Breaking into the music industry isn't only about producing great tracks—it's about getting your music into the right hands. The ones who can take your tracks onto the radio and into live events and clubs are DJs. To assist you in this journey, we enlisted the help of Plastician, a music producer and DJ who fundamentally shaped the Grime and Dubstep genres.
With a successful DJ-ing career behind him and current collaborations with some of the most exciting new rappers in the UK, Plastician is generously passing on his wisdom to aspiring musical creators on WHATCLASS. You can learn from his classes: Getting heard by DJs and Sending music to DJs.
Leveraging SoundCloud
Plastician recommends using SoundCloud, a platform widely used by DJs for music discovery, to have your music noticed. In his
class, he offers insights on best practices for optimising your SoundCloud uploads. He stresses on the importance of visuals paired with your tracks and how including download links can offer ease to DJs who might be interested in your music.
Building support on Bandcamp
Bandcamp is another platform that you can use to build support and earn money. Musicians can sell their music directly to fans and attract a loyal fan base who could potentially share your work within their networks, which might include the odd DJ or two.
Sending your music to DJs
Once your music is out there and catching some attention, it's time to start sending your work directly to DJs. In
Sending music to DJs, Plastician offers advice on how many tracks to send, how to keep them fresh, and the best file formats to deliver optimal sound quality.
Sustaining quality and freshness
DJs are always on the lookout for fresh and high-quality music. Keep your sent tracks fresh and exciting. One stale track can make a DJ lose interest in your future work.
Final thoughts
Getting your tracks played by DJs is an art in itself, demanding a perfect blend of great music, strategic marketing, maintaining quality, and consistency. With these tips from Plastician, you are well-geared to embark on your journey to getting your music onto the airwaves and dancefloors.
To learn more about these tips and more, explore Plastician's classes on WHATCLASS and discover the world of music marketing. Time to get your music onto the decks, head over to WHATCLASS to get started for free today.
