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Also, once you get up a bit you’ll realize most people who want to “help” you really just want to capitalize off of what you’ve built. Being independent is HARD but it really is worth it if you’re able to turn it into a real business. Keep going y’all. Took me 5 years to hit 1k monthly. Took me 1.5 after that to hit 200k monthly
This is crazy inspirationbal... I have been releasing on Spotify for 2 years but making music for 4 and a half. I hit my first 3k monthly this month and aiming for the 100k monthly next year. It's nice to see someone a few steps ahead!
Well done mate, that's real persistence & it's paid off. I just keep moving forward no matter what & while I find success comes easily when I've built momentum, it inevitably plateaus when I take necessary breaks. It can take months to build again. I heard somewhere "It's not about getting from point 1 to 2 - its better to drive hard for 1.5, then whatever happens next, your momentum alone will get you to 2" (it loses a bit removed from its original context, basically talking about 'tipping points'). It's not saying 2 isn't where you're aiming for or that you should set your goals low. The takeaway for me was focus on being able to keep the ground you make, take time to consolidate if necessary before you start the next stage if the "climb." A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. But then you've got to repeat that step, your stride will never get longer - you've just got to keep going forward by that increment, but even if it's only a half-stride, you're still closer to your goal. So make twice as many of those, if necessary, just never, ever, sit down & stop & then complain you never got to the City paved with Gold. Apologies for the Mixed Metaphor 😂 I enjoy writing too much!
Dude fantastic video. I’ve been watching you for a while but this one really hit at home. I know it’s a slow growth but I’ve been doing it since 2018 (more so seriously in 2020) and now things are starting to pickup for me. I stand by your guidance. Thank you for doing what you do, and keep it up!
I did!!!! and say this shit is amazing!!! I pitched to Spotify and landed on a ONE playlist, and numbers went up!!! all the way around!!! BELIEVE IN YOURSELFS!!!!! ITS REAL!!!!
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE ADAM IVY!!!!!!!!!!!I OPE A LOT OF U GUYS AND GIRLS ARE PAYING ATTENTION TO WHAT HE SAYS. WHEN MY EXPOSURE BECOMES KNOWN ILL COME BACK AND DO A FEATURE STRATEGY VIDEO WITH HI IF HE APPROVES.......
I needed this message too. Despite those who are not willing to take accountability for their lack of production, assess their own weaknesses and work on it, this is a great message. This is a much needed reality check.
I must confess that, initially, I was so... "exasperated" I guess is the best word; that I didn't really see your perspective. This Vid is right to have a "Trigger ⚠️ Warning " because I'm STILL thinking about it days later. Now I see where you're coming from; & you're absolutely right. I would, I still do, seek out those who would give me honest feedback - when people told me what I DIDN'T want to hear, that's when I LISTEN MOST INTENTLY. I suffer from Imposter Syndrome (prob from my Sports background, sportspeople being the most affected profession) so it's really hard for me to accept success. People want short-cuts & it doesn't work that way - you've got to get the fundamentals right, your Art needs to be DECENT, preferably Good, but not Perfect. In fact anecdotally I've noticed listeners actually like work I consider seriously flawed more than that which is technically closer to perfect. But people like 🤡 just want to watch videos that are gonna deliver the "cheat codes" & Adam makes it clear - he's pulling back a curtain to give us a look at what WE need to do, NOT giving us The One True Recipe for success. He's giving us the Potatoes, we bring the Meat & we gotta source & chop the salad, right? Peace mate; good luck in your endeavors (& we can make our own luck, right?) ✌🇳🇿
This morning I released a new song. Although progress is visible, I still felt bad coz it was as if growth was too small. I yelled out, "this is hard! I'm tired!”. It's funny because it was around the same time I got the notification for this video. I really needed to hear this. Been looking for the easy way for a while. I still need to put in the work. Music marketing is hard, but so is everything else.
It also helps alot to be active on youtube! Comment on peoples videos. Not begging for views but atleast show some attention and care. I struggle the same but I got a positive spirit and keep on posting regardless! Lots of love from The Netherlands! And you gained +1 sub atleast! ;) - Support True hiphop 🔥 - Noordstradamus 👀🎧
I love this channel because Adam will unapologetically say fuck your dreams if they are just only going to be dreams. Give those dreams a dose of reality and go live your best life. Keep moving forward and shine on.
Honestly I love the marketing side of music...its a deep dive into human psychology and I love seeing what you Adam, and your team put out because it gives me a background into the psychology of how to make my product appealing to potential consumers
Absolutely, mate. I enjoy making music but at the end of the day you gotta get it out there. But here's a bit of psychology for you. Because I have been getting much higher numbers than guys who were more advanced & experienced in music than me, I got Imposter Syndrome. I started to second guess my production because my organic self promo, a big part of which is Adam's Social Media tactics (I apply them to different platforms, but that just proves they work even more). Eventually I realized that out of all my engagements & comments, plus private conversation & DMs, I'd not had one negative comment & many folks talking in superlatives. That snapped me out of it. ✌️
@@fletcherdaniel2133 Yes, I've found the more you put out there, the more chance you have of keeping people engaged. I think there's a "Debut Release Syndrome" out there; Indie Artists can't expect to really make a splash with their 1st Release. I'm lining up my Prods to Release as Singles, each spaced (timed) to fall like dominos, keeping momentum. At the end of each run I can gather them together & promote them as an "Album," giving me another shot. Bet often, bet small. I don't gamble but if I were to, I know in Blackjack it's all about time at the table. Releasing an Album is "All In."
For the first time in my life, it’s finally clicked that becoming the person I wanna be starts with doing the things that the person I wanna be would do. Such a simply concept, but one that I’ve subconsciously ignored for years while I waited around for some mysterious force to come and change my habits over night. I have drive, I have motivation, I have passion, I’ve just never channeled those things into actions that’ll actually help my career. Today that stops.
Bro I’m a minute and a half into this video…. Right where the email ends……. I’ve been writing raps & dropping videos or writing songs or promoting my stuff for literally fucking years. I love it. I’ll never stop. I’m Vibing with 300+ views a video on Tik Tok or 200+ views on my IG (got hacked @ 1k ARE YOU KIDDING ME), anyways. My point is….. bro 6 posts in 1 month. And you “don’t know what to do, you’re ‘lost’, you need to be ‘managed’?” No you need to stop looking for hand outs and work for another 10 years posting 6 times a day. If you’re really “up next”, uhh wouldn’t you have posted more? Had more? Built more? Brand wise, Music wise, Fan wise??? Lazy & Undetermined is what I’m seeing.
Tbh honest guys marketing is more important than making music,even if you make masterpiece, who's gonna listen to them? *Nobody, cause no one fucking know you yet*. With right marketing you can blow up doesn't matter how shit your music sounds*just saying* PUMA doesn't produce new shoes every week,they make shoes spend the remaining time in marketing getting it out there stuff like that, your music is the same thing
This is like the exact opposite conversation i have with my Dad. He always says "someone is going to discover you." And I'm like nope. I'll do it myself.
Thank you Adam, true and honest message, start with believing in yourself...my 90 year old dad, recently retired, got me involved in his start up online retail business...his mindset is an reflection of what you are saying. He believes in himself, fuck everyone else, he's an inspiration. I just got my 142nd follower in insta, started late March 2022. Slowly but surely, organic growth, belief. Keep guiding us my man!
Wassup world, all im gon say is you gon hear my name in a couple o years. I've been working hard refining my production skills and lyricism for a year. and ive decided to start working on my album now that I've finally gained the skills. i got this, I can show everyone. I'm a 14yr old kid in a shitty country, in a poor family and I got adhd this my last resort and I'm fully committed we gon be alright.
I need to show this to a lot of my friends and collegues who are up and coming aritsts because I echo these sentiments all the time, and its exactly like how you said, in one ear and out the other lol. I feel as if a lot of people who are trying to break into the industry nowadays think its easy money, so of course theyre frustrated when they don't blow up after "trying" for 2 months with no real results 😂 This is a marathon, not a race, and nobody is entitled to success. Sometimes, even if you work your ass off, you still might not make it, but you gotta understand that going into it. Anyways, appreciate the content Adam. You've helped me in ways you wouldn't believe!
I'm finally on the consistency factor, and I'm currently working on the confidence talking to a camera part. I've done a lot for myself for just starting in 2021. This self-motivation is everything. Adam, you're the real deal, and everything you say here is exactly what's helped me grow
I've been watching a lot of your videos and they have been really helpful in making me feel the weight of dedicating full time to making music. Releasing my first song as a small time guy has been tough on my ego because you always hope your song will break through and get a million views, but the truth is I'm lucky my song got 100 views with my size. Still have a lot to work on, but every one of your videos motivates me to keep up it not harder, but smarter :)
This damned channel is complete GOLD. I’ve learned all the things I implemented that worked; from this channel and Heate… Thank you for being straight forward my guy!
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE ADAM IVY!!!!!!!!!!!I OPE A LOT OF U GUYS AND GIRLS ARE PAYING ATTENTION TO WHAT HE SAYS. WHEN MY EXPOSURE BECOMES KNOWN ILL COME BACK AND DO A FEATURE STRATEGY VIDEO WITH HI IF HE APPROVES.......
Only the strong survive in this business. Whether this stays a hobby or becomes a career is up to you. Never stop working as hard as you can. I may just be a small yt rapper now, but in a years time who knows where I’ll be. Put in the work now to enjoy the fruits of your labor later!
Great stuff, Adam; as you were talking I looked over at my keyboards and thought, "I may not be Bobo in the email, but I have been like Bobo by not being consistent. I can make excuses like, well, I have to concentrate on finishing my master's degree (1 year from being done), but the truth is, on the weekends I have time...so, Adam, I no longer want to make excuses. Only I can change me, no one else. Thanks for the gut check.
Millions of artists and musicians will never be discovered. Me included. I just don’t have the mindset of promoting myself. In fact, I despise a lot of what it all demands. For example, that “😮😮😮😮😮” face what you have to present in the thumbnails to get clicks is just ridiculous. Entertainment is a lie….”A LIE STEVEN!!! “ -Nacho Libre (those magic eggs were a lie, Steven!”) I know, no one ever understands my humor either. It’s okay. But…if you don’t have the entrepreneur in you, you don’t 🤷♀️ Do art for your own sake, not others. Maybe you’ll be discovered anyways just because you did it and became better of it through the years. Lots of this is about to be at the right place at right time. Lots of this is fate of a person. Not everyone could even handle the success. So relax and do what you love and be humble. And don’t e-mail stupid questions 🤣
If you get upset with Adam’s real talk it means you are not predisposed for this career… it’s not a easy path you need to do a lot of sacrifices in order to make just little steps and maybe you will actually make it! Thanks for the real talk!
Consistency and HARD work is the answer. There’s no magic potion. Six times is nothing !!!! Hard work, consistency and determination will outwork talent all day! A manager won’t change anything. You have to be willing to work and implement or nothing will change.
I agree with this and would also like to add adaptability . Working hard and consistent and doing the wrong this will get you know where . Artists should be attentive to what is and isn’t working and be willing to make educated , decisions where changes/approaches/methods need to be made .
I agree. Purposeful and deliberate practice are pretty useful for improving one's composition and marketing skills, and that kind of practice requires effort, consistency and creativity.
Before I started pursuing my passion towards music I didn't know who I wanted to be. Everyday I asked myself Who do you want to be? I was searching for years, I was searching that passion, that fire within me. I didn't have any self-confidence when I started this I wanted to quit. The love and support I was receiving stopped that from happening. Everyday people was telling me to keep going. They gave me so motivation to the point where I didn't want to stop. Thank god I'm in a college that teaches this material including the teachers that actually care about this. The college even helped me with financial problems and the money that I received I used it on music. Im the main character in my journey I'll take full responsibility on a dream that I want to receive. Also Thank You Adam for your content that helped me on this journey. Much Love Brother ❤
I really needed to watch this! I’ve personally always had the mindset to do everything with maximum effort. Been building my team for a few years now trying to accomplish things most people would find difficult. Sometimes it gets though and it gets really hard especially when self doubt creeps in. Thats the point where we decide to keep going or give up! We have to find ways to keep building on our momentum to essentially create out own brand. Thanks again Adam for reminding me what it takes to become successful in this industry!
Man I just graduated today and as I was sitting really nervous about getting up on stage and grabbing my diploma took a deep breath all of it went away because my path is clear my vision I can see vividly there's no way I'm just going to be lazy here's a quote from one of my favorite artists You don't want the reason why this music shit don't work is because of a lack of effort -J COLE a little message from me If you going into this music stuff because you believe that it will finally make you happy understand happiness comes from within. No matter how much fame you have, how much money you have, that pain won't go away until the memories you've gathered are the ones that you want and you make peace with your self and until you're pushing forward towards your dreams for you. there's a lot of money to be made in the music industry but you can make more money in other fields I don't think going into this for the money is a good idea I love the art I love creating and I have something to say. Why are you in it unless you willing to die for it
I LOVE your videos. So much love and energy goes into them and your stream of consciousness is so powerful I can feel it. I’m so grateful for all your hard work and I look forward to taking your master class.🙏🏼💗🥰thanks Adam & Team.
Adam you’re doing a fantastic job I am very happy to have you teach me about the music business and I love Wisconsin Madison what’s up though but anyways Try to do some yoga or meditation specially a meditation the more you meditate don’t even affect you every day someone is telling me I can rap but I know I can and sorry for the misspelled words I’m driving
I have motivation to do the music,and I have big rapper rocking with me.I seen artist self promote music on other people TH-cam then they blow up off that I can’t respect that.
Well it’s a good job we’re not all like that, maybe they should read one of Jordan Peterson’s books and learn how to be accountable and responsible for their own life. That’s why I work as hard as I do and don’t complain about it!
Also I post 6-7 times a day I choose to NEVER sign with a label because of you, I’m broke as shit but I still self promote. And it’s 5:29 am I’m just now going to sleep. No I’m not using a lot of your stuff because I’m working so I can. I got almost a thousand listens for my album. By album 2 I will watch this again. My goal, have 3,000 listens
I saw your reply and I clicked because I thought you’d do the same ole oh you can’t do it only Beyoncé or blah blah blah, a true rockstar can do anything as long as he truly believes in the music. Now I’m not saying you’ll find immediate success but anyone who puts something new and believes in that will truly succeed and that’s anything in life. Otherwise me any you wouldn’t be alive. New ideas that are original are the reasons why we evolve as humans. It’s a forbidden science. Personally, my music may not work today or tomorrow but I’m 1,000% sure it will. Yes I’ve promoted my music multiple times and thanks to your videos I got 300 be Listeners. I’d love to have a conversation with you, see you after my next album which will release the same day I get my degree. Until then I’ll magically disappear so I can focus on my studies and study more Buddy Holly
the fucking gear wont make u great, fucking good speakers dont make you great, the amount of money you waste on gear wont make you great.. I mean, im that guy who had spend lots of money to music things and and still do but... im stil in this loopwheel where i think to my self that "Well if i buy this expensive course, after this i will make great hits!!!". Nope end of the day im too fucking lazy to put my focus on music which i like alot but i think that the biggest problem for me is that i try to be too perfectionist and i try to make the best music as possible. And where that leads me? Well hundreds of unfinished music because i cant finnish anything because i think that the project that i make is "too shit" so i start a new project... the loop just continues lol thank you adam for this vid :)
“I posted 6 times this month” …🤣…son u need to post 6 times per day for the next year just to START getting traction, and that’s if your really any good
And getting signed does not seem like a good idea unless you know exactly what you are doing because they would take your masters and in the long run you will pay for it people really need to do their research 🧐
I've had conversations with other artists who feel the music/entertainment industry is dishonest to which I always counter that it's one of the most honest industries today. Where else can we experience so much rejection and still succeed by taking ownership of our own careers? To put it in perspective, in Major League Baseball, a team will tell you when you can't play on their team anymore. They may send you to another team or cut you directly, and if enough teams DON'T want you playing for or against them, you're out the show completely! Sure, you can play overseas in different countries, but eventually father time will catch up with your abilities and you're out the game one way or another. Conversely in music and entertainment, when we are rejected, it is an enormous reflection of how life generally operates. Life is full of rejection much like any other industry, which makes acceptance all the more valuable when it surfaces, and in this field there is absolutely little to no capacity for success. We all have the potential to yield as much of the accolades as we all fancy, and no one but ourselves can tell us otherwise!
They don't wanna work hard they wanna talk about working hard I'm sorry, but I do love seeing you when you are fed up so everytime u see something that irks u turn the camera on!!
For some time this channel has been becoming stranger to me in time because of me trying to show other people "oh hey look, this guy knows what he's saying and he's saying exactly what I'm saying so that means I'm on the right path" UNTIL they would stop me and say "Don't believe this guy, he's just trying to sell something". What you said about this channel being for the small percent of people who actually wanna go ALL IN is absolutely true and that's why now I know I'M SUPPOSED TO BE THE ONLY ONE WATCHING IT! Thank you for what you're doing and thank you for this video. Much Love🤘🏽❤️
The fact that this video has significantly less views, just shows how that 90% of the people refuse to click on what might be the truth they have to face.
100% gonna make it! Because I already made it by giving each song and video love and care. The views will come eventually! :) Lots of Love from The Netherlands and I wish all who read this the best on your career! Just holla if u want that +1 Stay active people! - Noordstradamus 👀
I know what I’m saying may put a hold on my career, but I’ll rather my mom smile on her death bed if I ever had to see that and not wonder if her son might reach the grave before her
I relish in the fact that these weak sucks don't do the work but expect all the glory. Everytime I hear someone say "one day I might start a tik tok" I just tell em, hey man we can't hang anymore your bringing me down, and I move on with my life. I don't have time for people that aren't serious, and if they try to give me advice I take a certain amount, but then i look them up online. If I can't find anything on them I let them know hey man, we can't hang anymore you gotta up your socials, come talk to me when you're dialed. Some people are starting to thank me, even though it may seem dickish I"m just not going to be around people who aren't working their AZZ off.
Straight honest talk…I love it and need it! Thanks SO much Adam! I’m working hard every day to grow my Feel Good Original Music Channel. Consistency, hard work and loving intentionally with focus on my goal.
Hey Adam, I get it, Brother, I spent years trying to teach my fellow musicians how to market themselves. It was horrible. no one was willing to put in the work. No one was willing to learn the new skills. I felt like I was bashing my head against a wall. I still feel like I could help but you con only lead a horse to water.
I watch your videos to actually improve at every other content market (not music) and I love just how content is the same but different. What I'm trying to say is, your "How to make it in the music industry" type videos are incredibly helpful for any online content industry. And I was sceptical about your content, but it works, so thanks for sharing it for everybody to see
Bro wtf, he shoulda bought like a iced out ring or sum with that 6k. At least he can use that for his career. I wish I had that money to invest in marketing
i absolutely loveeeeeee knowing that there are several million so called "artists" who think this very way !! asking for their hands to be held.. because as saturated as this field may be; shows just how many of these idiots aren't willing to be serious.. better for a lot of us ;)
As soon as I heard the "I posted 6 times amd nothing happened" Ik he was gonna be on bullshit. You gotta put in the work. You can't make 6 videos on YT nd expect a million subs that quickly. If it was easy anyone would do it.🤷🏾♂️ My issue is finding out what and how to market myself correctly. I have to get back consistent on my videos on both my music channel & gaming channel 👌🏾
You will never understand how much I needed this verbal a$$ kicking. I fully accept that it’s my fault I’m not at my full potential. But I also know that it will be up to me whether or not I see it.
Sure thing. I've answered the question before, but you can find a lot of records floating around that I produced in the past and my sync stuff has been in shows and commercials, but since going deaf in my left ear in 2016 I've shifted into helping other music creators as well as running my others businesses which are in the tech space and my non-profit organization. In terms of success stories I probably need to do a better job of sharing all of them, but I share a ton of them in this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PL1KqrofRenaAoiVeSmsHFKfRHS4sXi1nr.html and those are only about 20 out of hundreds who just prefer not to tell everyone that they got help with their marketing.
I appreciate all of the value you create and share for free. I'm currently working and investing time learning and applying what I learn to really be part of of the business. Your channel is gold and your conviction is inspiring. I was considering to follow other path, but you made me conscious about knowing the path wasn't the problem, but my character, and I thank you for that. Don't let these clowns make you quit sharing your valuable content, some of us can take the truth boldly and you are good at that.
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Also, once you get up a bit you’ll realize most people who want to “help” you really just want to capitalize off of what you’ve built. Being independent is HARD but it really is worth it if you’re able to turn it into a real business. Keep going y’all. Took me 5 years to hit 1k monthly. Took me 1.5 after that to hit 200k monthly
Ayyyy thanks for stopping by bro!
This is crazy inspirationbal... I have been releasing on Spotify for 2 years but making music for 4 and a half. I hit my first 3k monthly this month and aiming for the 100k monthly next year. It's nice to see someone a few steps ahead!
Well done mate, that's real persistence & it's paid off. I just keep moving forward no matter what & while I find success comes easily when I've built momentum, it inevitably plateaus when I take necessary breaks. It can take months to build again.
I heard somewhere "It's not about getting from point 1 to 2 - its better to drive hard for 1.5, then whatever happens next, your momentum alone will get you to 2" (it loses a bit removed from its original context, basically talking about 'tipping points'). It's not saying 2 isn't where you're aiming for or that you should set your goals low. The takeaway for me was focus on being able to keep the ground you make, take time to consolidate if necessary before you start the next stage if the "climb." A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. But then you've got to repeat that step, your stride will never get longer - you've just got to keep going forward by that increment, but even if it's only a half-stride, you're still closer to your goal. So make twice as many of those, if necessary, just never, ever, sit down & stop & then complain you never got to the City paved with Gold.
Apologies for the Mixed Metaphor 😂 I enjoy writing too much!
This is really inspirational, thanks for sharing! Good luck and all the best on your journey!
Motivation!!!!!!!!!! 💪🏾
If you're one of the few who is determined to make it happen with your music LET THE WORLD KNOW in the comments!
Dude fantastic video. I’ve been watching you for a while but this one really hit at home. I know it’s a slow growth but I’ve been doing it since 2018 (more so seriously in 2020) and now things are starting to pickup for me. I stand by your guidance. Thank you for doing what you do, and keep it up!
You have to take responsibilities for your own business I mean your career nobody is gonna take you to the next step of your career
I WILL BE at the MET one day!!! MARK 👏🏽 MY 👏🏽 WORDS
I did!!!! and say this shit is amazing!!! I pitched to Spotify and landed on a ONE playlist, and numbers went up!!! all the way around!!! BELIEVE IN YOURSELFS!!!!! ITS REAL!!!!
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE ADAM IVY!!!!!!!!!!!I OPE A LOT OF U GUYS AND GIRLS ARE PAYING ATTENTION TO WHAT HE SAYS. WHEN MY EXPOSURE BECOMES KNOWN ILL COME BACK AND DO A FEATURE STRATEGY VIDEO WITH HI IF HE APPROVES.......
I needed this message too. Despite those who are not willing to take accountability for their lack of production, assess their own weaknesses and work on it, this is a great message. This is a much needed reality check.
Yeah it’s all about marketing the music
I must confess that, initially, I was so... "exasperated" I guess is the best word; that I didn't really see your perspective. This Vid is right to have a "Trigger ⚠️ Warning " because I'm STILL thinking about it days later.
Now I see where you're coming from; & you're absolutely right. I would, I still do, seek out those who would give me honest feedback - when people told me what I DIDN'T want to hear, that's when I LISTEN MOST INTENTLY.
I suffer from Imposter Syndrome (prob from my Sports background, sportspeople being the most affected profession) so it's really hard for me to accept success.
People want short-cuts & it doesn't work that way - you've got to get the fundamentals right, your Art needs to be DECENT, preferably Good, but not Perfect. In fact anecdotally I've noticed listeners actually like work I consider seriously flawed more than that which is technically closer to perfect.
But people like 🤡 just want to watch videos that are gonna deliver the "cheat codes" & Adam makes it clear - he's pulling back a curtain to give us a look at what WE need to do, NOT giving us The One True Recipe for success. He's giving us the Potatoes, we bring the Meat & we gotta source & chop the salad, right?
Peace mate; good luck in your endeavors (& we can make our own luck, right?) ✌🇳🇿
This morning I released a new song. Although progress is visible, I still felt bad coz it was as if growth was too small. I yelled out, "this is hard! I'm tired!”. It's funny because it was around the same time I got the notification for this video. I really needed to hear this. Been looking for the easy way for a while. I still need to put in the work. Music marketing is hard, but so is everything else.
It also helps alot to be active on youtube! Comment on peoples videos. Not begging for views but atleast show some attention and care. I struggle the same but I got a positive spirit and keep on posting regardless! Lots of love from The Netherlands! And you gained +1 sub atleast! ;) - Support True hiphop 🔥 - Noordstradamus 👀🎧
You know what they say. If it were easy everyone would be doing it. You gotta find the right things for you. Keep pushing!
I love this channel because Adam will unapologetically say fuck your dreams if they are just only going to be dreams. Give those dreams a dose of reality and go live your best life. Keep moving forward and shine on.
Honestly I love the marketing side of music...its a deep dive into human psychology and I love seeing what you Adam, and your team put out because it gives me a background into the psychology of how to make my product appealing to potential consumers
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Absolutely, mate. I enjoy making music but at the end of the day you gotta get it out there. But here's a bit of psychology for you. Because I have been getting much higher numbers than guys who were more advanced & experienced in music than me, I got Imposter Syndrome. I started to second guess my production because my organic self promo, a big part of which is Adam's Social Media tactics (I apply them to different platforms, but that just proves they work even more).
Eventually I realized that out of all my engagements & comments, plus private conversation & DMs, I'd not had one negative comment & many folks talking in superlatives. That snapped me out of it.
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You right you have to market the music correctly man,or else people not going to play it at all.
@@joshuaBrooks.nicholas They have to know it's out there
@@fletcherdaniel2133 Yes, I've found the more you put out there, the more chance you have of keeping people engaged. I think there's a "Debut Release Syndrome" out there; Indie Artists can't expect to really make a splash with their 1st Release.
I'm lining up my Prods to Release as Singles, each spaced (timed) to fall like dominos, keeping momentum. At the end of each run I can gather them together & promote them as an "Album," giving me another shot.
Bet often, bet small. I don't gamble but if I were to, I know in Blackjack it's all about time at the table. Releasing an Album is "All In."
For the first time in my life, it’s finally clicked that becoming the person I wanna be starts with doing the things that the person I wanna be would do. Such a simply concept, but one that I’ve subconsciously ignored for years while I waited around for some mysterious force to come and change my habits over night. I have drive, I have motivation, I have passion, I’ve just never channeled those things into actions that’ll actually help my career. Today that stops.
Bro I’m a minute and a half into this video…. Right where the email ends……. I’ve been writing raps & dropping videos or writing songs or promoting my stuff for literally fucking years. I love it. I’ll never stop. I’m Vibing with 300+ views a video on Tik Tok or 200+ views on my IG (got hacked @ 1k ARE YOU KIDDING ME), anyways.
My point is….. bro 6 posts in 1 month. And you “don’t know what to do, you’re ‘lost’, you need to be ‘managed’?”
No you need to stop looking for hand outs and work for another 10 years posting 6 times a day. If you’re really “up next”, uhh wouldn’t you have posted more? Had more? Built more? Brand wise, Music wise, Fan wise???
Lazy & Undetermined is what I’m seeing.
This comment is everything. You get it! That's where I was coming from with this. 🙏
No one is coming to save you! Adam is giving the keys but you have to make the masterpiece.
Tbh honest guys marketing is more important than making music,even if you make masterpiece, who's gonna listen to them? *Nobody, cause no one fucking know you yet*.
With right marketing you can blow up doesn't matter how shit your music sounds*just saying*
PUMA doesn't produce new shoes every week,they make shoes spend the remaining time in marketing getting it out there stuff like that, your music is the same thing
You speak with passion, I feel everything you saying ❤
i WILL make my way in the MUSIC INDUSTRY!!!💿🎤🎫
Love your no bullshit point of views, thanks for helping the small artists with your advice. Not many big artists would give us the time of day.
This is like the exact opposite conversation i have with my Dad. He always says "someone is going to discover you." And I'm like nope. I'll do it myself.
Totally right! I appreciate that kind of honesty, it just hurt to the people who is out of the good mindset
😂😂 that email. It’s no excuses bro. Find your own path ong! (As I type this Adam says take accountability lol)
Thank you Adam, true and honest message, start with believing in yourself...my 90 year old dad, recently retired, got me involved in his start up online retail business...his mindset is an reflection of what you are saying. He believes in himself, fuck everyone else, he's an inspiration. I just got my 142nd follower in insta, started late March 2022. Slowly but surely, organic growth, belief. Keep guiding us my man!
Wassup world, all im gon say is you gon hear my name in a couple o years. I've been working hard refining my production skills and lyricism for a year. and ive decided to start working on my album now that I've finally gained the skills. i got this, I can show everyone. I'm a 14yr old kid in a shitty country, in a poor family and I got adhd this my last resort and I'm fully committed we gon be alright.
I need to show this to a lot of my friends and collegues who are up and coming aritsts because I echo these sentiments all the time, and its exactly like how you said, in one ear and out the other lol.
I feel as if a lot of people who are trying to break into the industry nowadays think its easy money, so of course theyre frustrated when they don't blow up after "trying" for 2 months with no real results 😂
This is a marathon, not a race, and nobody is entitled to success. Sometimes, even if you work your ass off, you still might not make it, but you gotta understand that going into it.
Anyways, appreciate the content Adam. You've helped me in ways you wouldn't believe!
I'm finally on the consistency factor, and I'm currently working on the confidence talking to a camera part. I've done a lot for myself for just starting in 2021. This self-motivation is everything. Adam, you're the real deal, and everything you say here is exactly what's helped me grow
Surpass your limits man, you can do it🥂
I've been watching a lot of your videos and they have been really helpful in making me feel the weight of dedicating full time to making music.
Releasing my first song as a small time guy has been tough on my ego because you always hope your song will break through and get a million views, but the truth is I'm lucky my song got 100 views with my size.
Still have a lot to work on, but every one of your videos motivates me to keep up it not harder, but smarter :)
This damned channel is complete GOLD. I’ve learned all the things I implemented that worked; from this channel and Heate…
Thank you for being straight forward my guy!
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE ADAM IVY!!!!!!!!!!!I OPE A LOT OF U GUYS AND GIRLS ARE PAYING ATTENTION TO WHAT HE SAYS. WHEN MY EXPOSURE BECOMES KNOWN ILL COME BACK AND DO A FEATURE STRATEGY VIDEO WITH HI IF HE APPROVES.......
Only the strong survive in this business. Whether this stays a hobby or becomes a career is up to you. Never stop working as hard as you can. I may just be a small yt rapper now, but in a years time who knows where I’ll be. Put in the work now to enjoy the fruits of your labor later!
HEY YOU… YES YOU
Everything you need will come to you at the perfect time whatever your passionate about keep going
DONT STOP TILL YOU MAKE IT
Great stuff, Adam; as you were talking I looked over at my keyboards and thought, "I may not be Bobo in the email, but I have been like Bobo by not being consistent. I can make excuses like, well, I have to concentrate on finishing my master's degree (1 year from being done), but the truth is, on the weekends I have time...so, Adam, I no longer want to make excuses. Only I can change me, no one else. Thanks for the gut check.
Millions of artists and musicians will never be discovered. Me included. I just don’t have the mindset of promoting myself.
In fact, I despise a lot of what it all demands.
For example, that “😮😮😮😮😮” face what you have to present in the thumbnails to get clicks is just ridiculous. Entertainment is a lie….”A LIE STEVEN!!! “ -Nacho Libre (those magic eggs were a lie, Steven!”)
I know, no one ever understands my humor either. It’s okay.
But…if you don’t have the entrepreneur in you, you don’t 🤷♀️
Do art for your own sake, not others.
Maybe you’ll be discovered anyways just because you did it and became better of it through the years. Lots of this is about to be at the right place at right time. Lots of this is fate of a person. Not everyone could even handle the success.
So relax and do what you love and be humble. And don’t e-mail stupid questions 🤣
If you get upset with Adam’s real talk it means you are not predisposed for this career… it’s not a easy path you need to do a lot of sacrifices in order to make just little steps and maybe you will actually make it! Thanks for the real talk!
Its unbelievable but i can believe someone sent him that email 😭😭😭😭
Consistency and HARD work is the answer. There’s no magic potion. Six times is nothing !!!! Hard work, consistency and determination will outwork talent all day! A manager won’t change anything. You have to be willing to work and implement or nothing will change.
I agree with this and would also like to add adaptability .
Working hard and consistent and doing the wrong this will get you know where . Artists should be attentive to what is and isn’t working and be willing to make educated , decisions where changes/approaches/methods need to be made .
I agree. Purposeful and deliberate practice are pretty useful for improving one's composition and marketing skills, and that kind of practice requires effort, consistency and creativity.
Before I started pursuing my passion towards music I didn't know who I wanted to be. Everyday I asked myself Who do you want to be? I was searching for years, I was searching that passion, that fire within me. I didn't have any self-confidence when I started this I wanted to quit. The love and support I was receiving stopped that from happening. Everyday people was telling me to keep going. They gave me so motivation to the point where I didn't want to stop. Thank god I'm in a college that teaches this material including the teachers that actually care about this. The college even helped me with financial problems and the money that I received I used it on music. Im the main character in my journey I'll take full responsibility on a dream that I want to receive. Also Thank You Adam for your content that helped me on this journey. Much Love Brother ❤
Damn, so happy for you man... This man is a legend
@@jazz4362 100% percent this man is the goat 🙌
I really needed to watch this! I’ve personally always had the mindset to do everything with maximum effort. Been building my team for a few years now trying to accomplish things most people would find difficult. Sometimes it gets though and it gets really hard especially when self doubt creeps in. Thats the point where we decide to keep going or give up! We have to find ways to keep building on our momentum to essentially create out own brand. Thanks again Adam for reminding me what it takes to become successful in this industry!
sheesh my boy burned down the studio with this one. spitting facts
Man I just graduated today and as I was sitting really nervous about getting up on stage and grabbing my diploma took a deep breath all of it went away because my path is clear my vision I can see vividly there's no way I'm just going to be lazy here's a quote from one of my favorite artists
You don't want the reason why this music shit don't work is because of a lack of effort -J COLE
a little message from me
If you going into this music stuff because you believe that it will finally make you happy understand happiness comes from within. No matter how much fame you have, how much money you have, that pain won't go away until the memories you've gathered are the ones that you want and you make peace with your self and until you're pushing forward towards your dreams for you. there's a lot of money to be made in the music industry but you can make more money in other fields I don't think going into this for the money is a good idea I love the art I love creating and I have something to say. Why are you in it unless you willing to die for it
I LOVE your videos. So much love and energy goes into them and your stream of consciousness is so powerful I can feel it. I’m so grateful for all your hard work and I look forward to taking your master class.🙏🏼💗🥰thanks Adam & Team.
You are so welcome
pull them ears Adam! no compassion 😂
I LOVE HOW BLUNT THIS IS 😱 😵 😆 👍🏻
Adam you are an absolute legend! Respect for all your work and the energy you give to people! 🙌
Adam you’re doing a fantastic job I am very happy to have you teach me about the music business and I love Wisconsin Madison what’s up though but anyways Try to do some yoga or meditation specially a meditation the more you meditate don’t even affect you every day someone is telling me I can rap but I know I can and sorry for the misspelled words I’m driving
I have motivation to do the music,and I have big rapper rocking with me.I seen artist self promote music on other people TH-cam then they blow up off that I can’t respect that.
Well it’s a good job we’re not all like that, maybe they should read one of Jordan Peterson’s books and learn how to be accountable and responsible for their own life. That’s why I work as hard as I do and don’t complain about it!
Right really you’ve been walking millions of people through this thing he must’ve not been watching any of your videos
Also I post 6-7 times a day I choose to NEVER sign with a label because of you, I’m broke as shit but I still self promote. And it’s 5:29 am I’m just now going to sleep. No I’m not using a lot of your stuff because I’m working so I can. I got almost a thousand listens for my album. By album 2 I will watch this again. My goal, have 3,000 listens
“I’m trying to pitch help…” what a good line brodie
I saw your reply and I clicked because I thought you’d do the same ole oh you can’t do it only Beyoncé or blah blah blah, a true rockstar can do anything as long as he truly believes in the music. Now I’m not saying you’ll find immediate success but anyone who puts something new and believes in that will truly succeed and that’s anything in life. Otherwise me any you wouldn’t be alive. New ideas that are original are the reasons why we evolve as humans. It’s a forbidden science. Personally, my music may not work today or tomorrow but I’m 1,000% sure it will. Yes I’ve promoted my music multiple times and thanks to your videos I got 300 be Listeners. I’d love to have a conversation with you, see you after my next album which will release the same day I get my degree. Until then I’ll magically disappear so I can focus on my studies and study more Buddy Holly
I don't think i blinked one time during this video. This hit hard geeez
P.S. I love this program and I'm learning so much and applying it to my music career step by step. Oh and S/O to Redd... ✊🏾💯
the fucking gear wont make u great, fucking good speakers dont make you great, the amount of money you waste on gear wont make you great..
I mean, im that guy who had spend lots of money to music things and and still do but... im stil in this loopwheel where i think to my self that "Well if i buy this expensive course, after this i will make great hits!!!". Nope end of the day im too fucking lazy to put my focus on music which i like alot but i think that the biggest problem for me is that i try to be too perfectionist and i try to make the best music as possible. And where that leads me?
Well hundreds of unfinished music because i cant finnish anything because i think that the project that i make is "too shit" so i start a new project...
the loop just continues lol
thank you adam for this vid :)
Thanks for the advice
Shout out to all my independent artists that are out there doing it bye there self keep being great my friend✊🏽🙌🏽
Facts it’s so hard tho
Yeah it is but the goal is to keep grinding until you reach your dreams #dreambig 🙌🏽✊🏽
I’m so grateful that I found your Chanel🔥❤️🔥 your content is the best. More blessings to come🙏🏻
“I posted 6 times this month” …🤣…son u need to post 6 times per day for the next year just to START getting traction, and that’s if your really any good
And getting signed does not seem like a good idea unless you know exactly what you are doing because they would take your masters and in the long run you will pay for it people really need to do their research 🧐
Can you help me get my hair to stand up like that? It's not moving during this entire vid. :o)
😂
I really value your input and transparency here man. Absorbing like a sponge.
I've had conversations with other artists who feel the music/entertainment industry is dishonest to which I always counter that it's one of the most honest industries today. Where else can we experience so much rejection and still succeed by taking ownership of our own careers?
To put it in perspective, in Major League Baseball, a team will tell you when you can't play on their team anymore. They may send you to another team or cut you directly, and if enough teams DON'T want you playing for or against them, you're out the show completely! Sure, you can play overseas in different countries, but eventually father time will catch up with your abilities and you're out the game one way or another.
Conversely in music and entertainment, when we are rejected, it is an enormous reflection of how life generally operates. Life is full of rejection much like any other industry, which makes acceptance all the more valuable when it surfaces, and in this field there is absolutely little to no capacity for success. We all have the potential to yield as much of the accolades as we all fancy, and no one but ourselves can tell us otherwise!
They don't wanna work hard they wanna talk about working hard I'm sorry, but I do love seeing you when you are fed up so everytime u see something that irks u turn the camera on!!
For some time this channel has been becoming stranger to me in time because of me trying to show other people "oh hey look, this guy knows what he's saying and he's saying exactly what I'm saying so that means I'm on the right path" UNTIL they would stop me and say "Don't believe this guy, he's just trying to sell something". What you said about this channel being for the small percent of people who actually wanna go ALL IN is absolutely true and that's why now I know I'M SUPPOSED TO BE THE ONLY ONE WATCHING IT! Thank you for what you're doing and thank you for this video. Much Love🤘🏽❤️
You’re the Gordon Ramsey of music. And we love it.
The fact that this video has significantly less views, just shows how that 90% of the people refuse to click on what might be the truth they have to face.
My main motto is never give up and always think about what you do for your dream and what happens if I gave up.
100% gonna make it! Because I already made it by giving each song and video love and care. The views will come eventually! :) Lots of Love from The Netherlands and I wish all who read this the best on your career! Just holla if u want that +1 Stay active people! - Noordstradamus 👀
I know what I’m saying may put a hold on my career, but I’ll rather my mom smile on her death bed if I ever had to see that and not wonder if her son might reach the grave before her
well i mean you ask for subs and i get it but u know they feel like they know you personally u should take it as a compliment and defer
everytime im lost with music this goat just be comin out with the shit i really need to hear shoutout to fuckin adam!!!
🤡🤡🤡 bo bo 😂😂😂 this is hilarious.
I relish in the fact that these weak sucks don't do the work but expect all the glory. Everytime I hear someone say "one day I might start a tik tok" I just tell em, hey man we can't hang anymore your bringing me down, and I move on with my life. I don't have time for people that aren't serious, and if they try to give me advice I take a certain amount, but then i look them up online. If I can't find anything on them I let them know hey man, we can't hang anymore you gotta up your socials, come talk to me when you're dialed. Some people are starting to thank me, even though it may seem dickish I"m just not going to be around people who aren't working their AZZ off.
NGL, I was very tempted to make some snarky jokes about needing a manager😏
The rap is game is lacking authenticity and that what's im bringing
LMFAO. The censored intro had me crying.
By the way, ironically the word "bobo" means dumb in tagalog (Filipino language) 😆
THANK YOU! 😂
Straight honest talk…I love it and need it! Thanks SO much Adam! I’m working hard every day to grow my Feel Good Original Music Channel. Consistency, hard work and loving intentionally with focus on my goal.
Francisco Flwrs going global and then some checking in 💥
Hey Adam, I get it, Brother, I spent years trying to teach my fellow musicians how to market themselves. It was horrible. no one was willing to put in the work. No one was willing to learn the new skills. I felt like I was bashing my head against a wall. I still feel like I could help but you con only lead a horse to water.
I watch your videos to actually improve at every other content market (not music) and I love just how content is the same but different. What I'm trying to say is, your "How to make it in the music industry" type videos are incredibly helpful for any online content industry. And I was sceptical about your content, but it works, so thanks for sharing it for everybody to see
Thank you so much!
man you actually helped us with your rudeness thanks for the push
Bro wtf, he shoulda bought like a iced out ring or sum with that 6k. At least he can use that for his career. I wish I had that money to invest in marketing
Facts
your frustration is very reasonable.... very
Yep many want someone to work on their life harder than them!
Im loving this shit, boutta start moving harder
Lmfao Bo Bo. Please someone use that as a real artist name🤣
i absolutely loveeeeeee knowing that there are several million so called "artists" who think this very way !! asking for their hands to be held.. because as saturated as this field may be; shows just how many of these idiots aren't willing to be serious.. better for a lot of us ;)
The most realest video
Nobody cares, save yourself
Love this!!! Adam is definitely gang gang!
As soon as I heard the "I posted 6 times amd nothing happened" Ik he was gonna be on bullshit. You gotta put in the work. You can't make 6 videos on YT nd expect a million subs that quickly. If it was easy anyone would do it.🤷🏾♂️ My issue is finding out what and how to market myself correctly. I have to get back consistent on my videos on both my music channel & gaming channel 👌🏾
You're so right! There's tons of my content to help you learn that as well.
I appreciate you immensely.
See you at the top!
Love how real you are, thanks Adam🤘
Always!
Dope video sir
You will never understand how much I needed this verbal a$$ kicking. I fully accept that it’s my fault I’m not at my full potential. But I also know that it will be up to me whether or not I see it.
No trigger here. Thanks coach !
Do you have a portfolio of your music and success stories that reflect your programs? Cant seem to find anything related on your website. Thanks
Sure thing. I've answered the question before, but you can find a lot of records floating around that I produced in the past and my sync stuff has been in shows and commercials, but since going deaf in my left ear in 2016 I've shifted into helping other music creators as well as running my others businesses which are in the tech space and my non-profit organization. In terms of success stories I probably need to do a better job of sharing all of them, but I share a ton of them in this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PL1KqrofRenaAoiVeSmsHFKfRHS4sXi1nr.html and those are only about 20 out of hundreds who just prefer not to tell everyone that they got help with their marketing.
EVERYBODY IS GOING TO KNOW ROYAL RYAN SOMEDAY.
Bro I have two live recordings on IG and 10 songs written! I feel like you missed the sarcasm in my email :D
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Well said, Adam. Thank you for saying what needs to be said.
Preach !!!!!!! Real talk bro. Thanks for your time!
Keep the truth coming!
You bet!
I appreciate all of the value you create and share for free. I'm currently working and investing time learning and applying what I learn to really be part of of the business.
Your channel is gold and your conviction is inspiring. I was considering to follow other path, but you made me conscious about knowing the path wasn't the problem, but my character, and I thank you for that.
Don't let these clowns make you quit sharing your valuable content, some of us can take the truth boldly and you are good at that.