HOW TO INVADE FOREIGN MARKETS- MUSIC
A lot of artist look at foreign markets and make them seem well how else to say it but foreign.
Yes a few of the countries that we will present on this list do speak different languages, some have a slight different culture then the free flowing American culture we are so use to but they all appreciate real HIPHOP.
Music in general is the only international language that all understand just by listening, even tho you may not be able to translate the words or know the meaning you will also know the feeling of a good song.
WHICH COUNTRIES SUPPORT HIPHOP THE MOST OUTSIDE OF THE USA? These are in no official order but these are the countries that are embracing the USA CULTURE AND VERSION of HIPHOP the most.
1. UK
England and the whole UK which actually consist of Wales & Ireland included. Are very accepting to the whole HIPHOP / RAP Movement and all its culture. UK has a drawing to alll types of USA HIPHOP especially the new stuff, so artist creting different and more futuristic sounds can start poking into this market fairly quickly, also take a listen to the Grime sound or ENGLAND which is a techno/dance/hiphop hybrid that has some major artist in the UK gaining global attention. Sample some of that sound infuse it with your American raps and boom you could be on your way to being the next big thing in the UK.
THESE ARE SOME HIPHOP CLUBS TO CHECK OUT IN THE UK WHEN VISITING
http://www.timeout.com/london/clubs/hip-hop-clubs-in-london
2. FRANCE
The french love the LATE 90's TO MID 2000'S hiphop, yes they are in the middle of a new culture wave that is more accepting to the sounds of TRAP ETC. but they live for and go to shows by the thousands when it comes to what we now call oldskool hiphop, anything that sounds like
MOBB-DEEP, DMX, ETC. is right up the french hiphop heads alley. they study the culture and can actually give you a run for your money on hiphop music history. Don't let the language barrier fool you, as most french hiphoppers know more English then you think, and also if you ever heard FRENCH RAP you may want to learn French yourself, as it sound like one of the only languages outside of English that goes so well with the beat.
THESE ARE SOME HIPHOP CLUBS TO CHECK OUT IN FRANCE WHEN VISITING
Bus Palladium
6, rue Fontaine 75009 ·
01 53 21 07 33
SanZ SanS
49, rue du Fbg-St-Antoine 75011
01 44 75 78 78
3. CANADA
The land right above the USA is a easy market to cross over to as they are more accepting to U.S RAPPERS then most places, they are also pretty easy to drive to especially if your a Eastcoast artist you can hit up Montreal, Quebec and Toronto in a 3-4 day trip or tour. Remember your passport tho, as people are no longer able to just cross into Canada with just an ID or license. Once you arrive you will find that the clud scene in Montreal is amazing. also Toronto is a cleaner version of NYC. This country is worth you making a trip and trying to grow your brand, do your research first on google or look up some Canadian artist and possibly work out collaboration opts while on your trip.
THESE ARE SOME HIPHOP CLUBS TO CHECK OUT IN CANADA WHEN VISITING
https://www.yelp.ca/search?find_desc=hip+hop+clubs&find_loc=Montr%C3%A9al%2C+QC
4. JAPAN
A little further then some of the other markets we have suggested so far but well worth the trip if you can foot the bill of $2,500 or so for flight hotel etc. Before you dive into booking the trip consider the time you will be flying into your planning, as you will need a day or two extra to recover from flights to and from this country. Check out the local hiphop scene via websites to discover some of the emerging artist theyhave in the scene, they as in the Japan love American or Enlgish Hiphop even tho most of the artist in Japan do rap in Japanese you will find them very welcoming.
THESE ARE SOME HIPHOP CLUBS TO CHECK OUT IN JAPAN WHEN VISITING
http://www.travelience.com/blog/nightclub-in-tokyo-japan/
5. AFRICA
Yes a good amount of people consider this land the birthplace of all African American music, because of it's heavy bass and rythem influence on the the world, so naturally Africa is a heavy hiphop supporter. Don't expect to get rich touring Africa but you can start making a impact discover an amazing country and visit some amazing once in a lifetime places. South Africa is the biggest known for the hiphop scene, but don't sleep on places like Zimbabwe, Kenya, Ghana and of course Nigeria.
THESE ARE SOME HIP HOP CLUBS TO CHECK OUT IN AFRICA WHEN VISITING
http://urbanafricaclub.com/
6. AUSTRALIA
The land down under, has more to offer then you can imagine, not only do the people speak english and embrace hip hop Sydney of course is the major area for hiphop clubs and parties, but Melbourne and Adelaide and even Perth have some locales that you can visit and also intergrate with the artist that make the continent home.
THESE ARE SOME HIP HOP CLUBS TO CHECK OUT IN AUSTRALIA WHEN VISITING
https://www.yelp.com.au/search?find_desc=hip+hop+night+clubs&find_loc=Sydney+New+South+Wales
7. DENMARK
Copenhagen and HipHop just seem like it was destined to be together. For European cities this city or should I say the country has a lot to offer embraces all elements of hip-hop and is hip and up to date on the culture.
THESE ARE SOME HIP HOP CLUBS TO CHECK OUT IN DENMARK WHEN VISITING
http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/gastronomy/top-10-nightclubs
8. AMSTERDAM
Off course the land of legal Cannabis smoke is also a great little place to expose fans to your music so when you take a break to hit the coffee shops make sure you also bring your music and let the people know about your work, most would appreciate to help discover and promote a new emerging U.S artist.
THESE ARE SOME HIP HOP CLUBS TO CHECK OUT IN AMSTERDAM WHEN VISITING
http://blog.partywithalocal.com/2013/05/03/top-5-clubs-in-amsterdam/
9.GERMANY
Since the fall of the great wall Germany has been so fascinted with American culutre and this does include the very underground and early 2000's sounds of hiphop real lyrics , lyrical MC'S with complex rhyme schemes and wordplay are most appreciated in the German cities and amoung the hip-hop culture of Berlin and surrounding areas. So if you do make the trip make sure you are rhyme ready it will also be good to collaborate with a german artist when in the country as you both can benefit from cross promotion ( the German market is giant)
THESE ARE SOME HIP HOP CLUBS TO CHECK OUT IN GERMANY WHEN VISITING
http://www.10best.com/destinations/germany/frankfurt/nightlife/dance-clubs/
10.BRAZIL
You got to love the beaches the independence and freedom of Brazil, they love hip-hop and show it in clothes and fashion, and also heavily at the clubs they perfer the older school but embrace all forms of hip-hop in general check out the night clubs for the best party you can find on the southern tip of the map.
THESE ARE SOME HIP HOP CLUBS TO CHECK OUT IN BRAZIL WHEN VISITING
http://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/tag/hip-hop-in-rio/
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