J. Cole Teaches How To Start A Rap Career In 3 Steps

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  • @HowToRapOfficial
    @HowToRapOfficial  2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    COMMENT: So, what do you guys think? In today’s work is it worth going through the major label route or simply building up hype online is enough to make a mark?

    • @adrenalinestairz5068
      @adrenalinestairz5068 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm going the independent route. Both independent and or record labels have pros and cons.
      Independent Pros
      ● You get to keep all you earn
      ● You have to be more creative when you don't have money
      ● You don't have to pay any money back
      ● You get to learn how to network
      ● Your music belongs to you
      Cons
      ● It can take a long time to get fans
      ● Your stuff videos, music etc may come off as amateur
      ● May not have the money to make merchandise
      ● Cheap home studio
      Record labels pros
      ● Faster networking
      ● Professional sounding music
      ● Professional videos
      Cons
      ● You have to pay back the money
      ● Can face rejection
      I'm sure that there's more just can't think of them atm.

    • @blazedONEin87
      @blazedONEin87 ปีที่แล้ว

      It all depends on what time of music you're doing. Trap involves going a different route than say, boom bap. You can't be a Chicago trap rapper and think griselda is gonna pick you up. Wrong! You can't be a babytron and think TDE gone want you. I think everybody should be independent for a while, build a reputable collection of music and show a major label that you don't need them, show them that they need you. Use your catalog that you built yourself as leverage to get the best deal possible. If that's the route you wanna go.

    • @blazedONEin87
      @blazedONEin87 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@adrenalinestairz5068 any reputable label won't make you pay them back, especially if it's your first record. Never sign a contract that doesn't have a no recoup clause. They're taking a risk on you so that's on them and this is if you fail to sell records and you have to be let go, if it works out, you're gonna be paying a lot of money to them. Unnecessary amounts of money.

  • @MommasChampChamp
    @MommasChampChamp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    If you here u gonna make it some day.

  • @floridaloveclifton5175
    @floridaloveclifton5175 2 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    This is a great video. J.Cole is one of the reasons why I stay writing songs every day. Him, Denzel Curry and Ice Cube are my influences.

    • @song_lyricsbyYvette
      @song_lyricsbyYvette 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Florida i gat some free fire beats for you💥
      th-cam.com/video/_PMoGV4RtRk/w-d-xo.html

    • @jerongerrits9914
      @jerongerrits9914 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Denzel is 🔥🔥🔥

    • @NenUserD8xedYou
      @NenUserD8xedYou 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yo songs suck

    • @Reathepro1
      @Reathepro1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wanna collab?

  • @yo.kodiak
    @yo.kodiak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Cole is a real one. And this video couldn’t have come at a better time.
    Best of luck to all of you starting out!

  • @TrenchYungin
    @TrenchYungin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Im motivated by this..."Never stop no matter what, your time will come"

  • @skessisalive
    @skessisalive 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    a few years ago I realized I am not able to articulate my thoughts into words nearly as well as I thought and then I realized that most people are the same and have no idea how to truly express themselves and suffer greatly from it, I had just started rapping around the same time and writing raps helped me tremendously in becoming articulated. this is why they say art is self expression and is so important, rap has the power to expand the scope and scale of human consciousness

  • @ba.youtube1007
    @ba.youtube1007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That thumbnail says "Establish yourself first" really make sense coz I wanted to rap long time ago but I have nothing to Rap about even about myself.

  • @fadedflex9718
    @fadedflex9718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Cole is one of my biggest inspirations! 💯

  • @bleezieartist
    @bleezieartist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I been rapping for about 11 years and probably have the repertoire of someone 6 months in. I have not even completed a second project. I have done two prison sets adding up to 5+ years over the span of my rap career as it were. I performed in prison for the uhuru sasa and Asian clubs at Oregon state penitentiary. I am a slacker, a drug addict, I am the Comback story waiting to be written. I am willing to write and rap forever man I love it. Well I love the rapping of my completed songs of when they are coming together. Perfectionism mixed with substance addiction has literally had me at a stand still for about two years. I’ve become petrified almost, a fossil, dinosaur. Lol
    The problem Is I am just good enough that I know if I put the effort in consistently I would make it without a doubt. I’m terrified of becoming recognized and then falling off.
    I’d rather be never noticed at all it seems then for everyone to know that I was good and then I fkd it off.
    That being said I need the structural design and accountability that the labels would provide. Plus i am now 30 so sooner the better.
    Independent is the route I would take if I were more focused and driven and did the work without excuse. Talent ain’t ish without consistent results.
    Bleezie

    • @LeonHopeTheGreat
      @LeonHopeTheGreat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      that pushing on freestyle in the car is dope, you could do it independently now way easier

    • @bleezieartist
      @bleezieartist 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LeonHopeTheGreat hey that’s dope man i’m glad you got to listen. i can’t freestyle to save my life probably but the pen game has gotten decent. again, i need accountability and organization, consistently cause i ain’t got it on my own.
      thanks for checking me out fam 🙏🏼

  • @therightway4760
    @therightway4760 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I believe that either way can work. What really does matter is one's consistency in what they are doing.

  • @prodbycxrlos
    @prodbycxrlos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yo this is some true stuff right here. Definitely great points Cole is making.

  • @ernestrealmusic
    @ernestrealmusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    J. Cole is a big influence of mine, I'm in College and also learn how to rap i don't really like 9 to 5

  • @just.ronrishad
    @just.ronrishad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Everything I’ve been telling myself patience bro patience and step out of my comfort zone and into the unknown.

  • @JupitersHQ
    @JupitersHQ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Yo connections will PUT YOU ON🔥... don't sleep

  • @ZaxkBurner
    @ZaxkBurner 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yes this is what I needed

  • @rezaghassemi3044
    @rezaghassemi3044 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There’s a huge part of this video that talks about having a 9-5 job but I feel like for many people, especially artists, having a job can help you financially if you’re broke
    You can still be consistent about your art even with a mediocre job, if it helps your current situation

  • @who_isreece
    @who_isreece ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We all gone make it! Lifes about the journey not the destination. Fw my music

  • @songoku9063
    @songoku9063 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Eminem said he almost got fired cuz he didn’t want to listen what music they wanted him to make. “The Way I am” is the song and is one of the greatest songs in rap

  • @HUSTLER-AT-HEART
    @HUSTLER-AT-HEART 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never quit

  • @CraftWon
    @CraftWon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Everyone feels like they gonna make it. You just don’t hear the ones that don’t make it say that…. Because they didn’t make it.

  • @YBKPO
    @YBKPO 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i k im gona make it 🤞🏾

  • @shynephresh3158
    @shynephresh3158 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Just want y’all to know I’m next

  • @YDotHash
    @YDotHash ปีที่แล้ว

    You’ll hear me 💚

  • @TheRealJkillum
    @TheRealJkillum ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy shit this is so impactful

  • @brettaustinkugler
    @brettaustinkugler 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s hard to tell this early in my career.

  • @alyteent
    @alyteent 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very useful tips from this video. Nice 👍

  • @User-si6yn
    @User-si6yn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much

  • @kaidoogaming2217
    @kaidoogaming2217 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hope it helps 😉

  • @musicsimply9197
    @musicsimply9197 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Big Ups

  • @edwingabrielfernandez9692
    @edwingabrielfernandez9692 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you

  • @davincmy5484
    @davincmy5484 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I personally think both of them a good

  • @aniki_ir
    @aniki_ir 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    🐐

  • @chosen2begreat
    @chosen2begreat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You gotta sell your soul for that type of lifestyle. Don’t waste your time y’all, I went to Hollywood and saw everything first hand

    • @callmehnikki1595
      @callmehnikki1595 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How

    • @chosen2begreat
      @chosen2begreat 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@callmehnikki1595 what you mean how

    • @k.a.r.m.a1085
      @k.a.r.m.a1085 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You gotta dig hard no soul sell shit works

    • @solomon7713
      @solomon7713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chosen2begreat so talent,hard work, & networking equals selling your soul?? your delusional if you have what it takes to make it big at the end of the day your going to make it big no need to sell your soul for what God has already ordained and destined to be smh you think you can sell your soul and the devil will bless you with riches and fame my goodness the devil came to kill,steal, and destroy not to bless peoples lives and have them prosper 🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @chosen2begreat
      @chosen2begreat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@solomon7713 Lol I saw everything behind the scenes and I know what it’s about, but if you believe that go find out for yourself lol. Remember this comment and let me know how that works out for you 🤣🤣

  • @dopeboyhyphen8796
    @dopeboyhyphen8796 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can I the instrumental to the back ground music

  • @Scubbsthepervysage
    @Scubbsthepervysage ปีที่แล้ว

    Hype online is enough to make a mark but not a lasting impression.

  • @kjay9962
    @kjay9962 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Features?👀

  • @Kurotama11
    @Kurotama11 ปีที่แล้ว

    With the job thing…I don’t really understand
    Him making 10/hr doesn’t imply he wasn’t still working 8-10 hour shifts
    So is he meaning like, don’t get caught up in a company/position where you’ll be actively competing to move up? Cause then you’d end up doing OT and dedicate more energy to the job than music?
    Cause I just don’t see how “not working a 9-5” is valid advice when that’s legit just a shift

  • @kingmaverick4255
    @kingmaverick4255 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where drew ?

  • @teezy7596
    @teezy7596 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tell me why I feel like me and this guy are supposed to be friends?

  • @universe9244
    @universe9244 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Uum, is j.cole related to kendrick...
    Like are they brothers...?

    • @universe9244
      @universe9244 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Tack Draas yh kuz they got lamar in their names, that's why am asking...

    • @lilshaan6252
      @lilshaan6252 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@universe9244 so does mine . am i their father?

  • @JackJacksonJr3
    @JackJacksonJr3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a be one of the biggest artist in the world

  • @quantumkensho
    @quantumkensho 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Drew's voice sounds different tho haha

  • @3lectric220
    @3lectric220 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Give me feedback on these lyrics for a rap I recorded u won’t regret it
    World Still Turns
    Wanna be an MC
    Wanna be like shady
    Maybe
    Let’s see
    Backwards E
    Will discover me
    Only sure of one thing
    Nothing stopping me from my dream
    I’m regaining my self esteem
    Cuz when I rap I’m feeling ectasy
    Distracting from life cuz its crazy
    It’s amazing
    Not goin
    Through a phase see
    Rap is my game
    For more than the fame
    I even made a name
    The names DK
    But in a way
    I feel like
    This earth
    Has turned against me
    I got a list of people pissed
    At me just cuz I exist
    I just wish
    Someone would stop this
    They wanna throw fist
    But I respond with a diss
    Cuz when I take a shot I don’t miss
    And sometimes I feel heartless
    Cuz this heart was broken
    Over and over again
    But gotta deal with it cuz this is when
    People die cities burn
    But as u see this world still turns
    People don’t get what they deserve
    Others get what they don’t earn
    People die cities burn
    But as u see this world still turns
    People don’t get what they deserve
    Others get what they don’t earn
    Used to wanna be fighter pilot
    But I’m colorblind so
    Guess I’m gonna have to live without it
    And I doubt that
    There’s anything I can do about it
    And now I realize that
    Life is fucked up sometimes
    The only thing keeping me alive is my rhymes
    It’s my reason for livin and it’s driven me insane
    Only thing keeping me from the pain
    Cuz I feel like I’m alone in rain
    Just these feelins my mind is on
    But life still goes on
    Like I said I wanna be an MC
    I want shady
    To discover me
    To uncover me
    So I show this man
    That this fan
    Is more than another Stan
    Or at least that’s what I plan
    If life goes by my demands but
    People die cities burn
    But as u see this world still turns
    People don’t get what they deserve
    Others get what they don’t earn
    People die cities burn
    But as u see this world still turns
    People don’t get what they deserve
    Others get what they don’t earn
    Listen
    If things don’t go your way
    Listen to what I say
    And just know
    Things will get better another day
    Always be on the move
    Nothin is stoppin u
    From doin whatever u wanna do
    But if someone tries to
    Then there an asshole so
    Just say fuck u ho
    And don’t let them make u feel low
    Even though
    People die cities burn
    But as u see this world still turns
    People don’t get what they deserve
    Others get what they don’t earn
    People die cities burn
    But as u see this world still turns
    People don’t get what they deserve
    Others get what they don’t earn

    • @MOMO_dakING
      @MOMO_dakING 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This shit low-key fire 🔥

    • @3lectric220
      @3lectric220 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man

    • @3lectric220
      @3lectric220 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wrote it to this beat
      m.th-cam.com/video/OmyNSMvqlR0/w-d-xo.html#dialog

    • @dedasalmeida9047
      @dedasalmeida9047 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not bad bruh fr, keep going! 🔥🔥🔥🙌🙏

    • @3lectric220
      @3lectric220 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dedasalmeida9047 thanks

  • @nomisosi7968
    @nomisosi7968 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    #exclusivegq

  • @Thundergod_Ash
    @Thundergod_Ash 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3rd