Azchike is currently in the process of doing all this, which is how he went from being looked at as a clown locally due to that drakeo shyt, to bubbling again overnight.Dody6, this is your moment—having a feature on Kendrick’s album is huge. Here’s how you capitalize on it and stack your paper while building your legacy:
1. Brand & Image Lock-In
- Update All Platforms Immediately: Change your bios everywhere (“Featured on Kendrick Lamar’s #1 album of the year”). Pin the song, post BTS footage, clips, and interviews. Let people know you’re next up.
- Press Run: Do interviews on podcasts (No Jumper, Say Cheese, LA Leakers, etc.). Hit radio, blogs, YouTube reaction channels—milk the buzz.
2. Drop Your Own Music
- Strike while it’s hot: Drop a solo single or EP ASAP. Include a lyric or visual nod to the Kendrick track—ride that wave hard.
- Music Video: High quality. Make it clear you’re not just a feature artist. Give them a reason to stay after hearing you with Kendrick.
3. Monetize Your Story
- Merchandise: “Dody6 x Kendrick” inspired drops (with your own spin). T-shirts, hoodies, limited collabs with local LA designers.
- NFTs / Digital Drops: If your fanbase is tapped into Web3, sell exclusive content or behind-the-scenes.
4. Leverage the Industry Heat
- Secure Management or Booking Agent: You’ll start getting offers—be ready to filter and negotiate. Don’t sign desperation deals.
- Get on Features & Shows: Other artists will want that “Kendrick magic” by association—charge for features and ask for show slots.
5. Social Proof & Content
- Social Media Strategy: Post freestyles, behind-the-scenes, fan reactions to your verse, clips from interviews. Engage with comments. Respond to fans.
- YouTube Channel: Break down your verse. Give people a reason to follow you, not just the feature.
6. Reach Out for Strategic Partnerships
- Brand Deals: Especially in LA—look for streetwear brands, cannabis brands, local venues. Use the “Kendrick Co-Sign” energy.
- Sync Licensing: Pitch your own music to get placed in shows, ads, video games.
got hit with that music industry net 365something ain't adding up, this nikka had ZERO motion to perform at any clubs after being on one of the biggest albums of the year?
Edit: nevermindindustry homies immediately told me he will get paid but royalty money usually comes in a lot later than people expect, he just inexperienced and probably doesn't have a real manager to tell him
Edit2: YALL look at the credits on that song, it's like 10+ people getting a split of that money, he was never gonna be rich off of that track![]()
This...If you listen to Chike's interview and how he handled things, that's the blueprint. Somebody even pulled Lefty's coatails and got him somewhat in line to do the same shyt.
He ain't just go in there to be in awe of Kendrick and the moment, Q told him to soak up game. Left talmbout he found god sitting next to DOT, you can make it into a joke but it seems like he's taking it to heart and really trying to align his life toward something besides being a crash out, who knows if he can stay on that path.
Left Gunplay only got 3 words and does meth and he managed to make something out of it.
Went on a press run and a tour off that (was arrested immediately after but that's besides the point.)
You thought Kendrick would give them a look on tourHomie had my favorite verse on the album. I hope he grows from this and realize the set don’t give two fukks about him. He’s screaming this and that but now homeless on the set smh
Let’s hope somebody tries to teach him financial literacy and he gets it together when he gets that lump sum from GNX.
I honestly thought Kendrick would’ve had these dudes open for him during the tour.