A&R Blog

What skills do you need for A&R?: 5 Rules

What skills do you need for A&R? What skills do you need for A&R? The music industry is a cutthroat business. If you’re not on top of your game, you’ll find yourself behind the curve. So what skills do you need to be successful as an A&R? In this post, we’ll look at some of...

Viral Song: 5 Ways to Make a song go viral?

What makes a song viral? What makes a song viral? What makes a song viral? The short answer is that it depends on the song, the artist, and other factors. However, three main things determine how likely a song will go viral: quality, social media presence and engagement, and distribution through streaming platforms such as...

5 MAJOR DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MANAGER, PUBLICIST, MARKETING FIRM, BOOKING AGENT & PUBLISHER

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MANAGER, PUBLICIST, MARKETING FIRM, BOOKING AGENT & PUBLISHER THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MANAGER, PUBLICIST, MARKETING FIRM, BOOKING AGENT & PUBLISHER The music industry is full of professionals with different roles and responsibilities. If you’ve been on the road, playing gigs, releasing albums, or even just listening to music, then you’ve probably run...

How Many Streams Are Considered A Hit Song & Why?

If you are starting in the music industry, you must have wondered how many streams are considered a hit song. While there is no definite answer to that, the number will vary depending on the platform and country. For example, Naija hit songs might be considered differently than worldwide ones. You should also understand that...

5 Essential Rules: How do songs get popular?

How do songs get popular? If you’re a musician, producer, or just someone who likes to sing in the shower, then you’ve probably wondered: How do songs get popular? It turns out there’s no single answer. A song can become popular through a combination of factors that include its sound and structure, how it’s presented...

5 ways to know if Your Spotify pitch was successful?

How do I know if my Spotify pitch was successful? Congratulations on publishing your music on Spotify. The next step is to make sure the release is successful! That means getting into playlists and being discovered by new listeners. To do this, you’ll need to understand how the Spotify for Artists reporting dashboard works. First...

5 Possible way you can pitch a song to an artist?

How do you pitch a song to an artist? It’s never been easier to get your music heard by a wide audience. Thousands of websites and apps can help you share your songs with other musicians, fans, and industry professionals. But the best way to connect with an artist is still through one-on-one communication. If...

How do I submit my music to labels?

When you’re trying to get your music heard by labels, there are plenty of things you can do to stand out from the crowd. You could try sending them a personalized email or even calling the label manager on the phone to introduce yourself. But how do you know what will work best? Well, there’s...

What does an A&R scout do?

The A&R scout is a record label employee who is responsible for finding and signing new talent to the label. This can be a very exciting job, but it’s also hard work because you’re constantly searching for new music and sometimes the best stuff isn’t easy to find! What is an A&R scout? An A&R...

Is it hard to get an A&R job?

The A&R Duty team has the unique combination of experience and expertise required to take your musical career to the next level. At A&R Duty, we are passionate about Music, the business of Music, and its future. We stand for the artists, Musicians, and Producers who create music and make it possible for us to...