Mac Casper
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In honor of Independence Day I'm crafted this magnificent thread . . enjoy 
This is something I never see talked about here but it's always in my mind when I see people comparing independent artist to major label artists
For an independent rapper, behind the recording process is an often less accounted for factor of an actual struggle that enters the life of a self-financed recording artist. This struggle usually amounts to sacrifice in other areas of their lifestyle, the artist may not be able
When I encounter artists going through this problem I usually recommend that they allocate their funds toward promotion rather than recording (promotion being an aspect that is completely disregarded for many artist by this point . . well, except the successful ones).
In fact, you can almost tell when an artist has had it handed to them on a silver platter. For example, that blonde girl that Cash Money signed . . when she was being interviewed she said something along the lines of "honestly, I don't know if I'm ready for it yet" -
- this is an example of an artist who was definitely bankrolled by somebody (possibly a boyfriend or "manager") - most artists who reach that point had to believe in themselves enough to persevere against all odds. After sacrificing so much an artist would be like "You damn right I'm ready" . . better yet "You damn right I'm ready, the world better be ready for me!"
Now on the other hand you've got actually successful people.
had a privileged upbringing but that doesn't mean he didn't make moves for himself and deserve to be in the position that he's in. At this point he represents the polar opposite of the do-it-yourself, self-financed artist who's responsible for every aspect of their project.
Example A - The Independent Recording Artist -
Writes the record. They finance the studio time usually ranging between $40 an hour to upwards of $80 an hour - sometimes $20 an hour or $100 an hour. Finds the production/producer or goes to the studio and pays a producer by the hour to create their desired sound. Must finance the release of the project and promotion of it. Budget is tight so the record is cut in 2-4 hours, no room for mistakes
Example B - Let's use Diddy as an example
Hires a ghostwriter for pennies on the dollar. Studio expenses paid for by the label budget. Hires a producer to work with world-class session players. Sits in the studio with arms folded :smughov: until the desired sound is achieved. Spends 8-16 hours cutting the record, maybe multiple session days. Has time to perfect every sound and experiment endlessly. Music is put out with a comprehensive marketing plan, major promotional budget financed by the label. All success is equated to the artist.
This has been a Wally Russell Production :mcmuffin:
This is something I never see talked about here but it's always in my mind when I see people comparing independent artist to major label artists
For an independent rapper, behind the recording process is an often less accounted for factor of an actual struggle that enters the life of a self-financed recording artist. This struggle usually amounts to sacrifice in other areas of their lifestyle, the artist may not be able
When I encounter artists going through this problem I usually recommend that they allocate their funds toward promotion rather than recording (promotion being an aspect that is completely disregarded for many artist by this point . . well, except the successful ones).
In fact, you can almost tell when an artist has had it handed to them on a silver platter. For example, that blonde girl that Cash Money signed . . when she was being interviewed she said something along the lines of "honestly, I don't know if I'm ready for it yet" -
- this is an example of an artist who was definitely bankrolled by somebody (possibly a boyfriend or "manager") - most artists who reach that point had to believe in themselves enough to persevere against all odds. After sacrificing so much an artist would be like "You damn right I'm ready" . . better yet "You damn right I'm ready, the world better be ready for me!"Now on the other hand you've got actually successful people.
had a privileged upbringing but that doesn't mean he didn't make moves for himself and deserve to be in the position that he's in. At this point he represents the polar opposite of the do-it-yourself, self-financed artist who's responsible for every aspect of their project. Example A - The Independent Recording Artist -
Writes the record. They finance the studio time usually ranging between $40 an hour to upwards of $80 an hour - sometimes $20 an hour or $100 an hour. Finds the production/producer or goes to the studio and pays a producer by the hour to create their desired sound. Must finance the release of the project and promotion of it. Budget is tight so the record is cut in 2-4 hours, no room for mistakes
Example B - Let's use Diddy as an example
Hires a ghostwriter for pennies on the dollar. Studio expenses paid for by the label budget. Hires a producer to work with world-class session players. Sits in the studio with arms folded :smughov: until the desired sound is achieved. Spends 8-16 hours cutting the record, maybe multiple session days. Has time to perfect every sound and experiment endlessly. Music is put out with a comprehensive marketing plan, major promotional budget financed by the label. All success is equated to the artist.
This has been a Wally Russell Production :mcmuffin:
negged for tryna promo this shyt, i aint even bout to listen
