Now all you rappers, rockers and soul singers out there, aren’t y’all tired of that 9 to 5 grind? Don’t you wanna turn your Spotify presence into cash? Well, we’re going to give you the word on ways to make some extra dough on Spotify, from the “2 cents ain’t gonna do jack” to the “Can I get a side of fries with that?”
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Book Tok Playlists Are Where It’s At Right NowYou can’t lie, we’ve all seen those Tik Tok with people obsessing over the newest and juiciest books, A.K.A Book Tok. Face it, books are back which means people like to set the mood (some books even come with suggested playlists on the first page. It’s serious y’all). Look up the top books people are going crazy over, make a playlist and add some of your tracks to it that sets the mood. It’s all about being immersive, right?
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Collab With Your Favorite CafeYou know how your favorite coffee shop plays that indie music that they claim is “up-and-coming”? How about you offer to create a playlist for them? It’s a win-win. They get a spiced up playlist with some variety, and you get a little extra cash. Just don’t let them pay you in lattes.. Your caffeine addiction doesn’t need to be that cheap.
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Merch Sales – Show ‘Em What You GotAlright, you’ve got your music up on Spotify, but is your drip tight? Add links to your merch in your Spotify profile. Sell those t-shirts, mugs, and whatever else you can slap your logo on. People buy them and it’s basically free marketing from there. You’ll be rolling in the dough—or at least enough for a bus card.
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Launch a Podcast SeriesGot stories? Opinions? That unique spin on life that only you can provide? Start a podcast and feature your art, your photos, your designs, or just you talking about stuff. Throw in some light hearted comedy, plug in that promotion and you could be making some sweet podcast cash. And hey, maybe your mom will finally listen to you.
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Everyone Love Something A Little SpecialIf you’re a music artist, go off and drop some exclusive tracks on Spotify. Offer them as part of a special collection, commission an artist to make special cover art for that track, or do it yourself. People love feeling like they’re being treated right by being in on something special.
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$$$ For MusicHere’s the granddaddy of them all: if you’re musically inclined, upload your tracks or to Spotify. With enough streams, you can start raking in some royalties. Just keep up the grind and promote like it’s no one’s business. The more consistent you are and get a feel for it, the easier and less of a hassle it feels to the point where you can do it with your eyes closed.
Time to get on it and whip that Spotify into shape! If anyone’s gonna make money on Spotify, it’s you. And who knows? You might just end up with more than enough to finally fix that busted screen on your phone so keep up!
