I have a question about rap mixtapes.....

[ShaolinHandLock]

I asked this on Twitter and got no response, so I guess I'll ask it here as well, even though I'd prefer not to.

Does anyone know of any free, reliable websites that I could upload my rap mixtapes to? I ask reluctantly, as my music is terrible and I'd rather nobody ever listened to it, but I need to know, and I've read mixed things about the various mixtape sharing sites out there.

.....There, I've asked. I know I'm going to regret it tomorrow when I come back here, but since my life is worthless and pointless anyway, I have nothing to lose.

[TOK Hehe'd Around & Found Out]

Soundcloud should be easy enough, but I've never uploaded anything there.

[ShaolinHandLock]

Oct 2, 2015 15:16:24 GMT -5 TOK Hehe'd Around & Found Out said:

Soundcloud should be easy enough, but I've never uploaded anything there.

Well I've thought about Soundcloud in the past, but I'm not sure if I trust it or not.

I was really looking for a site that allowed downloading of the mixtapes in full or part, as well as just being able to listen to them, like datpiff does it...but I'm not sure I trust datpiff either, as I've read negative things about it in regards to uploading stuff.

So I don't know.

[hunterbusax]

Datpiff is good or live mixtape which offers better quality  good luck whit your music better to try then regret later.

[pegasuswarrior]

Go to Peddler's Mall and buy some blank cassettes or you're doing it wrong.

[thegatewaydrug]

bandcamp.com/

[ShaolinHandLock]

Oct 3, 2015 17:17:34 GMT -5 thegatewaydrug said:

bandcamp.com/

I forgot all about Bandcamp, I'll have to look into it.

[ShaolinHandLock]

Well I still haven't found anywhere I trust yet...

[Deleted]

Oct 2, 2015 11:01:02 GMT -5 ShaolinHandLock said:

I asked this on Twitter and got no response, so I guess I'll ask it here as well, even though I'd prefer not to.

Does anyone know of any free, reliable websites that I could upload my rap mixtapes to? I ask reluctantly, as my music is terrible and I'd rather nobody ever listened to it, but I need to know, and I've read mixed things about the various mixtape sharing sites out there.

.....There, I've asked. I know I'm going to regret it tomorrow when I come back here, but since my life is worthless and pointless anyway, I have nothing to lose.

That took and unexpected dark turn toward the end.

[Deleted]

Many many artists use bandcamp and soundcloud.

I'm not sure what you don't trust about them.

It sounds more like you're just finding a reason NOT to put it out.

[Pooh Carlson]

Out of curiosity, what don't you trust about these sites? I've used soundcloud before and I'm still alive.

[A Platypus Rave]

Oct 9, 2015 10:04:37 GMT -5 Pooh Carlson said:

Out of curiosity, what don't you trust about these sites? I've used soundcloud before and I'm still alive.

OR ARE YOU!?

DUN DUN DUUNNN!

[Pooh Carlson]

Oct 9, 2015 10:16:58 GMT -5 A Platypus Rave said:

Oct 9, 2015 10:04:37 GMT -5 Pooh Carlson said:

Out of curiosity, what don't you trust about these sites? I've used soundcloud before and I'm still alive.

OR ARE YOU!?

DUN DUN DUUNNN!

I think I... CRAP, I'M NOT

[thegame415]

Can someone explain what a rap mixtape is? I'm always confused by the term.

[Deleted]

Oct 9, 2015 15:52:48 GMT -5 thegame415 said:

Can someone explain what a rap mixtape is? I'm always confused by the term.

Its varies a bit from person to person, but I found this online that outlines it pretty well

1.A mixtape is (usually) free
2.A mixtape (historically) has less structure and sounds more like a collection of random songs than a collection of songs that fit a theme
3.A mixtape can be an assortment of original and cover songs or songs done over the instrumentals of other songs.
4.A mixtape typically sounds more "fun" and "spontaneous"
5.A mixtape typically does not have "singles" or in general songs intended for the radio
6.A mixtape is typically used to build up buzz for an upcoming album or in general to create awareness for an artist.
7.A mixtape may have whole songs contributed by a number of artists.
8.Artist features on mixtapes, many times, tend to be based on favors, relationships and friendships as opposed to full blown contracts.

[Raskovnik]

I used Bandcamp for my music and have had no issues whatsoever. It is incredibly flexible with rights, download limits, download settings, pricing, everything. Not sure why you wouldn't want to use it. Plus it has a clean interface.

[Deleted]

I used soundclick back in the day for my instrumentals. It was a pretty good setup. I'm going to have to record/upload some new stuff soon though so this thread is helpful.

Just pick one of the sites and upload your stuff. No one is going to make fun of you for putting it out there or anything. Do it just for the experience. What good are ideas or art that aren't/isn't shared?

[Big Poppa Pumpkin]

You want a deal? study these five chapters:
Lesson 1: throw demos as hard as you can at signed rappers
Lesson 2: face them and diss them. Don't give them a demo; kidnap them, and make them come to your basement and listen
Lesson 3: get a job at a label, switch demos with Canibus and put yours on the owner's table
Lesson 4: I know you've heard this before: "Hey let me get your number I'll call you tomorrow, for sure". Don't act like a fan, you wanna get signed? Get the whitest A&R you can find, pull him aside and rap as whack as you can
Lesson 5: get a hook-up at Jive, dress up like I.C.P. and have them come see you perform live
and that's the key

edit: and use bandcamp

[ShaolinHandLock]

Oct 9, 2015 9:17:07 GMT -5 @therealoblivion said:

Oct 2, 2015 11:01:02 GMT -5 ShaolinHandLock said:

I asked this on Twitter and got no response, so I guess I'll ask it here as well, even though I'd prefer not to.

Does anyone know of any free, reliable websites that I could upload my rap mixtapes to? I ask reluctantly, as my music is terrible and I'd rather nobody ever listened to it, but I need to know, and I've read mixed things about the various mixtape sharing sites out there.

.....There, I've asked. I know I'm going to regret it tomorrow when I come back here, but since my life is worthless and pointless anyway, I have nothing to lose.

That took and unexpected dark turn toward the end.

Well it's true, so whatever.

Oct 9, 2015 9:26:35 GMT -5 @personman01 said:

Many many artists use bandcamp and soundcloud.

I'm not sure what you don't trust about them.

It sounds more like you're just finding a reason NOT to put it out.

The terms and conditions claim that you have to exclusively own everything you upload. Now apart from my really early terrible songs which use terrible beats I attempted to make myself, all the other songs use beats that I don't own.

Now the majority of those beats are royalty free beats, but there are a few which aren't, which I've either gotten permission to use (but since YouTube changed it's messaging system, I've lost the messages I sent and received, so I've lost my proof), or in the case of a few songs they use commercial beats. Those aren't a huge deal as it's only a few songs, but still.

And finally there are the songs which use beats that are labelled as free, but I've not asked permission or told the beatmakers that I've used them. With the royalty free beats I don't bother asking or anything, but these beats are ones from people who usually sell beats, but they were giving away some 'free use' beats at the time (a couple of years ago now).

And on a final point, I could easily make a whole heap of excuses for not releasing them, yes.

Oct 9, 2015 10:04:37 GMT -5 Pooh Carlson said:

Out of curiosity, what don't you trust about these sites? I've used soundcloud before and I'm still alive.

See above.

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Oct 10, 2015 5:21:06 GMT -5 ShaolinHandLock said:

Oct 9, 2015 9:17:07 GMT -5 @therealoblivion said:

That took and unexpected dark turn toward the end.

Well it's true, so whatever.

Oct 9, 2015 9:26:35 GMT -5 @personman01 said:

Many many artists use bandcamp and soundcloud.

I'm not sure what you don't trust about them.

It sounds more like you're just finding a reason NOT to put it out.

The terms and conditions claim that you have to exclusively own everything you upload. Now apart from my really early terrible songs which use terrible beats I attempted to make myself, all the other songs use beats that I don't own.

Now the majority of those beats are royalty free beats, but there are a few which aren't, which I've either gotten permission to use (but since YouTube changed it's messaging system, I've lost the messages I sent and received, so I've lost my proof), or in the case of a few songs they use commercial beats. Those aren't a huge deal as it's only a few songs, but still.

And finally there are the songs which use beats that are labelled as free, but I've not asked permission or told the beatmakers that I've used them. With the royalty free beats I don't bother asking or anything, but these beats are ones from people who usually sell beats, but they were giving away some 'free use' beats at the time (a couple of years ago now).

And on a final point, I could easily make a whole heap of excuses for not releasing them, yes.

Oct 9, 2015 10:04:37 GMT -5 Pooh Carlson said:

Out of curiosity, what don't you trust about these sites? I've used soundcloud before and I'm still alive.

See above.

I know plenty of rappers who use bandcamp and publish mixtapes w beats they don't necessarily have the rights too. It's a pretty common practice on there.