How to Get a Record Deal in America when You Don't Live in the US

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: First you should have two demo CDs

   The reason is because you don't want to risk having all of your songs taken, if not copyrighted.
   
   Also having a CD with a few of your songs keeps the record company wanting more and that is what you want.
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   Step 2: one with 2-4 songs and one 3-10 songs.

   that you like and some that you sound similar to. ,, Don't worry if you don't get a quick reply.
   
   Remember they probably get at least 50 submissions everyday. (Some people get called back after two months.) ,: waiting.
   
   But while you are waiting you can still do more.
   
   Read the tips section to find out what.
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   Step 3: find some US-based artist (singers

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   Step 4: rappers

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   Step 5: composers

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   Step 6: When you have found a few search for them (preferably on Google) and find the label they are signed with.

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   Step 7: After you have found that

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   Step 8: send ONE CD to the label.

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   Step 9: This is the worst part.

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