Music Industry BullSh*#

We are back for more. In part one we discussed the main 3 issues as to why you weren't being paid.

1. Producers under selling their work.

2. Artists not respecting producers because they're under selling their work.

3. Mixtapes replacing albums as the new medium of music.

We're going to break down the issues and present solutions. Artist and Producers come together to make songs. Magic if you will. It’s a joint effort. What we're seeing is one side isn't respecting the other and the music as a whole is suffering.

Read more: Why YOU Aren't Getting Paid For YOUR Beats - Part 2

So an aspiring artist reached out to me and said they are putting together a demo for this A&R. I Immediately wanted to ask which A&R so I can roll my eyes and tell them without telling them “maaan he got no power over there, try another approach”. No disrespect to A&R’s because at the end of the day, I’m a credited A&R as well. But at the same time the A&R’s of today aren’t like the ones back in the days. I mean there are still maybe a handful left but not much.

Read more: Death of A&R's (D.O.A)

We get a lot of email from up and coming/new producers asking the same question...

How do you go about getting paid for your beats/tracks, and what should I charge?

This here can pose as a semi tough question. While I can't tell you what you should charge, I can sure as hell tell you what you shouldn’t be charging.

Read more: Why YOU Aren't Getting Paid For YOUR Beats - Part 1

We decided to do this column as a dedication to the current state of the Music Industry. We want people to understand that we love this business, because it’s what we love to do, and it provides for our families, but we hate the bullshit that comes along with it. Some of you might ask, what is Music Industry Bullshit? The easiest way to describe it is when “politics” gets in the way of creating great music and doing business in this industry.

Read more: What Is Music Industry Bullsh*#?