How does a up and coming rapper get connected in his city?

[Prynce]

I already live in ATL and also live in one of the popping hoods atm. I know some people through mutual acquaintances but I'm a socially awkward muthafukka sometimes and don't wanna fukk up my 1st impressions. Also it's the street politics and shyt I'm not really in tune with for the most part.

So in short, How would I get connected to the existing industry/infrastructure in my city? I know about going to events and performing my music but I still need the connections lol.

 

[The Plug]

you gotta check in

 

[Black_Panther_JS]

Places like ATL I’m pretty sure a lot of that shyt is based from the streets

 

[Prynce]

Places like ATL I’m pretty sure a lot of that shyt is based from the streets

It is and I know people who are connected but I'm not a street cat and I really don't trust those type of dudes

Basically I'm trying to figure out how to move into those circles lol

I mean Playboi carti did it and he not a street dude lol

The closet dudes to me in the streets would be either slaughter gang or money power respect or the dudes in kirkwood/edgewood or 1017

 

[Black_Panther_JS]

It is and I know people who are connected but I'm not a street cat and I really don't trust those type of dudes

Basically I'm trying to figure out how to move into those circles lol

Shiiiiit idk cause if you just come around they probably gonna think you’re dikk riding or something

 

[Prynce]

Shiiiiit idk cause if you just come around they probably gonna think you’re dikk riding or something

And thats my problem lol nikkas gonna think im trying to be a hanger on

 

[Mandarin Duck]

It is and I know people who are connected but I'm not a street cat and I really don't trust those type of dudes

Basically I'm trying to figure out how to move into those circles lol

I mean Playboi carti did it and he not a street dude lol

The closet dudes to me in the streets would be either slaughter gang or money power respect or the dudes in kirkwood/edgewood or 1017

It's all about who you know.

I don't know anything about Carti's street background but I can see him at least hanging with street cats who have connections.

 

[Black_Panther_JS]

And thats my problem lol nikkas gonna think im trying to be a hanger on

Maybe hop on tracks with some of the lesser known dudes, not the 21, Migos, Lil Baby, Gucci Level rappers

 

[ISO]

You gotta know nikkas that know nikkas that know nikkas.

If you not in tune with street politics you won't make it, unless you in the backpack/artsy or hypebeast type lane.

 

[The God Poster]

Get extorted brehs

Payolla brehs

 

[Indiglow Meta (R$G)]

Can you do anything other than rap?
If you can't, learn to engineer, produce, or promote....and approach an OLDER person affiliated with them and offer said service for free. "I see we likeminded folks, I'm up an coming and new around here, what's the best way to get noticed? Do y'all need any extra college promo, internet promo, etc.
Hang around venues and smoke with people, soak up information about venue capacity, their promo methods, and where the money is coming from, soak up convos and throw phrases and new slang in your verses. Don't seem too eager, be nonchalant but energetic in approach. SMILE.

 

[DoomzdayzV]

bruh this thread is crazy.....you arent a street dude dont even try to get down with any, thats never gonna be your lane. think of ways to get creative without having 100 dudes mean mugging in your video.

 

[DoomzdayzV]

Can you do anything other than rap?
If you can't, learn to engineer, produce, or promote....and approach an OLDER person affiliated with them and offer said service for free. "I see we likeminded folks, I'm up an coming and new around here, what's the best way to get noticed? Do y'all need any extra college promo, internet promo, etc.
Hang around venues and smoke with people, soak up information about venue capacity, their promo methods, and where the money is coming from, soak up convos and throw phrases and new slang in your verses. Don't seem too eager, be nonchalant but energetic in approach. SMILE.

dude calls himself a "socially awkward" guy.....hes gonna be food in those circles u are simplifying this shyt.

 

[Homeboy Runny-Ray]

I already live in ATL and also live in one of the popping hoods atm. I know some people through mutual acquaintances but I'm a socially awkward muthafukka sometimes and don't wanna fukk up my 1st impressions. Also it's the street politics and shyt I'm not really in tune with for the most part.

So in short, How would I get connected to the existing industry/infrastructure in my city? I know about going to events and performing my music but I still need the connections lol.

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this chit isn't for everybody. if youre not street, then don't try to squeeze into those circles.

best thing to do is find an oldhead who might take you under their wing as an intern. you'd meet a lot of people that way, and you can be yourself without worrying about trying to impress somebody.
if yall still have mom-n-pop stores, try hanging down there.

also, try having more to offer besides wanting to rap.

other than that, stick to the internet. if youre genuinely into the backpack, hypebeast and/or hipster waves, then youre betting off hoppin in that realm like the ASAP Mob did.....but even with that, you still gotta know people. its rare that someone LEGITIMATELY blows up off the internet like people claim. theres usually money & connects behind that.

 

[Prynce]

dude calls himself a "socially awkward" guy.....hes gonna be food in those circles u are simplifying this shyt.

When I say socially awkward I mean I am quiet and not really for the stupid stuff nikkas are into. That makes me stand out cause I'm the dude that doesn't say much.
I'm from the hood and I'm familiar enough how to deal with certain people just from being around. Also I know how not to get myself into bad situations its just how do I get people willing to help me get off the ground