The Smooth One
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Doin Damage With Words!![F4:The Smooth One]
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Post by The Smooth One on Apr 19, 2013 21:40:02 GMT -4
Consider it done champ!
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Post by Speede on Apr 19, 2013 22:51:02 GMT -4
Dude, this is fucking awesome! That's... just, I can't even fucking describe it. One of the best rap albums I've heard in a while.
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Post by Level-Two on Apr 19, 2013 23:28:57 GMT -4
Dude, this is fucking awesome! That's... just, I can't even fucking describe it. One of the best rap albums I've heard in a while. Thanks Speedy that's amazing to hear! I'm just racking my head trying to figure out how to get this thing heard. I need to hurry up and take my marketing and advertising course. ;D
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Post by T-Marv on Apr 19, 2013 23:54:03 GMT -4
GOD DAMN!
I'm not a huge fan of rap... little bits here and there... but I want to see L1 live!
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Post by Speede on Apr 20, 2013 0:04:31 GMT -4
Dude, this is fucking awesome! That's... just, I can't even fucking describe it. One of the best rap albums I've heard in a while. Thanks Speedy that's amazing to hear! I'm just racking my head trying to figure out how to get this thing heard. I need to hurry up and take my marketing and advertising course. ;D LMAO I've got a bunch of friends IRL who listen to rap music, so I'll probably mention it to them. also, marketing class in high school has taught me that your best bet is to tell anyone and everyone- word of mouth is one of the most reliable sources available to you.
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Post by T-Marv on Apr 20, 2013 0:05:21 GMT -4
Yo man, I got your back on Twitter with some publicity. Everyone following me on Twitter, retweet my OOC twisted imagery post.
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Post by Reaver on Apr 20, 2013 0:48:42 GMT -4
downloading it now brotha. sent $20 ur way. ill give it a good listen when i get some extra time and some feedback but if its anything like ur preview, i will love it. i still want the 1 from ur facebook contest lol. not bad for a guy who doesnt listen to much rap
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Post by Level-Two on Apr 20, 2013 0:59:31 GMT -4
downloading it now brotha. sent $20 ur way. ill give it a good listen when i get some extra time and some feedback but if its anything like ur preview, i will love it. i still want the 1 from ur facebook contest lol. not bad for a guy who doesnt listen to much rap Thanks bro! Converting a non rap fan is always a big deal to me; it just means the genre wasn't doing enough work! ''Like Illegal Immigrants, I know no borders bitch!'' ;D
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Post by KJE on Apr 20, 2013 10:32:20 GMT -4
Definitely downloading this today. Keep it up man. Amazing sound, and lyrics.
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Post by Level-Two on Apr 20, 2013 11:51:11 GMT -4
Definitely downloading this today. Keep it up man. Amazing sound, and lyrics. Awesome! Thanks. ;D
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Post by Johnny Rebel on Apr 20, 2013 12:16:29 GMT -4
Eh, it's alright...
And by "eh, it's alright" I mean its flippin fantastic!
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Post by Level-Two on Apr 20, 2013 13:48:33 GMT -4
+1 for using my tactic against me!
Thanks Johnny, I appreciate the love. From EVERYONE really. Glad it's went down so well.
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Post by Tommy Knox on Apr 21, 2013 11:14:19 GMT -4
Just a thought for marketing. Mail that bitch to radio stations all over the globe, except NK, they get nothing.
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Post by Jason Cashe on Apr 21, 2013 12:11:23 GMT -4
That takes money. Better suggestion is to EMAIL a link to the Album not to radio stations because most of them take payments for play these days, more so for unknown artists. But send links to Labels. Try and find producers. With it being pushed on Facebook and Twitter, I think social media is covered but it can never be pushed enough so I'm gonna throw it out more.
They should have a social Media place for Artists of any genre. Call it MyMusic and given indy artists a homepage for their music. They have places like this but it doesn't push through to other social outlets well enough. You can make bank online in Music these days, L1 knows this. Hopsin made good online, Tech N9ne has as well along with hundreds of thousands of other artists.
My question is when will Level One and Mannie do a song together?
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Post by Level-Two on Apr 21, 2013 13:49:07 GMT -4
Yeah, they all charge submission fees. Then on top of that; more money for replay slots and these are not even big radio stations either. You can`t get on those if you aren`t top 40.
Correct on the producers. I am trying to expand on that. As for Labels - they cant do anything for me unless they are based in Panama City right now. All great advice though...
Right now, Its all guerrilla marketing. I feel once I get music videos out I will be able to go somewhat viral.
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Post by Reaver on Apr 21, 2013 15:39:44 GMT -4
ur not gonna forget about us when ur famous r ya? u might need a personal chef and chocolatier lol
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Post by Level-Two on Apr 21, 2013 16:02:41 GMT -4
ur not gonna forget about us when ur famous r ya? u might need a personal chef and chocolatier lol LMFAO! If I ever need a chocolatier, you will be the first one I call... but then I will probably need a personal trainer too! I am creating jobs - take that Obama!
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Post by T-Marv on Apr 21, 2013 16:41:11 GMT -4
Or you can find somebody with a little bit of money who believes in you and is willing to financially back you. It may take a GROUP of people, but I think there's enough who truly believe in your shit man.
BTW.... I promise never to disclose your real name. ;-)
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Post by Level-Two on Apr 21, 2013 17:20:07 GMT -4
Or you can find somebody with a little bit of money who believes in you and is willing to financially back you. It may take a GROUP of people, but I think there's enough who truly believe in your shit man. BTW.... I promise never to disclose your real name. ;-) Haha, that is actually in my dads name. ;D
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Post by Tommy Knox on Apr 21, 2013 17:50:14 GMT -4
Why can't someone based out of panama do anything for you? You might have to come to the states and take a leap of faith. Do some shows at clubs and whatnot and build a reputation.
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Post by Level-Two on Apr 21, 2013 18:03:49 GMT -4
Why can't someone based out of panama do anything for you? You might have to come to the states and take a leap of faith. Do some shows at clubs and whatnot and build a reputation. I don't plan on relocating until I enroll and finish school OR things on the music end pick up and I can make a living making music. And by that I mean, I have somewhere to sleep - food to eat, internet and cable and I am not living inside a project. I don't see how a label helps me do that unless I have a large internet following that develops on my own because why else would anyone take a chance backing me? I see a lot of guys who have built themselves up well before they were backed by anyone else; if I cant do it by myself either then maybe it just wasn't meant to be and I can live with that. Shit, if I could make a living doing it the way I am I would be content. The wages here suck but the cost of living is low. Unless I go to school; the ideal pay is $20 to $25 Per day, 8 hours.
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The Smooth One
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Doin Damage With Words!![F4:The Smooth One]
Posts: 204
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Post by The Smooth One on Apr 22, 2013 0:03:31 GMT -4
Hope the donation helps bro!! Keep up the good work!!
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Post by Level-Two on Apr 22, 2013 0:08:40 GMT -4
Hope the donation helps bro!! Keep up the good work!! Just spotted it - thank you sir! I appreciate it!
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Post by Level-Two on Apr 22, 2013 0:30:40 GMT -4
Notice!!!
If anyone else was planning to donate; I ask that you don't do so until I hit you with the green light.
I am looking at switching the service up tonight. I will let you all in on the details once I am ready - but thanks again guys!
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Post by T-Marv on Apr 24, 2013 21:03:17 GMT -4
Been listening to this since I downloaded. It....
I'm amazed at how good this really is. Thought I'd say that again.
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Post by Level-Two on Apr 24, 2013 22:43:47 GMT -4
Thanks Terry, I might as well announce it anyways as it's taking longer then expected...
A few days ago I bought my OWN domain name. It's fairly inexpensive but growing up I always thought it was a bigger deal then it was and I could've bought my own already but I told myself I wouldn't spend even more money on my music and instead would just try to use the money I get through my music ON my music.
I will behosting my music right off my website. Bandcamp is a great service but they started to pimp slap me for 15% of my donation revenue; I know they have to eat too but it adds up and why bother with the middle man? This was a caculated decision I had to make that should save money in the long term.
If anyone else was thinking of donating you will be able to do it through my website once it goes live and I'll be able to make the most out of it.
However, most importantly I now have a main hub for EVERYTHING I do. It makes me look a bit more credible and hopefully it brings a few extra eyes to my platform. No more having to give people long adresses to find my album or making them search me up on youtube... it's (removed link sorry) baby! Which is NOT online yet, btw.
I have spent the last 48 hours trying to code this son of a bitch. I am a complete noobie but I have been watching tutorials and learning the tricks of the trade. Once it goes live it'll be pretty basic but I want to get it up and running.
I also want to everyone because you guys helped me get up off my ass and pull the trigger!!! I'll let you all know the second it goes live...
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Post by Level-Two on Apr 30, 2013 17:31:49 GMT -4
Guys, my front page to my website is now up - other pages soon to come... but anyone else who was thinking of donating previously can now do so on my website (through paypal!); I haven't promoted my album in almost a week which isn't good... but hey, I'll get on that now that the website is out of the way. Thanks for the love guys! www.twistedimagerymusic.comNo HTML, CSS, Photoshop experience... but not bad seeing as I did it from the ground up in less than a week.
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Post by C.J. Gates on Apr 30, 2013 17:51:35 GMT -4
Went to go make a donation, but it seems the donate links at the bottom aren't working? I assume that's the way to make one.
Will give this a listen tonight though. Liked the first album so I'm sure this one will be awesome as well.
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Post by Level-Two on Apr 30, 2013 18:13:49 GMT -4
Thanks CJ - The Website is FUCKED again, lol.
False alarm. I'll let you know when it's sorted. This has been the most stressful process, EVER.
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Post by Level-Two on Apr 30, 2013 22:28:00 GMT -4
Okay, I think I have sorted everything out... FINALLY! www.twistedimagerymusic.comContact page coming after this week's Overdrive... but the home page has everything I need up at this point in time.
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