Support my second EP release
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FILL OUT TO RECEIVE EP MATERIALS: https://forms.gle/ABX9nNEiGidCuqSb6
Because streaming platforms don't pay artists their value, I wanted to reach out to the people that DO value art. I appreciate your gift no matter how small - it truly makes a difference. ANY and ALL donations will go towards the release of my second EP "Inflight," feel free to scroll down to see a budget breakdown.
For donations over X amount, you will have the opportunity to get closer to the sun:
- CHROMOSPHERE: $15 - Preview two (2) Inflight tracks
- PHOTOSPHERE: $30 - Listen to an unreleased song (That didn't make the EP)
- CONVECTION ZONE: $75 - Receive the "Inflight" EP one week in advance AND a signed "Inflight" postcard
- RADIATION ZONE: $100 - Watch "The Making Of" documentary (Prior to the EP release), with a special SHOUTOUT featuring YOUR name in the credits to how this EP came to be! AND a free ticket to the Virtual Listening Party (If you can make it in person, your ticket will be comp'd!)
- CORE: $150 - Virtual 1-on-1 MEET & GREET with yours truly AND sit in on an exclusive session with my producer
Please note: physical merchandise will be sent out via mail closer to the EP release date!
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To give you more clarity, below you will find what it costs, per song, to get an EP professionally mixed and mastered. I have covered costs myself to get the project recorded, but this final step is very important in helping things sound "industry-grade" as an independent artist.
Per song, I pay:
Production (Purchasing explicit rights to the beat) = $300 + conversion fees (bc I'm paying in euros!)
Mixing/Mastering (Getting the song to sound like it was recorded in studio)= $300
# of songs (currently)= 8
$600 * 8 songs = $4,800
I've removed a few songs from the project for the sake of cutting costs where I can, but promise that you will still have the experience you've been so patiently waiting for.
The remaining $3,200 (of the goal) will be allocated toward:
- Cover art commission payment + purchase of exclusive rights (≈$700-1000)
- Videographer payment (Hourly rate + equipment) for the production of 1-2 visuals to coincide with the EP rollout (≈$500-800)
for example: if their hourly rate is $75 for a 6 hr day = $450 + video editing services ≈ $600 total PER visual)
- Set location payment (typically an hourly rate) ≈$500-700/location for a full day of filming (I'm looking to shoot 2 visuals, godwilling)
ANY remaining funds will be dedicated to running paid advertisement and digital marketing across social media platforms.
FULL TRANSPARENCY: it takes WAY more than this to work with videographers and artists nowadays, and I do my best to pay everyone what their worth, not just what their owed. I will do my best with whatever you decide to send my way and I pray that God blesses each and every one who donates.
Organizer
Akira Rae
Organizer
Oak Park, IL