, another way of getting yourself out there, or putting yourself out there, is by going to open mics. By going to open mics, you expose the world to your talent and you never know who could be at a performance. Or another performer that may like your style and you two start collaborating, and by collaborating, you get seen by a new audience.

The whole goal is to put yourself out there. And cream rises to the top, meaning that when you're good somebody's gonna notice. And once you get noticed, that usually leads to an opportunity to get signed.

But if you want to be signed, you've got to put yourself out there. You've got to really build a following and you have to be prepared to be a star, by having yourself look like a star and feel confident that you could be a star. And that's how you get signed in the music business.

[DegreeDiscovery]

He left out one most important thing ... WORK HARD & NEVER STOP.

[ragemusic]

I admire everyone who makes music.
Those who have made it as a lifestyle choice it is just amazing!
It is still my dream but i am not very good.
I hope to be heard one day soon, i seem to be a ghost in the music world.

[MindseedtvHitPlay]

It's fu@$×d up when u look up how to get signed as a rapper and the related videos are how to protect yourself from a gun to the face...

[SELESOUNDSCAPE]

I'm a learning producer, and trying the best I can to get signed.

[reecemoss]

Stay independent! More money, More freedom, more choices..

[globoitv]

Im 14 i rap ALOT not about money not about girls...etc i rap about society the world my inspirations are a mix of people biggie, tupac, naz...etc more i had people tell me im a good lyrical artist and i hope to make it

[paumaldonado]

I have a question, ive never been to a studio, so when going into a studio, are lyrics all you need? Or do you need to have like an idea of how the beat is going to be? And what if you don't know how you want the beat?

[rainn]

I have a whole album written, ready to record and produce. I am a man of God, these songs are written to beats, with choruses and not any corny stuff. I am a serious writer & looking to collaborate with someone who means business. Hmu 🙏 I am interested also in ghostwriting for a serious artist. Quality work & I'm living on the streets right now going through a divorce, you wont be disappointed.

[youngswanny]

Gotta work hard perfect your craft🔥🔥🔥🎹🎹🎹

[yeetus]

I am on alot of commericals and ads its time to take my singing and acting career to the next level all i need is two audition for disney then sing at a studio

[deathjamgaming]

ay man you should do something with those beat bc they are dope

[jaydeeable]

Yet, vet tec, set we're on our way brother!!!

[johnalver]

You know the record companies get money by throwing a bone to artists that they know they're going to fail from the government, it's called supporting the arts and you get a tax break for it

[ajkhustler]

in which channel playlist these rapping video comes

[gashousek]

Why are you sweating so much but thanks for the advise I’m a small rapper looking to reach my full potential

[shaylynnmorton]

I'm adapter in learning and I'm a great singer

[pokkelg]

How must I get signed up for the record label

[johnfilbrook]

Dog, log, hog, fog, am I a rap star yet?

[justinhepburn]

How can I get sign, if I'm living in a country like The Bahamas, I'm very talented and dedicated to improving my craft

[hakkdgarage]

alot of people say i can get signed but like i just dont like way i look on Camera 😕 im 17 but im a motivational rapper i state like the killings and basically the violence but i dont have a way to make beats and stuff