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TL;DR (use this if you’re in a hurry) You can’t upload directly to most DSPs (Spotify/Apple) as an indie — you’ll need a music distribution company (aka “aggregator”). (Spotify, Apple Music for Artists)Get your codes right: ISRC (track-level) and UPC (release-level). If you don’t have them, your distributor can usually provide them — but understand … Read more
1. Introduction: The Algorithm That Redefined Social Media No system has shaped social media more than TikTok’s recommendation engine. It powers the “For You” Page (FYP)—a hyper-personalised, infinite feed that prioritises interests over who you follow—forcing rivals to rethink discovery. Unlike legacy, social-graph feeds, TikTok runs on an interest graph that predicts what you’ll love … Read more
If you’re an artist, manager, or indie promoter, festival booking can change your year—bigger stages, new fans, and industry contacts you can’t buy. But getting from shortlist to signed slot isn’t luck; it’s a repeatable process. This guide breaks down everything you need to secure festival bookings—from scouting and timeline planning to building a winning … Read more
The life of a musician has never been more exciting—or more complicated. Beyond writing songs and playing shows, modern artists are expected to be their own marketers, engineers, managers, and business strategists. That’s where musician services come in: everything from beat production and mixing to booking help, design, and branding. In the past, those services … Read more
If you’ve felt that tug to get on a stage—share a song, test a joke, read a poem that finally says what you meant—an open mic in Brooklyn is calling. On any given weeknight, somewhere between a Bushwick bar and a Clinton Hill music room, there’s a mic buzzing with first-timers, lifers, and everyone in … Read more
If you’re hunting for a rapper name that feels authentic, looks clean on a flyer, and survives the next five years of your career, you need more than a random list. You need a process. This guide walks you through a pro workflow—then hands you curated cool names for rappers, targeted rap nicknames for guys, … Read more
Introduction: Why “MC” Is More Than Just a Word If you’ve ever asked yourself “what does MC mean in rap music?”, the answer runs deeper than a simple definition. In hip-hop, MC stands for Master of Ceremonies (and sometimes Mic Controller)—but the title represents far more than a performer on stage. An MC is a … Read more
Try Our AI Vocal Remover For Free here beatstorapon.com/ai-stem-splitter. No account is required to try it. Picture this: the chorus hits, the room knows every word, and you wish the singer would fade so you can take the lead. Or you’re a DJ who wants the drums alone for a slam-in transition. Maybe you’re a … Read more
Section 1: Executive Summary: The Sonic Landscape of 2025 The year 2025 in Afrobeats will be remembered not for a singular, unifying sound, but for a profound divergence in its creative and commercial trajectories. While the genre’s established male superstars continued to command significant market share through blockbuster album releases, their projects were often met … Read more
I. Introduction: The Prophet of Reggae Robert Nesta “Bob” Marley’s stature in global culture transcends that of a mere musician. He is a singular figure of the 20th century, an artist whose life and work became a vessel for the spiritual and political aspirations of the dispossessed worldwide.1 While his name is synonymous with reggae, … Read more