Music Business Hacks

Our first weekly industry interview is with DaRealWordSound, AKA Elwin G. Williams, III. He is known for his eccentric flow, hardcore nerdcore beats, and his big heart. He's toured with artists like Del The Funky Homosapien (Hieroglyphics), The Artifacts, and Slightly Stoopid, and more. Show Outline: Introduction - Song: New You by DaRealWordSound (03:48): What a Typical Artist Work Day Looks Like (06:00): Pre-show Routines (08:00): Freestyle Exercises at Shows to Engage the Audience (10:10): Learning to Work in a Studio/Breaking Into the Industry (18:50): The Qualities that Set the Pros Apart (31:10): Most Life-changing Books (36:50): Best Music Business Investment (42:50): How Possible Failure Can Turn Into Success (45:00): The Power of Building a Community (49:05): How You Can Be Ready for the Big Moment (58:02): Advice That Every Artist Should Ignore Resources: Book - Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Book - Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell Book - Who Moved My Cheese