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Monikker talks about your options online...

You can rant and rave about all the things you can't change, or you can do something positive for yourself that could lead to $$.

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The mixtape has evolved side by side with hip-hop.

Monikker re-visits the different eras of mixtapes along with their artistic uses.

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Another requested topic: "hip-hop vs rap"

Monikker discusses the argument that hip-hop is dead, what hip-hop is according to a purist idealogy, and whether or not the "underground" still exists.

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Monikker breaks down the answer to this ubiquitous question.

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Got this great question from @smokegenerxtor.

It's hard to know what type of project you should release and how...

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This show and accompanying article explain the pros and cons of singles, EPs, and albums.

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Read Monikker's post on this topic for more insight --> https://monikkermusic.com/blogs/new-blog/posts/hip-hop-daily-dose-35-pettidee-talks-new-album-alien *Video version of podcast coming soon* ------ Pettidee took time out to talk about his first album in nearly 10 years. His debut album dropped 20 years ago. His career includes Grammy and Dove noms, a Stellar award, big film and TV placements, and much more. He had a lot of insight when I asked him how an indie artist can sustain a long career in music. Buy 'Alien' on sale at www.soldiersound.com

Follow --> twitter.com/monikker ------ Read Monikker's post on this topic for more insight --> https://monikkermusic.com/blogs/new-blog/posts/hip-hop-daily-dose-34-what-happens-when-you-stay-consistent In this audio journal, Monikker discusses: -Dre Baldwin, a former pro basketball player -Gary Vee, entrepreneurial genius -Chuck D, legendary hip-hop artist What do they all have in common? They get BIG results from doing a lot of SMALL tasks consistently. I hope their stories of productivity and passion inspire you as much as they do for me. Work on your game! Want the best marketing tips, hip-hop coverage, and free music you can't get anywhere else? Just enter your email underneath "Be Part of the Movement" on the Home Page of www.monikkermusic.com. Welcome to the Community :)

Follow --> twitter.com/monikker ------ Read Monikker's post on this topic for more insight --> https://monikkermusic.com/blogs/new-blog/posts/no-excuses-pt-2-a-real-life-artist-example ------ This audio journal is Part 2 of Hip-Hop Daily #32... In that show, Monikker analyzed a promotional email sent by a Christian hip hop artist retiring his stage name. Monikker discussed scarcity mindset and steps to take to correct it. Listen to #32 and read the post here --> https://monikkermusic.com/blogs/new-blog/posts/no-excuses-a-real-life-example-of-failure In today's show, Monikker has rewritten the email with the goal of selling the artist's new album. Monikker is a professional email copywriter and uses those skills to rewrite the email. Monikker explains marketing principles you can easily incorporate in your promo messages. Want the best marketing tips, hip-hop coverage, and free music you can't get anywhere else? Just enter your email underneath "Be Part of the Movement" on the Home Page of www.monikkermusic.com. Welcome to the Community :)

Follow --> twitter.com/monikker ------ Read Monikker's post on this topic for more insight --> https://monikkermusic.com/blogs/new-blog/posts/no-excuses-a-real-life-example-of-failure ------ In this show, Monikker reads quotes from an artist's promotional email that is full of excuses... These include: *The downturn in the music touring market *Streaming doesn't pay artists *Audiences don't pay attention anymore Monikker talks about why you shouldn't let these situations control your career. The right mindset to approach these challenges is presented in #30: "Are You In Control?" Listen and read it here --> https://monikkermusic.com/blogs/new-blog/posts/hip-hop-daily-dose-30-are-you-in-control Want the best marketing tips, hip-hop coverage, and free music you can't get anywhere else? Just enter your email underneath "Be Part of the Movement" on the Home Page of www.monikkermusic.com. Welcome to the Community :)

Follow --> twitter.com/monikker ------ Read Monikker's post on this topic for more insight --> monikkermusic.com/blogs/new-blog/p…e-you-in-control ------ Whatever you're procrastinating on... Whether it's launching a product or service, new music, or even a relationship that you want... The best way to prove yourself is to just do it. In this audio journal, Monikker unpacks why you should take consistent action and how you can do it. Plus...how Kanye West embodies this action-taking principle so well. Want the best marketing tips, hip-hop coverage, and free music you can't get anywhere else? Just enter your email underneath "Be Part of the Movement" on the Home Page of www.monikkermusic.com. Welcome to the Community :)

Follow --> twitter.com/monikker ------ Read Monikker's post on this topic for more insight --> https://monikkermusic.com/blogs/new-blog/posts/hip-hop-daily-dose-30-are-you-in-control ------ In this audio journal, you're going to see what DJ'ing, horoscopes, and Grant Cardone all have in common. Monikker also backtracks on comments made in Hip-Hop Daily Dose #28 (review #28 here --> https://monikkermusic.com/blogs/new-blog/posts/producers-and-artists) Want the best marketing tips, hip-hop coverage, and free music you can't get anywhere else? Just enter your email underneath "Be Part of the Movement" on the Home Page of www.monikkermusic.com. Welcome to the Community :)

Read Monikker's full article on this topic for more insight: https://monikkermusic.com/blogs/new-blog/posts/lil-wayne Whether you're an artist, in another business, or just want to raise your value in your respective industry... Lil Wayne's mixtape formula has everything you need to do that. Monikker talks about the specifics behind the formula and the #1 most critical element of his strategy. It led to Wayne's breakthrough success in 2008 with his 6th album, Tha Carter III. Want my best marketing advice, blogs, audio journals, and free music you can't get anywhere else? Just enter your email underneath "Be Part of the Movement" on the Home Page of www.monikkermusic.com. Welcome to the Community :)

Read Monikker's full article on this topic for more insight: https://www.monikkermusic.com/blogs/new-blog/posts/producers-and-artists In this audio journal, Monikker shares experiences trying to get an exclusive rap project made. There can be lots of challenges and frustrations for a rapper trying to get good, marketable music for their projects. Lots of questions arise as well, such as: -Why don't artists get paid for their songwriting and performances? -Why are artists basically expected to front all song costs? -Why am I paying for beats with uncleared samples? Monikker has worked with lovely, talented producers over the years...but has had a fair share of negative, frustrating experiences as well. There's a lot of relief in being able to move forward with Configa. Want my best marketing advice, blogs, audio journals, and free music you can't get anywhere else? Just enter your email underneath "Be Part of the Movement" on the Home Page of www.monikkermusic.com. Welcome to the community :)

** Hear HADES' music at www.blackmarketpluto.com ** HHDD's first interview... The mystery of HADES, one of Austin's most talented hip-hop producers. In this show: -The future of HADES' record label, Black Market Pluto -Top career highlights include rocking with MC Overlord, Def Jux fam, and Snow Tha Product -Current projects as a producer -Privacy and disclosure in this age of social media -His standards for rap performances -His evolving live show as a producer -How HADES learned to put soul into his music And much more. Follow --> twitter.com/monikker Join the exclusive monikker hip-hop community --> enter your email under "Be Part of the Movement" on the Home Page of www.monikkermusic.com. www.monikkermusic.com will be buying Black Market Pluto releases and giving them away...but you gotta be in the community! Hit that link above and join.

Preview a new track I'm on and the story behind it... Hear a special invitation for Dart Adams... Then head over to https://soundcloud.com/configaration/laidlaw-media-podcast-episode-1 to hear the very first show of Configa's Laidlaw Media podcast. I have a segment on the show, and together we premiere the new track... Produced by Configa and featuring MC Said, Monikker, and DA Donnieboy. Follow twitter.com/laidlawmedia... And sign up for the Laidlaw Media mailing list (scroll to the bottom of www.laidlawmedia.com). Tweet us your thoughts... @monikker @configa @laidlawmedia @101mwc

-How Datpiff launched the careers of hit rappers in the 2010's -Brief history of the evolution of the mixtape -How Soundcloud and Spotify changed the mixtape game -Preserving your legacy in music I referenced these 2 fantastic articles: https://www.complex.com/music/2019/10/datpiff-niche-interview-kp https://psmag.com/social-justice/a-generation-of-hip-hop-was-given-away-for-free-can-it-be-archived I mentioned past Daily Dose episodes...you may want to review them: https://soundcloud.com/the-monikker/why-you-should-only-focus-on-one-social-media-platform https://soundcloud.com/the-monikker/why-you-need-to-take-your-relationships-off-social-media Join the Monikker Hip-Hop Community: go to www.monikkermusic.com Home Page and enter your email under "Be Part of the Movement." Follow --> twitter.com/monikker

Lil' Kim showed up in the '90s breaking barriers for women in hip-hop. In this audio journal: -Her first studio album in 14 years -How should we address women who rap? -What Lil' Kim did differently from other women such as Queen Latifah, Monie Love, and Yo-Yo -How Lil' Kim impacted feminist and misogynistic issues in hip-hop Join the Monikker Hip-Hop Community: go to www.monikkermusic.com Home Page and enter your email under "Be Part of the Movement." Follow --> twitter.com/monikker

Part 3 of my response to 50 Cent's comments that we're about to see a lot more One-Hit Wonders. Review Episodes 21 and 22 for context. In this audio journal: -What's most important when it comes to your career? -What else in your life has longevity if your career might not? -Taking care of your mental health and personal relationships Join the hundreds of hip-hop fans and artists in the Monikker Hip-Hop Community...go to www.monikkermusic.com. On the Home Page, enter your email under "Be Part of the Movement." You'll get secret content and insider info unavailable on this podcast or on the blog. Follow --> twitter.com/monikker

-Articles by @sebishiphop and The N.Y. Times -My argument that artists are part of an ecosystem that's built for their failure -Ways that artists make $ other than writing quick hits -More reasons to support the idea that 50 Cent is wrong Review Part 1 if you didn't hear it: https://monikkermusic.com/blogs/new-blog/posts/hip-hop-daily-dose-21-one-hit-wonders-in-this-day-and-age Officially become part of the Monikker Hip-Hop Community...just enter your email address on the Home Page at www.monikkermusic.com. Follow --> twitter.com/monikker