Get Featured On Scrappy Radio

Scrappy Music and Apparel Company is proud to introduce Scrappy Radio.  We are building up the player with quality music and will have an official launch in the next few months.  Scrappy Radio has partnered up with a sister label under Koch Records.  They will be supplying us with distribution incentives to selected artist featured on our site.  If you would like to be considered please send your full albums or demos to:

Scrappy Music and Apparel Company

925 Garrett Street #311

Atlanta, Ga 30316

Register at Scrappy Music and take advantage of our Online Street Team

Coming soon to Scrappy Radio:

For ethemadassassin, hustling on drug-infested streets to make a living isnt just fodder for a new song, its everyday life. And when this lyricist writes about his life in Henderson, N.C and his experiences growing up, his rhymes are blunt, candid, and real. “I won’t tell any lies to make myself sound hard or sound better than the next nigga,” E said in an interview. “I don’t try to sugar coat. I don’t exaggerate.” E, a prominent rapper in Greensboro, N.C., has been fascinated with hip hop since he was 12 years old. Some of hip hops greatest artists like Rakim and KRS 1 influenced the young E. In result, he created his own style and become a voice of wisdom in the local music industry. On his first album “proverbs”, E set himself apart from the mainstream braggadocios and gangsta wannabes, becoming the essence of what hip hop was missing: the truth. His lyrics are often confused for being “gangsta,” but E says he’s just spitting the truth about his life and the realities of the streets. “We’re all going through it,” E said. “I just paint everybody’s story. I try to make it sound almost like a textbook.” His straightforward lyrics and raw appeal landed him a spot on Jump Mobile’s promotional compilation album entitled, “Hometown Heroes”. Only a handful of artists in the Greensboro market made the cut. Today, E is celebrating the completion of his anticipated sophomore release, “tomorrow never comes”. The album is sure to boast the insightful, down-to-earth lyrics “proverbs” provided, but with more clarity. The truth will still be told.

The Record Label

Heads Up From Scrappy Music

It can be difficult for an aspiring musician to find successful ways to get their name out, especially when there is a scam waiting around every corner. They can range anywhere from the dishonest record label to a shady website, so it is paramount to keep your eyes peeled and beware of any offer that promises to make you the next John Mayer.

The easiest scam to steer away from is the deceptive record label. During my first years of actively participating in the local music scene, there was a guy who preyed on the younger musicians like my friends and I. Thankfully enough, we had older buddies who had dealt with him before and quickly turned us in the opposite direction. The idea of an album we could call our own was attractive, but the fine print in his contracts made business with him a disaster.

Beware of this situation as you search for a record company and focus on labels that have a proven track record. You may not sign with a major production label, but putting time into the selection process will reduce future headaches and pay off in the end.

CD Compilations

Look out for the “companies” that offer compilation CDs for circulation to assorted record labels and radio stations. They start by searching the music forums for recently posted songs and initiate contact with the artist by informing them that they have been chosen to be featured on a compilation CD. They give you their website to check the integrity of their proposal and pass on details of how to enter your song.

After checking out what seems to be a credible enterprise, you pay the fees and sometime later receive a burnt CD with your song included and finished off with a handmade label: obviously not the work of professionals.

To fulfill the legal obligations of the contract, they do send them to different labels and radios stations, but no one is going to listen to an unsolicited CD in hopes of finding a diamond in the rough. The best advice is to take time when thinking about submitting your music and be wary of these kinds of offers.

Music & Songwriting Contests Online

Most online contests are credible, but there are also many that are more beneficial for the person putting on the competition than the competing talent itself. Put as much thought into contests as you would a record label:

Who is judging the competition?

What are their credentials?

Are the judges experienced in your genre of music?

Are they qualified?

Who is sponsoring and covering the competition?

What labels, companies, celebrities, institutions are involved?

Is the competition esteemed and will it cause interest?

Is it mentioned in music publications or forums?

What are the prizes?

Will the prize promote you as an artist?

Is there a possibility of radio exposure or time with a reputable producer?

A competition without validity will not attract the attention of anyone credible and this will be a good indication to stay away from what appears questionable or vague.

Ever since Scrappy Music introduced Scrappy Radio, musicians and record labels have taken notice.  Hipost, a product of Ruff Ryders has submitted their music and is now being featured to the Scrappy audience.  Hipost, has tracks featuring Jagged Edge and Lil Wayne who are no strangers to the Hip Hop and R&B game.  Visit www.scrappyradio.com and spread the word to musicians that have the talent.

Regardless of how established you are as a musician, Scrappy Music is the best place to visit when purchasing merchandise.  Scrappy is known for their excelent customer service and offers the lowest prices on the web.  Scrappy separates itself from the rest of the competition by offering the same 100% cotton 5.6oz t-shirts for a fraction of the price.  Scrappy is based out of Atlanta, Ga and has helped hundreds of bands all over the United States.  If you have any interest in selling merchandise at your shows, make sure you visit Scrappy Music and Get A Quote today.

Scrappy Music and Apparel Company is proud to introduce Scrappy Radio.  We are building up the player with quality music and will have an official launch in the next few months.  If your band would like to be considered, please send your full albums to:
Scrappy Music and Apparel Company

925 Garrett Street #311

Atlanta, Ga 30316

Visit Scrappy Music and register your band.