How to make a living off your music (A conversation with Nic D)

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:02 The Long Awaited Conversation with Nick D
00:55 Nick D's Journey into Music
02:08 Balancing Business and Creativity in Music
03:18 The Reality of Music Quality and Audience Perception
03:36 Nick D's Love for Music and Business
03:47 L.Dre's Personal Experience and Connection with Music
04:31 Nick D's Music Creation Process and Passion
06:40 The Impact of Metrics and Numbers on Artists
11:23 Nick D's Perspective on Spotify Payouts
14:32 The Importance of Content Creation for Artists
18:45 Translating Views and Likes into Streams and Fans
20:48 Engaging with Audience through Comments
21:26 Strategies for Promoting Lo-fi Beats
22:07 The Power of Playlists
23:16 The Impact of Collaborations and Lyrics
24:28 The Role of Playlists in Music Promotion
25:23 The Importance of Release Radar
27:14 The Power of Catalog and Consistency
29:25 Maintaining Connection with Fans
32:40 Learning from Mistakes
36:11 The Drive to Mentor and Help Other Artists
41:53 The Importance of Personal Development