There is a process to getting a record deal, its not always the easiest thing to get your music out there. You must first understand how record labels truly work.

You must begin to play on a consistent basis and begin to develop a devoted local fan base.

Once you start being recognized by the general public and continue getting your music known, you begin to move to the next level in music.

Realizing that the recording industry has changed over the years, it is still a corporate structure like any other business.

As a new artist you may never deal with a CEO or many of the people at different levels of the music business, no matter how big or small the record company is.

Your biggest obstacle is getting past the gatekeeper.

In the record business this would be the
“A & R” department or coordinator.

A&R stands for “artists and repertoire.”

Without being referred by A&R, it is almost impossible for you to get signed by Not Only Street Records.

Sending a demo tape to a record label is usually a complete waste of time, money and Cds.

NOSR is so flooded with demo tapes that  we do not have time to listen to them all without a recommendation.

The correct way to getting noticed is through a person who has the ear of the A & R department or one of our music artist.

Once our A&R feels like you may have something to offer the label you then have a foot in the door.

Sending a demo tape, inviting them to a gig you are playing, meeting in person, or any way you can get their attention is how you should first spend your time.

Competition is fierce when it comes to getting a recording contract so don't ever give up.

If your really talented don't give up hope, 16 new acts do make it each year.

NOSR are searching for the BEST unsigned singers, songwriters and bands of all genres...

The season has now started the submission process for 2012 and we welcome demos, full length albums in all popular genres.

NOSR is committed to supporting upcoming unsigned talent and providing audiences with the opportunity to see the best of new artist.

Do not hesitate to send r&b, gospel, jazz, pop, rock, country, hip hop, electronic, experimental, dub or reggae.

• We release to over 450 digital download sites, ringtones and more.

• Marketing and Promotion of your music on radio, internet radio, social networking sites, podcasts, and blogs.

• Professional management by music business experts.

• NOSR is accomplished in preparing and filing copyright, registration of music with BMI /ASCAP, BDS, Soundscan, Media Base, and Sound Exchange.

Past / Current Clients: Pla Boi, New Era - Da Chemist, Faith Langley, Polo Tee & LeBlanc, Bigshot Management,  CB3, RELENTLESS, JTReal, True The Don, Stale Dale Comedy Showcase, Ne'Cole, Nempho The Professional, QZ, SLAB, Jamel, Mimi aka SoSick, Rubix Wheel, The Body Mechanics, Ace The Czar and the list grows daily.

Be a part of the growing music industry!
Our staff is dedicated to work with artist every step of the way.

Feel free to give us a call our A&R Coordinators are assigning new contract to A&R weekly.

YOU COULD BE NEXT!!!
Allow us up to  7 days to review your music.

If the A&R likes your submission you will personally be receiving a phone call from our staff.

If you are lucky and happen to be signed by NOSR  please send all songs, biographical information, videos, press kits and epks to: submissions@notonlystreet.com 

WE BREAK ARTIST!!!!