Whatever genre of music you’re in, you need to define your
definition of success. If your definition is ‘being a rich and
famous superstar’, then, well ‘good luck’... but if your
definition is ‘being a creative artist doing what you want to do
in life by sharing your music with those who will listen’, then
you should succeed. And if you’ve got the bottle to stick to
your own sound and style, your own beliefs of how your music
should sound, then you’ve even more chance of success in the
long term.

So, you’ve made the decision! You’ve finished recording your
album and it’s the “best” - it deserves to be heard by the world
and you’re deserving of the adulation afforded to the creation
of such a masterpiece! Of course, you know in your own mind that
it won’t be easy to become a star. After all, everyone says that
the music business is difficult’. But hey, you’ve got what it
takes, you’ve got talent, and this really is a great album - all
your friends and family agree - so what can possibly stop you?
What indeed...? 

If you want to get a record deal, get people to your shows, or
sell music like crazy, the answer isn't some kind of "magic
pill" website that you post your music on, blindly sending out a
bunch of demos, or anything to do with having good
music...although good music certainly helps -- the answer is to
develop a "mindset" that naturally attracts people to what
you're doing as well as an understanding of how the music
business game is played.

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