My Spotify release strategy 2024 (BIG CHANGES)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ค. 2024
- In this video I share what I will be doing differently to revive my caree as a lofi artist whos touched 1 million monthly listeners in the past.
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0:00 Why im changing strategies
0:41 The problem w editorial playlists
2:47 Back to basics
4:47 How to release on all platforms (ad)
5:29 Collaboration hack
7:01 Take action
7:48 Student of the game
9:07 The Art of scheduling
12:31 Lets get it!!! - เพลง
Thanks! L.Dre for all the help teaching this old man how to use BandLab's and GarageBand to make music in my old age through all your videos and tutorials 👍🎶😇
Thank you!!! Happy to help out 🙏🏾
No one puts L.Dre in a box except for L.Dre lol
😂😂
Hes the only one boxing lol
every beat youll release in 2024 i will put in my official playlist "Beats by Humans" on spotify 👍 🔥🚀
You’re awesome 🙏🏾
Do you have some Rock Playlist ? 🤩🤘
then put me on
@@Mbeats907 im subscribed to your chanel now - chill vibes
This is the best, if you like my beats, you'll love the stuff im dropping on spotify soon
So excited for you L.Dre 👍 2024 is going to be an awesome year for you 🎶😇🙏
Love your honesty and advice. Especially the 12-week year. Good luck with the New Year bro!
Honestly the “student of the game” part is the most validating part of the video for me. (Though the part about having many lists crammed with stuff to do is also relatable.)
I’ve always been a melody player first and foremost, and wrangling samples and making beats and assembling actual tracks rather than recording standalone performances of melodies has been my goal I’m chipping away at. So to see you discussing the inverse, that you’re confident at assembling tracks but you wanna better express yourself with melodies, has reminded me that we’re always students of something and there’s always something to learn.
Sometimes I’ve felt “lagging behind” my peers who learned FL as a teen or whatever, but this part of this video has made me reflect on how many of them say stuff about not knowing hardly any keys/modes and stuff like that. There’s no one right way to learn, but it’s actually helped me view my own musical history as a leg-up rather than narrowly focusing on the parts I’m just learning.
Truth! In hindsight I really wish I paid more attention in all the music classes I had growing up music theory is essential
@@LDreTheGiant when I was a kid I thought it was unfair that so many advanced programmes required piano, because I had obtained a pretty high grade on woodwinds and only wind.
But over the past few years of delving deeper into theory stuff for my own production (not just playing written music), I learned I really wasn’t taught about chords or bass (and how bass can impact the perception of the chord). Which are all core to the piano experience. Plus the piano covers both staves, and I can see how that helps for composing.
That’s one downside to the “classical” type lessons I received (which feels weird to say because there was contemporary stuff in there, but the method was definitely classical) which definitely isn’t a problem in say jazz woodwinds programmes. You gotta know all sorts of chords for arpeggiating and stuff in jazz. But the classical mindset goes “that’s for the composer to worry about, the players just need to follow the music as written” at least at the primary and secondary level I played in.
On the other hand, there was a ton of focus on rhythmic reading as well as practicing melodic lines “straight” to see how wrong they sound without various the notated micro-timings. And I notice a lot of pianists struggle with that compared to drummers, whereas of course a wind ensemble _must_ play in sync so that was drilled into me. And I think that’s definitely come in useful, both for avoiding super basic 4/4 stuff as well as feeling confident with not quantising everything.
So there’s a definite give and take in terms of what I gained from learning music as a kid and what was actually closed-off from me by the same stuff. I wouldn’t be surprised if you’re more familiar with chord voicings than I am, at least by ear if not by name, for instance.
But yeah, ultimately we’re all on our own musical journeys! I’m sure there’s a bunch of theory you’ve internalised but just don’t have the words for yet, and you’ll probably pick it up way faster than someone who hasn’t made tracks before. (Frustratingly, I often get bogged down in compositional decisions rather than just making a basic track haha. So I think having existing practice in just assembling tracks will help you avoid that.)
Happy New Years ❤❤❤❤
Wish you all the best in the upcoming year bro, I hope the numbers will go all the way up☝❤🔥
Likewise 🤞🏾
@@LDreTheGiant Thanks brother 🔥
Thank you so much for your videos. I am just starting my journey as a LoFi producer and your videos inspire me to continue on this interesting path
I was wondering about this style of release. glad to see you're doing it and that it works. I'll try this out in 2024 and see what happens
Needed this today!! Thanks bro 🙏💫
You have always motivate me with those videos! Love it
Thank you for the wisdom ❤
such good info bro!! Definitely been wanting to release more of my beats. This helped give me another perspective of how I should release.
Love this bro! and you are 100% right about collabs, Brings out different sides of you and creates dope moments for the audience. When the Jimmy Timmy power hour hit it was the most hyped moment for us as kids and now we get to create those moments for others
YOU DID NOT JUST BRING UP A CORE MEMORY LIKE THAT!! CROSSOVER IF THE CENTURY 😂🔥
Bro said Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 😆
@@f4llenstarrmight be top 5 crossovers in tv history fr though
Nahh…bros comeback will be in the books on god🤞🏽
Let’s get it!!
I was the most productive I have ever been when I started a 12 week year plan. I honestly should have stuck with it but it was years ago and it took me years to really work on my productivity skills. I am in a very good spot now but you brining that up is getting me thinking about starting that up again. Thanks!
This is amazing, thank you for this. I'm gonna definitely implement some of these tips into my new year because I want to be more active than last year.
Yep sounds like we on the same page this year. Deep block scheduling and purposeful learning. Cutting time wasters out of my life and unhealthy life styles.
Great inspiration vids L ✌️
As an artist who hasn’t “Blown Up” I’m also feeling I need to add to the catalog to attract my audience. Big Ups 2024 !!
Your doing better than so many others, keep going
Dope man. Hope to hear a lot more from you. The lofi remixes def work for you brother.
They're definitely doing good for him I'd think
Just finished making my first LoFi Project. Thanks for the vids and inspo King.
Thanks for the info L. Dre! Very insightful
There's some amazing nuggets in this videos and I appreciate you're ability to keep it real with how and why your pivoting your strategy. I look forward to implementing these things this year. Love the glasses as well! Very low profile and nice.
I appreciate that!
@@LDreTheGiant no problem! If you don’t mind me asking, what are the brand of glasses you have? I’m literally looking for some new ones to replace the ones I just broke 😂
I'm with you 100% on this! Release Radar (and growing followers to benefit from it) is such an underrated tool; particularly when you add in collaboration! If it's a single, you can all pitch and the coverage is even bigger.
Good luck with your plans... hmu if you ever want to flip some video game piano 🎹
Nice content, thank you!
Daaamn you seem to have grown so much mentally! Can feel you going big again 😍😍
Good shit homie. Thanks for the game as always.. Would love a full unpack of the 12 week year!
Transparency!🙌🏾
You've inspired me to release my very first Lofi project man, thank you so much for your amazing work.
another video yessiiiir!
Happy new year!
thanks for this vid man, helped reassure that we're all going thru self-improvement & reflection, definitely going to give the 12 week method a try
The goal is to always be improving 🤞🏾
2024 is gonna be great! Dope video
This is really good information, let's keep improving!!!! Let's Go iii💪🏾👍🏾
Always!
Love this style or videos, definitely applying some of the things you mentioned to my own life 🙌
Thanks bro!!
Thanks bro!
Great video man. The 12 week year is a bloody excellent idea! I’m adopting that myself.
Some great advice
so good!!!
I'm using your video to study English and music production, thank you today you expanded my horizons🤝
That’s amazing!
Thanks king! I got a lot of value out of this. Advice on learning piano. Get a music theory book and think of it as math using tones. That will speed you up
Inspiring 💪💥 good luck 🤘🤘
Those are some solid ideas. Have you ever thought of creating like a battle. Where you release a beat and anyone from different genres competes to make a song out of it on whatever topic.
Whoever gets most voted from your community (which increases engagement), that song would be released. Kinda Like (Connor Price) spin the globe challenge.
Yoo that would be sick!!!
That's dope! But where would people have to vote. That reminds me of Kenny Beats "Beat battles"
That would be interesting to see 🤔
I don't think it's possible
Thanks Bro. Consistency is everything. Lets make 24 a great year for all Listeners.
Let’s get it!!!
Make more beats like "L Dee" and "yeah", man, I love those. Happy New Year Dre, God Bless You 🔥
I’m on it!!!
@@LDreTheGiant Cool 🙌
@@LDreTheGiant I'm listening to "Break Time" Right now ❤️😁
nic d is one of the smartest artist that i know. love him and his music. i try to watch any and every interview with him because he just spits facts like 100% of the time
Facts!
yeah
let's gooo, 2024 gonna be a great year! good luck everyone, let's flip the switch!
great video as usual! searching for the 12 week year now
Looking forward to the 12-Week Year vid!
Bro Preaching with that 12 week Plan 💪🏾 I’m on it too bro !!
We making 2024 the best year for our music! 🔥🔥
great video bro! do you have any resources for learning piano?
BRO it’s CRAZY that you mention the “12 week year” because in the last month I’ve been planning and preparing for the first 12 weeks of 2024 with a specific strategy for my own content and music.
If that a isn’t a sign I don’t know what is 😂🙏
Okay, I'll say it. I know that I can write good music. And I want this to bring me income. I also understand that this will not happen right away. That I will release one river and it will immediately gain a million plays. That for this you need to try every day and work every day.
But every day I seem to avoid it. I'm doing something different. I surf the Internet and watch videos. I understand that many people have the same problem and not only with music, but in order to start doing something that they really want or need to do.
I need to force myself to do this. Because I don’t want to end up working in a useless job all my life and never accomplish anything.
This comment is more of a cry from the heart. My inner voice just says what I need to start doing, but it’s not that easy.
In any case, thanks to the author for his videos, I always feel a little better after watching them.
You got this!!!
a little advice: don’t tell people this stuff. basically tricks your brain into feeling satisfied in a way that is similar to actually doing the things you described. best for your brain is to remain silent about this stuff and dig deep to find the will to take action. promise yourself to work on music for 5 minutes. doesn’t need to be more than that. but do it every day.
Thank you for your advice.
my first reaction was
- This guy forbids me to talk about my problems?! (rage)
You are absolutely right and I understand it, it’s like with dualingo and learning languages. Or do push-ups on the floor. If you can’t do it 100 times at once, start with what you can. You just need to do it and do it. Nobody gives guarantees that something will work out. But at the same time, the possibilities for success are endless.@@floracash
Love the energy you bring for 2K24 ! Let's gooo !
Consistency over anything
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I'll have to use that 12 week year
Nice! Do a remix of a tune from one my Lofi Classical Piano albums 😉✌
Waiting on that Nic D vid lbs.
Question: does Release Radar help you get onto Editorial playlists?
Great video man - I make pop songs into metal by using original song samples, but am I correct that I couldn’t release them on Spotify because they include samples of the original song? Any workarounds?
L.Dre! Have you had any reflections on this current strat almost 6 months down the track?
Hey King! I need to ask, How come you are able to use the melodies of these themes and such for copywritten content?!
My song long time just did 100k in 45 minutes wow thanks for the information bro
Thanks for all the advice. Question about remixes. You mentioned doing more remixes. How are you getting permission to do them? That seems really time consuming to contact all of those artists or cartoon companies or whoever own the rights. Or is there some sort of easier way to do that? Steven Universe for example? Or are you just releasing them as covers?
Hey men, nice video. What do you think about make multi music generes in a same Artist profile? I make Indie Rock and this year i want to Go out Electronic music but i dont know... I had to make a new artist profile or not?
🎉🎉 sounds like my son
I’m trying to make music this year , seeing this is like Life telling me I’m doing the right thing
You got this!!!
@@LDreTheGiant safe, maybe we can work together one day, lemme send you an email with Uganda as a subject, its where im from.
Just do it
Great info g, thank you! But also, what's the ID on the hoodie lol? Looks criiiiisp
Heather brown essentials hoodie from Abercrombie
please, can you make a video on how to make merchandise?
do you use marquee on spotify ever? do you think its useful?
ok
Love this video, L.Dre! you provide nothing but value here :)
Also, whoever is reading this comment, I wish you success, health, love and happiness 💖
op?!
What distributor are you using?
Bro can I purchase with debit card Visa international card??? In Distrokid
Thank you bro, I will definitely use these tips, I’m a rapper and would like to use some of your beats just for tik tok and instagram
mmm
Can you help me with bandlab man?? I just realized when i record, my headphones not recording but my phone is?? I don't understand
I think lonely dance is your best beat 👍
Do you make packs dwaq
L Dre can I get to work with your team? I'm working on shorts, I'm getting 1k streams every 24 hours on Amazon music. 24k monthly listeners, didn't pay for promo , all from TH-cam... My music is experimental. I need a team.
Drop the video with Nic D you did!
I've pitched more than 35 songs to editorial Playlist consideration but they've not accepted any of them yet. I've been pitching my songs since February 2022 😔
Don’t stress it took a few years to get on my first one and I only got on it because my song went super viral on TikTok
Inde artist here. Id love to collaborate with you.
I also came across the 12 week year recently
respect this vid. the business side definitely takes over when you are full time and you loose creativity, so i started blocking out like you.
We getting new content from the garage fam?!?!?
🤔🤔🤔
It feels like now the Editorials are just based around labels and who knows who rather than good music :(
Dope.. Tell Distrokid to pay their artists its been over 2 weeks! Smh
Let me know if I wanna study keys with a Berklee cat 🐱
i trust anyone that uses a lewitt mic
Day 4 of asking L.Dre to let me rap on one of his Lofi beats
L. DREEEEEEEEEEEE!
Peep my channel one day.
Also just copped distrokid and put my first mixtape on all platforms thanks to your encouragement.
Thank you for the sauce, G
I don't believe this strategy works. There is a guy who literally release a song a week following Russ's advise, since he started all this mess, and he did it religiously for 365 days, and he didn't gain major track nor gain new followers at all. Quality gets you the retention. Quality also gets you more subscribers, shares, likes, comments.
Inspiring tips bro, thanks 🫶🏽
What’s your email in case I want to like get a beat or vocals done especially vocals that’s my big problem
Best of luck to you this year🫡🙌🏾
Likewise bro!