Web Resources

Fried Roots Seeks The Indie Bible Advice

By Mario Mendoza ⋅ August 14, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

The Indie Bible is in it’s 10th edition and looks to be a very handy resource. For instance, there are a couple of different sections that our record label could use exposure in: “reviewers of independent music” and “radio stations willing to play independent music”.

Music Licensing Mission: Round 3

By Mario Mendoza ⋅ August 7, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

I came across a great article by @buzzsonic called “Resources to Help Get Your Music In Films & TV“. This article points out different ways to find music supervisors and adding this revenue stream to your record label.

Knowing Your Sound

By smac ⋅ July 15, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Music is an expression of who you are. If you don’t exactly know who you are, then you wouldn’t be able to know your sound. Ask yourself, “Who are my influences? Who do I sound like? What is my style of music?” Getting these basics down will go a long way in defining your band [...]

Instrumental Madness

By smac ⋅ June 3, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Free Hip Hop Instrumentals mixed with Fried Roots marketing update. Find Fried Roots on Bandcamp.com today!

Even Underground Rappers Can Afford a Free Blog!

By Mario Mendoza ⋅ October 27, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Free blogs are a great way to establish yourselves as artists online. Underground rappers and aspiring Hollywood musicians each have something in common, the need to increase album sales. Selling your music online is important to establish several factors: credibility to your music operation, wider audience reach, and extra cash flow. Money that is made [...]

Hip Hop Distribution: Music Solutions for a Changing Industry

By Mario Mendoza ⋅ May 8, 2008 ⋅ 2 comments

Fried Roots is currently working on audio projects as well as internet campaigns. One of our sites is called Hip Hop Distribution, started by Mario Mendoza and Sundy Macalinao. This site is a collection of resources we assembled because we found them helpful when we were seeking digital distribution at an affordable cost. The blog [...]

Fried Roots Seeking Music Licensing Opportunities

By Mario Mendoza ⋅ May 2, 2008 ⋅ 2 comments

The main goal for us as a label is promoting our music and finding as many possible avenues to sell our album. Anyone seeking music at an affordable cost or for a barter opportunity, please feel free to contact us.

Why Use A Blog?

By smac ⋅ April 18, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Using a blog is a great marketing tool to help promote your label and artists. It’s a means of delivering information about who you are and what you’re all about to people – worldwide.

Share Music on the Internet for Free

By smac ⋅ April 10, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Need somewhere on the internet that you can use to share your music and mixes with people? Check out muxtape.com. We have our muxtape up with a sampling of what’s crackin’ at Fried Roots. Check it out at friedroots.muxtape.com.
Muxtape is great new site that allows users to upload their own mp3s and create a [...]