Charlie Sloth: Making money from music
There's so much more to Charlie Sloth than the man behind the mic.
Having built up a career that's seen him breaking LA as a vlogging superstar, producing some of the biggest hip hop tracks in the world and establishing himself as an entertainment brand, Charlie is not one to put his feet up!
Making money in the music industry isn't easy but follow Charlie's career tips and you could be well on your way to making a fortune...

On discovering hip hop


On getting his first break

On motivating himself

...championing new music is a big part of it too

On trying your hand at different things

It's all about the self-belief

Good judgement can go a long way

Know what you stand for


Mistakes aren't necessarily a bad thing

And finally, the biggest lesson...

All the BEST Bits from The Academy in Hull
What's New At The Academy?
-
Fancy a career like Craig David’s?
Craig and his manager Colin share their tips for aspiring musicians.
-
Get Paid For Your Social Media Skills
Turn your posts into pounds with advice from some of the biggest profiles in the world
-
Can I Really Get A Job At Radio 1 & 1Xtra?
The answer is YES - just ask our interns!
Advice and Inspiration
Fill Your Brain With Music
-
Launch your DJ career in 5 steps
You might love the idea of being a DJ, but how do you start building your career?
-
Think you can sing? Laura Mvula tell you how
Want to improve your performances as a singer? Laura Mvula is here to help.
-
Where To Start In Music
Make the most of our music advice and that Grammy could be yours!
Radio 1's Big Weekend 2017
-
Full Line Up
It's about to get hot in Hull!
-
WATCH: Meet the Line Up
See some classic Radio 1 performances from Katy Perry, Kings of Leon, Biffy, Royal Blood and more.
-
LISTEN: R1BW 2017 Playlist
Treat your ears to the sounds of this year's line-up
-
Big Weekend 2017: Event Info
You got the tickets. Now get the lowdown about our huge weekend of live music.
-
Six Things to Do If You Didn't Get A Ticket
If you didn't get a ticket, fear not. You can have in on the action too.