Advice on getting signed.

[ehbes]

tbh you're english is pretty good

I have an accent from Rio, which means I put emphasis on sounds like X, S, SCH and R. So yeah, when I actually speak english it sounds terrible.

i hear you, but seeing as we are on a forum i think its ok lol. bostonians don't know how to pronounce -AR and -EH

[Sonika]

tbh you're english is pretty good

I have an accent from Rio, which means I put emphasis on sounds like X, S, SCH and R. So yeah, when I actually speak english it sounds terrible.

Yeah as far as your writing goes, I've never seen any errors or anything

[hudson]

Yeah as far as your writing goes, I've never seen any errors or anything

I can imagine he making money off cd sales and royalties only.

Sorry.

[Hircine]

so much hate on my jafaikan swag.

[ehbes]

care to explain what jafaikan is, because the only result to come up was urban dictionary

[Hircine]

care to explain what jafaikan is, because the only result to come up was urban dictionary

brits trying to talk like jamaicans

[ehbes]

care to explain what jafaikan is, because the only result to come up was urban dictionary

brits trying to talk like jamaicans

ok thats what it said

[DistinctDub]

So, what's the best way to send some demos over to a label? I don't want to send them an e-mail and sound like a dick. What's the best way to approach them?

[Mad_EP]

So, what's the best way to send some demos over to a label? I don't want to send them an e-mail and sound like a dick. What's the best way to approach them?

Check their website - they often say in the Contact section how they prefer to receive demos (some prefer CD-Rs, some prefer links to stream/DL, some prefer them sent to their Soundcloud, etc). Some may even say that they aren't currently receiving demos. If there is no mention, drop them a polite email asking if they are currently receiving demos and if so, their preferred method.

[DistinctDub]

Okay When I send them my stuff how should I word it? I may sound like a complete noob but I've never done anything like that before. Should I introduce myself or should I just get straight to the point of sending the tracks. Also, should I mention that I'm looking to get signed or will that put them off?

[Mad_EP]

Okay When I send them my stuff how should I word it? I may sound like a complete noob but I've never done anything like that before. Should I introduce myself or should I just get straight to the point of sending the tracks. Also, should I mention that I'm looking to get signed or will that put them off?

Keep your correspondence brief - sometimes a quick intro is ok, but no need for more than a sentence or two. No need to mention you want to be signed, that is pretty much assumed and understood by the fact you are sending them tracks.

[deadly_habit]

Hello X,
My name is xxx AKA producer name here. I was looking on your website/blog etc whatever fits here for a way to contact you as I was wondering if you were taking demos at this time, and if so what would be the preferred method of delivery.
Thanks for your time,
xxx

something to that effect

or

OI M8,
I GOTS PHAT BEATS YEA, OVER 10,000 FOLLOWERS ON SOUNDCLOUD AND LOADS OF COMMENTS ON MY PHAT BEATS. CHECK EM OUT (I INCLUDED U ALONG WIF 999+ OTHER PEOPLE PRIVATELY SHARED TO LISTEN TO MY BEATZ) AND LEMME KNOW IF U WANNA SIGN EM MATE.
DJ FILTHY SISTER FISTER

[DistinctDub]

Thanks mate, I'll try something similar to that first one. I'll pass on the second one XD.

[garethom]

RIP Initiative.

400,000 BC - 2012.

[didi]

RIP Initiative.

400,000 BC - 2012.

[Pedro Sánchez]

RIP Initiative.

400,000 BC - 2012.

RIP distinctive.

[nowaysj]

2009? 2008?

[adubstep]

I bet this has popped up a lot on this forum, but are there any tips on how to get signed/noticed by a record label? Are there any main techniques? Also, where can I send my demos? I can never find out where to send them. Thanks in advance!

The best way nowadays is to spread yourself on the internet and network with as many people as possible! You might also want to look for a "Trustworthy" manager that can help expose you and that believes in you. If your manager believes in your talent then he will do the rest to get you signed!

[fuzion]

Send the mixdown and if you want your own master of the track that way the label can get an idea of what it will sound like properly mastered, another way is to just send the track to producers to play out and stuff then labels will contact you instead as there always on the lookout for new tracks!

Be prepared to be ignored I guess haha, and maybe only send like a 1-2 minute clip to labels that way the track wont get leaked

But labels aren't going to help loads unless its a fairly well known one you might want to think about distributing yourself its easy and doesn't cost much and you keep most of the profit

[Attila]

Hello X,
My name is xxx AKA producer name here. I was looking on your website/blog etc whatever fits here for a way to contact you as I was wondering if you were taking demos at this time, and if so what would be the preferred method of delivery.
Thanks for your time,
xxx

something to that effect

or

OI M8,
I GOTS PHAT BEATS YEA, OVER 10,000 FOLLOWERS ON SOUNDCLOUD AND LOADS OF COMMENTS ON MY PHAT BEATS. CHECK EM OUT (I INCLUDED U ALONG WIF 999+ OTHER PEOPLE PRIVATELY SHARED TO LISTEN TO MY BEATZ) AND LEMME KNOW IF U WANNA SIGN EM MATE.
DJ FILTHY SISTER FISTER

For the love of God don't be either that formal or that obnoxious...but especially that formal. No one wants to feel like their time is only worth a chain mail full of half baked business jargon. This is only music, no need to stress. Especially sending tracks to blogs, it's all mostly run by a bunch of young people who are excited about the scene. Just act like a human being and be enthusiastic about the music you make, if you act fake before people even hear your music they have no reason to believe it's a genuine product.