How does someone break into the commercial Hip Hop scene?

Question

My boyfriend is a Hip Hop DJ and has been doing it for like 5 years but he only seems to sell locally and gets gigs at local stuff. He's been featured on the local Hip Hop station twice, but nothing ever happened. How can he get out there? Thank you in advance.

Answer 1

Work on your talent. When you are good, shop it around to labels. Meanwhile put together a myspace, a youtube vlog, and build a fanbase. If you have fans already, the label is more willing to talk. You have to prove to them you can sell records. I only mentioned that talent part for the sake of us having to hear it. It all depends on how much money you can make the label. Good luck to you. If you need any online marketing help, visit www.nielsendata.com, they are the top of the line online morketing firm.

Answer 2

you have to set up a meeting with the devil (which is not easy he is very busy) and then all you have to do is sell your soul and become completely empty inside and controlled by the almightyy dollar

EDIT

realy thumbs down i'm trying to make fun of how the mainstream works and thumbs down well fine i will never try to be funny again because god forbid i try to brighten some bodies day with a smile you people make me sick

Answer 3

wow to the first poster.

Does he have a myspace? that would be an obvious first choice.  

Answer 4

Have a catchy hook

or

A gimmick

and watch the money roll in

Answer 5

sign for aftermath