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Artist Strategy

Your music has a world.
Your Instagram doesn't.

You have real signal — stage presence, taste, a sound people feel. The problem is your digital presence doesn't translate any of it. We find the gap and build the system to close it.

1.3M+ followers scaled · 1B+ impressions · 25+ global brands
Sony Music · Atlantic Records · GOOD Music · Teyana Taylor · Elton John
Artist World Audit · $549
3 audits / month · 1 slot open
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We'll review your presence and come back with next steps within 48 hours.

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How it works

Physical signal, digital world.

We start with what's actually working about you in the real world, then translate it into a system that scales.

01
Source Signal
Stage presence, taste, story — the way people describe you in a room.
Start here
02
Extraction
We isolate 3-5 identity markers. Archetype, stance, cultural references.
03
World System
Positioning + narrative spine + visual language. One coherent place.
04
Content Engine
Repeatable formats built for momentum — hooks, proof, releases, offers.
Starts with an Artist World Audit We review your presence, identify the gap, and deliver a first-pass blueprint within 5 business days.
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What you get back

A recorded diagnosis. Not a deck.

Most consultants hand you a PDF and disappear. You get a screen-recorded walkthrough of your entire presence — what's broken, what's working, and the exact system to build next.

20-30 min recorded walkthrough
Recorded Loom Diagnosis Screen-recorded walkthrough of your presence across every platform. Direct, specific, no filler. You watch it on your own time, share it with your team, and reference it whenever you need.
Shareable PDF Deliverable Artist World Thesis, visual direction notes, format library outline, and next-step build options — compiled into a clean document you can hand to anyone on your team.
Artist World Thesis
Written positioning statement — who you are, what world you occupy, where the gap lives.
Visual Direction Notes
First-pass rules for palette, type, and image treatment based on your identity.
Format Library + Follow-up Call
3-5 content format recs with hook direction, plus a 30-min call to walk through it all.

The full build

Four modules. One cohesive world.

The audit is the starting point. If you want to go further, each module is a standalone object. Together they become a system your team can run.

WHO
ARE
YOU
Archetype + Identity - Module 01
Archetype + Identity Define the persona people instantly recognize — narrative spine, cultural stance, reference stack.
Ink
Deep
Mid
Pale
Cream
Aa Typeface - Palette - Rules
Visual System Type, palette, textures, layout rules, image treatment — so everything reads like one world.
01
Hook
Script
02
Proof
Format
03
Moment
Rollout
Format Engine 4-6 repeatable content pillars with hook patterns, shot lists, scripts, and editing logic.
Day 01
Day 14
Day 30
Day 60
Day 90
Campaign Plan A 30/60/90 rollout that turns identity into momentum — releases, moments, distribution loops.

Track record

We built the proof before selling the method.

Social Addict was built from zero using the same system we now deploy for artists. No clients needed to prove it — we proved it on ourselves first.

1.3M+Followers scaled
1B+Impressions & views
25+Global brands & artists

Social Addict started as a music culture commentary page. No budget, no team, no paid promotion. Just positioning, format engineering, and consistency.

The same three-step process — diagnose the signal, design the world, ship with momentum — scaled it to 1.3M+ followers and partnerships with Sony Music, Atlantic Records, Warner Music Group, GOOD Music, Teyana Taylor, and Elton John.

That's what we're selling: a method with receipts, not a pitch deck with promises.

PlatformInstagram + TikTok
Built fromZero
Time to 1MOrganic only
LabelsSony, Atlantic, WMG
ArtistsTeyana Taylor, Elton John
MethodSame system you get

Brands that came to us

Sony Music
Atlantic Records
Warner Music Group
GOOD Music
Teyana Taylor
Elton John
Tracklib

Fit check

This works if you have something real. It doesn't work if you don't.

This is for you if
You have real signal — people respond to you in a room, on stage, or in your music
Your online presence doesn't match the energy you have in person
You've been posting but nothing compounds — no trajectory, no through-line
You want a system, not just content — something your team can execute
You're building toward something (release, tour, merch, offer) and need a foundation under it
This is not for you if
You want someone to post for you day-to-day (we build the system, not run the account)
You're looking for follower hacks or paid growth shortcuts
You don't have real-world signal yet — no music, no performances, no point of view
You want a content calendar, not a positioning strategy
You're not willing to invest in building a real identity system

Pricing

Start with an audit.

"Most artists spend months posting into the void. One audit changes what you're building toward."

World System Build
$2,500+ · Project
Positioning + narrative spine
Full visual system (palette, type, textures)
3-5 repeatable content formats
90-day rollout roadmap

Complete artist brand system: positioning thesis, visual identity rules, format library with hook patterns and shot lists, 90-day rollout roadmap. Two revision rounds + recorded handoff session. Built on top of the World Audit.

Rollout + Growth
From $1,500/mo · Retainer
Weekly content engineering + iteration
Campaign + release rollout strategy
Performance review + refinements

Ongoing partnership for artists with a world system who want to run it at full speed. Weekly strategy sessions, content planning, format iteration based on performance, campaign coordination for releases and live moments.

FAQ

Common questions.

What exactly is an "Artist World Audit"?

A recorded Loom showing the gap between what you communicate in person vs. what your online presence communicates — plus a first-pass blueprint covering positioning, visual direction, and formats. Delivered as a PDF you can share with your team.

Who is this for?

Artists with real signal — taste, story, performance energy — who want a coherent world that scales on mobile (IG / TikTok / Spotify / YouTube) and supports releases, merch, and offers.

How is this different from hiring a social media manager?

A social media manager runs your account. We build the system that makes your account worth running. Positioning, visual identity, format engineering — the foundation that makes every post, reel, and campaign feel like one cohesive world instead of random content.

Do I need a certain follower count?

No. Follower count is irrelevant. What matters is that you have real-world signal — a sound, a stage presence, a story, a taste level that people respond to. We've worked with emerging artists and established ones. The system works at any scale.

Do you run day-to-day posting?

Only on retainer. The core value is building the system — then we iterate with performance feedback if you want ongoing support. Most clients run execution themselves after the build.

What do you need from me to get started?

Links + a short note about what you're building right now. If you have live performance clips, send those — your strongest source signal is usually in motion.

How long does it take?

Audit delivered within 5 business days. The full World System Build runs 2-4 weeks depending on scope and revision cycles.

What's the refund policy?

If we haven't started work yet (before you've submitted your intake form), full refund, no questions. Once we've started the audit, we'll finish it — but we don't issue refunds after work has begun.

Get started

Request an Artist World Audit.

Drop your links and tell us what you're building. We'll review your presence and come back within 48 hours — if there's a clear gap to work with, we'll tell you exactly what we'd do.

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We got it. We'll review your links and respond within 48 hours.
If there's a clear gap, we'll tell you exactly what we'd build.
Artist World Audit · $549 Recorded diagnosis + PDF + follow-up call · 5 business days