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Discover expert strategies and actionable advice in our Tips category—your go-to source for mastering the music industry. From social media hacks and marketing insights to performance strategies and revenue-building techniques, this section is packed with valuable guidance to help you grow your career. Each post is designed to offer practical solutions and real-world applications, empowering you to make smarter moves and avoid common pitfalls. Stay ahead of the game with insider knowledge crafted for artists, by industry experts.

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Has Technology Made It Harder or Easier To Be An Artist EP.10

TipsMay 22, 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

In Episode 10 of The Uncut Game Podcast, Tony “IamThaConnect” Guidry and Mark “Rapjuggernaut” Hernandez get straight to the heart of a polarizing topic: Has technology made it harder or easier to be an artist today? It’s a real milestone moment—10 episodes deep—and they’re not holding anything back. From label politics to playlisting, fake metrics…

Let’s talk about motion. Not the kind that makes noise, but the kind that gets you somewhere. Episode 9 of Uncut Game peels back the hood on “movement” in the music industry and asks the uncomfortable question—are you really progressing or just making noise?

EP.9 Hustle and Strategy. Motion With A Plan

TipsMay 6, 2025614Views 0Likes 0Comments

Let’s talk about motion. Not the kind that makes noise, but the kind that gets you somewhere. Episode 9 of Uncut Game peels back the hood on “movement” in the music industry and asks the uncomfortable question—are you really progressing or just making noise?

You don’t need more content—you need better systems. In this week’s Uncut Game, we break down YouTube Optimization like only we can. Tony “IamThaConnect” and Mark “Rapjuggernaut” go beyond the fluff to give you the cold facts: who’s winning, how they’re doing it, and why most artists stay broke on YouTube.

EP.8 YouTube Optimization Making Your Views Count

TipsMay 6, 2025552Views 0Likes 0Comments

You don’t need more content—you need better systems. In this week’s Uncut Game, we break down YouTube Optimization like only we can. Tony “IamThaConnect” and Mark “Rapjuggernaut” go beyond the fluff to give you the cold facts: who’s winning, how they’re doing it, and why most artists stay broke on YouTube.

EP. 7 “1,000 Streams or Bust. The Real Blueprint To Make It Count”

TipsApril 24, 2025444Views 0Likes 0Comments

Episode 7: “1,000 Streams or Bust. The Real Blueprint To Make It Count” goes straight at the heart of what separates motion from momentum. Tony “IamThaConnect” Guidry and Mark “Rapjuggernaut” Hernandez dive into the overlooked but pivotal milestone: getting your song to 1,000 streams—organically, strategically, and without blowing the bag.

Optimization! What Is It?

TipsApril 24, 2025407Views 0Likes 0Comments

Episode 6: “Optimization! What Is It?” takes a real-world look at a buzzword that’s been thrown around more than it’s been understood. This week, Tony “IamThaConnect” Guidry and Mark “Rapjuggernaut” Hernandez lock in on the real definition of optimization—not just as a concept, but as a weapon for independent artists.

How Much Does It Cost? : Radio Spins & DJ Support

TipsApril 24, 2025370Views 0Likes 0Comments

This week on Uncut Game, Tony and Kingpin say what most won’t. Forget everything you heard in them dusty green rooms and “promo” group chats. Getting spins is possible—but only if you know how to play the game before the record hits the DJ’s inbox.

EP.4 “Planning Your Roll Out”

TipsMarch 30, 2025454Views 0Likes 0Comments

In Episode 4 of Uncut Game, Tony “IamThaConnect” Guidy and Mark “Rapjuggernaut” Hernandez flip the switch on the hype machine and center the conversation around what really moves the needle—strategy, timing, and execution. This one’s for every artist tired of chasing TikTok trends and hoping for overnight wins.

EP.3 “Rolling The Right Way”

TipsMarch 29, 2025415Views 0Likes 0Comments

In Episode 3 of Uncut Game, we break down the big moves and the major misses from A$AP Rocky’s Rolling Loud performance in Los Angeles. Kingpin kicks off the episode accusing Tony of being a certified Scrabble cheat, while at the same time admitting he’s the coldest to ever play the game. But we don’t…

Beyond the Playlist: How to Actually Get Editorial Support from DSPs

TipsMarch 28, 2025683Views 0Likes 0Comments

There’s a lot of noise about how to get your music on editorial playlists—and even more confusion about what “editorial support” really means. If you’re an independent artist, label, or investor, figuring out how to break through on DSPs like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music can feel like a black box. We’re…

EP.2 “From NBA Baller To Charting Rapper”

TipsMarch 25, 2025439Views 0Likes 0Comments

From the court to the stage, Gelo’s transformation from NBA hopeful to charting rapper is nothing short of wild. But did his recent Rolling Loud performance hit all the right notes, or did he leave money on the table? In Episode 2 of Uncut Game, Tony “IamThaConnect” Guidy and Mark “Rapjuggernaut” Hernandez pull no punches…