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Printableleilene said: Hold up, you guys. Let's think about this. How much did Prince's first album sell? How much airplay did it get?
I understand what you're saying, because I've said the same thing...however, I've come to realize that there is a difference. Prince entered the industry 27 years ago when talent really did matter, artist were allowed time to grow and weren't expected to sell 1 million+ out the gate.The game is different now. It's looks and image over talent. If you ain't selling a million out the gate, you more than likely won't be given multiple chances to reach platinum status. Prince achieved platinum status on his 5th album. Tamar won't be given that many chances. [Edited 8/12/06 9:40am] | |
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PurpleCharm said: Duggs said: Im with you on that, To me it seems like shes going the indepedent route but still trying to keep ties with the universal. Drop the label or get dropped from universal, get you 10,000 cd's pressed up. Put them in the back of your truck and hit the road. If she aint got money for a video, get a tape of one of her performances ealier this year, put that shyt on youtube, myspace whatevea. The thing about artists it seems like with all their talent they dont have the right business savvy. Just because you make the best "apple pie" in the world, doesnt mean your the best "apple pie" salesperson Bingo! I hope she doesn't squander the opportunity she has been given by sitting back waiting for someone else to determine her destiny. She needs to be out there hustling - using her myspace page to driving traffic to her website, posting blogs letting her supporters know what she's up to or about upcoming performances, etc Teedra Moses is an indie artist that has developed a nice following on myspace. http://www.myspace.com/teedramoses Of course she not out there like Beyonce or Ciara, but she has very respectable myspace numbers, considering the fact that she is not on a major label. A lot of her promotion comes from word-of-mouth. I found out about her on a message board. People were raving about her album, which I recently found out was released in 2005. I have never heard her music on the radio, seen her video on tv or even read about her in a magazine. So, it's possible to get your name out there and your music heard without major backing. Oh yeah, she's a Prince fan. He's the only one listed next to influences.  thanks for sharing that about Teedra Moses... this is something i have to keep in mind for upcoming days/years... online promotion... not to mention that the song on her page is very beautiful... | |
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PurpleCharm said:[quote] Duggs said: Teedra Moses is an indie artist that has developed a nice following on myspace. http://www.myspace.com/teedramoses Of course she not out there like Beyonce or Ciara, but she has very respectable myspace numbers, considering the fact that she is not on a major label. A lot of her promotion comes from word-of-mouth. I found out about her on a message board. People were raving about her album, which I recently found out was released in 2004. I have never heard her music on the radio, seen her video on tv or even read about her in a magazine. So, it's possible to get your name out there and your music heard without major backing. Oh yeah, she's a Prince fan. He's the only one listed next to influences.
[Edited 8/12/06 9:39am] Wow, thanks for sharing info on this artists. Never heard of her and her songs sound great! | |
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Yes Universal drop it like its hot! I'm not gonna get all worked up because I know it's just a matter of time before Prince does too.... | |
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Heiress said: PurpleCharm said: Bingo! I hope she doesn't squander the opportunity she has been given by sitting back waiting for someone else to determine her destiny. She needs to be out there hustling - using her myspace page to driving traffic to her website, posting blogs letting her supporters know what she's up to or about upcoming performances, etc Teedra Moses is an indie artist that has developed a nice following on myspace. http://www.myspace.com/teedramoses Of course she not out there like Beyonce or Ciara, but she has very respectable myspace numbers, considering the fact that she is not on a major label. A lot of her promotion comes from word-of-mouth. I found out about her on a message board. People were raving about her album, which I recently found out was released in 2005. I have never heard her music on the radio, seen her video on tv or even read about her in a magazine. So, it's possible to get your name out there and your music heard without major backing. Oh yeah, she's a Prince fan. He's the only one listed next to influences. thanks for sharing that about Teedra Moses... this is something i have to keep in mind for upcoming days/years... online promotion... not to mention that the song on her page is very beautiful... You're welcome. Online promotion can be a very effective marketing tool...especially for indie artists or for someone like Tamar. | |
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PurpleCharm said: Heiress said: thanks for sharing that about Teedra Moses... this is something i have to keep in mind for upcoming days/years... online promotion... not to mention that the song on her page is very beautiful... You're welcome. Online promotion can be a very effective marketing tool...especially for indie artists or for someone like Tamar. I just did some research, and found all kinds of books, an indie record co kit, and free stuff too. 
I must look further into the subject... but am now realizing that I can make my dream come true, with some work and know-how. | |
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Heiress said: PurpleCharm said: You're welcome. Online promotion can be a very effective marketing tool...especially for indie artists or for someone like Tamar. I just did some research, and found all kinds of books, an indie record co kit, and free stuff too.
I must look further into the subject... but am now realizing that I can make my dream come true, with some work and know-how. Thats whats up, go get it your dream is out there waiting on you. | |
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Duggs said: Heiress said: I just did some research, and found all kinds of books, an indie record co kit, and free stuff too.
I must look further into the subject... but am now realizing that I can make my dream come true, with some work and know-how. Thats whats up, go get it your dream is out there waiting on you. I'm on it!  | |
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