Press Kits

As I am developing my artist career I am always looking for new outlets to go through to see how I can benefit from them. Recently I have been working with a gentleman who is currently acting as my public relations. Since I am just starting in my career he has not been charging me for his services. As such, I really can’t ask much from him since I am not paying him.

I decided to do some research on my own and started inquiring on how much I would be charged for a service like this from a professional. For every firm that I contacted they all required a physical press kit. So I guess where I am going with this is that I thought we we’re moving to a digital and paperless era? So, why are they asking for a physical paper press kit? This really caught my attention and drove me nuts!

I guess after all not everything is going digital. People still prefer things the traditional way with paper and something physical that they can hold in their hands and feel. I have been thinking all day and have tried to find the logic in this, and why they want it physical and I still have not been able to find a logical reason for it. I feel as if I am going to have trouble with this, as I have never created a physical press kit, at least not as I can recall. I have gotten use to having everything digital. I am at a point where I have come to the conclusion that I dislike paper very much. Well! I guess it’s time that I go out shopping for materials again. I will be placing Staples a visit after a very long time.

Professionalism!

This week I realized something really important in the music industry. I have a friend who is currently staying at my house for a short period of time until he gets his feet off of the ground. He is a very well known producer in Puerto Rico and has worked with the best artists in the industry. He came to the mainland because he was going to start working with a new artist. The first 2 days he spent going all over Miami in a bus. The purpose was to meet with different people and to get everybody on the same page with the project.

As a result of everything the project fell through due to the lack of professionalism from the actual artist himself. The lesson of this issue is that you must have your things set and have the professionalism in order to be successful. You can’t go crazy and travel to a new country thousands of miles away from home without having your things planned and set.

This is a very fast paced business that moves very fast. You need to be able to keep up with it in order to maintain your success in it. Being cordial and professional is a must! That is what many people look at the most. Anyone that is going to go into business with you the first thing that they are going to look at is how responsible you are about your businesses and you professionalism. It is the number 1 key to success in this industry. Always maintain a positive energy around you and the people that you are around with. This will help you to have a successful career in this very fast paced music industry. Always carefully plan things before taking them into action. Patience is a virtue!

Simply the best year yet!

So as I am closing out the last month in my masters program. I am starting to get a feeling on how my life and my career is starting develop on its own. This year by far has been the best year in my life. My music career is taking off; I am starting to make a name for myself. My knowledge is growing and I am becoming wiser. The masters program really helped me settle in my decision that my life is basically going to revolve around the music world and the entertainment industry, as I am now starting my pursuit in my law degree in entertainment and sports law.

I am now growing a brand not only locally or nationally but also internationally. My brand is starting to get recognition from across the world. My brand is starting to venture in new grounds by developing a clothing and hat line. All in all I am truly blessed and happy to know that I am finally making a difference whether its personally or through my line of work I am glad to know that I will always be remembered by the person that I am, by the perseverance and drive that I have.

In conclusion all I can say at this point is that I am ecstatic on all the things that are currently going on in my life. One of the biggest things is the completion of my Masters degree. This has really opened my eyes to a lot of new things that are going to come in the near future. I am currently working on new projects that are going to take over in the Latin industry. The teams of professionals that I have that work under my direction are a great group of people and thanks to their determination and belief in me we are going to take over of this whole thing!!!