Collab release strategy that grows both artists
A feature should double your audience, not just your tracklist. Plan the collab like a campaign.
Pick for audience, not just talent
The best collab partner has a similar sized, overlapping audience. You both gain real new listeners instead of one carrying the other.
Check their engagement, not just followers. Active small beats dormant large.
Split the work equally
Both artists post the snippet, both go live, both email their lists. A collab where one promotes is just a feature with extra steps.
Agree on the promo plan in writing before recording. Expectations prevent resentment.
Cross pollinate content
Film content together: behind the scenes, interviews, challenges. The collaboration story is as marketable as the song.
Next step: list three artists at your level and pitch the one whose audience overlaps yours most.
Plan the aftermath
Agree upfront on how you will support each other's solo work after the collab. Goodwill compounds.
Stay in touch beyond the release. The relationship is worth more than any single song.
Your Monday action plan
List five artists at your level with overlapping audiences. Research their engagement, not just followers.
Pitch your top choice with a specific song idea and promo plan. Specificity gets yeses.
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