How to Get Records Placed So They Land on Billboard Charts

Congratulations on reaching the final chapter of this book! Now, we can delve into my favorite aspect of the music industry: the business side. Those who know me are aware that since my early days of learning how to produce music in FL Studio, I have been equally passionate about the business side of the industry as I have been about becoming a successful composer. The fact is that in the music industry, you must be proficient in both music and business if you want to establish a career. Some producers opt to team up with a business-savvy partner, such as a lawyer or a friend who is passionate about business, but for me, I wanted to have a comprehensive understanding of the entire industry and then partner with businesspeople.

I have an interesting perspective on the business of music. My journey has been filled with high-level creative activity and high-level business execution. Not only have I spent my 10,000 hours in...