The feedback of bloggers and their commenters are gaining more weight when it comes to release schedules, and the transition to an A&R role seems inevitable at this point; much like how labels have turned to DJs for A&R. DJs are an outlet for labels, but as you gain popularity as an outlet, your opinion gains more power. That power is something that labels and nearly any other business thirst for. You end up converting your promotional outlet into something that can control what’s being created, thus promoting something you truly believe in and that your audience is more likely to accept and support. The bigger your audience, the bigger your influence on what’s hot & what sells.

That’s essentially the point I wanted to make, but looking back at it, you are absolutely right; I should have stressed that more. I didn’t want to babble too much for that interview as I felt I might have been already, so I guess I skipped over that. But that’s the great thing about the net; I can easily append to my point like I did here.

Thanks for pointing that out! Much appreciated.

Very interesting article. Like the way you simplified the process a bit and drew upon the necessity to research and jot down goals. That’s the first mistake a lot of aspiring artist make. One can not be aspiring to do anything if they have not plan, plotted, and strategically laid out their path to success. The internet has a huge impact on an artist or presidential candidate (Go Obama!)…It’s proven. I can now solicit funds for charity via Twitter now. It’s bananas. Thanks for the inspiration again. Much success in your endeavors.

Peace,

MarcusFromPhilly AKA MrMarcusX