Understanding your goals is crucial before engaging with record labels. The book emphasizes the importance of clarity regarding what you seek from a deal and the realistic benefits and limitations of partnering with a label. With this knowledge, you'll be better equipped to evaluate offers, negotiate terms that align with your aspirations, and confidently make decisions about accepting or declining opportunities.
The memoir details Chris "Manafest" Greenwood's journey from a childhood marked by loss to becoming a successful musician. After losing his father to suicide, he pursued his dream of skateboarding in California but ultimately fell in love with hip-hop, leading him to leave his corporate job for the underground music scene. Through his experiences, he outlines five key stages to success: courage, perseverance, mindset, discipline, and willpower, encouraging readers to replace fear with faith in their own pursuits.
Songs move people. They create visuals in our minds and stoke fires in our hearts. They lift us up, take us down, and allow our minds to soar.Chris Greenwood is the man behind the globally successful rock and rap musician who's sold millions of singles and albums world-wide.With over 20 years experience in the industry, both as a signed artist and an independent musician, Chris shares his incredible experience as a song writer and hit-maker on the pages of this book.The modern music industry has undergone a revolution in recent years. The traditional gate-keepers have ebbed away, and now more than ever new artists can find audiences without the backing of a music label. But it's hard going it alone, and even harder to know what it takes to achieve the level of success that will sustain you both artistically and financially for years to come.Chris has lived and learned through this remarkable time, forging his own path away from a record label, racking up hit after hit and continuing to reach new fans every day.Practical, honest, and this book is the ultimate guide to writing, recording, releasing and marketing your first song to a global stage.You have the power to write your own destiny with your songs and lyrics. Now is the time for you to take the first step. Write the message that only you can write, and cause revolutions and revelations in the hearts of your listeners.
Envision a future free from the burdens of debt, where you can unlock your financial potential and create a life of freedom for yourself and your family. This guidebook offers practical strategies to break the cycle of financial mediocrity, empowering you to take control of your finances and achieve the life you desire. It's a call to action to actively shape your financial destiny and embrace the opportunities that come with financial independence.