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How to Get Rappers to Your Hometown

Although rappers make a point to perform at various venues all over the world, there are lots of towns they miss. The reasons can include locale, accommodations, attendance projections or other business-related matters. Rappers are very busy, so getting through their schedule can be a challenge. With proper planning, a clear vision and determination, making contact with the artist can be simple. If your town is eager to play host to a noted rapper, then there are specific tips to begin your campaign.

Instructions

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      Seek out the help of your town's music commission. Each city and state has a music or arts commission that conducts business and rubs shoulders with some of the country's most popular artists. Prepare a proposal and set up a meeting with the commission.

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      Use social media to contact the rapper. In today's technological age, even the average Joe can make contact with today's hottest rappers, musicians, actors or sports players. With Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, a person can simply send a direct message or push through the other thousands of people to get a one-on-one with a celebrity.

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      Reach out to the manager or record label. For rappers and artists, music is also a business. Many rappers conduct business through their managers or the label. Take your proposal to the label or contact them by phone. It would be wise to have your town's music commission behind you. This can make the process less of a hassle.

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      Raise money to hire the rapper. Rap artists make loads of money off of personal appearances alone. If your town would like to see the artist, host community events to raise money. Negotiate a price that would be acceptable to the rapper.

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