So as I go through my emails on this Saturday night filled with Game 7s of the NBA Playoffs & boxing, I began to become a bit frustrated. What was my issue you ask? It was the second day str8 that I was coming across subpar submissions. So with that being said I decided to take to my Twitter and Facebook page to give everyone a few #BlogRules on what is really important when making good music. Some people enjoyed it and some got offended. At the end of the day though, better music will be created.
Hit the jump below to check out the rules and by all means feel free to add more in the comment section.
#1 Long intros are overrated. Get right into the record #blogrules
— Str8OutDaDen.com (@str8outdaden) May 4, 2014
#2 Be original. When we hear music that sounds like someone else, there is a good chance we won’t post it. #blogrules — Str8OutDaDen.com (@str8outdaden) May 4, 2014
#3 Song titles that have the words “swag”, “turn up”, “molly”, etc. more than likely sound like 3 years ago…delete! #blogrules
— Str8OutDaDen.com (@str8outdaden) May 4, 2014
#4 A good mix goes a long way. Really a decent mix goes a long way. What I’m saying is get them records mixed. #blogrules — Str8OutDaDen.com (@str8outdaden) May 4, 2014
#5 Its ok to do it all by yourself…just get a second and third opinion. That aggressive master only make my ears bleed. #blogrules
— Str8OutDaDen.com (@str8outdaden) May 4, 2014
#6 If you’re getting upset right now its ok I’m here to help. Sidebar: The solution is to just make better music. #blogrules — Str8OutDaDen.com (@str8outdaden) May 4, 2014
#7 Do you really have a maybach, Bugatti, phantom, etc…ummmm yeah delete! #blogrules
— Str8OutDaDen.com (@str8outdaden) May 4, 2014
#8 Did #7 touch a nerve? If so read #6 #blogrules — Str8OutDaDen.com (@str8outdaden) May 4, 2014
#9 Not a dream killer. Its ok to rap about what u want or where u inspire to be, but if u got money 4 that whip get a better mix #blogrules
— Str8OutDaDen.com (@str8outdaden) May 4, 2014
#10 If you really love what you do and really want to start this “movement”, invest in yourself and your team. #blogrules — Str8OutDaDen.com (@str8outdaden) May 4, 2014
#11 And this one is important. Make the music someone else will try and copy from you next year. Then direct them to #2 #blogrules
— Str8OutDaDen.com (@str8outdaden) May 4, 2014
#12 Now that you read this feel free to submit your best material. How to submit? Visit http://t.co/igMClCIrbR for info. #blogrules — Str8OutDaDen.com (@str8outdaden) May 4, 2014
UPDATED: More #BlogRules
That intro scene at the beginning of your video with the horrible acting is not needed. Jump into the visual #blogrules
— Str8OutDaDen.com (@str8outdaden) June 25, 2014
Sending 8 songs in one email. nah i’m good. Just send a link to your soundcloud page if you want me to hear all your music #blogrules — Str8OutDaDen.com (@str8outdaden) June 25, 2014
When you say “man you my favorite site…I love what yall do” “Been rocking with yall for years”. Just be honest. No fluff needed #blogrules
— Str8OutDaDen.com (@str8outdaden) June 25, 2014
Getting upset when we don’t post your music. Truth be told sometimes its just not that good. Keep pushing. Don’t quit #blogrules — Str8OutDaDen.com (@str8outdaden) June 25, 2014
Not putting your social media links in your email is a big mistake. How can we build relationships if we don’t know you. #blogrules
— Str8OutDaDen.com (@str8outdaden) June 25, 2014
Be sure to have artwork for your song. No artwork means we would have to search for a pic and most likely we will not #blogrules — Str8OutDaDen.com (@str8outdaden) June 25, 2014
Emailing every contact on the site your submission doesn’t work. Its a reason why the MUSIC submission email was listed. #blogrules
— Str8OutDaDen.com (@str8outdaden) June 25, 2014
Only submit to sites you like and really feel can further your brand. #blogrules — Str8OutDaDen.com (@str8outdaden) June 25, 2014
Make emails as clear as possible. Str8 to the point. In the words of my high school teacher Mr. Nelson “Keep it simple stupid” #blogrules
— Str8OutDaDen.com (@str8outdaden) June 25, 2014
Pay attention to the details. Make sure your links in emails actually link. Copy and pasting is time consuming. #BlogRules
— Str8OutDaDen.com (@str8outdaden) July 6, 2014
