--- title: A3C Hip Hop Festival Blog | Darius Burgan description: "Darius Burgan is a Digital Marketer from Cleveland, Ohio. Since 2007, Darius has helped his clients reach millions of potential customers, while growing his own businesses. In addition to working with businesses and brands, he's also the founder of Artist Shortcut - a blog designed to help hip-hop artists with marketing and business." --- [**](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/darius-burgan#) - Oct 8-13, 2019 - [Home](https://www.a3cfestival.com) - [Schedule](https://a3cconference.com/shows/index.html) - [Lineup](https://a3cconference.com/lineup/index.html) - [Oct 8-13, 2019](https://www.a3cfestival.com) - [Blog](https://blog.a3cfestival.com) - [Buy Tickets](https://www.a3cfestival.com/tickets) ![](https://udxsva.com/tag?id=11009) - [Home](https://blog.a3cfestival.com) - [Artist Advice](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/artist-advice) - [Music Industry](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/music-industry) - [A3C Updates](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/a3c) - [Events](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/events) - [Atlanta](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/atlanta) - [Opportunities](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/opportunities) ## Darius Burgan ![Darius Burgan](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/a385466bff52b6f45b38c848e47cd38d) Darius Burgan is a Digital Marketer from Cleveland, Ohio. Since 2007, Darius has helped his clients reach millions of potential customers, while growing his own businesses. In addition to working with businesses and brands, he's also the founder of [Artist Shortcut](https://artistshortcut.com) - a blog designed to help hip-hop artists with marketing and business. ### Recent Posts [![](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hubfs/unnamed-69.jpg) ](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/the-hip-hop-artists-guide-to-monetizing-music) ## [The Hip-Hop Artist's Guide to Monetizing Your Music](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/the-hip-hop-artists-guide-to-monetizing-music) Posted by [Darius Burgan](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/darius-burgan) on Jun 13 Topics: [Featured](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/featured), [Essential Guide to Hip-Hop](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/essential-guide-to-hip-hop) [![diy-feedback.jpg](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/diy-feedback.jpg) ](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/3-mistake-artists-make-when-asking-for-feedback) ## [3 Mistakes Artists Make When Asking For Feedback](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/3-mistake-artists-make-when-asking-for-feedback) Posted by [Darius Burgan](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/darius-burgan) on Oct 17 Topics: [Artist Advice](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/artist-advice) [![HowToStandOutAsARapper.jpg](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/HowToStandOutAsARapper.jpg) ](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/how-to-stand-out-as-a-rapper-in-2016) ## [How To Stand Out As A Rapper In 2016](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/how-to-stand-out-as-a-rapper-in-2016) Posted by [Darius Burgan](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/darius-burgan) on Sep 8 Topics: [Artist Advice](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/artist-advice) [![diy-audience.jpg](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/diy-audience.jpg) ](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/how-to-find-your-target-audience) ## [How To Find Your Target Audience](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/how-to-find-your-target-audience) Posted by [Darius Burgan](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/darius-burgan) on Aug 23 Topics: [Artist Advice](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/artist-advice) [![How-To-Start-Your-Rap-Career-With-No-Money.jpg](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/How-To-Start-Your-Rap-Career-With-No-Money.jpg) ](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/how-to-start-your-rap-career-with-no-money) ## [How To Start Your Rap Career With No Money](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/how-to-start-your-rap-career-with-no-money) Posted by [Darius Burgan](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/darius-burgan) on Aug 9 Topics: [Artist Advice](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/artist-advice) [![entreprenuer.jpg](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/entreprenuer.jpg) ](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/think-like-an-entrepreneur-not-a-rapper) ## [Think Like An Entrepreneur, Not A Rapper](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/think-like-an-entrepreneur-not-a-rapper) Posted by [Darius Burgan](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/darius-burgan) on Jul 28 Topics: [Artist Advice](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/artist-advice) [![](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/5_Tips_For_Choosing__Improving_Your_Rap_Name.jpg) ](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/5-tips-improve-rap-name) ## [5 Tips For Choosing / Improving Your Rap Name](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/5-tips-improve-rap-name) Posted by [Darius Burgan](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/darius-burgan) on Jul 11 Topics: [Artist Advice](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/artist-advice) [![4-tips-for-performing-better-at-live-shows.jpg](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/4-tips-for-performing-better-at-live-shows.jpg) ](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/4-tips-for-improving-your-live-performances-at-shows) ## [4 Tips for Improving Your Live Performances at Shows](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/4-tips-for-improving-your-live-performances-at-shows) Posted by [Darius Burgan](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/darius-burgan) on Jun 27 Topics: [Artist Advice](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/artist-advice) [![growing-music.jpg](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/growing-music.jpg) ](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/5-helpful-tools-for-growing-your-music-career) ## [5 Helpful Tools For Growing Your Music Career](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/5-helpful-tools-for-growing-your-music-career) Posted by [Darius Burgan](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/darius-burgan) on Jun 8 Topics: [Artist Advice](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/artist-advice) [![](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hubfs/-network-volunteer.jpg) ](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/3-tips-for-networking-at-festivals-like-a3c) ## [3 Tips For Networking At Events Like A3C](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/3-tips-for-networking-at-festivals-like-a3c) Posted by [Darius Burgan](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/darius-burgan) on May 2 Topics: [Featured](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/featured), [Artist Advice](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/artist-advice) [All posts](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/all) [Next](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/darius-burgan/page/2) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ![A3C_15_BADGE_STROKE_BLK@3x](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%202019/A3C_15_BADGE_STROKE_BLK@3x.png?width=350&name=A3C_15_BADGE_STROKE_BLK@3x.png)   ![banner-acid-pro-next-300x300](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flyers%20-%20Posters/banner-acid-pro-next-300x300.png?width=300&name=banner-acid-pro-next-300x300.png)     ### Featured Posts - A3C - [The Artist Center](https://www.a3cfestival.com/artistcenter) - [The Studio](https://www.a3cfestival.com/studio) - [Creator Complex](https://www.a3cfestival.com/creator-complex) - [Artist Guide](https://www.a3cfestival.com/artist-guide) - [Host Hotel](https://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/hotel/rooms?qDest=230+Peachtree+Street+NE%2C+Atlanta%2C+GA%2C+US&qCiMy=92019&qCiD=8&qCoMy=92019&qCoD=14&qAdlt=1&qChld=0&qRms=1&qRtP=6CBARC&qIta=99801505&qGrpCd=ATC&qSlH=ATLID&qAkamaiCC=US&qSrt=sBR&qBrs=re.ic.in.vn.cp.vx.hi.ex.rs.cv.sb.cw.ma.ul.ki.va&qAAR=6CBARC&qWch=0&qSmP=1&setPMCookies=true&qRad=30&qRdU=mi&srb_u=1&icdv=99801505&__hstc=97734592.ac5da2eda2592925768ef94273ff3219.1498146208812.1561469063428.1561562833685.1852&__hssc=97734592.1.1561575968691&__hsfp=2707452779&hsCtaTracking=2b1f9477-bed8-49ed-9119-47e0922bdf8a%7Cd96ac07d-43a7-4442-9040-c64f5b89250a) - [News](https://blog.a3cfestival.com) - Connect - [App](https://www.a3cfestival.com/app) - [Twitter](http://twitter.com/a3c) - [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/a3cfestival) - [YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/user/A3CFest) - [Instagram](https://instagram.com/a3cfestival/) - INDEX - [Partnership Opportunities](https://www.a3cfestival.com/partner) - [Submit to Perform](https://www.a3cfestival.com/perform) - [Speaker & Mentor Applications](https://www.a3cfestival.com/speaker-mentor-applications) - [Submit an Event or Show](https://www.a3cfestival.com/showcase-submission) - [Submit a Panel or Session](https://www.a3cfestival.com/conference-submissions) - [Intern/Volunteer](https://www.a3cfestival.com/volunteer) - [Media Request](https://www.a3cfestival.com/media-passes) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.a3cfestival.com/privacy-policy) [Download the A3C Mobile App for ** and **](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/app)[**](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/) ## 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