The Top 20 Tips To Take Away

Be original.
Don’t spam. Give time for a response. Then, re-approach professionally.
Keep the email simple and to the point without TOO many lnks.
Say something in your music.
Have great quality music that is comparable to radio material.
Make it shareable. Provide that social currency like I speak about every time I mention the book, “Contagious”.
Give them a reason to respect you.
Don’t cry if a hip-hop blog tells you they don’t feel that song and you won’t be posted. Not everyone likes everything, try again next time.
Treat the hip-hop blog like they are human, not like just another blog.
Avoid submitting remixes instead of original material.
Attach high resolution, professional photos.
Get professional Electronic Press Kit (EPK) help.
Attach a quick bio when you feel the need.
Don’t just send a link to your music. You will be ignored.
If a known publicist or management team approaches a blog on your behalf, it shows you are more serious and ups your chances of being posted.
Try to only submit NEW content.
Don’t attach corny, unprofessional pictures or artwork.
Don’t send emails that link every other hip-hop blog all in the same email. Make sure each email is tailored to each individual blog/website.
Be very smart with your email title. It is the first thing people see.
Try to title your email like a PR company would.