In this installment of Sound Advice, Atlanta-based rapper Dot Cromwell shares his journey as an artist, offering a goldmine of guidance for fellow creatives looking to level up their careers. Embodying a DIY mindset, Dot details how he went from the schoolyard cyphers in his hometown of Philadelphia to collaborating with artists like Jidenna and Wale, and landing syncs on “NBA 2K,” “Abbott Elementary” and more. Throughout our conversation, Dot shares a goldmine of useful tips, including how you can use features like private links, direct messaging, analytics and SoundCloud Split Pay to build community, learn the music business and level up your artistry.

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Sound Advice: Dot Cromwell

In this installment of Sound Advice, we talk with the LA-based, indie R&B vocalist, songwriter and producer Orion Sun. Orion is a spiritual artist who draws from nature to craft her heartfelt sound; most recently exemplified on her 2024 album, ‘Orion.’ In this episode, we hear how Orion went from recording herself at home and uploading demos to SoundCloud, to touring the US and collaborating with artists like Vampire Weekend’s Rostam. Throughout our in-depth conversation, Orion opens up about building artistic confidence and community through SoundCloud, how she first got started producing, her approach to bringing her music from the studio to the stage ahead of her upcoming tour dates and much more.

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Sound Advice: Orion Sun

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SOME REAL LYRICAL SHIT, GOING THROUGH THE STRUGGLES AS A YOUNG BLACK MAN IN THE CITY, IM SOUTH LONDONS FINEST SPITTING PAIN OVER THIS 2PAC INSTRUMENTAL CALLED 'LIFES SO HARD'.


LIFE'S SO HARD MIX 1 MVC (3 DB) [STRAIGHT IN].wav

A track I wrote called Small Talk, written & sung by myself - SOYA, not Serena Soya, Just SOYA- The New Me which is my old self just found again! x I hope you enjoy x 

Production by Kelly Portis
Mixed By Jobey Productions 

SOYA - Small Talk

ill sins- Sagas

The Weeknd Warrior Beat Tape

Sippin' Muzik

First Place- PeeAy(Prod.Tugz)

"I Am"

Featuring: Kyra Rox

Produced By: Meandou
Recorded & Mixed By: Jesse-Lee "LeeN" Norville
Additional Keys By: Rhyan Fuller
Mastered By: Yogi Sensei

NLT Productions 2012


Meandou Feat Kyra Rox - I Am

TAKEN FROM THE 2006 UNRELEASED P.O.P MIXTAPE

LIFE'S SO HARD MIX 1 MVC (3 DB) [STRAIGHT IN].wav

Mohammed Georgestone