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4 Ways the Music Industry Will Use Google Glass...And 1 Way It Won't

The chatter around Google Glass seems to only be increasing. It's a revolutionary technology that hasn't even scratched the surface of its capabilities. And while only thousands are currently experiencing Glass, it's time to look a little deeper and see how Google's latest invention will impact the music industry. Here are 4 Ways the Music Industry Will Use Google Glass...And 1 Way It Won't.

Why Doesn't Elliott Wilson Like Me? How Your Focus Is Wrong In Promoting Your Music To Blogs

You're doing it wrong. When it comes to most Rap artists promoting their music to blogs, the focus is wildly narrow. An expansion of this focus can benefit the artist greatly in gaining traction with the blogsphere and promoting their music.

One Key Way You Can Use Facebook Better As A Musician

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You don't need a blog post to tell you that Facebook is a key way to engage and grow your fanbase. And while countless musicians have Facebook pages, many of them are missing one of the key ingredients to make them successful.

Here's The Reality of A Music Career in 2013: You Might Not Make A Hundred Million

So you want to embark on a music career. Great! Countless people the world over make their living through music. And some of those people are filthy stinking rich. But before embarking on a career in music, you should resign yourself to the fact that you probably aren't going to make a hundred million doing this. You have a much better chance of making Talib Kweli money rather than Jay-Z money. A 2012 study showed that in the US, the average musician salary was somewhere around $55,000. No, you aren't gonna be able to cop that Bentley but you'll be to live and work at something you love.

Can't Get Your Music on the Popular Music Blogs? Maybe You Should Start Your Own Blog

I can' believe info that I shared years ago at a music conference in Toronto still isn't being capitalized on fully. As artists struggle to get their music heard and posted by the popular music blogs and websites, there really is a simple solution to broadening your reach and letting people know about you and your art...start your own blog.

5 Things to Keep In Mind when Approaching Bloggers with Your Music

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Welcome to the new brokencool. I hope it will become a valuable resource and tool for musicians and entertainment industry folks. I have 17 years of industry experience to share, with a focus on online and the digital world having been involved in the online music and entertainment landscape since 1996.

Let's begin with 5 Things to Keep In Mind when Approaching Bloggers with Your Music.

Top 10 Ways To Get A Rapper To Retweet/Tweet You On Twitter

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Whether people admit it or not, getting a tweet or a retweet from a famous rapper generally makes peoples day. This is especially true if it happens in the morning before you go to your mundane desk job so you can say "oh girl, 50 Cent sent me a tweet this morning. I love me some 50 Cent." But, do you know HOW to get a rapper to retweet or tweet you? It takes some skill, luck and a lack of self respect. Here are the Top 10 Ways To Get A Rapper To Retweet/Tweet You On Twitter.

10 Possible Titles For Rick Ross's New Album In 2013

Today, Rick Ross will announce the name of his new album:

Where does Rozay go with this album title? Has he had a change of heart and decided to start forgiving people? Is it possible it's not deeper than Rap? brokencool has come up with 10 Possible Titles For Rick Ross's New Album in 2013.

10 Little Known Rap News Stories from 2012

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There were a lot of big Hip-Hop news stories in 2012. Whether it was the rise of Trinidad James or the debut of Slaughterhouse on Shady Records, there was a lot of Hip-Hop chatter to eat up in 2012. But there were also some more under-the-radar news stories you might have missed. Hit the jump for 10 Little Known Rap News Stories from 2012.

10 Possible Names for Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's Baby

Last night, Kanye announced that Kim Kardashian was pregnant with his child. Immediately, this kid has massive expectations. This kid is going to have to be nice to everyone, can never leave his college girlfriend (even if she makes sex tapes with b-list singers?) and has to love white people (that's a tall order...trust me). I wanted to give Kim K. and Kanye an early baby shower gift so here are 10 Possible Names for Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's Baby.