Exposing The Music Industry: Spotify Bots, Fake Streams, and How To Beat The System Ft. Chad Focus

Exposing The Music Industry: Spotify Bots, Fake Streams, and How To Beat The System Ft. Chad Focus

In this episode we dive deep into the world of independent music and digital marketing with Chad Focus (‪@ChadFocus‬ ) on the Arkatech Beatz Music Business Podcast. This eye-opening discussion spans an hour, covering crucial topics like Spotify bots, labels using fake streams, fake social media followings, overcoming industry barriers, leveraging social media for massive exposure, and the strategic use of digital marketing tools. Chad Focus shares his journey from Baltimore to the billboard charts, revealing the tactics and mindset needed to succeed in today's digital landscape.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction to Chad Focus
00:01:36 Background and Beginnings
00:03:01 The Power of Exposure
00:05:14 Overcoming Industry Corruption
00:10:29 Marketing Mastery in Music
00:15:40 Spotify vs. Independent Artists
00:20:45 Utilizing Social Media for Growth
00:25:09 Discussing DistroKid and Artist Rights
00:30:47 Direct-to-Consumer Strategies
00:35:09 Building Your Brand and Audience
00:40:33 The Importance of Artist Ownership

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