We saw this late but I reckon its fitting in the current times. Riky really shared some dope advice for anyone on the come up. Read below to get inspired.
Advice 1: register your own company.
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Advice 2: Register your Trademarks
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Advice 3: Pay your taxes
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Advice 4: Own you masters. Exploit your publishing.
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Advice 5: Dont sign a deal with anybody until you tried the independent route
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Advice 6: Call and ask the OGs for advice. Information is free for those who ask for it.
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Advice 7: Learn how to make your own beats.
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Advice 8: dont buy clothes you dont need. Stay fresh if thats your image but dont compete with others for swag.
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Advice 9: plan everything you do. Dont rush your art. Make sure your product is 100% the way you want it.
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Advice 10: product placement is as powerful as a TV commercial. How much do they pay for TV adverts? Do the math.
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Advice 11: Know yourself. The happier you are the more people will try distract you. Stay true and stay focused on your family.
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Advice 12: maybe the most important. Nobody is gonna put you on. You've gotta do it on your own. Use the internet to gain fanbase.
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Advice 14: Handle your achievements with gratitude and grace. Even though we are not perfect, humility is an african virtue.
— #SondelaVid7thJuly (@rikyrickworld) June 29, 2015