Why No One Gives a F$ck About Your Music - Stop IT!!

1. You Think Posting Once Means People Will “Find” You

Newsflash: People don’t just find music. If you post your track once, then sit back waiting for the streams to roll in—you're not an artist, you're a spectator in your own career. Stop waiting for luck, and start creating a plan.

Post the track once? Cool. Now post it everywhere. On your stories, in your feed, in your DMs to everyone you know (yes, even your aunt). Not only that, get creative. Make memes, behind-the-scenes clips, tease the next track. Saturate the internet like it's your personal playground. You’re not annoying—you're building your empire.

2. Your Fan Engagement Looks Like You’re Ghosting People

If you post your music and then go MIA for weeks, your fans will be like, “Okay, I guess you’re not serious.” You’re not a star yet—you're a hustler, and hustlers talk to their fans like they’re family. When someone comments on your post, reply. When someone shares your music, thank them. When someone sends you a DM, don’t just stare at it like it's a trap.

You wanna talk about authenticity? Start with replying to comments, interacting with your audience, and genuinely caring. The more you show love, the more your fans will do the same. Trust me, if they feel like they matter, they’ll keep coming back to stream your music.

3. Your Soundcloud is Not a Free Storage Unit

Are you putting all your tracks on Soundcloud and calling it a day? If you're relying only on SoundCloud, good luck. No one’s just going to randomly find your track among the millions of others unless you're actively promoting it everywhere. Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Boomplay, even Audiomack—get on all of them.

And don't just upload and leave. Optimize your profile, create playlists, and make sure your music is being discovered. Work the algorithms—do your research. This isn’t 2005 where you just put up a track and wait for “the industry” to find you. You have to play the game.

4. Your Music Videos Are Looking Like DIY Projects

I get it—your budget is tight. But your visuals? A blurry selfie video shot in your room is not gonna cut it. The world sees you on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, and they expect quality. I'm talking good lighting, clear visuals, and decent editing. It’s not about having the best equipment—it’s about being creative with what you have.

If you’re rocking up to a shoot with your phone propped up on a table, don’t even bother. Put in the effort. Get a friend with a good camera, even if it’s just for an Instagram video. But do not put out trash and expect people to take you seriously. No one will stream you if they can’t even take you seriously visually.

5. You’re Sitting on Your Tracks Like They're Gold

Stop treating your music like it’s a treasure chest waiting to be opened. If you’re not putting out music consistently, you’re wasting time. Release, promote, rinse and repeat. Don’t hold your best tracks hostage. The industry doesn’t care how long you’ve been sitting on that “fire” track. If you don’t release it, someone else will.

Don't wait until you’ve recorded 10 tracks to release one. Put them out. Yes, every single one. But here’s the catch—promote them like crazy. Don’t be that artist who drops a track once and forgets about it after 2 weeks. You need to market each release.

6. You Think You Can Make It Without Collaborations

Nah, bro. You can’t do this alone. Collaborations are how you reach new audiences. But don’t just go asking for features from people you don’t even know. Collaboration is a two-way street. Reach Out to Music Blogs, Don’t just take. Bring something to the table. If you want a big feature, build up relationships in your community. Start working with producers, even other up-and-coming artists.

Network like crazy, and don’t be picky. That small artist you’re too “good” for today could be the next big thing tomorrow. Find a balance between working with big names and smaller creators. Build with them all.

7. Your Cover Art Looks Like You Made It on Paint

Please, for the love of music, stop making your cover art on MS Paint or Canva. I get it, we all have to start somewhere. But if you’re taking your art seriously, it needs to look polished. Get a graphic designer who can turn your vision into reality.

You might think “Who cares about cover art? It’s just the music that matters!” WRONG. Your cover art is the first impression people get, and it can either make them listen or make them scroll past. Invest in it.