Podcasts by The DIY Artiste Podcast
Being a music artiste in Nigeria is not the easiest thing but Musician/Entrepreneur, Barzini, believes it could be fun and exciting if you remain open, curious and patient with yourself. In this podcast, he shares unique knowledge about the business from the perspective of a DIY independent artiste. With the rise of streaming, the music business evolved in the favor of hardworking independent artistes, this podcast helps you discover how you can build your catalogue, improve the quality of your content while entertaining your audience and ultimately defining success for yourself as an artiste.
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Ep16 - How to utilize big features/opportunities from 2020-08-15T12:25:37
In our 16th and final episode for season one, Paybac Iboro and I discuss how we think independent artistes can maximize the opportunities that big features and appearances presents. You know the...
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Ep15 - Should you hire a songwriter? from 2020-08-08T12:04:07
In hip-hop, rappers that use songwriters/ghostwriters are perceived as less "talented". But ego aside, should you hire a songwriter? What are the benefits of working with a professional songwrit...
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Ep14 - Essential DIY skills every musician needs from 2020-08-01T10:58:32
If you look at a standard work résumé (curriculum vitae) you’ll see employees break down their value proposition into hard/soft skills. What are the hard/soft skills a DIY musician needs to surv...
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Ep13 - How to handle stage fright from 2020-07-25T11:00
Everybody deals with stage fright. Musicians more than most yes, but if you’ve had to express your ideas in front of an audience, you can relate. In this episode I share my personal experience w...
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Ep12 - Singles or albums, which is the way to go? feat. Austin Naija from 2020-07-18T12:23:35
As far as music releases go, what is the best approach in these times, singles or albums? In today’s episode I’m with my special guest Austin, who is a writer and entertainment blogger. We delve in...
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Ep11 - At what point should you consider hiring a manager? (Part 2) feat. Ifenna Obidiegwu from 2020-07-11T13:13:46
In this episode, I sit with Ifenna Obidiegwu (Artiste Manager for hiphop/rap sensation, Hotyce) and we chop up the sequel to Episode 8, "At what point should you consider hiring a manager?". We ...
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Ep10 - Recruiting your friends: your first fan base from 2020-07-04T12:42:45
Your friends and family are your first fan base. How do you go about recruiting them? What’s the best gift you can give them? At what point do you draw the line between getting them to promote y...
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Ep9 - Guest features and collaborations: when and why you need them from 2020-06-27T12:20:02
Have you ever heard a song by a not-so-popular artiste featuring an A-list(er) only to find little or no information about the host artiste afterwards, they basically just fade away into oblivio...
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Ep8 - At what point should you consider hiring a manager? from 2020-06-20T11:00
"When the right manager teams up with the right artiste, it's like watching a well-oiled machine go into action" - Ann Harrison. Just like in every other business, knowing when to hire/partner w...
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Ep7 - Why your focus shouldn't be a record deal (Part 3) feat. Alpha Ojini and Elveektor from 2020-06-13T11:00
In the finale to this three-part series, I sit with Alpha Ojini and Elveektor as they chronicle their DIY journey. We've heard from the media and the labels, now it's time to listen to the creat...
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Ep6 - Why your focus shouldn't be a record deal (Part 2) feat. Ikhane Akhigbe from 2020-06-06T14:04:48
Today we have a former label executive's take on the general topic of DIY independence, and why artistes need structure more than anything else. I'll suggest you listen very attentively to this ...
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Ep5 - Why your focus shouldn't be a record deal (Part 1) feat. Fola Folayan from 2020-05-30T11:00
Last week, twitter was agog with different perspectives on the Cynthia Morgan/Northside Inc. (Jude Okoye) conversation. For many artistes just starting out, getting a record deal is the only cle...
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Ep4 - How to get better as a rapper (Part 2) feat. Paybac Iboro from 2020-05-22T23:53:52
This episode is a sequel to the previous one. I speak to Headies Award nominee, Paybac Iboro, over the phone and he drops his two cents about the most important aspects of great raps. He also provi...
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Ep3 - How to get better as a rapper (Part 1) from 2020-05-16T08:23:19
This episode is in honor of the ongoing #monsterverse challenge hosted by @100_crowns currently ongoing on social media and the Nigerian rap culture as a whole. In a few fun minutes, I break dow...
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Ep2 - You have an amazing song, what's next? from 2020-05-09T11:00
In this episode, we discuss the next steps after producing an amazing song. From simple stuff like having a proper photo shoot that is in line with your brand image to more technical steps like ...
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Ep1 Introduction - The DIY Mentality from 2020-05-02T10:00
In this introductory episode, I explore the mentality of a DIY musician while defining the scope of this podcast. If you are a DIY artiste tuning in for the first time, you are welcome. The aim ...
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