Rap Promoter / Manager

Do venues you rent express concern about a higher risk of violence because it's a rap concert?

Asked by Timmo over 10 years ago

Really, the whole violence is all cliche. I mean we do have incidents, but nothing to extreme. It really all depends on were and who you have, for example New York has a Hip Hop Police, if you bring a list of certin artist to town you have to notify these authorites in advance. This doesnt go without saying we don't have incidents, but real " Violence " Is rare.

How much do A list rap stars get paid per show?

Asked by Beemer over 10 years ago

Really, it all depends on the Artist and there popularity and or ego. Artist like Kirko Bangz I can get for 6k, Artist like Lil Flip, 2k, Z-Ro runs 10k. We recently brought Plies to Texas, he ran us 30k.

What are your top 5 rap or hip-hop albums of all time?

Asked by bax about 10 years ago

Slim Shady LP, Denace: New Beginings, NAS: Illmatic Marshall Mathers LP, Relapse.

What's the best way for a young rapper to get noticed? Are mixtapes still a thing, even in this Internet age?

Asked by hater about 10 years ago

Mixtapes? Sorta, alot of online promotion really is the only suggestion I can give you. Along with paying more established artist for features. It's all about who you know, and money certinally talks in a industry all about money.

How does the cost breakdown work for big acts? Like if it's reported that an artist got $100K to perform at a venue in a major city, how much of that does the artist pocket, how much goes to agents, managers, crew, etc?

Asked by Palous about 10 years ago

The artist get's a flat rate, let's say I bring Drake. It'd cost me 250k just to get drake to preform, at that point the club owner is just happy with the fact I got Drake preforming at his club and makes me pay nothing on the Venue. Drake get's a for sure lump sum, The owner gets bar business, I catch the door money.

Do rappers ever stage beefs with each other as a PR stunt?

Asked by asdfasdf about 10 years ago

All the time, although most of the " Beefs " are authentic, but the ones were shit tends to get a little across the line, is typically a PR stunt. There is times however were shit get's real, rarley happens however. Example? 50 cent & Rick Ross beef, publicity. 
50 Cent & Ja rule. Real 

Do you think there's ANY concern about violent rap lyrics setting a bad example? I'm not saying they directly cause violence, but put it this way: would you want your kid listening to hardcore rap?

Asked by TEP. about 10 years ago

It's all about how you left it effect them and perceive it. Personally? I'd love for my children to grow up around the industry so they can get a feel from it from the Jump. I'd love to see my seeds carry on my legacy.

How can someone help a new young rapper/artist break into the industry. Specifically the Houston scene?

Asked by Middleman over 8 years ago

Who should I contact to setup a performance and what questions should I ask them

Asked by nunu about 9 years ago

When you book a rapper- do you give him a down payment? If so, what is the method of payment? And for the actual after show pay- are they given a physical check? Cash? Please let me know thank you.

Asked by Brian over 8 years ago

How much does studio time cost?

Asked by P1 about 10 years ago

Who do I contact to setup a performance at A Nightclub A Promoter In The Area Or The Person Running The club? Thanks

Asked by doeski about 10 years ago

Is it common for rappers to buy beats from other rappers or producers, and how much would they go for?

Asked by Dre about 10 years ago

When a rapper is booked for a venue who pays them ?

Asked by Tyquan over 8 years ago

When a rapper is booked for a venue who pays the rapper

Asked by Tyquan over 8 years ago

How important is tone or pitch in rap? Like I notice that a lot of rap seems to just be words spoken to a beat, but my favorite rap is almost melodic at specific pitches / notes. Is that a specific technique?

Asked by Kack about 10 years ago