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Aside from radio, the only other way to get the masses to hear your music is through club play. Break your record with 12" vinyl promos.
I have developed a special program which I am currently working on with the Hip Hop market. Hip Hop till this day begin their promotional campaigns with 12" Vinyl releases. While working for the past 5 years at Metropolitan Records I have gained first hand experience on the impact that 12" Freestyle records have. Call me for more information. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm ET 718-893-7179.
 
EVERYDAY I PRAY FOR VINYL, I AM A VINYL JUNKIE
 
Vinyl is wonderful. It is never too cold to the touch, and Melissa loves it too. A cup of Coffee or Tea and Vinyl makes me a happy little guy =)
 
I know as a DJ...if someone came to me w/ vinyl instead of a cd...it has a MUCH greater chance of getting club play!!!!
 
when i am giving a promo on vinyl i play, even if it isn't the best thing in the world, vinyl holds a special place in my heart,,,
 
There is no doubt about it! The fastest and most efficient way to break a new record is through Club Play, the non-political and most effective method of exposing your music to the masses! And what is the most effective medium on which this is done? None other than on 12” Vinyl Records!
Today, many novice DJs have adopted the Compact Disc (CD) as their primary source, but 12” Vinyl Records are still the preferred medium among “The Professional DJs”. Anyone who has ever had the opportunity to have 12” Vinyl manufactured, would undoubtedly testify that it is a very expensive process. This is one of the reasons why 12” Vinyl Records stand a much better chance at getting heard by the pros than would CDs. Today’s advanced technology has enabled even the most inexperienced artist/producer the ability to burn and package their own music on CD. Though this seems to have become a great “convenience” to the so-called artist/producer, it in turn has become a great “inconvenience” to the industry professional.
The market has since been flooded with beautifully packaged demo CDs, resulting in the ability to judge a demo by its packaging no longer possible, creating a very difficult situation for those involved in A&R. The excitement and high expectations of receiving submissions in CD format, have deteriorated to the point that unless it has been hand delivered by a respectable figure in the music industry, it would eventually make its home along side that of the Audio Cassette Tape. 12” Vinyl Records on the other hand have yet to experience this type of reception due to the fact that its high manufacturing cost and low return on sales tells the industry that you “understand this business”! Receiving a 12” Vinyl record has managed to maintain the same excitement it did in the past. Most, if not all of the “Celebrity DJs” of today use 12” Vinyl as their preferred source for music. Many of these DJs demand high prices for their services and travel the world as artists themselves. Clubs have found it to be more appealing to hire top name DJs rather than recording artists. Major record companies today still begin their promotional campaigns with the release of 12” singles. Whether for promotional purposes or for sale, this is, and always will be the industry standard. But just putting your music on 12” isn’t enough. There are many other points that must be addressed. The extended seven to ten minute club version is great for remixes, otherwise a standard 3 minute radio version is all that’s needed. This will also allow you the ability to submit to Radio Mix Shows. A short Instrumental Intro, Break and Outro is more than enough for a seasoned pro to work with. Besides, DJs have those golden ears along with the keen ability to spot a hit out of nowhere. Another point overlooked when pressing records is to focus on one song at a time. The ability to control the direction of your campaign is crucial. To release a record with multiple songs can work against you in a devastating way. For example, you release a record with six songs on it, and four are doing well, but in different parts of the country. It will then become very expensive to fill demand. Choose your best song, make sure the production is perfect and work that record till it either peaks or falls, meanwhile, be ready with the next. Don’t stress over past failures because all it takes is one hit and those others that didn’t make it will get another chance.
* If you are a Freestyle artist or producer and has considered releasing your music on 12" Vinyl, then give me a call I would like to talk to you. 718-893-7179
 
If you give me a new song on vinyl, I am like a kid with a new TOY.
If it has a few versions including accapella I feel spoiled rotten.
 
Latif said:
There is no doubt about it! The fastest and most efficient way to break a new record is through Club Play, the non-political and most effective method of exposing your music to the masses! And what is the most effective medium on which this is done? None other than on 12” Vinyl Records!
Today, many novice DJs have adopted the Compact Disc (CD) as their primary source, but 12” Vinyl Records are still the preferred medium among “The Professional DJs”. Anyone who has ever had the opportunity to have 12” Vinyl manufactured, would undoubtedly testify that it is a very expensive process. This is one of the reasons why 12” Vinyl Records stand a much better chance at getting heard by the pros than would CDs. Today’s advanced technology has enabled even the most inexperienced artist/producer the ability to burn and package their own music on CD. Though this seems to have become a great “convenience” to the so-called artist/producer, it in turn has become a great “inconvenience” to the industry professional.
The market has since been flooded with beautifully packaged demo CDs, resulting in the ability to judge a demo by its packaging no longer possible, creating a very difficult situation for those involved in A&R. The excitement and high expectations of receiving submissions in CD format, have deteriorated to the point that unless it has been hand delivered by a respectable figure in the music industry, it would eventually make its home along side that of the Audio Cassette Tape. 12” Vinyl Records on the other hand have yet to experience this type of reception due to the fact that its high manufacturing cost and low return on sales tells the industry that you “understand this business”! Receiving a 12” Vinyl record has managed to maintain the same excitement it did in the past. Most, if not all of the “Celebrity DJs” of today use 12” Vinyl as their preferred source for music. Many of these DJs demand high prices for their services and travel the world as artists themselves. Clubs have found it to be more appealing to hire top name DJs rather than recording artists. Major record companies today still begin their promotional campaigns with the release of 12” singles. Whether for promotional purposes or for sale, this is, and always will be the industry standard. But just putting your music on 12” isn’t enough. There are many other points that must be addressed. The extended seven to ten minute club version is great for remixes, otherwise a standard 3 minute radio version is all that’s needed. This will also allow you the ability to submit to Radio Mix Shows. A short Instrumental Intro, Break and Outro is more than enough for a seasoned pro to work with. Besides, DJs have those golden ears along with the keen ability to spot a hit out of nowhere. Another point overlooked when pressing records is to focus on one song at a time. The ability to control the direction of your campaign is crucial. To release a record with multiple songs can work against you in a devastating way. For example, you release a record with six songs on it, and four are doing well, but in different parts of the country. It will then become very expensive to fill demand. Choose your best song, make sure the production is perfect and work that record till it either peaks or falls, meanwhile, be ready with the next. Don’t stress over past failures because all it takes is one hit and those others that didn’t make it will get another chance.
* If you are a Freestyle artist or producer and has considered releasing your music on 12" Vinyl, then give me a call I would like to talk to you. 718-893-7179
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Thanks Latif!!!!!! :yeey

Sietz
 
Peter said:
Vinyl Rulez 😉 :cool
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12" vinyl rules Forever...!!!🙂
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DJ SUGI WUGI ZULU...VINYL BOOGIE FOREVER!!!:cool ...PEACE!!!
 
Ok DJs, if you truly love Vinyl, get in touch with any new artist that you know who either already pressed Cds or is about to release something and have them call me. I will do my best to get them on 12 Vinyl. I have a terrific program that allows artists and producers maintain 100% of their ownership yet still release 12" Vinyl.
Call Me 718-893-7179 Mon- Fri 10am-6pm
 
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melissa22 said:
Awwwwwwwwwwwww thanks 😉 lol

How much you charge lol.:dj see I learn fast
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I've seen passion's wheels of steel...... go for it Melissa...... :blah

Sietz
 
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