What Record Labels Are Looking For | How To Get Signed

What are Record Labels looking for and what can you do to get on their radar? This is something that everyone wants to know, but very few will tell it like it is. Getting signed to a record deal with one of the major record labels can be life changing, but it will never happen if you don't know exactly what a a&r, record executive, manager, or talent scout are seeking. So instead of running around in the dark thinking that good music alone will land you a deal, position yourself to have an unfair advantage and the best chance of finding massive success.

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[adamivy]

Would you prefer to stay independent or sign to a record deal? In the comments below vote by letting me know if you're independent for life or who you would want to sign with. Have a great day and make sure to smash that thumbs up to et YouTube know that you're part of the Channel Family!

[LTProdigy]

I would rather stay independent, at least until I get to the point where labels are looking for me and I can sign for a deal in my favour, but even then, I think if I'm at that point, I can keep going on my own, so I guess it just depends.
Thanks again Adam.

[FAUXCUSpd]

I've been producing for over a year and have been singing my whole life. I seriously don't know what I'd do without music. While I'd rather stay independent MAYBE, being signed to a label would still be cool I think. I just want to spread a message and give people a voice they can rely on with my music. I LOVE my craft and I truly do believe in myself. I believe that I can make a difference. Thank you for these videos, Adam.

[MC-tenw]

This video summarized why you have to already have an audience and basically be independently successful or else a label won't sign you. That's absolutely false. There are interviews, such as with the A&R of Atlantic Records that says they sign people without an audience who have legitimate talent. Your video is wrong, and you are just shilling your website to make money. Don't act complacent when you are making videos with factually incorrect information. If you really cared about helping people to get signed, you would give them an option that isn't winning a popularity contest in a social media algorithm. What's the point of getting signed if you already built your brand? There is none. The label makes a 80/20 split so you can obtain an audience through their networks and sacrifice your profits to them. So confused why this video is saying you can't be successful without social media, when there are so many people with 50k followers and more. None of them are getting signed just because people tell them they have a cute dog in their personal life posts.

[Fuego.]

Why is Adam always having thoughts about bashing his head into things. I'm worried.

[janezelle]

I really love music, but sometimes I just get tired and depressed from working and working and getting little results cos music needs money to really go far. Getting signed would be a blessing literally. Thank you for this video, gave me more stamina to keep working

[ayrisaslan]

honestly i’ve watched like 10 videos on this and this one has been the only helpful one out of them. you didn’t have a groundless positivity but you weren’t like you can’t do it go home. you were realistic and told me exactly what i have to do as a beginner and made me get into that state of mind. i really hope i can make it one day and if i really do, you are going to be a part of it so thank you!

[iamoxor]

Thank you Adam for being honest and giving these direct facts. Many famous people know this and will never tell other artists about it. And many people will judge these advices not concrete but they have to know that this way more than just an advice, this is a mindset building!!

[EMESGE]

Thanks Adam for this! Been doing this for over a decade now but only rebranded with a new sound a couple of years ago! Releasing a ton of music and networking as much as I can! Comedic pop let’s go!!!

[alatheiamarie]

You have a real talent for catching ppls attention and giving them legit info.
Thank you!

[TROPICA]

loved the advice and loved how you explained everything. I liked the metaphors! Just subbed!

[sagatv]

This Man Is Really Helping Us.
THANK YOU ADAM

[luketasci]

It's funny that you are popping up with that subject just as I was looking into it. Thanks a lot!

[KennyPotter]

Im actually going to LA with a couple guys in a few days and they advised me that labels aren’t even gonna reach out until i’m big enough that they get a lot of money. Im gonna be independent until a label reaches out that actually benefits in my favor.

[DRUNKBEATZ]

If you were wondering what that moving white light in the background is




Its fresh new ideas entering adams mind to feed the community. Thanks man you'rr always on spot! Mindset and messaging is everything

[DeezyMilano]

Needed to hear this 😎😎👍 thanks bro I started rapping when I was 13 I'm 33now I moved to Atlanta wen I was 20 to take music serious!!!! Been putting myself out there ever since I gotta keep Its hard tho but I'm not giving up period!!!

[stormmaverick]

I rather be independent with a little bit of fans than be signed to a record label. I rather do everything on my own. Now I only get 700 plays per month for my music, but I rather grow my fan base on my own. 7 years in the Indies and been producing for 11. I made it on 10 compilations and a mixtape and won 2 awards. I appreciate what you teach. I'm not that good at marketing, but I like learning more and more. I feel like doing it on your own is more rewarding than the 1% that were handed the deal. Also, as a music producer in EDM. I like full credit of the whole music project. I don't need song writters and ghost producers. I learned everything on my own. Don't mean to diss pop and the one percent that get signed, but everyone else is doing the creativity for them. I rather be independent doing it on my own. Sorry for the lengthy post. Much respect for you Adam.

[jamesrossmusic]

" And the thing that makes me want to bash my head into that wall repeatedly etc"... I almost fell off my chair laughing...I love it!!!! Very good Adam... I live in Zephyrhills.. One of these days I am going to march on over to your studio in Orlando just to shake your hand brother!!!

[cashlinart]

Cool video, I think this is great to show new artists what attitude for networking and community matters. I think for a lot of people who have been doing it awhile they understand this, but feel like some things like photo shoots etc. wont pay off if theyre a nobody or have no audience for that and are unsure what steps exactly make sense to rake next

[mikeinsanity]

This came on time really needed to hear this🙏🏾