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The On The Grind Mixtape series was built on the concept that every artist with the money doesn't have the music and every artist with the music doesn't have the money. Our goal was to establish a level playing field where artists with good music could get the promotion they need without all the games. So, instead of charging independent artists $500+ for a song placement on a mixtape, we charge a small $20 submission fee. All song submissions are then listened to and rated by a panel of DJ's, Music Producers, Marketing Professionals and A&Rs. After each project deadline the 15 highest rated songs are placed on a promotional release and we then distribute 5,000 FREE copies to the consumers and industry tastemakers. We also launch a 3 month promotional campaign including Email Marketing, Text Messaging, Twtitter, Facebook, Myspace, Datpiff and various other social networks.
Why should I submit my song?
How do I get on the mixtape?
How can I get a guaranteed spot on the mixtape?
How much does it cost to submit a song?
What’s the difference between basic and premium submission?
What genres of music do you accept?
Can I submit more than one song?
Can I submit the same song for more than one mix?
How will I know if my song was chosen?
What are the judges listening for?
- Have your music heard by DJs, A&Rs, and othe industry professionals.
- Opportunity to reach hundreds of thousands of consumers.
- Chance to have your music serviced to industry tastemakers.
- Login or sign up for an account
- Select a mixtape release and submit your music.
- Seven days after submission deadline the 15 highest rated songs will be selected for a placement on the release.
- Songs not placing in the top 15 but scoring higher than 8 will have the opportunity to reserve a sponsored slot.
How can I get a guaranteed spot on the mixtape?
After the top 15 songs have been selected a limited of number of sponsorships will be made available only to artists with records that scored higher than an 8. Sponsorship includes a guaranteed song placement, the artists name featured on the CD cover, and artist's logo or name on T-Shirts worn by street team. We do this to give artists with high scoring records that didn't make the cut an opportunity to stilll be featured on the release. Sponsorships cost is $200.
How much does it cost to submit a song?
Basic song submissions are $20. Premium song submissions are $50 and include a written marketing consultation.
What’s the difference between basic and premium submission?
Both submission types are rated by our review panel for the opportunity to be placed on selected release but only premium submissions receive a writen marketing consultation. An industry professional willsit down with each premium submission to analyze the record and prepare a written statement which will include an objective review of the song, a list of potential markets to work the record in, ideas to improve the song and promotional advice for pushing the project. This consultation will be sent by email within ten business days of receipt.
Example Consultation:
"The song concept was very original. Unfortunately, the hook leaves much to be desired. The chorus is extremely long and wordy. It sounds more like the beginning of a verse than a hook. I recommend keeping the first four bars of it and making the last four more repetitive. The third verse is unnecessary for this song. It makes the song drag on and kills any chance at commercial radio play. The bridge sounds great like it is but try adding some female vocals to the background and see how it sounds to you. The production on the record is really good. It has a nice up-tempo feel that could definitely crossover. I would recommend also pushing this record in Detroit, Chicago, DC and other markets where house music works well. Myspace to speak with some people in these areas and get feedback from them on the record and potential DJs to send it to."
What genres of music do you accept?
On the grind focuses on all genres of urban music including Hip Hop, Pop, R&B and Gospel. Each mixtape will have its own unique theme and submission guidelines.
Can I submit more than one song?
Yes!
Can I submit the same song for more than one mix?
Yes!
How will I know if my song was chosen?
Selected artists will be notified within one (1) week of the submission deadline.
What are the judges listening for?
Each song will be reviewed and rated on the following five categories: Song Concept, Production, Hook, Lyrics and Overall Execution
Step By Step Instructions:
- Sign up for an account.
- Browse through our listing of upcoming release.
- Choose a release that fits your song.
- Submit your music online.
- After your song is received it will be rated by an industry professional.
- Premium submissions will receive a written marketing consultation.
- Once the submission period ends for release the15 highest rated songs are selected to go on the release.
- Artists will be contacted and have the opportunity to submit information and photos for promotional materials.
- The CD will be released online and distributed for the specified event or market.
