Social Media Networking !!

Social Media for Music artist is a MUST!

Those days of making albums and fans running out to get the albums are over. Fan today are seeking to get it all digital by way of different portals on the internet such as ITUNES, AMAZON and more. The Music labels are stressing to the artist to get involved in their fan base, via the use of social networking. No more sitting on their butts watching the money roll in. They are really working for the money. To see artists on Twitter, Facebook, and Myspace is different. To interact with them and ask questions makes fans feel like they are really down to earth with them.

CNET a tech publication ran a piece about artist doing this and there are some artist that refuse to do this . The executives at the labels don’t seem to understand why not. “I was shocked to find out how many twenty-somethings aren’t interested in social networking,” Cameo Carlson, Universal Motown Republic Group executive, told CNET. He said in addition, that many of their artist rather let their music connect with the fans- than to sell themselves, digitally. If they are real fans, they shouldn’t have to jump on the bandwagon.

The days of getting that big record deal is over. You are required to show what you can do on your own first. A prime example – Soulja Boy, he made his mark on the industry by way of YouTube on his own. From the numerous amounts of plays and attention he was getting, labels sought after him. So, if you are an inspiring artist seeking to break into the industry, build your own fan base and get on the social networking sites. Get involved!!! Not to count out getting signed to a label. You can sell your own music with Songcast or Tunecore and keep 90-100% of the profits. To learn more about this - go to my personal website -http://www.crunkatlanta.com