Radiowreck, LLC | True School Hip Hop since 2009 by Uni V. Sol Do you really want this life? My name is Uni V. Sol and I'm going to give you the real truth about being an independent recording artist and record label owner. These are the stories I wish I had when I first got started; to understand that it truly takes 20 years to be an overnight success. #univsolmc These are my 25 rules for building a successful music career independently. Rule #1 (96) Never ever get drunk before or during your recording session Rule #2 (97) Everyone’s ambition isn’t the same. Accept it. Rule #3 (98) Experiment to find your sound Rule #4 (99) If you think you got what it takes, Invest in yourself. Trust your process. Rule #5 (00) Write, record, publish. You need feedback. Rule #6 (01) Dream big. Keep your head in the sky and both feet on the ground Rule #7 (02) Perform, perform, perform Rule #8 (03) No audience? Find one. Rule #9 (04) Are you competing with the market? Rule #10 (05) Double down on your efforts if you really want results Rule #11 (06) Practice, practice, practice until it becomes automatic Rule #12 (07) Age is not a factor when you’re running a marathon Rule #13 (08) Do not neglect your home. Quality time with your family is everything. Rule #14 (09) Hire an attorney. It will save you 10 years of trial and error. Rule #15 (10) it doesn’t have to be all business, all the time. You can make money and have fun. Rule #16 (11) Put out your best work. It’s the only way to go. Rule #17 (12) Feeling stagnated. Change things up. Rule #18 (13) Local and regional touring is still touring. Rule #19 (14) Look at your career from different angles and learn how to be self sufficient. Rule #20 (15)Find mentors. Preferably ones that have actually done something in the business. Rule #21 (16) Making the music undeniable. The best version of you. Rule #22 (17) What do you absolutely love doing? Sell that experience. Rule #23 (18) Listen to the market and be flexible, if you want to survive Rule #24 (19) Don’t get too big for your britches. You’ll ruin all your hard work. Rule #25 (20) Stay sharp and remain profitable Bonus: Rule #26 (21) Take calculated risk Rule #27 (22) Plan, Strategize and Execute LINKS: radiowreck.com univsolmc.com fiverr.com/univsolmc instagram.com/univsolmc tiktok.com/univsolmc youtube.com/univsolmc --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/univsolmc/message