Avoiding Record Label Scams

On episode #5 of Next 2 Blow Podcast (Season 2) we're going to touch on the benefits of investing in yourself as an independent artist, and the different avenues you can take to save money and further your career as independent artist. Today's music feature is BGI Dean from Florence, South Carolina with his new song "I'm Him" off his new EP SV3.

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Want to learn how to stay safe and avoid being scammed by "music labels"? Listen to episode 3 of Next 2 Blow Podcast now! I will be sharing advice about the business, asking for references, and talking to a reliable source. Take responsibility for your career and make smart decisions about it. And remember: if the claim sounds too good to be true, it probably is. For our music feature of the week, we have Florence, SC recording Big Retro dropping off his new single "A1ONE 2". You can download his latest project now on Apple Music and all major music platforms.

On episode 2 we will be speaking on "How to Survive as a Rapper" when being booked for shows, traveling to other cities/states, and moving around on a daily basis. This week's artist feature "Que Lanez" from Kershaw, South Carolina stopping thru with his new song "Feels Good" available on all major streaming platforms.

To kick off Season 2 of Next 2 Blow Podcast in episode #1 we'll be discussing the importance of quality music. And I will also give tips in order to create great quality music as a recording artist. For our music feature of the week, we have South Carolina's own Jessica Gabrielle blessing us with her new single "GMHYD' available now on all major music platforms.

On episode #8 we will be discussing the key ways to monetize from your music through social media and utilizing strategies from your distributor. Our featured artist of the week is Florence, South Carolina recording artist Montie with his new single “Ready”!

On episode #7 we’ll be discussing the decline of DaBaby’s career. This has been a topic in the Hip-Hop community. We’ll discuss his first week projected sales off his new album “Baby On Baby 2” and the events that led up to his career declining. For our featured music of the week we have South Carolina’s recording artist Jessica Gabrielle featuring Touche with their single “Because of you”.

On episode #6 we’re going to be focusing on ways for all artist to have a great performance. Whether you’re new at performing or seasoned, these tips will help sharpen your performance skills. Our featured music of the weeks comes from Florence, South Carolina artist Jay Steez, premiering his single “Detroit Flow”.

This episode explains the reasons why some independent artist music isn’t being heard or played in clubs/radio. I also give a few tips and strategies to reach the masses and make progress in their musical career.

In episode 5 we will discuss the importance of promoting and the different ways you can promote yourself as an musical artist. These tips will put you in the right foot steps to increase your following and music career! Todays featured artist is Anderson, South Carolina recording artist “WVN” with her single “Memorabilia”!