The Modern Musician Show with Colin Thomson

050: Scams, Pitfalls, and Best Practices for Artists with Producer Sahpreem King

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Sahpreem King is a multi-platinum music producer, music business educator, academic lecturer, music consultant, and music business book author and music industry writer. He has written several music industry books, as well as worked with some of the biggest names in hip-hop. He has an extensive background in music production, music marketing, business, and education design and technology.

 

Key Take Aways:
  • A lot of times listeners can't hear the difference between well-produced music, and second-rate work, a lot of times they can feel the difference
  • Part of what makes music so great is that there are no boundaries. Especially right now, you can do anything you want to do
  • At the end of the day, music is all about connecting with people
  • "If you don't change with the change, the change is gonna change without you" - Sahpreem King
  • Producers have to be strategic in their listening - and fully understand what an artistic can bring, and how the artist/producer chemistry is going to work
  • Handle all legalities before you get into the studio
  • Be very careful when vetting producers to work with. Make sure that they're extremely aligned with your artistic vision
  • Research every opportunity online very carefully before taking any action
  • Don't be a desperate artistic. Desperation causes you to sign bad contracts
  • Before assembling your team, you must know your single goal. Consider making a business plan
  • You must find your USP (Unique Selling Proposition)
  • Artists don't need a manager until they have something to manage
  • The specific team you assemble will depend entirely on what your specific goals are

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    Learn more about Sahpreem King:

    SahpreemKing.com

    Twitter: @Sahpreem

     

    Sahpreem's Books:

    Surviving the Game: How to Succeed in the Music Business

    Dude, I Can Help You! 18 Mistakes Artists Make and How to Fix Them

    Gotta Get Signed: How to Become a Hip Hop Producer

     

     

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    Featured Artist: Ark Patrol
    Song: Let Go Ft. Veronika Redd
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