What is an A&R representative?

A&R Representative, Talent Scout, Music Scout. An A&R (artists and repertoire) representative is responsible for finding promising new artists to sign to a record label or music publisher.

How do I find an A&R representative?

The easiest and most painless thing to do is to go to musicconnection.com/industry-contacts and download Music Connection's annual A&R Rep Directory for free. Click on the "Directory of A&R Representatives" link at the top of the list. Then enter your name and email when the popup window appears.

How much do record labels pay artists?

Major labels pay $0.50 to $0.55 per CD on orders of 100,000 or more. Record labels that buy less than 10,000 CDs a year pay about $1.20 per CD. Record labels pay two royalties: one to artists and one to songwriters and publishers. Artists may receive 10%-15% of suggested album retail less packaging costs.

Why have rappers signed with multiple record labels?

The point of signing an artist instead of just releasing a record for them is to get the artist more exposure (or to get their music released, in the most predatory examples), but then they have to release multiple records to to this stamp.

Why do artists sign with multiple labels?

Also, different labels reach out to different groups, another reason why artists can do this. It's pretty rare for a label to go out of their way and sign every piece a musician produces, so it's usually a result of necessity. Each contract is different depending on how important you are to the label or how big you are.

Signing to a record label sells your soul?

When you sign a record deal, in a sense, you're selling your soul. You no longer have 100 percent input into what you write, who you can collaborate with, how often you post material and your overall image, etc. If you enjoy creative control, this is not your decision.

How much money do you make from a platinum album?

Platinum means 1,000,000 copies sold. At 10 cents a copy, an artist will make $100,000. Which goes directly to the record label to (help) pay off your last advance.

How do you get signed up with a major record label?

Get your music heard by record labels

1. Write a great bio. First things first: make sure your brand is properly and professionally represented online.
2. Prepare your songs. Remember good quality production and delivery.
3. Do your research. Do your research.
4. Be relevant.
5. Think like a label.
6. Send it!
7. Submit a demo to Blue Label Records.

How hard is it to get signed to a record label?

Record labels have become extremely picky about who they decide to sign and generally only give a deal to musicians who have a proven track record behind them.

Which label is Billie Eilish signed to?

Interscope Records

Are record labels asking for money?

It sounds strange for a "label" to ask you for money. Generally, a record label will increase production and promotion costs (or just promotion with many independent labels). It is unusual for them to ask for money.

Why won't labels let artists release music?

There are many reasons why a tag goes cold in an act: the person who signed them could have been fired, leaving them without a champion; maybe they didn't deliver a good enough record; or the label could have been bought by a bigger company (which is what happened to me).

Who is the greatest independent artist?

After three albums, his most recent being All-Amerikkkan Badada$$, it's safe to say that Joey Bada$$ has backed up his claim as the number one independent artist in the world.

Who is the most popular rapper of 2020?

Top 20 Rappers of 2020 (lyrics and flow)

1. Roddy Rich. It's already been a big year for rapper Roddy Ricch.
2. DaBaby.
3. Drake.
4. future
5. youth
6. J.
7. Kendrick Lamar.
8. Joyner Lucas.

Who is the most successful independent artist?

Let's take a look at the most successful independent artists who made it on their own.

Do underground rappers make money?

They don't do the amount of work they do because they aren't doing too much. They may not be celebrity rich, but these guys can easily make 6 figures a year between touring, merchandise, and music sales. They are far from poor.

Why do rappers make so much money?

Rappers make a lot of money just for being productive and making music. They earn money from shows, concerts, album and single sales and radio plays. When they reach a certain level of fame, they are paid hundreds or thousands to perform and are paid every time their song is played on the radio.