10 St. Louis Rappers Every Hip-Hop Fan Should Be Paying Attention To

lisabethJune 16, 2021

St. Louis has a reputation as a complex city these days. It's been known primarily for being one of the nation’s most violent cities. But in 2021, St. Louis ra...

Hip-Hop11 min read

Reposting Content On Social Media: How To Effectively Promote Engagement

lisabethJune 13, 2021

Just about every smart music marketing strategy revolves around building a solid visual presence on social media. Creating your own content is excellent. And i...

Fanbase4 min read

How Paid Ads Can Attract New Fans For Independent Music Artists

lisabethJune 12, 2021

Being a professional music artist means investing your money into your own brand. You may have already dumped hundreds or thousands of dollars into instruments...

Fanbase6 min read

10 Denver Hip-Hop Artists Every Coloradoan Should Support

lisabethJune 9, 2021

The Denver hip-hop music scene has often been overshadowed by other music genres like rock, folk, and EDM. Why that is, we don't know, but, the city’s toleranc...

Hip-Hop13 min read

These 9 South Carolina Hip-Hop Artists Are Bringing Fire In 2021

lisabethMay 20, 2021

From a national standpoint, most South Carolina hip-hop artists have remained firmly entrenched underground. But South Carolina’s hip-hop scene makes up for a ...

Hip-Hop9 min read

3 Ways Musicians Can Leverage TikTok To Gain Exposure

lisabethMay 19, 2021

TikTok is arguably the hottest social media platform in the world. Thanks to their community, we've been introduced to all kinds amazing artists. Just 15 seco...

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How Musicians Can Post Around Trending Topics For More Exposure

lisabethMay 17, 2021

The trending topics phenomenon has revolutionized the way artists distribute content and information online. When you post around trending topics, you can reac...

Independent MusicMusic5 min read

How Music Artists Can Work With Influencers

lisabethMay 15, 2021

Shout-outs from professional influencers can help propel independent musicians into spotlights those musicians may never have found, entered, or even heard abo...

FanbaseIndependent MusicMusicMusic Business5 min read

How Music Artists Can Use IG Reels To Grow Their Audience

lisabethMay 7, 2021

IG Reels is a simple way for artists to leverage the growing popularity of short viral clips in social media. Instagram designed Reels with this trend in mind,...

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10 Oklahoma Hip-Hop Artists Bringing Respect To The OK Rap Community

lisabethMay 3, 2021

Oklahoma hip-hop artists are rockin' 2021 with sick beats, original takes, and powerful messaging. Mixing old-school storytelling with modern methodology, thes...

Hip-Hop13 min read

10 New Orleans Hip-Hop Artists Worth Following in 2021

lisabethApril 28, 2021

Hip-hop is often used to reflect a city’s culture, and New Orleans culture is like no other in the U.S. Like the Big Easy’s signature bounce and flair for indi...

Hip-Hop11 min read

11 Super Talented South Florida Hip-Hop Artists

lisabethApril 26, 2021

South Florida hip-hop artists make up one of the nation's most diverse and talented underground scenes. From the club scene's commercialized sound to conscious...

Hip-Hop13 min read

These 10 New York Hip-Hop Artists Are Putting On For The East Coast In A Big Way

lisabethApril 23, 2021

Hip-hop originated in New York City during the 1970s, specifically, in the Bronx. New York hip-hop artists dominate the genre with lyrical dexterity, creative ...

Hip-Hop12 min read

Why Artists Should Be Posting Daily On Social Media

lisabethApril 7, 2021

In the 2020s, there’s no such thing as too much content. Social media consumers are hungry for quick fixes in short video clips. Posting daily on multiple soci...

IndieMusic8 min read

10 Baton Rouge Hip-Hop Artists You Should Be Following Right Now

lisabethApril 2, 2021

Baton Rouge, Louisiana hip-hop artists have played a pivotal role in rap music. Yet the city still hasn't found its place in the rap game to the level that Hou...

Hip-Hop11 min read

10 Minneapolis Hip-Hop Artists You Should Be Listening To Right Now

lisabethMarch 31, 2021

The city that gave us Prince, Atmosphere, and Lizzo (plus Dylan) is known for its awesome underground music. Minneapolis hip-hop music started to take the unde...

Hip-Hop10 min read

Why You Should Focus on Building One Social Media Platform – But Don’t Forget the Rest

lisabethMarch 28, 2021

Independent artists with limited resources must use their time and money wisely. Choosing the right platform to devote most of your social media resources to c...

IndieMusic5 min read

Marketing Tips For Independent Artists: How To Build Hype For Your Brand

lisabethMarch 20, 2021

Making great music and loving what you do is important. It’s why you do what you do. But as an independent artist, it takes a lot more than writing and recordi...

Fanbase10 min read

How Music Artists Can Get Featured On Valuable Spotify Playlists

lisabethMarch 11, 2021

Streaming platforms have transformed how people listen to music and how listeners find new music. With 270 million active monthly users, Spotify is the leading...

Music5 min read

10 Kansas City Hip-Hop Artists You Should Be Following

lisabethMarch 6, 2021

Like much of the Midwest sub-genre, Kansas City, Missouri’s hip-hop artists embrace a wide range of styles. From underground jazz to old school hip-hop and R&a...

Hip-Hop10 min read

Helio Supply SolPod Vape Takes Discretion To The Next Level [Unboxing + Review]

lisabethMarch 6, 2021

Helio Supply claims to put the power of the sun in the palm of your hand. Their innovative and clean-burning products include the likes of the SolPod Express K...

Business & Technology5 min read

Dollar E-Juice Club Offers One Of The Best Vape Samples Programs

lisabethMarch 6, 2021

Based in Southern California, the Dollar E-Juice Club provides premium vape hardware and vape oil products at a fraction of other retailer prices. Wi...

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How To Write A Press Release For New Music Releases And Music Videos

lisabethMarch 4, 2021

Independent artists wear a lot of hats. Without the promoters, marketing agents, social media experts, and press teams provided by a record label, independent ...

Music6 min read

8 Helpful Tips For Music Artists Who Are Releasing New Music or Planning A Single Release

lisabethMarch 1, 2021

The inner workings of the music industry are complicated. Understanding the fundamentals of algorithmic music discovery can help indie artists develop successf...

FanbaseIndieMusic10 min read