good cheat code...i feel i fall in the DIY artist, with the help of a few at times. i can hit u up on social media to further discuss the indie scene?

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Adrijuana - Ah-Drianna

Runaway Demo version

Just An Artist. Dealing With Pain. 

I Share For Those Who Can Identify,

September 2nd

Producers Es-K and Type.Raw team up for a collaborative drop laying the instrumental foundation for a creme de la creme of Jazz-infected MC's by the likes of K. Sparks, Kid Abstrakt, Ill Conscious, A-F-R-O, General Steele of Smif-N-Wessun, Napoleon Da Legend and many more. 12 vocal tracks paired with the respective instrumentals bundled on a 2LP as well as digitally available on all major platforms.

Available in a limited run on :

2LP Vinyl - Deluxe Edition (including instrumentals)

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Released May 26, 2023


Executive Producers : Es-k & Type.Raw


Mixed by: Danny Gray
Mastered by: Sven Friederichs


Illustration by: Type.Raw
Design & Layout by: Howie Wonder

God Bless (feat. Five Steez & Kid Abstrakt)

133 Degrees

Como La Flor (Prelude) - Ah-Drianna [Prod. by Cashzacc]

Ominus 2

Five Steez gives a crash course via a one-time podcast (or 'podclass') for independent artists, providing tips and tricks related to Recording, Releasing Music, Marketing & Performing.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Recording
- Ensure you have free studio access, whether yours or a collaborator's.
- Keep all your music files in one place.

Releasing Music
- Feel free to explore physical options for your music if you have the audience for it.
- Digital is where it is now. Distrokid is highly recommended for distribution, but also explore Bandcamp for your store.

Marketing
- Figure out your brand and how to present it.
- Make contact with all the necessary persons in a professional manner and within reasonable time.

Performing
- Performance is important so take your rehearsal seriously.
- If you don't see the right opportunities to showcase your craft, create them.

RESOURCES
- MusicMart.biz (Jamaican music store)
- MusiciansFriend.com (Online music store)
- Sweetwater.com  (Online music store)
- Disc2Disc.com (Jamaican CD manufacturer)
- CDBaby.com (Digital aggregator/distributor/CD manufacturer)
- Distrokid.com (Digital aggregator)
- Bandcamp.com (Artist platform/store)

RECOMMENDED READING
- All You Need to Know About the Music Business by Donald S. Passman (Must-read book for all industry practitioners)
- Start & Run your Own Record Label by Daylle Deanna Schwartz (The book I have found most useful in my independent journey)

FEATURED MUSIC
Intro: Commander in Chief (Instrumental) by Five Steez & Mordecai, HeatRockz 2.0
Outro: U.G.K. (Instrumental) by Five Steez & Mordecai, HeatRockz 2.0

This podcast was made possible by CATAPULT, The American Friends of Jamaica, Kingston Creative and Fresh Milk Barbados.

The Five Steez Cheat Code For Indie Artists

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It is impossible to have a credible discussion about Hip Hop in Jamaica without mentioning Five Steez. The underground Kingston MC has been a mainstay on the local scene for over a decade, with international festival appearances and notable music outlet features under his belt. 

Reminiscent of the golden era, with a new twist, a common man’s perspective and an unheard Jamaican narrative, Five Steez’ music has been described by critics as ‘poignant’ and ‘soulful’, with lyricism full of imagery, storytelling and wit.

The Five Steez Cheat Code For Indie Artists

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