thankful to still be mentoring some of the writers i worked with in the past on other publications.

just wrapped up Episode 103 of Office Hours with @norarahimian.bsky.social where we spoke on getting organized! www.youtube.com/live/2aM5KtI...

64% of the artists that inquired about working with me have ghosted this year alone. to be clear this is people who hit me up first, hopped on a call said they'd love to work and then disappeared. i promise i relate when artists go on and on about how no one understands rejection like they do.

make sure you find some time to relax today. resting believe it or not is part of the grind too.

ive got a group on IG where im always dropping tips and opportunities not just from myself but my peers as well. www.instagram.com/channel/Aba_...

you've got to take time to teach your audience how YOU NEED to be supported. otherwise your audience will keep streaming the song thinking you're getting a bag.

INDEPENDENT ARTISTS!!! im offering Q&A Sessions at their lowest price of $150. -rollout concerns -festival strategies -audience discovery/growth -sync placements -playlisting and press ive got an answer for any question you possibly have. drop a line! spots are limited!

last week @norarahimian.bsky.social made our 2026 debut with our 102nd Episode of Office Hours. In this episode we discuss the importance of Independent Artists from so many difficult angles and why “bigger” names are now PIVOTING to take part in the indie market. www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0vh...

do you need a press release? im really good at writing those too. ive already written for Gian Kash, Darko the Super & MF Grimm this year. over the years i've written for Darkchild, Braille, Aria Lanelle, Ashia Vu, Teller Bank$ & more. DM if ya wanna cook!

i get downvoted in r/musicmarketing every time i say that you shouldn't pay for playlisting or playlisting services.

ive got SEVEN unreleased albums from artists on Untitled right now. some serious heat being made. good lord.

-release the individual tracks. -drop the instrumentals down the line. -send out the acapellas well after that. -put out the remixes months after that. -slide all the tracks from the album into ONE MIX all of these can be uploaded to DSPs, Untitled, SoundCloud etc etc.

my failures do not define me. my determination does.

just want to work with independent artists that respect and value what i do. not just people using me up for the work they refuse to do let alone give credit for. some independent artists be shady af too under the guise of their own victimization.

im also writing bios for creatives of all kinds. ive written for Award-Winning artists, Best-Selling Authors, songwriters, actors the list continues. if you need a bio for your website, festival application, streaming site or the like hit me up in the DMs!

writing bios. writing press releases. to prep those looking to drop this year if you need help presenting your work with written assets feel free to drop a DM! still got my valentine's day discounts going as well!

got rollout plans and content ideas for the low: -album rollout (22 weeks) -single rollout (7 weeks) -music video rollout (10 weeks) -content ideas (with over 50 ideas) when combined give more than enough to work with for the YEAR and beyond! if you need any of them lemme know!

got rollout plans and content ideas for the low: -album rollout (22 weeks) -single rollout (7 weeks) -music video rollout (10 weeks) -content ideas (with over 50 ideas) when combined give more than enough to work with for the YEAR and beyond! if you need any of them lemme know!

just so we're clear. fuck ICE. fuck Donald Trump. fuck the government. fuck DJ Akademiks.

it's HUMP DAY. perfect time to get a website. can't get one? get a NEWSLETTER. IT. IS. FREE.

between Durand Bernarr winning a Grammy. and LaRussell selling a record for 18K. this is no time for any independent artist to give up.

indie artists if you need rollout plans for your album, music video, single, event or the like im here to serve. i got them for you on the low low 🙏🏿

-type out your lyrics. -give a call to action to your NEWSLETTER. reward new subscribers with new music. -hit a milestone ON ANY PLATFORM? screenshot it and then post it on ALL YOUR PLATFORMS. -there's still time to release your 2025 RECAP NEWSLETTER. -organize your performance footage.

ive got: -Album Rollout Plans -Single Rollout Plans -Music Video Rollout Plans -Content Ideas if you need any let me know, discount for the whole set. tell a friend or artist in need!

the music industry can be thankless af. but im thankful to have legitimately helped artists sell out merch, land on festivals, bring THOUSANDS of dollars (yes i have receipts) in, sell out Vinyl and CDs while simultaneously connecting with their supporters and community.

Bandcamp Friday is in 3.5 weeks. talk to your listeners about why their support on that day is important.

INDEPENDENT ARTISTS: you can research ORGANIC playlist curators by using the search function on almost any platform. GENUINE curators WILL NOT charge you.

another consultation slapped out of the park. this one for a Massachusetts emcee/producer/DJ/Label Owner/Designer ill be writing a bio and descriptions for their entire discography of records. if you need any hands-on assistance or written assets im here to serve!

at this point, i've done direct hands-on work with directors, vocalists, yoga masters, independent labels, rock bands, authors and much more. if you need help with your rollout, help with strats or even just have questions feel free to drop a line!

Independent Rapper LaRussell Lets Fans Set the Price for His New Album; Kyrie Irving Buys a Copy for $11,000 www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/01/05/l...

some artists i work with, just want the work and to be on their way. but i am so thankful for the artists ive worked with that still hit me up with questions, links and whatnot YEARS after us working together.

two clients have landed placements two days into 2026. one on YouTube. and one on @imgarysuarez.bsky.social of Cabbages Hip-Hop. a clear sign for the year to come and i am thankful.

i received a book of 1000 Writing Prompts for Christmas. so i figured id share the prompts as i go through them and we can do them together. here's the first one: Day 1: write something you really want to say to someone but don't have the courage to. #1000WritingPrompts

my self-worth is not determined by others...anymore.

you're already playing video games. USE THEM TO YOUR ADVANTAGE. 1. MUTE THE IN-GAME MUSIC 2. record footage of you playing Madden, 2K, Call of Duty, Battlefield, The Sims, Stardew Valley, GTA etc. 3. download the footage. 4. add YOUR OWN music over the footage. 5. upload.

never been big on the whole "my woman needs to submit to me" jargon. some of yall are looking for slaves/maids/servants and not PARTNERS you can build with.

fuck Trump. fuck ICE. fuck the police.

doing Question & Answer Sessions for my lowest price of the year to close 2025. if you have questions about your rollout, audience, strategy or if you don't have time for a full 2-4 Hour session, im here to answer anything ya need!

4 independent artists hit me up interested in work. i offered discounts and they still managed to ghost with NO COMMUNICATION. insane work but duly noted. ill be dropping keys all day in honor of such.

some tips as 2025 comes to a close: -if you’re releasing something drop a newsletter about what your plans are. -if you’re not releasing something to close out the year. send out a RECAP newsletter of everything you’ve done and accomplished this year.

sending deliverables to those independent artists who need it. -single rollout plan -music video rollout plan -album rollout plan -general and simple content ideas if you need anything as we head into 2026, im here to cook and serve. hit the DM or "Chat" if you need anything

here to provide that hands-on help as we approach 2026 as well. -social media assistance -rollout help -audience discovery and retention -and literally any question you could possibly have. if you need help with the new year incoming i'd be honored and would love to help!

just swallowed a vitamin whole. fucking hell. send help. my chest is about to explode. adulting at its finest. 😑

direct-to-fan marketing isn't new..... -don't just promote yourself for your audience...take a second to relate to them to an extent...just as you would at a live show. -get YOUR platforms organized so that when people INEVITABLY stream your music...they know what YOU want them to do NEXT.

a brand new week is here. another chance to learn. another chance to earn. may the bag be forever in your favor.

i've got deliverables for sale as well. -a 22 week album rollout plan. -a 10 week music video plan. -a 7 week single release rollout plan. -and a document with over 50 content ideas. if you'd like any of these feel free to drop a line.

myself, Teyana Taylor and apparently Bobby Flay share the same birthday.