starting a new rap magizine, what do you want to see in it?
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a monthly section on different sections of the US.........mainly the PacificNorthWest.......its been slept on way 2 long........also interviewz on the graphic designerz of these album covers, like Shemp of PhotoDocz, Phantom or YolaFX or what ever his new company is caleld......shit they dont get the propz they deserver......:devious:
As far as contect.... I always did my publications on my own terms. If I didn't like an album or an artist, I wouldn't put them in the publication. But I was doing a regional thing, whereas you're doing a nationwide thing so to get a fanbase you'll have to include things you don't really like.
You can try to include features that other magazines don't, but the tried and true magazine format has been working forever and will most likely continue so you can't really go wrong with a good mix of interviews, reviews, profiles, articles, industry news, etc... Also see if you can get top 10 independent sales charts from the more popular record stores in the key markets your magazine hits. That way people can see what the underground scene is picking up on around the country.
Equally as important as the content though is the presentation of the publication.
First off, make sure you have people on the team who can actually write. Second, try and go in-depth with interviews. Go past the obvious questions (Who do want to work with?, etc...) The obvious questions are fine because people need the general information, but follow those questions up and see where else the interview might take you. Third, (and possibly most important) make sure someone with a good eye edits every issue for spelling and other errors. There's nothing worse than a publication full of errors.
Hope I helped.
You can try to include features that other magazines don't, but the tried and true magazine format has been working forever and will most likely continue so you can't really go wrong with a good mix of interviews, reviews, profiles, articles, industry news, etc... Also see if you can get top 10 independent sales charts from the more popular record stores in the key markets your magazine hits. That way people can see what the underground scene is picking up on around the country.
Equally as important as the content though is the presentation of the publication.
First off, make sure you have people on the team who can actually write. Second, try and go in-depth with interviews. Go past the obvious questions (Who do want to work with?, etc...) The obvious questions are fine because people need the general information, but follow those questions up and see where else the interview might take you. Third, (and possibly most important) make sure someone with a good eye edits every issue for spelling and other errors. There's nothing worse than a publication full of errors.
Hope I helped.
Hey guys this is some great feedback. Hey Melo i might get back to you so just be patient. Dox some nice perspective right there. Love the idea of the independent/underground artists and what is selling in each market.
Here is another question for you guys. Who should we include as some up and coming underground artists throught the US not just the bay? And since we on that subject if there was just one interview for the bay for an undergound spotlight who should we choose to do an interview with?
Peace
Here is another question for you guys. Who should we include as some up and coming underground artists throught the US not just the bay? And since we on that subject if there was just one interview for the bay for an undergound spotlight who should we choose to do an interview with?
Peace