http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog Online Marketing for Blogging Musicians Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:41:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/got-distribution/ http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/got-distribution/#comments Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:13:35 +0000 Mario Mendoza http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/?p=240 Continue reading →]]> http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/got-distribution/feed/ 1 With the recent Myspace Music relaunch, a pivotal question has been posed to indie musicians: what kind of distribution is right for me? As an indie artist and label owner, having your music online is pivotal to any band’s success. You can reach a global audience and increase fanbase size by creating mailing lists and article submissions to multiple directories. Many musician friends of mine were happy to see Myspace get a shot in the arm so to speak by bringing attention back to their network. They wanted to be part of this distribution launch and signed up for Snocap … Continue reading → http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/routenote-beta-free-music-distribution-service-for-the-indie-musician/ http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/routenote-beta-free-music-distribution-service-for-the-indie-musician/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:37:39 +0000 Mario Mendoza http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/?p=107 Continue reading →]]> http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/routenote-beta-free-music-distribution-service-for-the-indie-musician/feed/ 6 I am always looking for better deals for distribution when it comes to my music. The key is evaluating who their retail partners are, what sign up fees are involved, and understanding your ownership terms and conditions. RouteNote beta has just thrown their hat into the music distribution arena offering the indie artist some alternatives. Routenote “is a solution, powering music distribution to a global market”. They connect you with their retail partners which include: iTunes emusic Audio Lunchbox Snocap Limewire RouteNote currently has no signup fees and you as an artist retain 100% ownership of your work. The key … Continue reading → http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/cd-sales-fall-faster-than-digital-music-sales-rise-or-do-th/ http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/cd-sales-fall-faster-than-digital-music-sales-rise-or-do-th/#comments Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:41:48 +0000 Mario Mendoza http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/2008/06/cd-sales-fall-faster-than-digital-music-sales-rise-or-do-th/ http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/cd-sales-fall-faster-than-digital-music-sales-rise-or-do-th/feed/ 0 Keep informed on sales statistics and opinions all around you. The key to success with the future of the music industry is understanding the different dimensions that the Music Business Model presents. Mashable presents a great article on the future of music sales. Read more below. read more | digg story http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/sell-your-music-with-an-amazon-mp3-widget/ http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/sell-your-music-with-an-amazon-mp3-widget/#comments Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:07:00 +0000 Mario Mendoza http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/?p=91 Continue reading →]]> http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/sell-your-music-with-an-amazon-mp3-widget/feed/ 0 Songcast is a music distribution service that places your music with major online retailers such as Amazon MP3, iTunes, Napster and Rhapsody. As digital distribution is changing, Songcast has been adding great new features to keep up with the social networking times.   //   Currently Join Songcast and they will place your music with iTunes and the new Amazon MP3 and provide you with an Amazon Widget. These widgets are great for covering all your social network profiles like Myspace or Facebook and even on your free Songcast profile. Cover as much marketing ground as possible. Once your album … Continue reading → http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/music-distribution/american-idol-2008-winner-the-importance-of-having-distribution-before-your-stardom/ http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/music-distribution/american-idol-2008-winner-the-importance-of-having-distribution-before-your-stardom/#comments Fri, 23 May 2008 22:54:53 +0000 Mario Mendoza http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/?p=89 Continue reading →]]> http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/music-distribution/american-idol-2008-winner-the-importance-of-having-distribution-before-your-stardom/feed/ 0 David Cook from Blue Springs, Missouri was named the 2008 American Idol winner. I am personally not a big fan of the show, but in essence the contest is one big music distribution opportunity. Their is so much focus on the actual winner of the show that some people really don’t realize all the positives of the exposure for all contestants. As a musician, you should always put yourself in a position so your fans can buy your music. This goes out to all levels of the game, even if you have a small fanbase. American Idol’s numbers were very … Continue reading → http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/music-distribution/catapult-digital-distribution-sell-your-music-now/ http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/music-distribution/catapult-digital-distribution-sell-your-music-now/#comments Thu, 08 May 2008 20:20:13 +0000 Mario Mendoza http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/?p=72 Continue reading →]]> http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/music-distribution/catapult-digital-distribution-sell-your-music-now/feed/ 0 Digital distribution packages now come with different angles and options. Catapult Digital Distribution helps artist and labels get their music on iTunes and other major online retailers. Their distribution outlets include: iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody, Emusic, Amazon mp3, Best Buy Digital Music Store, Connect, Puretracks, Audio Lunchbox, Urge, Independent Bands, V Cast. The cost for setup is only $25. There are no yearly or monthly charges. I was shocked at first to see this pricing because services like Tunecore and Songcast have yearly or monthly costs and basically provide the same service. The difference between services lies in the amount of … Continue reading → http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/hip-hop-distribution-indie-musicians-discover-future-options/ http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/hip-hop-distribution-indie-musicians-discover-future-options/#comments Sat, 03 May 2008 01:50:59 +0000 Mario Mendoza http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/?p=69 Continue reading →]]> http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/hip-hop-distribution-indie-musicians-discover-future-options/feed/ 0 Hip Hop Distribution is here to discuss issues relevant for indie musicians. Music distribution has become very easy to attain and earning a living as a musician is possible. The main obstacle for musicians is keeping consistent marketing plans during times of being understaffed or unorganized. Speaking from personal experience, nothing in this music industry comes easy. As an independent musician and label partner in Fried Roots, distribution was the initial obstacle. Fried Roots has used services for distribution such as Songcast and Tunecore to get our music with different major online retailers, and they work just great. Since iTunes … Continue reading → http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/lost-in-india-officially-on-itunes/ http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/lost-in-india-officially-on-itunes/#comments Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:39:47 +0000 Mario Mendoza http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/?p=67 http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/lost-in-india-officially-on-itunes/feed/ 0 If it ain't Fried, it ain't Fried Roots. http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/sos-the-future-of-music-distribution-what-do-you-think/ http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/sos-the-future-of-music-distribution-what-do-you-think/#comments Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:08:37 +0000 Mario Mendoza http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/?p=24 Continue reading →]]> http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/sos-the-future-of-music-distribution-what-do-you-think/feed/ 4 The purpose of this article is to see what the independent artist is thinking about in terms of their future in this changing music industry. Independent music is on the rise with digital downloads increasing, but how can we as independents make our mark in history? This goes out to all the producers, beat makers, songwriters, musicians, and podcasters. What are the strategies or tips you use when thinking about music distribution? Hip Hop Distribution was not created to tell you what you have to do, but to hear from people involved in the music grind and learn from our … Continue reading → http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/snocap-record-a-song-and-sell-it-the-same-day-on-myspace/ http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/snocap-record-a-song-and-sell-it-the-same-day-on-myspace/#comments Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:51:04 +0000 Mario Mendoza http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog//2008/03/snocap-record-a-song-and-sell-it-the-same-day-on-myspace/ Continue reading →]]> http://hiphopdistribution.com/blog/uncategorized/snocap-record-a-song-and-sell-it-the-same-day-on-myspace/feed/ 4 Myspace is key to marketing my music and new releases to my fans. You have the opportunity to add friends and potential customers from all over the world to your friends list and network. Snocap provides you as an artist a great way to market your band and make money at the same time. Snocap makes your Myspace page into a virtual store front to sell new music. Snocap is essentially a great tool if you don’t have any distribution and even better if you do have distribution. I currently have distribution through Songcast for one project but I can … Continue reading →