For artists, record labels and other rights holders, getting your music into the iTunes official Charts is likely to be one of the most important measurements of success. The iTunes Top 100 has replaced the Top 40 and your potential No 1 no longer needs a physical format. Here's how to get your music buzzing, and a spot in the iTunes charts:

Plan ahead

Planning your release strategy ahead is a must. You should make a plan that includes enough time to submit your release to playlists and blogs, as well as create a buzz around your release. iTunes pre-orders can also help you promote your work, and they count towards an album’s chart position on the day of release. Now more than ever, you want to be sure you’re driving all traffic to your release to help your chart position the week it goes live.

Utilize the Pre-Add Function

An easy way to boost your streams on Apple Music is by using the platform’s pre-add function. A pre-add campaign allows fans to add your upcoming release to their library or playlists before it goes live, so they’ll hear it as soon as it becomes available and you can maximize early streams. To do this, check out Feature.fm for pre-release options.

Build a blog worthy story around your music

Your potential No 1 needs a press worthy narrative: your original story. Artists stand out now by being different," People will link to you and embed you if you're remarkable, not if you fit the basic formula.

Make a viral video

Today, the viral video is perhaps the form of online entertainment with the greatest global reach. Come up with an original, entertaining treatment. It needn't be expensive. Post the video on YouTube, Vimeo and Google Video. 

Read More: How To Make A Music Video On A DIY Budget. 

Syndicate your song as widely as possible:

Get a conversation going on your blog, Facebook, and Twitter accounts. Post on ReverbNation, Bandcamp, and other music-sharing platforms - share it everywhere!

Final Thoughts

Planning and promoting your release is the key to getting in the iTunes charts. By sharing your music as widely as possible and building momentum for your release, you’ll boost your chances of climbing high on the charts.

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