Description
Managing Hip Hop artists is NOT the same as managing artists in any other genre. It’s unique. There are cultural differences, industry differences and global differences you need to be aware of if you are to be successful. Learn the business basics, as well as the unique attitude and strategies you need to master in order to be successful!
Table of Contents
SECTION 1: A PRE-GAME WARMUP
An Introdution For The New Millennium • A Message From The President • Who This Manual Is Written For • The Success Attitude
SECTION 2: UNDERSTANDING THE GAME
Management Defined • Why Managing Rap Artists Is Unique In The Music Industry • The Artist’s Management Options • What A Manager Does • The Manager’s Primary Responsibilities • Assembling Your Team • Some Tips On Finding The Right Label • Becoming A Manager • Why An Artist Needs A Manager • Other Key Players In The Artist’s Success • Personal Manager vs Business Manager (What’s The Difference?) • Road Manager • Booking Agent • What A Manager Is • What A Manager Is Not • Summary of Management Responsibilities And Fees • Where to Look for Your Artist • What to Offer Your Artist • What to Ask from Your Artist • Your Artist’s Concerns
SECTION 3: DOING BUSINESS AS A MANAGER
Starting A Business • Types of Business Structures • Sole Proprietorship • Partnership • Corporation • S-Corporation • Limited Liability Company • Steps To Forming A Corporation • Your EIN • Your Resale Certificate • A Smooth Operation • What You’ll Need • Business Operating Expenses • Typical Management Expenses • The Artist As Company
SECTION 4: TOOLS OF THE GAME
CONTRACTS: Personal Management Contract–Sample • Personal Management Contract–Sample 2 (w/translation) • A Word On The Contracts You’ve Just Seen • A Brief Word On Managing Minors • Getting Information And Solving Challenges • Acquiring Information • Interpreting Information • Using The Information • The Media Kit • The Photograph • The Artist Bio (w/sample) • Reviews (w/sample) • Press Release (w/sample) • The Cover Letter (w/sample) • The Folder • Video • Demo • Preparing Your Artist • A Word About Publicity, Advertising and Marketing • Game of Hip Hop Artist Management Checklist and Timetable
SECTION 5: PLAYING THE GAME
Advice From A Manager • Interview: GETTING A RECORD DEAL–Account One • “A Week In The Life…..”–An Actual Week In The Life of A Manager • FREE Advice from a Lawyer • “THE RECORD DEAL” –Label Recording Agreement (w/translation) • Publishing • Advice From A Record Label • Interview: MAJIC (Giant Records) • Road Management • Advice from a Road Manager: BROTHER JAMES (Malik Entertainment) • Advice from A Manager • Interview: HOW TO GET A RECORD DEAL–Account Two
SECTION 6: MONEY MANAGEMENT
Money Management • Investment Options • Risk • CD’s • Stocks • Mutual Funds Helpful Hints For Hiding Your Money From Yourself • Other Options • Your First Steps
SECTION 7 : TAXES
Doing Your Taxes is Easier Than You Think • Some Terminology • COMPLETED TAX FORMS • Background Information on Kenya Garvey’s Management Company Scenario One–LOSS (Sole Proprietorship) • Scenario Two –PROFIT (Sole Proprietorship) • The Audit
SECTION 8: OTHER FORMS
Form SS-4 — APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER • Form 2553 — ELECTION BY A SMALL BUSINESS CORPORATION • Form SR–Copyright Form • Work Registration –BMI Form • BMI Form Explanation
SECTION 9: THE INDUSTRY
The Major Distributors • The Major Labels • Hip Hop Friendly Independent Labels With Major Distribution • A Word About Distribution Deals • Copyright, Publishing, Fees, Licenses and Related Royalties–A Primer
SECTION 10: THE FINAL WORD! WHAT EVERY ARTIST SHOULD KNOW
An Interview With Chuck D • “25 WAYS TO GET A RECORD DEAL”
RESOURCES
INDEX
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