How to Get Signed to a Major Record Label

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About Kevin Clarke

Mega producer Kevin clarke has pressed an permenant imprint on the music scene sincethe early -1990s. His production has helped create career-defining hits for artists such asProdigal Son UK, MSD, Veronica Leigh, among many other gospel artists. Respectedbeyond the genres of urban and hip hop music, Kevin Clarke, whose musical influencescross plenty cultural lines, has also been sought by diverse superstars whose musicsimilarly knows no boundaries yet, Kevin Keeps a very low profile and is a very down toearth person.

Born Kevin Dean Clarke in England, Uk on March 25, 1975, Kevi Kev, so named by JumpStreet Records founder MSD, has had many transitions from CEO of " Det Clothes to LifeCoaching helping others to succeed.

Kevin Clarkes hit single “St John 3:16” produced by KeviKev introduced a unique rhythmicstyle that added plenty of flavor to the ears of Gospel rap-R&B and hip hop listners whichchanged the whole Gospel music scene for good. Kevin Clarke clearly has a trademarksound which progressed. Kevin Clarke started a new label Nuff Luv records and built animpressive studio in the UK where he does most of his production. Kevin Clarke's genrebreaking has changed music today, and he delights in his success at staying ahead with hisoriginality and uniqueness. Kevin Clarke's style commonly known as "Clarkefunk" Is stillblowing the mind of listeners today. Kevin Clarke specialises in remixes, mixing andmastering for other artists alongside marketing and promoting.

“If You can think it - you can do it" Kevin Clarke - Producer - Music Engineer

Kevin Clarke receiving his Entrepreneur Scholarship award.

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Some people will claim to know a way to pursue a major label recordcontract without doing any serious work. While a small number of artistsmight have been lucky enough to attract this type of attention by chance,the best way to ensure success in the music industry is to build your ownbuzz.

When you first start playing shows around town, it is important to build alarge local following. This is the first step to success in the music industry.If you were to garner the attention of a major record label, this home townfollowing would be crucial; you might choose to invite label executives toyour town to watch you play live. With a large local following, you will beable to demonstrate what your fan base might look like on an internationallevel. Conversely, if you showcase for a label and the attendance is poor atthe show, the label executives may feel that your band is not attracting anaudience.

Tour Independently Before Pursuing a Major Label Contract

Touring is an unavoidable part of the modern record industry. Artists ofnearly all genres tour across the world to bring their music straight to thefans. However, life on the road is hard, and many bands fold after anunpleasant tour. When bands tour on their own prior to signing a recordcontract, they seem less risky to record executives. Nothing is worse for alabel than when new bands break up shortly after an album releasebecause of the rigors of touring.

Sign to an Independent Label First

Major record labels are largely run by college graduates with musicbusiness degrees. The top positions at companies are often held by streetsmart taste makers. When your band has not sold records on anindependent label prior to signing with a major, it is difficult to make theargument that you need a lot of creative control over the music andmarketing in your project. However, few artists succeed by letting majorlabels dictate their artistic direction. From a business standpoint, the bestway to protect yourself from being overly controlled by the business

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motivations of a major label is to demonstrate success with your ownartistic vision on an indie label first. Some indie labels have upstreamrelationships with majors that allow artists to move up to a major when theybecome household names.

Purchase Advertising for Your Band in the Same Publications As YourFavorite Label

This is a great tactic to use to catch the attention of a record label. Recordexecutives often purchase advertisements for their latest releases. Aftersetting up an ad campaign, most labels check relevant websites andpublications to make sure that their ad placements were posted on time.When an independent band spends their own money on advertisements inthe same magazines or websites, label chiefs may notice these adplacements and wonder why they haven't heard of the band yet. Uponnoticing that the band is unsigned, they may become interested in signingthem to a deal.

Ultimately, there is no specific, fool-proof way to get a major label recordcontract. However, your chances greatly improve when you work to buildyour own buzz first. Also, your treatment by a major label will be muchbetter when you establish yourself on an indie label prior to signing. So,bands should pursue a local following, tour, then sign to an indie beforeattempting to promote themselves to a major label. This will ensure thatyou are taken seriously. From that point, you are one press kit submissionaway from securing a deal. In fact, after these steps, you will probably havealready heard from executives without having to submit anything at all.

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Tips in Making your demo

Your demo is your key to making a great first impression to the record labeland eventually, your ticket on how to get signed to a record label.Therefore, it is important that you make your demo right and appealing aswell.

Making a good demo may be an important requirement on how to getsigned to a record label, but it does not assure you of any recordingcontract. Of course, record labels are considering many factors - your kindof music, your appeal and charisma, your versatility and most importantly,the marketability of your music - although you can always get a chance toprove it to them if you impress them with your demo.

Here are some tips on making your demo and sending them out to recordlabels.

Making your demo does not have to be very expensive. Although you haveto make sure that it is done professionally. Get rid as much as possible ofbad recording that may ruin the brilliance of your composition. If youcannot have a good quality recording at home, go to some studios thatmay not cost too much . Indeed, some record labels may understand thatyou are just starting out but make sure also that you give your bestbecause not too many have second chances.

Choose demo songs that will capture the attention of your audience rightfrom the start. Make sure your demo does not bore your listener. Choosesomething that you think will be a great piece to sell to the market.

Pick a few demo songs and do not overwhelm the record label with all ofyour collections since childhood. Carefully select just few tracks that youthink are attention-grabber and marketable. Reserve those other tracks ifthey want to see more.

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Know your music. It is important that you know the genre that you want topursue. One wise thing you can do before going to all record labels is tohave a list of labels. Check out who are most likely to get interested in yourtype of music. Sending your demo to the right label may save you time andeffort.

Before you send your demo to the label, make sure you know their rules onaccepting demos - check the acceptable format or is there a specificperson you need to get in touch with or if it is acceptable to send the demoyourself. Other labels may not accept demos directly from new artists,which means you need representation. So you might want to know theguidelines first before going to the label.

When you send your demo to the record label, make sure you give themyour email or phone number. Give them many options to contact you, sodon't just leave a number.

Sending your demo may get frustrating at times, especially if you do notget to hear anything in return. You can do a follow-up though, but even ifyour demo is turned down, always keep a positive attitude. Some famousartists have been turned down the first time they send in their demos, soalways be nice and well mannered. Who knows, you might get your secondchance.

Make sure that the quality of your demo is good. Always mix and masteryour tracks to the industry standard before submitting any work. This is agolden rule*

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