How Do You Become A Rap Mogul?
With the mega success of rap artists turned record execs turned fashion designers like Jay-Z and 50 Cent, rap careers have become platforms to a host of opportunities. If you want to become a rap mogul, then you must cultivate business smarts as well as street smarts. Follow these steps to build an empire and become a rap mogul. Step 1 Learn the business. You can not afford to be ignorant to the way the music industry works. In fact, you should have a working knowledge of the entertainment industry as a whole. Get acquainted with laws, contracts, and common procedures. Read books on the subject. Listen to expert advice, but always trust your gut. Step 2 Study established moguls. Sean “Diddy” Combs admits that he patterns his business moves after those of Russell Simmons. Choose a rap mogul whose career you admire and try to mimic it. Step 3 Treat yourself as a brand. If you want to be a rap mogul, then you must remember that your image is everything. You have to be true to your fans wh
