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  Outside Resources on The Music Industry

This page features music advice from around the net. The resources on this page are intended to expand your knowledge on the music business.

Expect to not only find hip hop tips that are useful for a career in rap but also music business advice that is helpful for anyone looking for a career in music. Learn the basics on starting your own record label, the importance of networking effectively, the best ways to promote your music, how to get started in the music business, how to advance in the music business and a lot more. If you know of other sites with helpful music advice let us know about them.

If you have a site or know of a site that provides free music advice please send an email with a link to Carlos@TheStateofHipHop.com

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Great Links on The Rap Music Industry

 The Importance of a Good Bio - If you're looking to promote yourself you're going to need to get a bio written up. Read this article to find out why and how to write one.

 How to Overcome Five Stumbling Blocks to Successful Networking - Whether it be shyness, inexperience or any host of other reasons, some people just find it hard to network effectively. Fix this problem before it's too late.

 Submitting Hip-Hop Beats and Songs to Record Labels - This article includes some basic do's and don'ts when submitting your beats and music to any record label.

 Top PR Tips to Break into the Music Industry - It's true that there are various ways to market yourself as an artist. Advertising is one, using a publicist or PR firm is another. Read some of the benefits to using public relations to your advantage.

 Using Left and Right Pans and Tips on Audio Mastering - Here are some really good tips for using left and right panning tricks and other simple adjustments that will make your songs sound amazing.

 How to Put Out Your Own Record - Rap Coalition's overview of how to put out your own record. This was written in 1999 and still holds true for today.

 Independent Music Promotion on the Web: 3 Steps to Success - This article is about the importance of having an online presence and how to optimally design your page for maximum success.

 Starting a Record Label - One of the best articles written on staring your own record label. From choosing a name to obtaining a retail license and everything in between, this straight-to-the-point article explains it all.

 Connections: It's All About Who You Know - Everyone can gain from reading this article's advice on talking to music industry people. If the words "social skills", "communication skills" and "networking" make you nervous then you absolutely need to read this article.

 Radio Internships Opportunities for Those Willing to Work - I started off working as an intern at a Clear Channel owned radio station and the advice given here is absolutely true. If you're willing to work there's a lot you can learn while having fun at the same time.

 T-Pain's Manager Talks About Getting A Start In The Music Business - If you're interested in managing a hip hop artist or rap group this article will provide you with some dope insider advice. Rocco Valdes explains how he went from Def Jam intern to Artist Management with just $300.