Get your rap song played on the radio.
To have a successful recording career in the music industry, you must have radio airplay. There are many stations that play rap music across the country, some that are dedicated to R&B and hip-hop music and others that play hip-hop and R&B along with other popular music. You don't have to rely on a record company or music industry insider to promote your music to radio stations. Learn submit music to rap stations.
Instructions
1. Prepare a biography to submit with your music. The bio should be one page long and contain information about your artistry, fan base and contact information. If you've sold a single or an album, include sales information in your document.
2. Prepare a submission CD. Burn only two to three hip-hop tracks to a CD since program directors don't have a lot of time to listen to an entire CD. The chosen songs should reflect the audience and regional taste of the station to increase the likelihood one will be picked. Some radio stations will not accept music formatted as an mp3. Inquire with the radio station representative about acceptable formats.
3. Visit RecordLabelResource.com, Radio-Locator, RadioStationWorld or TheRecordIndustry.com to find radio stations that play rap music. It is best to start promoting your music with your local radio stations.
4. Contact the radio station. You can find contact information on the radio station's website. Inquire with the representative, and find out the music or program director's name, contact information and when he is available to listen to new music submissions. Music directors are typically busy, so it's important to respect their schedules and work around them. You may require an appointment, or the representative may provide mailing instructions.
5. Submit your CD and biography to the music director. Each station reviews submissions, and adds them to their rotation at their own pace.
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