I am tryin to become a manager for a friend who is trying to become a rap artist...I was wondering what all a manager does and all can any one help me out??
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start booking shows in your area, record a demo for them and try to get it out to record labels, contact record labels about A&R reps coming out to see them perform, get some CDs made for them and sell them at shows, contact underground touring hip hop or rap artist and try to get them hooked up on a tour or at least a few shows with them. Essentially you do the dirty work so he/she can work on their music. It's not easy. Good luck. This link may help.
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It's a more complex scenario than that. My friend started some years ago, shortly thereafter, I joined. Well he continued and I just let it go, due to family issues, distractions. He's making big bucks now and I'm happy for him. My fault that I quit, nobody elses. I'm re-joining next week. BTW. This friend is now my boss. Yep, he bought the company that I work for, from home. Feel free to email me for details and any other questions. Make sure you leave the name of your state and he will be happy to give you a good referral to the better leadership in your area.
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I can understand your desire to tell the band members in person or make sure they get the message. Writing to their manager or record label is one of the best ways to make sure they get the message. I've worked with and know a couple musicians and they love hearing stories about how their music touched the lives of people. Not to belittle your experience in the least, but bands hear a lot of great touching stories about how their music has helped people in really bad situations and MCR is no exception I'm sure. Posting things on their myspace, forums and/or writing their record company directly are things that they see and hear about - even if they don't have the time to contact you in return.
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Go for it! Your business will flourish if you give it the time it deserves. You will be a lot happier if this is your dream coming true. If it doesn't work out, there will always be restaurants that need managers.
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Dear Joe,\n\nThank you so much for taking your time with me yesterday to discuss the assistant manager position that your store has open.  It was very nice to better understand the nature of the position, as well as the working environment at Sporting Goods.\n\nAfter our discussion, I am even more convinced that I am exactly the person you need to fill this vacancy.  \n\nI look forward to hearing from you again soon.\n\nSincerely,\n\nJane
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It sounds like she was fired for insubordination. Regardless of whether your manager is mean, you are asking to get fired if you start cursing at them. The boyfriend had no business being on the property. They are trying to run a business, you know? She won't get re-hired for those reasons, not because her boyfriend, who shouldn't have been there in the first place, stepped in. And her chances of collecting unemployment are also poor should her employer dispute the application. If you mouth off at people you suffer the consequences.
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Are you talking about electronic DJs? They don't have a club or anything. Besides the DJs aren't the ones to talk to to get a gig spinning in a club. You need to find out who owns the club and find out who throws the parties. Whoever the producer is will listen to you to see if you have any talent to put you on. Who cares what other DJs think of your music. Chances are if they like it they will steal it and if they don't like it then it is because they just have different taste. There will be someone out there who enjoys what you have to play though. If you want to sing in these clubs then you do need to find a DJ to work with, Just go to some clubs that are playing the music that suites you and when you hear someone you like just give him or their roadies your stuff. Good luck
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General opinion would be based on the following:-\n\n1.you would need to tell me exactly how long would you hang before you have made your comission on the interest.\n2.Who owns the masters\n3.who would own the copyright\n4What contracts would you expect me to sign up to and are these contracts approved by the musicians union in the UK???\n\nThese are questions all new comers to the music business should want to know the answers to. I am not looking to sign sign up but I hope the above is informative to any one who is interested.\n\n~v~
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seriously... who cares? and how would any of you actually know??? Ohhhhh... so because your friend told you. who probably heard it from some other kid they go to school with. Come on now. Get a hobby. One that does not consist of worrying about what Rihanna and Chris Brown are doing, cuz I can guarantee they are not worried about what you're doing. I SERIOUSLY doubt it happened. Rihanna's new CD just came out 2 days ago... she's busy promoting. Not f*ckin' a little boy.
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Are you serious? You want a rap coach or something??? no one can teach you how to free style. You just gotta say whatever comes to your head... but make it hot. Because, if you suck... people will let you know. Try writing first. Write some good songs to get your skills up, then try the freestyle thing.
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Nothing is for free in the race industry. Have you tried friends that own businesses & local busineses? Have you talk to members of your race team, they may know.Do you know any veterans in the business, they can show you the ropes? Network, network, network If you don't have the time get a manager.
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I think all of the above are responsible.  And so are the artists themselves.  Grow TF up, little boys.... like all that nonsense w/50 cent last year.  Whatta little b!tch.
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If you are speaking of street promotion, the easiest way to get on the official street team for any band is by first being very active and vocal with their limited, online teams.  The team leaders will take notice of your hard work.  If you wanted an actual, corporate job, then you'll have to apply directly to record companies themselves.  Keep in mind that there are tons of marketing jobs in the music industry, which come in all shapes and forms.  There are also many smaller promotion companies, tour organizers, and merchandising agencies out there who work directly, or by proxy, for your favorite bands.  You might even try to get to know the bands you really like, and become friends.\nI worked for Island Records for about two years.  I was asked to join the national street team, which had about 80 or 90 people total across the U.S.  How did I make it into this exclusive group?  An online team leader was impressed with my random work, so I got an invite.  I went to concerts for free, and met rockstars.  It was awesome.  Regardless, it is relatively easy to find some sort of niche work in the music industry.  Just look out for opportunities, and also, create your own.
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A number of years ago I applied for a job there. I found the questions on their application too intrusive. One of them was something like "if you knew that another employee was using drugs would you report him?" I think that's a lousy thing to ask someone. After I applied a manager called me and said, "can you be here for an interview in one hour. I said no but I could come later or tomorrow. He never called back, thank god.
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Hi, my daughters name is Mercedes. Look, I am a manager in a restaurant and see it everyday. Don't worry about it. You are there to make money, not friends. If you make a friend in the process, great. Keep focus, do your job and the only ones you need to pay attention to is your boss(es). They sign your check, they give raises, they are the ones that are there for YOU. It is THEIR job to be there for YOU!
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I have worked with 5 galleries in the 10 years and find that having something for everyone is important, but also that you find your market and stick with it.\n\nIf you having an artist show up to sign his or hers work, go all out on promoting this person. They will remember you, good or bad.\n\nAnd as with everything, Location, location and location are key to your success.\n\nJerry
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You're very vague. There are lots of different careers in the music business. Please expand and I'll try to reply as best I can\n\nEDIT : Singer. Are you singing now? Do you go out to clubs/pubs and sing? If not, why not? I hear so many people saying they want to be a singer, but aren't actually doing it. So the first bit of advice would be, start singing in front of an audience, ANY audience, it doesn't matter. This way you will get better at singing, at banter with the crowds, etc etc. Even karaoke is better than nothing.\n\nThe next thing would be to try and record a demo, if you write songs, so much the better, if you don't, you need to find someone who can write for you. NB There is no point going in to a studio to record standards like "Summertime...and the weather is easy..." It will go straight in the bin. \n\nSo you need to find a good song you can sing, and then get it recorded to a professional standard. You may have to do this process many times before you are happy with the track(s) you want people to hear.\n\nThe next stage is the REALLY tricky bit : you have to find someone who believes in you enough to want to spend HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF POUNDS to promote you. Tall order? You bet! Try finding a manager, they will be experienced in talking to people who actually work in the industry.\n\nAnd the final thing - BE PERSISTENT. If at first you don't succeed, and all that.\n\nAs a final note, if you are not very attractive, or over 25, the odds are REALLY stacked against you!!!\n\nGood luck.\n\nPS You could always just apply for The X Factor, of course. Though the odds on getting anywhere on that show are slimmer than John Prescott winning the 100m race in the Olympics.\n\nPPS Catweazel's right, it really IS full of ar*eholes.