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Rapper Makes $70k With Spotify Bots, Music Industry Exposed | No Labels Necessary #46 ft Chad Focus

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No Labels Necessary | BRANDMAN

No Labels Necessary | BRANDMAN

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Headlines read "Rapper ‘Chad Focus’ sentenced to prison for stealing $4M to boost career"...After returning home, Chad sat down with us to share his side of the story, makes claims that the music industry is a conspiracy and speaks on hacks he used to make money in music that some have come out to dispute as false.
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Topics Covered
00:56 Chad Focus Sentenced 2 Years For Wire Fraud and Conspiracy
02:50 Behind the Scenes with Chad Focus
08:13 Exposing The Industry With His Marketing Budget as Indie Artist
14:28 Getting Real Streams With Mediabase Dj's
22:18 Stream Bots Are Only For Major Artists
25:23 Exposing Spotify's Algorithmn With Bots To Gain 60K a month
28:11 What Bots Are Truly Meant For
32:06 Being Controlled by The Music Industry
33:37 TicketMaster Finessing Fans
39:14 How I Copied Ticketmasters Business Model
45:18 Learning The Music Industry System
50:17 Why Aren't You using Bots
55:53 Chad Focus Reveals The Truth Spending $4.1M on Company Card
1:04:36 Reacting to Kanye West Antisemitics Comments
1:08:40 Shadow banning is Real
1:13:11 Chad's Exposure on ViceTv
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@BrandmanNetwork
@BrandmanNetwork 7 ай бұрын
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@timba2647
@timba2647 Жыл бұрын
Blueprint 25:30. Genius: 23:35 Marketing 27:04 Ticket Master : 35:30
@estrelphluto788
@estrelphluto788 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this
@busta8694
@busta8694 Жыл бұрын
u a mvp wtf
@ChadFocus
@ChadFocus Жыл бұрын
Yesir
@Ncognitomusic
@Ncognitomusic Жыл бұрын
@@ChadFocus Sheesh After hearing this... I think my now Broke Jobless Muslim ass doing this shit has finally realized what I've been asking my self for a very long time before I started... and That's the Fact that I don't know Shit and I'm losing my mind sacrificing everything for this Music Thing
@bigchatsmallworld
@bigchatsmallworld Жыл бұрын
​@@Ncognitomusic you can do this bro. lost mine but I got back up swinging. you passionate about anything else besides music? use that to your advantage to figure out your niche and find more community. thats a good way to get your first fans, hope this helps. 💯
@blactrac2
@blactrac2 Жыл бұрын
Def need more convos like this. Moral of the story, do you wanna be paid or do you wanna be known
@jayc5756
@jayc5756 Жыл бұрын
You should know that from the jump bruh. Cmon now
@SoulPapiii
@SoulPapiii Жыл бұрын
facts
@wireroom7939
@wireroom7939 Жыл бұрын
Aye blacktrac.. u hit a nerve with what u said: i struggled with that, do i wanna b known or do u wanna paid? I really neva cared about being known but the thought of ppl knowning me for making beats i really wanted but now its more or so getting paid for it and seeing artist thrive off of it and ppl not knowing me but appreicate the music is a bigger blessing 💯😎
@MikeyJae777
@MikeyJae777 Жыл бұрын
💯
@ChadFocus
@ChadFocus Жыл бұрын
Money over Fame
@busyworksbeats
@busyworksbeats Жыл бұрын
He really broke it all the way down, thank you for showing us the realities
@iAmL3J3ND
@iAmL3J3ND Жыл бұрын
Ayeee shout out game you a legend 🫡
@bakwoludovic117
@bakwoludovic117 9 ай бұрын
if you're here.. i'm here
@DJDIORCARTEL
@DJDIORCARTEL 8 ай бұрын
Lol
@TerenceClay32805
@TerenceClay32805 Жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥 I appreciate the truths he was spittin'..... 1 Own your artwork 2 Build a team 3 Think as a brand/label
@TerenceClay32805
@TerenceClay32805 Жыл бұрын
​@Popcorn Gang 😊 sometimes it takes u to hear it 1,000x to understand what exactly what u suppose to be doing; and how to do it.....I feel u though; it can get boring😂😂
@ChadFocus
@ChadFocus Жыл бұрын
We going keep grinding
@drygordspellweaver8761
@drygordspellweaver8761 Жыл бұрын
With the rapid advancement of AI, music stores are building ever more refined and powerful algorithms to identify artificial streams. The only way to counter this trend in the future is to have equally sophisticated software, and bypass the many event trackers and spyware that come with these store apps that detect human or artificial behavior. If you aren't an insider, it can be nearly impossible to find a developer with this specific niche and skillset. Even if they have the skills, they may not have the moral disposition to create such a tool. I know because I been in this game for years. That's why years ago I set about to learn programming myself. A program of this nature is pretty much the highest intellectual pursuit in the programming world (next to something like a 3D graphics engine). It's extremely rare and valuable, and you won't find such a thing easily in the myriad of cookie cutter bots out there. Anyone interested in finding out more can hit me up on TG @Drygord
@ChadFocus
@ChadFocus Жыл бұрын
@@drygordspellweaver8761 as they get better we get better. ARMS race!
@drygordspellweaver8761
@drygordspellweaver8761 Жыл бұрын
@ChadFocus Hell yeah brother. I’m deep into it these days - hook injection, IMEI spoofing, root detection bypass. At a certain point it’s not even about the money anymore it’s just the love of the game, just like you said. Appreciate you keeping it real.
@Don_Zuza
@Don_Zuza Жыл бұрын
why is spotify stock going up? its is about to look like soundcloud. they are gonna have to make a genre of rappers called spotify rappers.
@dmvnation202
@dmvnation202 Жыл бұрын
No You’re looking at it the wrong way. As long as there’s a need for music, Spotify and other streaming services with be here. Don’t let the smoke and mirrors fool you. It would take an epic crash to kill streaming services.
@truthjohnson4762
@truthjohnson4762 Жыл бұрын
They already do. They do Spotify releases. This is crazy
@Purp2ools
@Purp2ools Жыл бұрын
This only works if you get a deal on the service and the amount you make back in streams is more than what you spent on the bots! Def an interesting take but id love to know how much an indie artist needs in order to begin to see movement
@imperialmusicentertainment9581
@imperialmusicentertainment9581 4 ай бұрын
Minimum 20.k
@ChaosNetwork
@ChaosNetwork Жыл бұрын
I got my music business education from a former Warner exec, and he said the same thing. It made me feel some type of way because I spent the last 10 years building organically, but thank you for being real about it. It's true everyone. It's just business. Pay to play.
@Shaheemswaggedout
@Shaheemswaggedout Жыл бұрын
It doesn't work like that this nigga is lying to your face
@bassplayer807
@bassplayer807 Жыл бұрын
So there is absolutely nothing wrong in using Playlisting firms that use bots to gain followers/ grow fanbase, and turn a profit? I’ve always been told bots are bad and organically is better. I play in a rock band so not sure if it’s better to use bots ( so long as it’s not an outrageous price)
@ChaosNetwork
@ChaosNetwork Жыл бұрын
@@bassplayer807 It works depending on how you do it. I don't recommend using bots as your plays, likes, and engagement. I recommend using social media's bots to bring you the RIGHT traffic, meaning social media will show your posts to people you target, and you want those people to be people that will actually like your stuff and support you. The labels pay people to run up their numbers on top of fake streams and numbers but for an independent artist, that will hurt you more than help you like you said.
@AlexMartinsBrazil
@AlexMartinsBrazil Жыл бұрын
@@ChaosNetwork u mean hurt your socials if u do organic
@afterlifesounds5598
@afterlifesounds5598 10 ай бұрын
If you want to make a quick dollar sure use bots if your are a real artists there are diffrnt ways to go about that and it comes down to content and having good music . You don’t need to be buying or pushing 1 million streams you can be a small artists and make 6 figures . Besides he ain’t making $80k a month it’s a scam he sells a course for $500 nobody who makes that kind of money is selling you the course unless you are out here scamming epooe that’s what this is
@blacknovaentertainment3914
@blacknovaentertainment3914 Жыл бұрын
This has been the most thorough and sobering segment that I have seen yet. Chad gave clarity like no one I've ever listened to. Can't thank you enough for making this interview possible. This one will become required watching for everyone within our camp starting TODAY. 🙏🏾 👊🏾🖤✊🏾
@LITTLEJASE
@LITTLEJASE Жыл бұрын
1 million % crystal clear information 2nd to none!
@ChadFocus
@ChadFocus Жыл бұрын
Much love family
@MkFromMkorNoK
@MkFromMkorNoK Жыл бұрын
This shii only works if u get a deal or sell your soul to a rich person I ran one of the biggest agencies and I have been known worldwide these dudes be so cap lmao this shii deeper then that
@quamifilms
@quamifilms Жыл бұрын
This was amazing! I’ve been in music for more than 20yrs and this was the biggest “Oz behind the curtain exposure” I’ve ever seen..
@hollileslie8105
@hollileslie8105 Жыл бұрын
Love this comment! I been learning so much from his channel. There’s so much info to read and on the internet that there is really no excuses. It’s really who is willing to educate themselves and do the work and who isn’t….plus some luck and some favor from the divine
@juboiwonder
@juboiwonder Жыл бұрын
This might be the best episode so far
@juboiwonder
@juboiwonder Жыл бұрын
@Popcorn Gang that would be pretty redundant being that he pointed out mistakes he made and how he learned from them for everyone to see, plus do I have the same job or work for a company like that? You actually da real clown 😂🤡
@coolerpro2024
@coolerpro2024 Жыл бұрын
Facts bruh
@blu3dymondmusic
@blu3dymondmusic Жыл бұрын
💯
@thehonorablejay2486
@thehonorablejay2486 Жыл бұрын
I agree. So much game
@alexisbangin
@alexisbangin Жыл бұрын
So whats the secret how de we get bots and make em listen to our music?
@tigerscott2966
@tigerscott2966 Жыл бұрын
I don't believe a word he's saying.... The music business is fragmented today... There are no emerging artists or hip trends that draw people and money in...
@HeavenlySaviour
@HeavenlySaviour Жыл бұрын
I already knew the music business was buying a majority of concert tickets. They’ve always bought up the artist CDs etc
@Shaheemswaggedout
@Shaheemswaggedout Жыл бұрын
You're dumb af if you think this is remotely true 😂
@samsneadd
@samsneadd Жыл бұрын
Lil Wayne was one that came to mind amongst others
@DinoBVGGIO
@DinoBVGGIO Жыл бұрын
Reason my interview isn’t up anymore is beyond of what he said, I gave away too much game . I salute you Chad. I said this in 2018 on Playlists and preach this everyday. Much respect.
@lilsnow1408
@lilsnow1408 Жыл бұрын
Put me on bro
@teslaraps
@teslaraps Жыл бұрын
Yo I don’t leave comments but I watched this entire interview . I even took notes and hit the rewind button . This relit my fire and got me back focused . Thank y’all . Also that man is smart af minus the obvious
@ChadFocus
@ChadFocus Жыл бұрын
Much love fam!
@rr-fn5bs
@rr-fn5bs Жыл бұрын
same! i havent felt that fire buring inside of straight ambition in years and years. lets get it !
@CREEKERMARIAH
@CREEKERMARIAH Жыл бұрын
@@ChadFocus You are Very Interesting! ...do you think a lot of Artists NOW USE THE AI Bots to get rich / famous ? I have a podcast on my channel, and I interview Underground Country Rappers.
@user-gs1lz2pw9v
@user-gs1lz2pw9v Жыл бұрын
You got this bro
@LegendaryRob
@LegendaryRob 10 ай бұрын
Same!
@dayleywhaley2420
@dayleywhaley2420 Жыл бұрын
Half way through and I’ve already learnt so much info, this is a brilliant interview
@ChadFocus
@ChadFocus Жыл бұрын
Good looks fam
@beatbuildersstudio
@beatbuildersstudio Жыл бұрын
That title got me. This was a great interview. Glad he’s getting a chance to tell his story. We are so quick to judge people based on how they and not with what they know. Keep it up Brandman.
@shailynofficial.
@shailynofficial. Жыл бұрын
Appreciate all of the gems, the game, the education, the transparency✔️ this is now my favorite episode of y’all’s. Thank you again for sharing your wisdom and expertise, y’all are really making an impact.
@BrandmanNetwork
@BrandmanNetwork Жыл бұрын
NOTE: The thoughts and experiences expressed in this interview by the interviewee are his own. We do not have any bot services. That is not our world. If you have any questions about using bot services, confirming validity of the claims, experiences or strategies Chad Focus shared in this video (including his court case, bots, radio promotion, etc) please look up his case or reach out to him.
@michaelgraham8295
@michaelgraham8295 Жыл бұрын
Put your music on repeat all month= 💰
@MastaJayStudios
@MastaJayStudios Жыл бұрын
@@michaelgraham8295 Actually I Enjoy Making Bangers, Not trying to play the game, we tryin be the game !!
@michaelgraham8295
@michaelgraham8295 Жыл бұрын
@Masta Jay Studios I enjoy making bangers too . But that's not the game isn't about.. if it did we would have more natural talented artists. Using the game with numbers is just a way to make money off the streams and use that money to get your music career to the next level with promo. Cause it ain't cheap. Or take the money out it down on business..
@MastaJayStudios
@MastaJayStudios Жыл бұрын
I Hear you, @Michael Graham I Believe Creativity & Consistency is gonna Determine the Bus Stop, Besides Vocal Chains, Want makes people sound Unique, their style of writing? What else? Words they use, Train Of Thought, How using creativity to expand The boundaries Becomes your brand? Been Interesting Lately? Don't Get Boxxed In As An Artist, Try Thinking like George Clinton, But Preform Like Yourself 🙌 Having a Vision of who the songs will Resonate With Over Time, so u can Marketing It, is important, Marketing can't force Music down people ears For 20 Yearss. It has to be Appreciated & Accepted By The Masses, establish some common grounds for your demographic, Understanding information is key 🔑
@MkFromMkorNoK
@MkFromMkorNoK Жыл бұрын
This shii only works if u get a deal or sell your soul to a rich person I ran one of the biggest agencies and I have been known worldwide these dudes be so cap lmao this shii deeper then that
@saulgood2548
@saulgood2548 Жыл бұрын
Interesting story about Chad Focus. When they reported what he did the media definitely painted him as a buffoon and a dummy. This man is a-lot clever then he gets credit for. Very intelligent and calculated. When those people want you they will get you regardless if the charges are trumped up.
@saulgood2548
@saulgood2548 Жыл бұрын
@Popcorn Gang What crime did he commit if deserved jail time?
@InHandlesWeTrust
@InHandlesWeTrust Жыл бұрын
@Popcorn Gang what’s sup with you? Are u a troll or something? If u don’t like something why comment on it? Saying a man deserves jail time is wild
@saulgood2548
@saulgood2548 Жыл бұрын
@Popcorn Gang I was clear what I asked what crime did he commit? Yes I heard it from being to end. He had two federal charge those two don’t get you two years. The charges were bogus just to let him know you don’t have the complexion for the protection.
@ChadFocus
@ChadFocus Жыл бұрын
Google fam
@MkFromMkorNoK
@MkFromMkorNoK Жыл бұрын
This shii only works if u get a deal or sell your soul to a rich person I ran one of the biggest agencies and I have been known worldwide these dudes be so cap lmao this shii deeper then that
@nomadamir8552
@nomadamir8552 Жыл бұрын
This type of video is everything. Thank you for sharing this and revealing to the world the injustice this man has overcame and the genius + hard work he puts in
@GodChanged4TheBetter
@GodChanged4TheBetter Жыл бұрын
As a upcoming artist, this was very informative thank you!
@LITTLEJASE
@LITTLEJASE Жыл бұрын
Mannn this was intense. A million gems 💎 dropped Chad unloaded the whole clip then reloaded over and over again sheesh 🔥 Chad Tha Truth! Definitely need to get in touch with homie to help us down under 🇦🇺
@ChadFocus
@ChadFocus Жыл бұрын
We just scratching the surface
@Ponderous_Aurelius
@Ponderous_Aurelius Жыл бұрын
@@ChadFocus ay bro u the truth!
@MkFromMkorNoK
@MkFromMkorNoK Жыл бұрын
This shii only works if u get a deal or sell your soul to a rich person I ran one of the biggest agencies and I have been known worldwide these dudes be so cap lmao this shii deeper then that
@smockizzy
@smockizzy Жыл бұрын
@@ChadFocus I need to discuss with you. Let's shake up this game in Africa .
@shadajhajones2092
@shadajhajones2092 6 ай бұрын
Frfr all you need is 20-50 family members or friends who really support you that play your music all day it still counts because KZfaq Picks up the Different IP ADDRESS
@DonDadaGND
@DonDadaGND Жыл бұрын
I know my 1st and only comment was showing respect when i discovered yall and saying Brandman looks like he could be related to the battle rapper Goodz but I just wanted to drop in again and say you guys have been buzzing lately. A few people asked if I ever saw y'all content and and linked this video lol. Glad to see you guys making conversations out here. Salute and much respect
@CutgoodmusicEntertainment
@CutgoodmusicEntertainment Жыл бұрын
Hardest video on the internet rn… great job guys this video is packed with top tier information!!! 🙌🏾🤑
@ChadFocus
@ChadFocus Жыл бұрын
Much love fam
@ParrisCrockett
@ParrisCrockett Жыл бұрын
Man this interview is so good ! Shout out to chad for keeping it 💯
@UrbanCraftTv
@UrbanCraftTv Жыл бұрын
This video is a gem. Africa watching. Crystal clear in Nairobi, Kenya.
@TheAmmaarShow
@TheAmmaarShow Жыл бұрын
this a definitely a classic. One of the best interviews with information I've seen. So much value
@ChadFocus
@ChadFocus Жыл бұрын
Much love fam
@musiceditor7083
@musiceditor7083 Жыл бұрын
Great convo - love your podcast... but we're a tad suspicious 👀 If bots really are really as great as Chad says they are & all social medias are effectively a search engine, then how come he's only got 2k twitter followers & 12k on YT?? One of his latest videos is sitting at a view-count of less than 1k. Assuming if bots really were the way forward, all of these stats would be in the millions by now... right? Especially when he's a titan in the bot game! 🤖 Now just to be clear... we ain't hatin' on Chad - had a listen to a couple of his songs & really dig his laid-back vibe. Appreciate all the info regarding Ticketmaster too - proper insightful. It's just (through our eyes at least) the convo surrounding bots doesn't seem to add up 🤔 Either way, much love from the UK guys 🇬🇧 & keep up the great content 👍🏼
@renjen2979
@renjen2979 Жыл бұрын
Great Interview With Someone Who Knows Music Marketing , Promotions , Streaming & Sales And What Goes On Past The Curtains ! Valuable Info ! Thank You For Sharing ! ‼️ 🤔
@LadyIsTheChamp
@LadyIsTheChamp Жыл бұрын
You'd be surprised to know that labels have been doing this for years.......some labels have deals in place with streaming sites
@charlestunez
@charlestunez Жыл бұрын
Honestly
@lbks16
@lbks16 Жыл бұрын
Not surprised
@darealphantom
@darealphantom Жыл бұрын
As an artist this is GREAT information shared it with my team so we’re even more on point I have to admit I laughed at him after seeing that donkey of the day until I realized who tf going to let $4 million slide I’ve been at jobs where people got fired for stealing $100
@karacoldmusic
@karacoldmusic Жыл бұрын
I wonder if all these "no-bot" playlist promo places are still using bots and figured it out like Chad did where they're doing less than 3k streams per day and building you up under the radar.
@JayDeeOfficialx
@JayDeeOfficialx 5 ай бұрын
One of the Realest interviews I've heard in a while!!!
@SombreroDeHojalataPodcast
@SombreroDeHojalataPodcast Жыл бұрын
I've been doing music for 10 years and I've never received so much music game in my life thank you guys so much
@HOOD_FELON
@HOOD_FELON Жыл бұрын
Chad Focus on point mahn!! So under-rated in terms of what he really should be credited for as far as the whole system dynamics and how its organized, not exclusive to only the music industry itself. GAME THE SYSTEM ALDAY!! To all the corrupted cooperate structures..💯
@ChadFocus
@ChadFocus 11 ай бұрын
Thanks family!
@elcooljay1821
@elcooljay1821 Жыл бұрын
We need a Netflix special on this guy, actually him and Omni in a hellcat need one.
@babyboyno10
@babyboyno10 Жыл бұрын
Agree
@elcooljay1821
@elcooljay1821 Жыл бұрын
@@ftbmusicgroup I mentioned Omni and this guy because they both found a way to "beat the system", made millions, yet they still ended up getting locked up. They make movies about stories like these: rags to riches.
@ellerhapsody4210
@ellerhapsody4210 Жыл бұрын
Ya’ll gotta have him back this was just brilliant
@yahotehkokayi8648
@yahotehkokayi8648 Жыл бұрын
Just came across you guys! Phenomenal interview. Super dope guest! 🔥✊🏾💯
@Cruzer3x
@Cruzer3x Жыл бұрын
A lot of knowledge was dropped here. As a producer that releases instrumental music this helped me out and some of these I’ll definitely apply to my work.
@craegenics
@craegenics Жыл бұрын
I always keep an eye out for Brandman vids... this one is fire... very informative... the detail...the gems of wisdom dropped for those who really listen.... one of the best I have watched... thank you!
@ChadFocus
@ChadFocus Жыл бұрын
Appreciate you for watching
@craegenics
@craegenics Жыл бұрын
@@ChadFocus your welcome, you have gained a subscriber… props to Brandman Network for airing insightful content 🙌🏾
@ChadFocus
@ChadFocus Жыл бұрын
@@craegenics appreciate you fam
@MacNifty
@MacNifty Жыл бұрын
The hardest thing for me is to try and understand how independent people feel going to corporate systems will ever save us?
@Fredo.4400
@Fredo.4400 Жыл бұрын
When you worried about clout you’ll sell out we in the money game Fl forget fame
@iamgruv
@iamgruv Жыл бұрын
This whole convo is fire! Glad I found y'all!
@facadehq7559
@facadehq7559 Жыл бұрын
This is the best video on all of KZfaq. For artists into the inner workings of music industry
@marcelmarshall4240
@marcelmarshall4240 Жыл бұрын
All of this boils down to you STILL NEED A LOT OF MONEY….so he stole it. The info is great…but it always boils down to cash.
@ilikeuploadingvideos
@ilikeuploadingvideos Жыл бұрын
I remember this happening with Sammy Adams aka wizzy in like 2010 maybe? Whenever his debut album "Bostons Boy" came out they found out that a large portion of the sales were under a single order through a credit card. So somebody at his label had purchased a large portion of his sales in order to make it seem like there was a lot of hype around his debut album. I remember that was controversial at the time because he was faking his own album sales after someone exposed it, he had some success afterwards but it fizzled out fairly quickly. It's always been known that these record labels have these tactics in order to grow their artists but some of them are just so uninteresting that it's a waste of money
@pvgmartin
@pvgmartin Жыл бұрын
Amen bro. Chad Focus I first saw you on the Vice TV Show. I now include your content in my college class that I teach on Blackness and Black Culture in Canada.
@nategiddens9620
@nategiddens9620 Жыл бұрын
Aiight… I gotta know. What’s illegal? What’s frowned upon? What’s not a big deal? And what’s above board? Can we do a follow up and “bucket” these strategies so people don’t get jammed up trying to play the game in a cleaner way? S/O to Chad and all his genius, he gave a LOT… but we also know results may vary.
@samsneadd
@samsneadd Жыл бұрын
illegal was how he got the money. The system itself is only frowned upon, when you are doing it and not them It is very hypocritical
@leedza
@leedza Жыл бұрын
If he's speaking truth, he has to be one of the biggest hackers in the industry. Pray he gets back on his game
@reggyrock
@reggyrock Жыл бұрын
Not really you can buy the plays saves anything online
@WavieP
@WavieP Жыл бұрын
48:32 is one of the realest spotlights in this interview
@joeymillz500
@joeymillz500 4 ай бұрын
Man 😂💯
@ocleadinlady
@ocleadinlady Жыл бұрын
10:45-11:45 major key it’s a DIFFERENCE between successful in the music BUSINESS and the music INDUSTRY
@wildflute
@wildflute Жыл бұрын
And THIS is why I am hanging with the hip hop world as a classical musician… they know their business! I wonder what this genius mind of @chadfocus would do to shake up the art music world…
@Firetracks
@Firetracks Жыл бұрын
This was a true Masterclass “IF” you paid attention! 🎯🔥
@thisisqueenz4queenz137
@thisisqueenz4queenz137 Жыл бұрын
Facts
@Genolexis
@Genolexis Жыл бұрын
My goodness. Wow! What an episode. Thank you guys! This one right here!!!
@newslosangeles
@newslosangeles Жыл бұрын
To say the no snitching code is so deep within the "gangster" rap culture, they sure do a lot of snitching lmao
@wizardpsj
@wizardpsj Жыл бұрын
I loved this interview and its candor. Numbers in the music industry have been gamed like forever! Even prior to the internet, major record labels gamed the system. Thus, botted numbers are just a digital representation of what had been occurring prior to the internet. Where some get confused is thinking that botted numbers ARE the game. No. They are just a component of a complex arsenal of your marketing and promotion bag. Any system or business whose rules of engagement are designed by and for the Powerful will be automatically rigged against weaker players, attempting to play by those established rules. This is why guerilla fighters don't fight by conventional rules when faced with an overpowering adversary. Ultimately, for most small indie artists with little or no budget, success will come down to having a record that has so much hit energy, that it just connects. When and if that happens, then the hindsight bias will kick in and all the pundits will opine about what a great strategy you had, and all the artists will rush to copy it and quickly learn that it won't work for them! lol
@ChadFocus
@ChadFocus Жыл бұрын
Thanks fam 🎉
@samsneadd
@samsneadd Жыл бұрын
agree with all and everything that you said. The challenge is even when you do have that record that "connects" the powers that be start the hate machine to make sure it is not getting the exposure it deserved. The Algorithm is a joke made so just a few can relish.
@Darealkingrichard
@Darealkingrichard Жыл бұрын
Great content guys,real gems being DROPPED! As a artist it can be both a freeing & depressing feeling in the music game when you're independent trying to navigate it. I also work in the "lodging industry" & @ 37:23 we do the same thing,create urgency like there are no hotel rooms smh.
@SaulHoodman
@SaulHoodman Жыл бұрын
dude is droppin gems like a manhatten jeweler
@Epicstivity
@Epicstivity Жыл бұрын
Putting us up on game. Great vid!
@staycreativebiz
@staycreativebiz Жыл бұрын
Best interview ever! @chadfocus.. you are a gift to our culture! My prayers and best wishes to you and your family. B-more Stand Up!
@ChadFocus
@ChadFocus Жыл бұрын
Much love family
@wallace870
@wallace870 Жыл бұрын
Let’s not forget about JPEGMAFIA, from Baltimore… he is “doing it” on his own, writer, producer, mixer, rapper & engineer! His new album with Danny Brown… is dope and definitely independent 😮
@Barney-ii1no
@Barney-ii1no Жыл бұрын
you can still do it on your own without being a fraud / con man
@sunrisingrecords6578
@sunrisingrecords6578 Жыл бұрын
Intressting Interview - Thank you for the Interview
@roboelectrooverlord6346
@roboelectrooverlord6346 Жыл бұрын
Spotify started in America in August of 2011. Chad started getting into bots in 2011 . He would have to do all of his non music bot work in 8 months.
@localmobileguru
@localmobileguru Жыл бұрын
This make sense he worked for Agora Publishing because they based in Baltimore wow. Okay I get this now.
@ChadFocus
@ChadFocus 11 ай бұрын
The ah HA moment. Google Agora Financial FTC and come back and comment.
@leecaldwell6138
@leecaldwell6138 Жыл бұрын
Most informative Most realistic interview ever🚀
@frankiemackonthatrack8085
@frankiemackonthatrack8085 Жыл бұрын
This episode deserves more likes than any content put out currently. My guy is dropping 💎’s without a price💯! Salute 🫡 to you guys !
@iq2mixvh9
@iq2mixvh9 Жыл бұрын
True story! Lovin the transparency of ya’ll. Much love🔥💟
@KanoniaMakesMusic
@KanoniaMakesMusic Жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved this interview!! One of your most informational and helpful (and that’s saying a lot considering how much work you guys put into it!)🤗
@IAmMelloWill
@IAmMelloWill Жыл бұрын
Easily the best episode & I’m in Maryland so I had to pause & DM my guy Chad ASAP lol 👁
@ChadFocus
@ChadFocus Жыл бұрын
Let’s goooo
@Prough
@Prough Жыл бұрын
Never heard this story but this need to be told , following Chad and tuning in from now on ! 🎉
@ChadFocus
@ChadFocus Жыл бұрын
Much love fam
@fragrantbodyoilz76
@fragrantbodyoilz76 Жыл бұрын
Brother never heard of you but Salute to you! Dope info and made me subscribe to this channel and look for you on social.
@GROUNDUPCHALE
@GROUNDUPCHALE Жыл бұрын
this got to be the best episodes yet
@AdrianTruth
@AdrianTruth Жыл бұрын
THIS EPISODE IS A GAME CHANGER! Wow
@romanneal327
@romanneal327 Жыл бұрын
Chad Focus Was TALKIN’! Word up. ✊🏽
@jayflexxincash
@jayflexxincash Жыл бұрын
Glad I Seen This No Cap!!
@HoodHandyman
@HoodHandyman Жыл бұрын
Chad Focus . I had not heard of him till this video and I must say I thoughly enjoyed this shout out to brandman for this video. So many jems were given in this video I couldn't keep up. I may watch this 10 times and i'm not even a bot :)
@ChadFocus
@ChadFocus 11 ай бұрын
Much love fam!
@YOUNGFEAST91
@YOUNGFEAST91 Жыл бұрын
Super solid video great for indie rappers like me who have that independent budget but need that wiggle room of knowledge to take the next step
@theeenlightener
@theeenlightener Жыл бұрын
This shit so muhfuckin ENLIGHTENING. I feel like y’all should link more.
@ChadFocus
@ChadFocus Жыл бұрын
Let brandman know we be back
@Jfroosevelt
@Jfroosevelt Жыл бұрын
Great informations great advices great interview thanks 😊
@ladycam
@ladycam Жыл бұрын
Thank you. i just DL this video incase they took it off youtube !!! Great advice :)
@kayrocjay
@kayrocjay Жыл бұрын
This is my first time watching this channel. If he is the type of people you have on your channel. Im on it. subscribed! This opened my eyes. thank you.
@asehih
@asehih Жыл бұрын
Sheesh im late to the party gz great interview extremely insightful thank you off top
@CrystallizingDreams
@CrystallizingDreams Жыл бұрын
This is such a helpful podcast episode
@KillaKiRawBeats
@KillaKiRawBeats Жыл бұрын
Thank you guys you all rock for my trust for freaking sure!
@baigmusic
@baigmusic Жыл бұрын
Mind blowing interview, appreciate ya'll, couldn't believe what i was hearing in some parts! lol
@leonardogomez5333
@leonardogomez5333 3 ай бұрын
Amazing convo. I’ll be rewatching over again
@nawbrunitback
@nawbrunitback Жыл бұрын
F… the fame get paid but legally this dude Chad Focus is very intelligent never heard of him but I’ll be paying attention from now on thanks fellas for the great interview!! 💯
@ImpsMusic
@ImpsMusic Жыл бұрын
Very informative and educational interview. I use to live in B-More so it's good to see someone from there making waves in the industry.
@noblerichosseiberkoh9196
@noblerichosseiberkoh9196 Жыл бұрын
Chad defo talking da tingz... showing the blueprint !🤝🏿🤴🏿💯👏🏿👊🏿🙏🏿🌟
@MichaelWestbrook-nk3wn
@MichaelWestbrook-nk3wn Жыл бұрын
The interview I've been waiting for
@blu3dymondmusic
@blu3dymondmusic Жыл бұрын
This was really good 💯💎
@blndahwlxxmixtapes8899
@blndahwlxxmixtapes8899 Жыл бұрын
All I hear is marketing marketing marketing but it’s a lot of loopholes 🙏🏿💯 keep being creative + protect these brothers at all costs
@Crazysteve0017
@Crazysteve0017 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like they only gave chad 2 years so he can keep his mouth shut…. Millions of dollars in wire fraud will give you way longer than 2 years in the feds. Solute to this young brother dropping knowledge and glad he’s home doing what he loves 💯
@voyagetravel1840
@voyagetravel1840 Жыл бұрын
Or he ratted
@DOLLAONEofficial
@DOLLAONEofficial Жыл бұрын
He told a lot of truth !!! Great Episode keep it up
@GoldenChild_TV
@GoldenChild_TV Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the knowledge brother, really appreciate it
@edwardnewbins
@edwardnewbins 11 ай бұрын
Great interview! Very informative!
@keithdunwoody1302
@keithdunwoody1302 Жыл бұрын
Eye opening, eye popping. Thanks for getting this out there. Subbed.
@checkmatenate
@checkmatenate Жыл бұрын
Wow amazing episode. Def worth listening to over again
@sugebzzy2038
@sugebzzy2038 Жыл бұрын
This was awesome. Chad really knows the game and gave the game.
@ChadFocus
@ChadFocus Жыл бұрын
Much love fam
@marcelmarshall4240
@marcelmarshall4240 Жыл бұрын
He ‘focused’ on everything but making great songs. That solves EVERYTHING.
@ChadFocus
@ChadFocus Жыл бұрын
@@marcelmarshall4240 you do know that Chad Focus dance with me featuring TPAIN is a hit record and better than 99% of the stuff on the radio. Tap in my guy. :)
@marcelmarshall4240
@marcelmarshall4240 Жыл бұрын
@@ChadFocus Like I said. 2 plus 2 equals for. The information was interesting..but if you were so ‘tapped in’ as to how to work the ‘system’…there is zero need to take the four mill. Again..the math does not ‘math’.
@lilfadeawayLA
@lilfadeawayLA Жыл бұрын
I like his story he giving me a diff outlook on bots , but the way he say “ Chuesday” is hilarious 😂😂
@EWall
@EWall Жыл бұрын
That’s that Baltimore accent 😂 I gotta homeboy from there
@ChadFocus
@ChadFocus Жыл бұрын
Yea that Baltimore accent
@SAMBO9
@SAMBO9 Жыл бұрын
@@ChadFocus where can I check out your service list or info?
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